Action RPG Songbringer Launching on Nintendo Switch Next Week

Classically-Influenced Top-Down Adventure Brings Tophat Flinging on the Go

Teesside, UK – 24th May, 2018 – Developer and publisher Double Eleven in partnership with Wizard Fu Games today announce Songbringer, the sci-fi adventure following an intergalactic shirtless partier’s stumble across an ancient evil, is heading to Nintendo Switch™ Europe and America on May 31st.

Originally released last summer for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Songbringer was lauded for its creative approach to archetypal adventure mechanics and imaginative, humorous approach to the typically stoic adventure genre. The Nintendo Switch version will include all updates released for Songbringer’s PC and Console versions, as well as the free DLC The Trial Of Ren.

Songbringer unfolds as protagonist Roq journeys across the alien planet he’s crashed onto, bringing him more adventure, dangerous encounters and spiritual growth than he could have ever imagined. With help from his mustache-loving robot companion Jib, Roq must explore the perilous world before him, acquiring helpful items like a red party cup, navigating twisting dungeons while besting the freakish beasts within and learning more about the mysterious powers flowing through his temporary home as well as himself.

Each time players begin a new save file, they’ll influence their journey’s overworld map design by choosing a six-letter seed. Songbringer’s world generation keeps each step of Roq’s quest unpredictable, allowing both for immense replayability or to ensure you’re exploring the same map a friend is playing through in their own game.

The powerful objects added to Roq’s inventory can also be combined; Songbringer allows players to discover powerful possibilities including wrapping a flingable top hat in scorching flames or coating their blade in a biting frost capable of freezing pathways across water. With sharp storytelling, powerful allies to befriend and a mound of secrets, Songbringer’s adventure offers ample reason to keep coming back to the lush landscapes of Ekzera.

For more information on the game, please visit songbringer.com.

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About Double Eleven
Double Eleven is a UK-based indie publisher and developer of interactive digital entertainment. Some of Double Eleven’s most popular titles include Prison Architect and Goat Simulator (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation™ 3, PlayStation™ 4) and the team have recently released Super Cloudbuilt on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation™ 4.

About Wizard Fu Games
Wizard Fu Games is a one-man indie game development studio based in Oakland, California. Nathanael Weiss does the programming, design, art, music and business. Wizard Fu’s debut title is Songbringer, a procedurally-generated action RPG.

FANTASY TURN-BASED RPG ‘RAINBOW SKIES’ COMING TO PLAYSTATION©STORE – JUNE 26TH

Available on 3 Way Cross-Buy with Cross-Save Support – Experience ‘Rainbow Skies’ on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 or PlayStation®Vita

Hong Kong – May 24th, 2018 – Independent developer and publisher, Eastasiasoft Limited, alongside development partner, SideQuest Studios, today announced that Rainbow Skies, the fantasy Tactical RPG is coming to the PlayStation©Store for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita on June 26th in North America and June 27th in Europe in Asia. In Rainbow Skies players will enter a colorful and whimsical world, filled to the brim with friends, foes, dungeons, tactical turn-based battles, towns, shops, and everything else your role-playing heart desires.

“After five years in development, we are pleased to announce that Rainbow Skies, the successor to Rainbow Moon, will launch on the PlayStation Store this June,” said Marcus Pukropski, CEO of SideQuest Studios. “Featuring a humorous new story with interwoven narratives, monster taming, a revamped battle system allowing greater tactical depth, treasure hunts, new mini-games and an improved sidequest system, Rainbow Skies offers even the most seasoned of RPG players countless hours of fun.”

