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

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 30th, with the demo currently available for download across all consoles.

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

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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

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

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

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.

The Surge 2 Pre-Alpha Gameplay Revealed at Gamescom 2018

Focus Home Interactive and Deck 13 brought some fresh new gameplay footage of their upcoming action RPG The Surge 2 to Gamescom 2018. Taken from a pre-alpha build, viewers are treated to clips in the new Park sector. The new zone is full of lush plant life juxtaposed with modern architecture. Of course, there is also plenty of combat action, with clips of both human enemies from The Hunters faction and the park guardians who generally serve as beautiful park statues… until the player gets too close.

The Surge 2 builds on the foundation laid out in the original game. The new title moves the action into the city, offering larger maps compared to The Surge. Additionally, players can expect new weapons, abilities, implants, and drones to assist them in combat as players battle it out in tactical 1 v 1 combat.

The Surge 2 is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2019.

https://youtu.be/l9eRMoEi4dw

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead’ Playable at gamescom (PC, PS4, X1)

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

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!

UBISOFT REVITALIZES THE SETTLERS® FOR WINDOWS PC

UBISOFT REVITALIZES THE SETTLERS® FOR WINDOWS PC  

Sydney, Australia August 22, 2018 — Today Ubisoft announced the return of the classic build-up strategy game The Settlers, which will be led by Volker Wertich, the creator of the franchise. The Settlers will be available on Windows PC in Fall 2019. Additionally, in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary, Ubisoft announced that The Settlers History Collection, which includes the History Editions of all seven previous Settlers games, will be coming exclusively to Uplay on November 15, 2018.  The first title, The Settlers 1 History Edition, is available now Uplay.

Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, The Settlers is a build-up strategy game that allows players to settle, explore, and conquer new islands in a medieval fantasy world. Forced to leave their homelands after a devastating cataclysm of mysterious origins, the Settlers set sail towards the unknown in hope of finding a new home. Not only will they face countless new challenges, they will also become part of an ancient mystery that will change their lives forever.

Combining the familiar gameplay mechanics of The Settlers series with new features and state-of-the-art technology, The Settlers is a reboot of the build-up strategy brand. The Settlers will combine the best, yet modernized gameplay elements from previous titles with fresh new features such as the new food system, multi-worker job system and alternative methods of victory. Powered by Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, The Settlers will deliver stunning visuals and bring back the unique Wuselig, or bustling, feeling, specific to the brand’s DNA. Players can immerse themselves in the world of The Settlers, discovering the innumerable details of the bustling life from the different tribes that make up the colourful open world of The Settlers.

“I am absolutely thrilled about the new The Settlers and especially that Volker Wertich, the inventor of the brand, returns as Creative Director”, says Benedikt Grindel, Managing Director of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network, “The love for detail in the game world is fantastic and our team managed to bring the “Wuselig” feeling to new heights.”

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Settlers series, The Settlers® History Collection will be released exclusively on Uplay PC through Ubisoft Store on November 15, 2018. The Settlers History Collection will include gold versions of all seven previous Settlers games, which all expansions, game improvements, and optimization for modern PC systems and Windows 10. All History Editions will also be available as standalone purchases.

Additional information on The Settlers® History Collection can be found at http://www.thesettlers.com/historycollection

Additionally, The Settlers Alliance, a dedicated community platform, is now live. Both veterans and newcomers are welcome to join to be among the first to receive the latest updates and have a direct connection with the Ubisoft Blue Byte development team: www.thesettlers-alliance.com

For the latest on The Settlers and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Settlers, Blue Byte and the Blue Byte logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft GmbH in the U.S. and/or other countries. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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.

ABOUT UBISOFT BLUE BYTE:

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018, Ubisoft Blue Byte is one of the pioneers of the German games industry. At two sites in Düsseldorf and Mainz, Blue Byte develops high-class strategy games such as “The Settlers” and “Anno” which are played by millions of gamers around the globe. Both studios are also successfully co-developing big Ubisoft brands, such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor and Skull & Bones on which the teams work in close collaboration with leading Ubisoft studios. Blue Byte’s international team of 300+ developers is dedicated to create memorable and inspiring gaming experiences while using and supporting the latest technologies and platforms. Ubisoft Berlin, which opened in early 2018, is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. Learn more about Ubisoft Blue Byte at www.bluebyte.com.

THQ Nordic inks Worldwide Physical Distribution Deal with Microsoft Studios for multiple titles

THQ Nordic inks Worldwide Physical Distribution Deal with Microsoft Studios for multiple titles

ReCore: Definitive Edition, Super Lucky’s Tale, Disneyland Adventures, Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure, and Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection are part of the package

Vienna, AUSTRIA – August 22nd 2018 – THQ Nordic announced today that
five great games of Microsoft Studios’ portfolio will soon be available via Steam and THQ Nordic proudly presents the physical editions for these games.

These titles are:
• ReCore: Definitive Edition
• Super Lucky’s Tale
• Disneyland Adventures
• Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure
• Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
More information on the release dates will follow soon.

