RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE AND UBISOFT KICK THEIR PARTNERSHIP INTO HIGH GEAR WITH THE CREW 2

Perform Crazy Stunts in The Crew 2^® Open Beta and Get a Chance to Face Your Ride with Red Bull Pilot Bryce Menzies

SYDNEY, Australia — June 21, 2018 — Ubisoft and Red Bull Media House have announced a new event called “Face Your Ride” that gives players the chance to experience in real life the crazy rides they perform in The Crew 2, the newest iteration in the revolutionary open-world driving franchise. To celebrate the game’s upcoming Open Beta taking place from June 21-25 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, players will be able to submit their best stunts on faceyourride.com for a chance to live it for real with Bryce Menzies, Red Bull’s Trophy Truck driver.* Players can pre-load the beta now at http://thecrewgame.com/beta.

Ubisoft and Red Bull first collaborated in 2016 at the occasion of the launch of Steep^TM, an open world action sports game featuring ski, snowboard, and a wide range of extreme mountain sports. With its longstanding and deep involvement within motorsports, Red Bull was the most credible partner for The Crew 2, the second installment of a franchise that embodies the passion for motorsports, for thrilling experiences, and the desire to share those experiences with the world.

“On The Crew 2, we have been collaborating with more than 50 prestigious brands, making our world more realistic than ever before,” said Stéphane Jankowski, Producer at Ubisoft Ivory Tower. “With Red Bull Media House, we were able to take the collaboration even further and go beyond video game play to real-life experiences. Face Your Ride is a perfect way for us to further connect our game with the reality of today’s motorsports scene.”

In addition, all The Crew 2 Open Beta players will have the opportunity to compete in one of the game’s 4 Red Bull Drift Shifters events and drive several official Red Bull vehicles in the game’s massive open world, including the Formula 1 RB13, a Red Bull buggy, Bryce Menzies pre-runner truck and more. Players will see more Red Bull content in the game in the months ahead.

The Crew 2 will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on June 29 and is available for pre order now on all digital stores. Players pre ordering the game Gold Edition now will get three days of early access starting June 26.**

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower,*** a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew 2 will let players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills, solo or with friends, in nonstop competition and exploration. From coast to coast, drivers will explore America and compete to become the greatest motorsports champion by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes, and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They will find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro racing and freestyle, and will be given a broad set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

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

For more information about The Crew 2, please visit thecrewgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame/ and on Twitter at twitter.com/thecrewgame using hashtag #TheCrew2.

*Please visit faceyourride.com/rules to check the Official Rules of the Face Your Ride contest, including details regarding the eligibility criteria.

**Pre-order The Crew 2 Gold Edition at participating retailers before 26/06/2018 to obtain your copy up to three days earlier than the standard release date – 29/06/2018. Check with your retailer for early access distribution details and pick-up time. This early access offer expires upon release of The Crew 2. Subject to availability. While supply lasts. This is a promotional offer which may not be substituted, exchanged, sold or redeemed for cash. Void where prohibited. May be subject to additional restrictions from retailers; check retailer restrictions prior to purchase.

***Associate Ubisoft studios are Bucharest, Paris, Shanghai and Massive.

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. The Crew logo, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

NEW PUBLISHING RANGE EXPANDS THE UNIVERSE OF ASSASSIN’S CREED^® ODYSSEY

Discover the Novelization of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey and Explore the Golden Age of Ancient Greece

SYDNEY, Australia — June 21, 2018 — Ubisoft has announced the publishing line-up for Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey, including a novel, an art book and an official guide – all of which will be published worldwide starting this autumn. Through these books, fans will be able to step even further into the world of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey as they deepen their knowledge of the game and its lore.

The broadening Ubisoft publishing collection aspires to provide fans with a wide variety of exclusive insights into their many worlds. The vast universe of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey will be expanded beyond the game to explore: the main story from Kassandra’s point of view, the artwork behind the beautiful and unique regions of the Golden Age of ancient Greece, and an official strategy guide.