The story of Rainbow Skies begins on the morning of Damion’s final examination as a monster tamer, an important profession in his home town, which is constantly threatened by monster attacks. However, after a terrible hangover, Damion completely messes things up and not only fails the examination, but also destroys the entire monster compound. When he tries to cover up his mishap with his examiner Layne, things turn from bad to worse and through a number of unforeseen circumstances, they find themselves between the fronts of two rival superpowers…

Features:

• Follow the story of three young heroes and discover the true value of their friendship in this unforgettable adventure, inspired by fan-favourite classic Tactical RPGs.
• Explore a colorful and vibrant world, filled with friends and foes.
• Beautiful visuals, optimised to run at 60fps on PS4™, PS3™ and PS Vita.
• Revamped turn-based battles with practically limitless tactical depth. Plan your assault with hundreds of skills, items and options, plus all new combo attacks.
• Breed and level up a large variety of monsters, then bring them into battle with you!
• Upgrade your characters, weapons, equipment, and battle skills.
• Enjoy a huge variety of side quests and optional content.
• Dig up hidden treasures and find other valuable collectibles.
• Play a variety of mini games, including a turn-based fishing game.
• Cross-Save support on PS4™, PS3™ and PS Vita.

Rainbow Skies launches on June 26th for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita for $29.99, €26.99, £22.49*. Physical editions of Rainbow Skies, are available exclusively through retail partner Play-Asia.com and will begin shipping on launch.

*£ price is indicative and subject to change

Visit the Rainbow Skies website: http://www.rainbow-skies.com/
Follow Rainbow Skies on Twitter: @RainbowSkiesRPG
Like Rainbow Skies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowSkiesGame/
For more on eastasiasoft check out: http://www.eastasiasoft.com/
Follow eastasiasoft on Twitter: @eastasiasoft
For more on SideQuest Studios check out: http://www.sidequest-studios.com/

About Eastasiasoft Limited
Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Ghost Blade HD, Reverie, Rainbow Moon and the Söldner-X franchise.

About SideQuest Studios
Founded in 2007, SideQuest Studios have established themselves as a renowned German indie development studio specializing in console games. The internationally acclaimed Söldner-X franchise, won numerous awards and our role-playing game Rainbow Moon, scored a secure strong foothold in the charts and allowed SideQuest Studios to develop fantasy RPG Rainbow Skies.

FIFA and Electronic Arts announce London as location for FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018

Today FIFA and  Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)  announced that London will host the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018, virtual football’s equivalent of the FIFA World Cup from August 2-4.

The FIFA eWorld Cup is where the dreams of millions of FIFA players become the reality of one champion. At the FIFA eWorld Cup, 32 finalists – all of who will have qualified for the event through the EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 Global Series Playoffs – will compete for the ultimate Grand Prize: the FIFA eWorld Cup title. As well as claiming a life-changing cash prize, the winner will also receive a trip to the Best FIFA Football Awards™.

The road to the Grand Final in London will see 128 players compete in the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series Playoffs in Amsterdam from May 28-30 and June 1-3 and will determine who will participate in the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final in London. More than 20 million have competed in the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series and only one will eventually become world champion of the world’s game at the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018.

The Global Series brings an increased international community of both players and spectators to the competition through partnerships with top-tier football leagues, football clubs, football brands and premier esport organisations. The Hyundai A-League, eDivise, MLS, J-League, La Liga, eLigue 1, Russia Premier League and Bundesliga have all hosted EA SPORTS FIFA 18 tournaments and competitions.

In addition, the long-standing EA Champions Cup played on FIFA Online 3 is now one of the Asian qualification arms for the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series, meaning that players from various territories in Asia will travel to the upcoming playoffs in Amsterdam for the first time. Only 32 players will advance from the playoffs – 16 per console – to the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final.

Speaking about FIFA’s partnership with EA FIFA’s Chief Commercial Officer Philippe Le Floc’h said: “Our partnership with EA has elevated competitive FIFA gaming into a worldwide phenomenon that combines the power of football with the spectacle of entertainment in astounding ways. Of course, 2018 is a landmark year for global football with the FIFA World Cup taking place in Russia and a landmark year for competitive gaming ending fittingly at the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018 London, one of the most historic football cities in the world.”

SVP and GM of EA Competitive Gaming Todd Sitrin said: “The FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018 will be a signature moment for competitive FIFA after a season-long journey that has engaged millions of players and spectators. In partnership with FIFA, we accelerated the growth of competitive gaming through the EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series, rallying the global football community together within this singular ecosystem.”