About ReCore: Definitive Edition
From legendary creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore Definitive Edition, an action-adventure masterfully crafted for a new generation. You are Joule Adams, one of the last remaining humans on the planet Far Eden, a mysterious and dangerous world controlled by robotic foes bent on your destruction. To survive you must forge friendships with a courageous group of Corebot companions, each with unique abilities and powers. The ReCore Definitive Edition includes the new Eye of Obsidian adventure. Join the plucky Corebot Violet and journey into the permanent midnight of the Starving Sea, a previously unexplored region of Far Eden where ancient enemies plot their revenge—on Joule and all humankind! Other features of the ReCore Definitive Edition include:

Features
• Eye of Obsidian adds a brand new chapter in the ReCore story
• T8-NK Corebot
• 2 New Overworlds
• 10 New Dungeons
• Dynamic sandstorms in Shifting Sands
• 3 new weapon modes for Joule’s Energy Rifle
• Added P-Cores for additional game play rewards
• 20 New Achievements
• Increased level cap from 30 to 40
• 4 new bosses and Tank challenges

About Super Lucky’s Tale
Welcome to Adventure! Super Lucky’s Tale is a delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason? Along the way, encounter a hilarious supporting cast of friends and adversaries. Lucky must confront the nefarious Kitty Litter, Jinx’s mischievous kids – self-taught villains who might not be getting Jinx’s plans quite right. Lucky meets friends and allies along the way too. He meets misplaced Yetis, Kookie Spookies, a village of farming worms, and other colourful friends inhabiting the Book of Ages. Test your skills with puzzles and nerve-wracking obstacle courses. Explore hidden secrets of new worlds with Lucky’s signature burrow move. Dive into unpredictable foxholes, or try devilish side scrolling challenge levels to unlock additional rewards. Head back to the era of classic platformers with challenges players of all skill levels and all ages can enjoy.

Features
• A delightful journey filled with endearing characters.
• Hilarious supporting cast of friends and adversaries in a rich, colourful world.
• Face unpredictable challenges and situations as Lucky’s story unfolds.
• An adventure players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy.

About Disneyland Adventures
“Experience the magic of Disneyland like never before! Take a journey where stories come to life and dreams come true, right in your living room! Explore Disneyland® park — from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country — join Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-five Mickey Mouse or hug Snow White. Disneyland Adventures allows children, families and Disney fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests and interact with beloved Disney characters remastered in 4K Ultra HD and HDR.” © Disney

Features
• Create Memories. Whether it’s your first time or hundredth time exploring Disneyland, relive your fondest memories or embark on new adventures.
• Discover Disneyland Park. Whether you want to go on an adventure in your favourite attraction or explore the entire Park.
• Enjoy 18 iconic attractions. Fly with Peter Pan and defeat Captain Hook in Peter Pan’s Flight and ski the exhilarating slopes of the Matterhorn.
• Meet the Characters. Share magical moments with your favourite Disney characters – hug your favourite princess, collect autographs and accept quests.
• Collect and Unlock. Collect Disney-themed items, rewards and Xbox Achievements as you make your way through the Park to discover locations and game experiences.
• Split-screen cooperative play. Partner with a friend or family member to explore the Park, have them jump in to lend a hand and help you earn the most rewards.

About Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure
Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure invites families and fans of all ages to experience the worlds of six beloved Disney-Pixar films like never before. Team up with characters from The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up, Cars, Toy Story, and Finding Dory to solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets all remastered in 4K Ultra HD and HDR. You and your favourite Pixar character can interact on screen and play cooperatively to solve challenges. Move from fast-paced puzzle-solving to moments of pulse-pounding agility and speed.” © Disney/Pixar

Features
• Save the day in your own fast-paced adventure. Invite your whole family to join Woody, Lightning McQueen and others in this one-of-a-kind Pixar experience.
• Experience the sights and sounds of each Pixar world as you solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets. Meet new friends and unlock adventures.

About Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
Windows 10 Version 10.0.16299 or higher required for online multiplayer.
The wildly popular Zoo Tycoon series gets fully-remastered and set to crank up the excitement, challenge, and fun of building the ultimate zoo. Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection! Choose from almost 200 visually stunning animals and the largest, most detailed selection of environments ever, then build, manage, and maintain your dream zoo alone or with up to four players on Xbox LIVE. This zoo simulation will charm animal lovers of all ages. Easy to start and easy to play, Zoo Tycoon gets you up close and interacting with the animals and zoo, offering intuitive controls and fun tutorials that allow players of all ages to have fun. Play smart as animals and guests will react to your creative choices and ultimately decide your chances to become a Zoo Tycoon.

Features
• Get up close and personal with nearly 200 visually stunning animals in 4K Ultra HD and HDR.
• New wildlife from South America and Australia
• Create the Zoo of your dreams with the biggest, most detailed environments ever utilizing intuitive powerful controls designed for Zoo Tycoon fans of all ages.
• It’s Your Zoo – design and manage your ideal zoo from piece-by-piece road construction to the ability to adjust the enclosures and decorate them.

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/

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Pre-Orders Kicks off

Ubisoft kicked off pre-orders for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 at Gamescom 2018. Five editions are up for grabs: Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and two Collector’s Editions. No matter the version, pre-orders will come with access to the private beta test and the Capitol Defender Pack. The Capitol Defender Pack contains a white Hazmat 2.0 outfit, the Lullaby SPAS-12 exotic shotgun, and a weapon blueprint for the Lullaby designed for endgame.

The Gold Edition comes with the base game, the Year One Pass offering 7 day early access to free Year One episode content, exclusive customization items, exclusive activities, and three day early access to the game.

The Digital Ultimate Edition contains all the content in the Gold Edition, the Elite Agent Pack, the Battleworn Secret Service Pack, and the First Responder Pack.

There will be two Collector’s Edition available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The Dark Zone Collector’s Edition will be available at retail outlets and contains everything in the Digital Ultimate Edition, a 30 cm tall figurine of The Division 2 Specialized Agent Heather Ward, lithographs, the game soundtrack, a map of Washington, DC, and a premium box.

The Phoenix Shield Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at the Ubisoft Store. It will contain everything in the Dark Zone Collector’s Edition, except the figure of Heather Ward will be replaced with a statue of Brian Johnson. The figurine carries a TAC-50C sniper rifle and sharpshooter equipment.

The pre-order announcement was accompanied by brand new gameplay footage at the Microsoft presentation. Check it out below.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is scheduled to launch on March 15, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.