Published by Ubisoft and Penguin Random House, the novelization of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey will tell the main story of the game from Kassandra’s point of view. Kassandra, a descendant of Leonidas, is caught in the turmoil of the Peloponnesian War. Because of the prophecy of an oracle, she was left for dead by her family and escaped from Sparta. 17 years later, now a mercenary in Kephallonia, an unexpected turn of events causes her to set sail across war-torn Greece on an Odyssey to reunite her family and confront the ones who tore it apart. The author, Gordon Doherty, is a Scottish historical fiction writer who previously wrote the Legionary series, set in the Eastern Roman Empire in the late 4^th century AD, and the Strategos Trilogy, set in 11^th century Anatolia.

The Art of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey, an art book published by Titan Books, will take readers on an epic voyage into the Golden Age of ancient Greece, a pivotal period that shaped the world and still influences today’s societies. Readers will explore the world of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey as they discover its regions and secrets, and learn more about Kassandra and Alexios, their armor, their styles and the weapons they use to ply their deadly trade. Concept sketches, texture studies, character art and fully rendered paintings are accompanied by insightful comments and notes from the artists and developers.

The Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey Official Collector’s Edition Guide, a guidebook published by Prima Games, is an indispensable tool for dedicated players. The guide contains a poster of the map, a special message to the fans, a general weapons and equipment guide, and a 100% completion walkthrough including the different branching stories, along with detailed maps flagged with all locations, collectibles and targets.

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

Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey will be released worldwide on October 5, 2018 for the PlayStation^®4 Pro and Playstation^®4 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and Windows PC. Digital Gold and Digital Ultimate Editions owners will have access to the game three days early, starting October 2.

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

For the latest news on Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: http://assassinscreed.com/news_publishing.

• The Complete Official Guide: primagames.com/assassinscreedodyssey
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: the novel: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Assassins-Creed-Odyssey-official-anticipated/dp/1405939737/
• The Art of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey:https://forbiddenplanet.com/251921-the-art-of-assassins-creed-odyssey/

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017-18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Prepare to Set Sail in World of Warships: Legends

Wargaming’s popular franchise coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One 

Wargaming is proud to announce that one of their biggest titles is about to embark on its maiden voyage on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. World of Warships: Legends promises to stir up the waters by bringing the ultimate naval combat experience, never seen on consoles before.

Developed by Wargaming St. Petersburg, the team in charge of World of Warships PC, World of Warships: Legends provides a fresh take on the XX century naval warfare by taking advantage of the power and capabilities of the most popular modern consoles. In addition to thrilling, immersive battles with the most iconic warships from maritime history, the naval MMO will also contain content and features exclusive to console users.

Wargaming St. Petersburg is inviting aspiring testers to experience the game first. With the Alpha Test planned to start in July, players from all over the world are welcome to participate.

World of Warships: Legends is scheduled for release in 2019, with more information to be revealed at gamescom 2018.

For your chance to apply for the Alpha Test and find more details about the game, visit: wowslegends.com.

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

JOIN MARIO’S PLUCKY LITTLE FRIEND CAPTAIN TOAD ON A BIG ADVENTURE OF HIS OWN IN CAPTAIN TOAD: TREASURE TRACKER FOR NINTENDO SWITCH AND NINTENDO 3DS

New trailer showcases the brand new levels based on Kingdoms from Super Mario Odyssey, and a free Nintendo eShop demo is available to download now

21^st June, 2018 – Grab your backpack and headtorch, and prepare to set off on a charming puzzle-platforming adventure in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family systems on 13^th July. The game includes levels based on four of the Kingdoms from Super Mario Odyssey, with the newly released Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Overview Trailer offering a sneak peek at them. Players who can’t wait to meet the sometimes nervous but always courageous Captain Toad can now download a free demo version of the game – available for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.

As a platforming game, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a little different from the rest. For starters, the Captain’s heavy backpack means jumping is not possible – so in order to guide him past the various enemies, traps and obstacles that stand between him and the precious Power Star in each course, players will need to take a different approach. Rather than rushing in head-first, it’s important to put some thought into plotting Captain Toad’s route, and even more important to use the adjustable camera to carefully observe the surroundings from all angles. Each level is a compact and lovingly-crafted diorama in its own right, designed using the same “miniature garden” concept – called “hakoniwa” in Japanese – that inspired much of the level design in Super Mario Odyssey. This means that lots of charming details, along with plenty of surprises and hidden collectibles, are packed in to what at first glance might seem like quite a small space.