For more details on the entireEA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series see www.FUTChampions.com or www.fifa.com/fifaeworldcup.

About Electronic Arts:

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.

In fiscal year 2017, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.8 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

The Sims, EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Dragon Age and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.Official FIFA licensed product. © FIFA and FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA.  All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc.

SHAQ FU: A LEGEND REBORN (EXTREMELY) LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION ANNOUNCED

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., and WATFORD, United Kingdom – May 24, 2018 – Fresh from the news of secret day-one DLC, Saber Interactive and Wired Productions are delighted to reveal a limited collector’s edition of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn that will ship June 5, 2018, and deliver the ultimate in collectibles and merchandise for fans.

With only 500 Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Editions created, the run will be extremely limited. For ten lucky fans who preorder one of the 500, Shaq himself will ramp-up the rareness with his autograph.

Shaq himself recorded a special message

Gamers can preorder now via: shop.wiredproductions.com

The Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Edition is available both with and without the game and includes:

• Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on your chosen format (including secret day-one DLC)
• Shaq Fu t-shirt in M, L, XL, XXL
• Shaq Fu snapback
• Shaq Fu artbook
• Shaq Fu vinyl single (in bright yellow vinyl!)
• Shaq shimmy lenticular art card
• A stunning Shaq Fu bag

Available for $93.99/£79.99/€91.99 with Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn or $73.99/£59.99/€71.99 without, if you’re a huge fan of Shaq Fu, there’s no better, more exclusive purchase than the Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Edition.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn will be bundled as a physical boxed product with the unannounced ‘Bonus FU’ DLC at major retailers for $29.99/£24.99/€29.99 on the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One and $39.99/£34.99/€39.99 on Nintendo Switch™. The additional ‘Bonus FU’ will not only raise a few eyebrows on launch day when it’s revealed but will extend the gaming experience by approximately two-and-a-half hours.

“Listening to our community has enabled us to build engaging and exciting content for fans, and we’re going the extra mile with Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions. “We’re only creating 500 units, because our community wants that rarity and exclusivity, and we’re delighted to deliver this compelling product for Shaq’s biggest fans.”

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an intense, action-packed beat ‘em up which sees players take on the role of the unstoppable Shaquille O’Neal as he fights his way through the hordes of hell and Hollywood. Master devastating combos, battle outlandish celebrity bosses and take on all comers with an array of weapons, including katanas, shuriken and baseball bats. Channel Shaq’s alter egos, Big Daddy O and Big Diesel, in epic battles in the successor to the worst game ever on a mission to restore Shaq’s legacy.

About Saber Interactive

Based in the U.S., Russia, and Spain, Saber Interactive is an independent developer whose credits include Quake Champions, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo: Master Chief Collection and others. Saber’s most recent release, NBA Playgrounds, is one of the best-selling digital console titles of 2017. The company has multiple development studios across the world making great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.

About Wired Productions Ltd

Wired Productions is a leading video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Founded in 2008 and shortlisted by MCV for Indie Publish of the Year 2018, Wired have produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms. Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include Super Dungeon Bros, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light.

Ubisoft^® Teams Up with Lenovo Legion™ as the Official PC and Monitor Sponsor of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Siege Pro League and Majors 

• Through an exclusive global partnership with Ubisoft^®, Lenovo™ will furnish Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege^® Pro League esports LAN events with Lenovo Legion desktops, laptops and monitors.
• The partnership supports Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege professional players and the game’s enthusiast esports community with Lenovo Legion’s highly awarded performance during these events.
• Fans are invited to watch the streams and follow Ubisoft and Lenovo Legion on social media for the latest news, competitions and competition highlights. 