With more than 70 levels to conquer, there’s plenty to keep even the most intrepid explorer occupied for a long while. As seen in the Overview Trailer, four of these are bonus levels based on Kingdoms featured in Super Mario Odyssey: Metro Kingdom, Sand Kingdom, Cascade Kingdom and Luncheon Kingdom. These bonus levels can be unlocked through regular gameplay, but they can be accessed straight away by scanning one of the Super Mario Odyssey amiibo figures: Mario (Wedding Outfit), Peach (Wedding Outfit) and Bowser (Wedding Outfit). Scanning the Toad amiibo figure will cause a powerful Invincibility Mushroom to appear, while scanning any other amiibo will provide the useful bonus of a 1-Up or two.

The Nintendo Switch version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is available now for digital pre-load via Nintendo eShop, priced at AU$59.95 / NZ$69.95. By purchasing the game now and pre-loading it to their Nintendo Switch consoles, keen players can be among the first to access the game when it is released at 00:00 local time on 13^th July. It’s also worth remembering that digital purchases earn Gold Points worth 5% of the total amount paid, which can be spent on future purchases of Nintendo Switch games and downloadable content in Nintendo eShop.

Join Captain Toad on a pleasantly puzzling adventure in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family systems on 13^th July 2018. You’ll even get the chance to revisit some favourite Kingdoms from Super Mario Odyssey! A free demo version of the game is available now on Nintendo eShop. 

 
Additional Links:
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

PUBG MOBILE DEBUTS ALL-NEW FIRST-PERSON GAMEPLAY MODE AND MINI-ZONE ARCADE MODE

Hit Mobile Game Receives Massive Update Today

LOS ANGELES – June 20, 2018 – For the first time ever, players can experience high-caliber first-person perspective gameplay in the palms of their hands in the biggest update yet for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE).

Available as of today, Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation are introducing an all-new first-person perspective variation to the Classic Mode of PUBG MOBILE allowing players to play PUBG MOBILE from an all-new perspective. The first-person perspective mode is just one part of a larger update for the game that also introduces weapon finishes, a Mini-Zone Arcade Mode and more.

In addition to the first-person perspective mode, PUBG MOBILE’s latest update adds several new in-game features that deliver new modes of gameplay and more ways to customize and communicate, including:

• Arcade Mode: Mini-Zone – This all-new Arcade Mode drops 100 players into a smaller circle with triple the number of weapons. Players can expect matches to last 20 minutes.
• Armory – Players can now check out weapon statistics and compare the performance data of weapon accessories.
• Royale Pass – Players complete daily and weekly missions to earn points and increase their rank. Complete a certain number of missions every week for additional crates.
• Airplane and Weapon Finishes – The player with the highest “Royale Pass” level can now choose the finish of the starting airplane. Besides, all-new weapon finishes are now available for players to unlock and customize on mobile.
• Emotes – PUBG MOBILE now has some new gestures and movements for players to clap, taunt and laugh at opponents.

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

PUBG MOBILE is developed by Tencent Games and PUBG Corp. and based on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the original PC and Xbox One gaming phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote 8×8 km 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.

PUT YOUR SNIPING SKILLS TO THE TEST IN IMMERSIVE SHARPSHOOTER SNIPER RUST VR, NOW AVAILABLE ON WINDOWS PC THROUGH STEAM AND THE OCULUS STORE

Face Off Against an International Armed Militia Uprising in this Realistic, Virtual Reality Sharpshooting Experience from Award-Winning Game Developer Zatun

GUJARAT, INDIA (JUNE 19, 2018) – Zatun — a multi award-winning game developer and game art studio for major brands such as Disney, Marvel and Ubisoft — is excited to announce today that its virtual reality sharpshooting game Sniper Rust VR is now available for Windows PC via Steam and the Oculus store. Compatible with the Oculus Rift virtual reality system and Oculus Touch controllers, Sniper Rust VR is one of the first sharpshooting experiences for the Oculus Rift. Sniper Rust VR puts players directly behind the scope of a skilled marksman in this incredibly realistic, first-person sniping experience.

In Sniper Rust VR’s single-player campaign, you play as a highly-skilled hired gun, employed by a covert agency, called upon to put your sniping skills to the test. You’re pitted against an armed militia global uprising in this 18-level, heart-pounding globe-trotting adventure that is guaranteed to deliver plenty of thrills and excitement. As you navigate your way through four diverse, photorealistic environments, face off against unique enemy AI including undercover snipers, air assaults and other hidden traps! Keep your eyes on the prize and your aim steady!

“Following the successful launch of our free-to-play mobile sharpshooter game Sniper 3D Rust earlier this year, we’re thrilled to add Sniper Rust VR to our growing game portfolio,” said Abhinav Chokhavatia, Founder and CEO of Zatun. “With Sniper Rust VR’s realistic weapons, real-world effects and challenging missions, we think players are really going to enjoy feeling like they’re actually in the game. Sniper Rust VR truly brings the sharpshooting game experience to another level!”

Key Features:

• Cutting-Edge Weaponry – Stalk your prey with a plethora of lethal firearms, locked and loaded with special functions suited for specific occasions. Available weapons include real world guns like the DSR-50 and SVD sniper rifle, as well as the MaC-7, which was inspired by the CheyTac M200, and the Scout Rifle-inspired DG-5000.
• Death-Dealing Enemy Troops and Vehicular Combatants – Diverse enemy classes make every playable mission a challenge: be wary of well-concealed snipers, air/group assaults and traps behind enemy lines.
• Immersive Virtual Reality Experience – With numerous uniquely designed, photorealistic environments to explore — including ports, forests, mountains, deserts and even ancient temples — you’ll feel like you’re truly part of Sniper Rust VR’s virtual world! Although with multiple, varied objectives to complete on your adventure, there’ll hardly be time to take in the sights.
• Action-Packed Soundtrack – Intense orchestral sounds composed by John Leonard French are the perfect accompaniment for the game’s thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action sequences.

Sniper Rust VR supports seated, standing and room-scale VR play. It is now available for purchase at Steam or the Oculus Store for $9.99:

• Steam: https://uberstrategist.link/SniperRustVR-Steam
• Oculus store: https://uberstrategist.link/SniperRustVR-Oculus

For more information about Sniper Rust VR, please visit http://zatun.com/games/sniper-rust-vr.

About Zatun
Zatun is an award-winning 2D and 3D game studio offering premium quality game art and development to publishers and game developers worldwide since 2007. Staffed by a multi-talented and diverse team, they are experienced in production across different genres and game platforms, including console, PC, mobile (iOS and Android) and VR. Zatun has collaborated on more than 200 leading game titles with over 300 clients, ranging from huge AAA developers to small indie studios. For more information, please visit http://zatun.com.

Bohemian Killing now available in 4k on PC and Mac
Console versions with 4k in preparation
 

Seligenstadt, June 20th, 2018 – Libredia Entertainment GmbH, specialist in digital publishing and distribution of computer- and videogames, and developer The Moonwalls announce the latest update to their acclaimed adventure game Bohemian Killing.

Bohemian Killing is a narrative-driven courtroom drama set in a 19^th century steampunk Paris and is the first game of its kind created by a real-life lawyer. The winner of the “Best Story” Award at the Pixel Awards 2016 has received a graphic overhaul to allow modern gaming setups to run the game in full 4k resolution.

With new 4k textures, an overhaul of the game’s lighting and a series of new graphics- and image effects, the game now offers additional resolution options, running in 2560×1440 and 3840×2160.

“Bohemian Killing is a unique gaming concept that puts the player at the centre stage of reliving a mysterious murder case, with vast freedom of decision that can completely alter the outcome”, says Stefan Layer, COO of Libredia. “Allowing this cinematic adventure to be experienced in 4k only adds to the ominous, gloomy atmosphere of the game.”

The game is currently available on PC and Mac. The updated graphics and textures are part of Libredia’s effort to prepare the game for its release on consoles, which the company is also announcing for later this year.