SYDNEY, Australia — May 24, 2018 — Ubisoft and Lenovo have announced Lenovo Legion as the official PC and monitor sponsor of Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege Pro League and Majors in an exclusive global partnership. The partnership will extend for the duration of the Rainbow Six Siege Pro League season, from Autumn 2018 through Autumn 2019 across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Lenovo is providing a range of high-performance gaming hardware that will be put into the hands of some of the world’s most dedicated and skilled Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege players to push their limits in competition. The partnership also includes co-branding and co-promotion, as well as an invitation for fans to join global giveaway contests and a unique in-game Lenovo Legion charm that can be unlocked through an in-game challenge.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege attracts and engages more than 30 million players, and its esports enthusiast fan-base is growing fast: the Six Invitational 2018 saw a 300% increase in viewership versus last year’s SI, with a peak at 321,000 concurrent viewers during its Grand Final. Lenovo is equipping the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six pro teams with high-performance hardware for the speed and power that professional players demand.

“Forming partnerships is an important part of Lenovo’s gaming strategy. With Ubisoft, we share a deep commitment in supporting the professional esports community and gaming fan-base,” said Jeff Meredith, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo’s Consumer PCs and Smart Devices. “Combining Lenovo’s consumer technology expertise with Ubisoft’s competitive and immersive content was a natural fit to offer gaming enthusiasts a best-in-class gaming and viewing experience.”

“The signing of this key partnership with Lenovo Legion is a clear signal that the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League is reaching maturity, now attracting major partners while continuously growing,” said Geoffroy Sardin, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Ubisoft EMEA. “We cannot wait to unfold the extent of this partnership during our key events throughout the year, for instance at the Six Major Paris this August.”

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com/esports and follow us at https://twitter.com/R6ProLeague, and fans can follow all the high-powered action via @LenovoLegion on Twitter®, Facebook™, YouTube™, Instagram® and on Twitch when Season 8 begins in June. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Inspired by real-world counter-terrorist organizations, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarter confrontations. For the first time in a Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six game, players will engage in sieges, a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the enemy’s position. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege gives players unprecedented control over their ability to fortify their position by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire and deployable shields, laying mines and more, or to breach the enemies’ position using observation drones, setting charges, rappelling and more. The fast pace and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming. 

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 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$43 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and data center technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode Yoga brands), workstations, servers, storage, networking, software (including ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile solutions), smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Join us on LinkedIn, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit us at http://www.lenovo.com/.

©2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, The Soldier Icon, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

LENOVO and LENOVO LEGION are trademarks of Lenovo. TWITCH is a trademark of Twitch Interactive, Inc. FACEBOOK is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. YOUTUBE is a trademark of Google, Inc. INSTAGRAM is a trademark of Instagram, Inc. TWITTER is a trademark of Twitter, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018, Lenovo Group Limited. HARRAH’S in a trademark of Caesars License Company, LLC.

CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 COMMUNITY REVEAL MOST WATCHED GAME REVEAL IN CALL OF DUTY HISTORY

Return of Most Played Series in Call of Duty Sets Franchise Record for Reveal Call of Duty Players, Fans, Content Creators and Celebrities Joined the Black Ops 4 Reveal Deepest, Most Engaging Black Ops Ever Offers More Ways to Have Fun with Friends.

May 24, 2018- Last week’s highly-anticipated reveal of Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 delivered a record-setting debut with its livestream setting new marks for the most watched game reveal in Call of Duty® history. The reveal livestream broke franchise records, including the most day one views as well as the highest concurrent viewers, while also blanketing social media as the #1 trending topic on Twitter globally during the broadcast. Views from the reveal event have already surpassed 80 million, including the livestream, official trailers and content creator videos.

“The excitement for Black Ops 4 from fans all over the world has been amazing. It’s an extraordinary bond our community has with this series and we’re incredibly thankful for their support,” said Rob Kostich, EVP and GM, Call of Duty. “The Black Ops 4 reveal trended #1 globally on Twitter, it broke franchise records for the most watched reveal in our history, and content from our community reveal event has already been viewed over 80 million times. Initial pre-orders are also strong through week one of reveal, and above last year.”

The Black Ops series is the most played in Call of Duty with more than 200 million players and 15 billion hours played throughout its lifetime. Black Ops 4 is the hotly-anticipated follow up to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, which was 2015’s #1 console game globally. Hosted by award-winning studio developer, Treyarch, the Black Ops 4 reveal livestream was broadcast worldwide in ten languages, featuring first looks at the game’s all-new multiplayer and Zombies modes, as well as Black Ops’ new battle royale-inspired mode, Blackout.