Libredia at Gamescom 2018: Hall 2.2 C60/D60/C68/D61
For appointments, please contact [email protected] or set up a meeting with us via MeetToMatch: https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne-2018/

About Libredia Entertainment GmbH

Libredia is an independent games publisher offering games of all genres on PC, consoles, smartphones and tablets. Specialized in digital publishing and distribution, Libredia always strives for innovation and high sales potential. Even though Libredia as a company has grown to an international level, we are still gamers at heart and understand our customers’ needs. The team of Libredia possesses the knowledge, the resources and the passion in sales, producing and marketing to bring games to international markets.

More information about Libredia: www.libredia.com

ICEBERG INTERACTIVE AND LUMINOUS ANNOUNCE RTS GAME ‘CIRCLE EMPIRES’ (PC)

NEW TRAILER SHOWS OFF UNIQUE GAME WORLD

Iceberg Interactive and developer Luminous announce PC RTS game Circle Empires. Many may recognize the title as an indie demo which was available on Game Jolt and has been downloaded by well over 150.000 strategy fans.

Since then Circle Empires has blossomed into a fully-fledged real time strategy game, with completely overhauled art and countless new features, which will be available at an impulse price of $7.99.

“We worked on the Circle Empires demo for many years and we’re pleased to now have a final product in our hands. Folks who played the demo can expect a greatly improved experience with a lot more content. Love from thousands of Youtubers during the development (who only played the demo, without having the faintest idea Luminous was making it into a full-sized RTS) actively inspired us to stay focused on bringing the game to a new level of experience.” – Mihkel Trei, lead developer at Luminous.

Circle Empires Announcement Trailer

The Circle Empires universe is made up of interconnected circles, each containing loot to plunder, and foes to be defeated. You are the god-like leader of your tiny kingdom, on the road to power. Using your guile and strategic prowess, you must hunt down increasingly powerful foes and expand your territory. The game world changes every time you play – no two games will be the same. And… you can grow pumpkins!

Future circle conquerors can wishlist the game on Steam now.

KEY FEATURES

• Fast-paced real-time strategic gameplay with large-scale battles
• Expand your empire, circle by circle
• Units can gain XP and level up
• Procedurally generated worlds containing unique flora and fauna
• 150+ different creatures, buildings and resources
• 18 Different faction leaders, a variety of bonuses
• 12 enemy boss monsters
• A magnificent treasury that grows with each battle

For more information on Circle Empires, please visit:
Circle Empires Official Website

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ABOUT LUMINOUS
Luminous is an Estonian indie game company founded by developer Mihkel Trei. He’s been developing games since 2002 and got the idea of Circle Empires from a famous graphic designer who said “Always start a design by drawing a circle”.

In 2016, Luminous partnered with Edvin Aedma, a developer on the Estonian indie hit Teleglitch: Die More Edition. Together, they decided to involve two more Estonian indie dev companies run by Edvin: Interactive Fate, to create a complete overhaul of all Circle Empires graphics, and Playtest Games, to ensure smooth production of the entire project.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Having enjoyed recent success with titles such as Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Oriental Empires, the company has many exciting games in the pipeline, including Gas Guzzlers Extreme (PS4), Conarium (PS4/XB1), as well as Headsnatchers (PC/PS4) and Circle Empires (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com

Play it cool!

Official ‘F1 Trading Card Game’ races onto iOS

VirtTrade partners with F1 to launch the first ever official digital F1® trading card game

London, UK – 20th June, 2018: VirtTrade in partnership with F1 has released, ‘F1® Trading Card Game’ ahead of British Grand Prix in Silverstone in July. Licensed by Formula 1® and now available as a free-to-play app on iOS and Android to be released in July, F1 Trading Card Game offers a unique experience that combines social game elements and collectible trading card mechanics for mobile gamers and F1 fans alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwvqA9CzdgM&feature=youtu.be

F1 Trading Card Game includes collectible images of the drivers, tracks, teams and all the electrifying racing day action with specific updates from each and every race weekend. While the F1 race calendar will be the focus of most activity, ‘Head to Head’ racing and the in-app community will drive engagement in between races and during the off-season.

Collecting and trading are the heart of F1 Trading Card Game, with every card containing attributes to help build a winning deck and a scratch card area that reveal facts and trivia. Duplicates can be ‘fused’ to create ultra-rare cards that give an extra edge when racing. Much of the community action takes place in the ‘Pit Lane’ where fans can find friends to challenge and trade cards with.

Paul Mayze, Managing Director of VirtTrade said: “We’ve refined our digital collecting experience over the last few years, and we think F1 fans are going to love it. F1 are launching some great digital initiatives this year and it’s great to be a part of that.”

Adam Crothers, Head of Digital New Business at Formula 1 said: “VirtTrade offers F1 a new and alternative take on presenting our mix of content as well as a new entry point for fans. We think their unique take on collectibles gamification will be a hit.”

For more information about F1 Trading Card Game, please visit F1TCG.com and follow us on Facebook and on Twitter or hashtag #F1collect.

About VirtTrade
VirtTrade brings the joy of trading cards into the digital era, having championed innovations from real-time data and rapid content publishing, to head-to-head gameplay and fusion for duplicates. The VirtTrade platform allows fans around the world to pursue their passions by collecting cards, making trades, and competing in games.

To learn more please visit www.virttrade.com

About Formula 1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. The 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship™ runs from March to November and spans 21 races in 21 countries across five continents. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1, and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company: All rights reserved.

THQ Nordic raises development resources for The Guild 3

THQ Nordic announces Purple Lamp Studios to lead development for The Guild 3

Vienna, Austria, June 20th 2018: To make sure The Guild 3 will leave Early Access in due course, an additional development Studio, Purple Lamp Studios, based in Vienna will add its expertise to the project. Purple Lamp is a newly formed studio consisting of veteran developers who previously worked on various titles at Austrian publisher/developer Sproing, among others.

Based on the work Golem Labs has done so far, Purple Lamp Studios will solve any problems as well as integrate planned features such as multiplayer, societies and the sovereign-mechanic into the game in the following months. Harald Riegler, CEO of Purple Lamp Studios, said, “The Guild is a fantastic franchise and we’re proud to contribute both our experience and our personal passion for strategy games to deliver the game that fans are hoping for.“

Jean-René Couture, CEO Golem Labs adds: “For the past few years, the folks here at GolemLabs had the huge honor to work on The Guild 3. However, the very last remaining stretch of development will be done under the care and reigns of THQ Nordic. So, from now on, GolemLabs will eagerly and proudly be waiting for the release of The Guild 3. For us here at GolemLabs, it is time to embark on new and exciting adventures.“

Check out The Guild 3 here:
https://www.gog.com/game/the_guild_3
http://store.steampowered.com/app/311260/The_Guild_3/

About The Guild 3
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. You can quite literally experience medieval Europe, step into the shoes of a single character or an entire dynasty, acquire businesses and properties, produce goods and trade them, involve yourself in politics and society, court women or men, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good times as well as bad.
As The Guild 3 is still in development, some features are already part of the game and some are yet to come.

Features (existing)

• AI System: The new AI system is learning from own its activities as well from the behavior from other players.
• Huge Replay-Value: The AI as well as the different and unique scenario settings make every map look, feel and play differently.
• Scenarios: The player can choose between 8 scenarios: Augsburg, Barony of Birmingham, Archbishopric of Magdeburg, The mighty City of London, Vienna and Presporok, Hanseatic city of Visby, Paris and Mazovia.

Features (planned)

• Societies: In The Guild 3 the societies can be compared to very powerful social clubs. Some of them, like the freemasons or the craftmans’ guild, are publicly known, others, such as the thieves’ guild or the brotherhood of light, are kept secret.
• Multiplayer with up to 16 Players via Internet and/or LAN: Custom multiplayer and connection to other The Guild 3 players, no matter where they bought the game.
• Scenario Editor: Players will be able to create their own maps and create specific rules for them – change ranks and privileges, production chains or societies. These scenarios can be shared with the community.
• More Scenarios: 4 new scenarios will make their way into The Guild 3: Kingdom of Bohemia, The Netherlands, Duchy of Burgundy and The Hanseatic League.

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)

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/

About Purple Lamp Studios
Purple Lamp was founded by industry veterans to pursue their passion in PC and Console gaming. A love for community driven strategy, management and light RPG games unites a team that has spent many years working together, where everyone knows what they’re doing and loves the games we’re working on.