Developed by Treyarch, Black Ops 4 is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 12^th. Fans can pre-order now and get access to the private Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta*. Black Ops 4 for the PC will be available exclusively on Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is a gritty, grounded militarised Black Ops experience which bridges the worlds of Call of Duty®: Black Ops II and Black Ops III. For the first time, the fiction of the game is rooted in the multiplayer universe. Black Ops 4 Zombies includes the biggest launch offering in series history with three unique experiences, while Blackout mode delivers an experience that’s uniquely Black Ops featuring characters, weapons and gear from across the series on the biggest map in franchise history.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), and developed by Treyarch with additional development support from Raven Software and PC development with Beenox. For more information and the latest intel check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty and follow @Treyarch and @CallofDuty on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.

*Actual platform availability and launch date(s) subject to change. Beta may begin on different dates for each platform. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Beta duration is 3 days. Limited time only, while beta codes last, at participating retailers. Internet connection required.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is an award-winning video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio behind the Call of Duty: Black Ops series of games, an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track; Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records; and the studio’s most recent Call of Duty: Black Ops III held the biggest entertainment opening weekend of 2015, and was the #1 console game globally for the calendar year. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of Call of Duty’s Zombies. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision.

About Activision

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date, features and beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

“The Power of Football” Continues with PES 2019 as KONAMI Announces Seven New League Licenses

Sydney, Australia – May 24, 2018 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has today announced that PES 2019 will feature seven new fully licensed leagues, with seven confirmed and two more to be announced at a later date. This announcement is part of KONAMI’s ongoing commitment to increase the number of licenses within the PES series.

The confirmed seven new authentic leagues available in PES 2019 include: Danish Superliga, Portugal’s Liga NOS, Belgium Pro League, Swiss Super League, Scotland’s Ladbrokes Premiership, Superliga Argentine, and exclusive to PES 2019, the Russian Premier Liga. All teams within the leagues will be fully licensed in PES 2019 as well.

KONAMI is especially thrilled to have signed the rights for the Russian Premier Liga exclusively, making PES 2019 the only football game on the market where fans can have access to the entire league featuring top clubs such as CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg and Spartak Moscow.

With the latest PES instalment being made available on 4K HDR across all platforms as well as the use of ‘Enlighten’ software for true-to-life visual effects and real time ‘Global Illumination’ lighting and shadows, PES 2019 will offer fans improved in-game graphics. This means better crowd detail, real grass textures and the return of the incredibly popular snow weather effect making those matches in Moscow even more realistic!

“Announcing seven new, official football leagues for PES 2019 is a clear sign that we are committed to giving fans more of what they want – more licensed content,” commented Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director for Brand and Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. “We are more confident than ever in the direction the franchise is headed and this is just one of many steps we are taking to elevate PES to new heights. We continue to believe in the Power of Football and PES 2019 will be our most powerful game yet featuring more fully licensed leagues and clubs than ever before.”

PES 2019 will be available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™ on August 28^th in the Americas and August 30^th globally. PES 2019 will be available in two physical editions, with new global ambassador Phillippe Coutinho on the front cover of the standard edition and David Beckham on a special edition which gives fans the opportunity to unlock myClub bonuses.

For more information, please visit: https://www.konami.com/wepes/2019/

Keep up to date with latest PES news, updates and product giveaways by following us on:

www.twitter.com/officialpes
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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/

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED COMING IN 2 DAYS!

BANDAI NAMCO Europe Entertainment is extremely pleased to announce the release of the remastered edition of one of its most iconic game. 2 more days to go before the release of DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC!  On the 25^th of May players will be able to set foot on the twisted lands of Lordran and face its frightful inhabitants. To make them wait, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today revealed a new trailer.

With DARK SOULS: REMASTERED, delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets! Ready to return to Lordran in stunning high-definition details running at 60fps.

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC giving a complete experience to the players. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED will be available on May 25^th, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and STEAM for PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be available this summer. For more information regarding DARK SOULS: REMASTERED and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/darksouls,  or https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU.   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 . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

BANNER SAGA 2 NINTENDO SWITCH RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

Sequel to Epic Viking Saga Makes Nintendo Switch Debut on June 7th, 2018

Sydney, Australia – May 24, 2018 – Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that Banner Saga 2 for Nintendo Switch will launch on Thursday 7th June, 2018. Banner Saga 2 is the exciting sequel to the award winning, BAFTA nominated, indie hit The Banner Saga, a mature-themed role-playing strategy game where a player’s choice directly affects their personal journey.

Banner Saga 2 is an emotionally charged sequel as you shoulder increasing responsibility for the survival of your clan in the face of immense grief. As others look to you for guidance, your choices continue to count and bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your survival. Banner Saga 2 also introduces a new race to the series, the legendary horseborn, a centaur-like race which enhances combat and adds another layer of intrigue to the story.  It also releases with a brand new evocative soundtrack composed by grammy nominated and BAFTA winning composer, Austin Wintory.

“We are proud to announce Banner Saga 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch, hot on the heels of the launch of the first game, The Banner Saga earlier this month. There has never been a better time to get into this awarding winning series. Strategy and RPG Nintendo Switch fans will get the opportunity to play through the entire saga, from start to finish, this Summer when the third and final chapter Banner Saga 3 releases. Playing this game on the Nintendo Switch is truly a joy, allowing you to play whenever and wherever you can.” said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.

Banner Saga 3, the third and final installment of the mature themed role playing strategy series will launch on July 26th, 2018 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Mobile platforms are expected to launch later on in the year.

The Banner Saga, which launched to much critical acclaim has received several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for “Best Video Game”, winner of 2014 Game Developers Choice: “Best Debut” award, finalist placement for “Excellence in Visual Arts” category at the Independent Game Festival, 3 BAFTA Award Nominations, and winner of Pocket Gamer’s 2015 Best Adventure/RPG Game and Best Android Game of the Year.  The Banner Saga was nominated as Role Playing Game of the Year at the 18th annual DICE Awards, and Banner Saga 2 have been nominated for Strategy Game of the Year at the DICE and Game Awards events.

The Banner Saga is available on multiple formats including Steam for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well the App Store for iPad and iPhone, on Google Play and Amazon for Android devices and on Windows based tablets.

About Versus Evil
Versus Evil, LLC is a US based independent video game publisher behind critically acclaimed and award winning video games such as The Banner Saga, Antihero, Guild of Dungeoneering, Let Them Come and most recently, the hit action RPG Like A Boss.  A solid release line up for 2018 includes the sequel to the award winning RPG game Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, the eagerly awaited and final installation in the Banner Saga trilogy, Banner Saga 3, and BAFTA Games award winner At Sundown. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with development studios in North America, South America, and Europe.  For more information visit http://versusevil.com

© Versus Evil LLC. 2013-2018. All rights reserved.

About Stoic
Stoic is an independent game developer based out of Austin, Texas, formed in early 2012 by three veteran game developers. Each is dedicated to making great games that are artful, independent and unique.  Today, the studio is headed by Arnie Jorgensen and John Watson – both industry vets who are now dedicated to continuing as independent game developers. The Banner Saga™ and The Banner Saga: Factions™ content is used by permission. © Stoic LLC. 2012-2018 All rights reserved.

Meet Your Team in the New Squad Trailer and Pre-Order Valkyria Chronicles 4 “Memoirs from Battle” Premium Edition

Sydney, Australia – 24^th May 2018 – Attention — Squad E is reporting for duty! Meet your squad and learn more about their classes and motivations in the new Valkyria Chronicles 4 squad trailer, featuring the ever-determined leader Claude Wallace, brilliant inventor Riley Miller, and brave rescue dog Ragnarok. Join the Ranger Corps’ Squad E in Valkyria Chronicles 4, where intense battles, bitter snowstorms, and tales of sacrifice await you on the East Europan Imperial Alliance borders this Spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2mHQCVPdmA

Take the fight to the Empire with the Valkyria Chronicles 4 “Memoirs from Battle” edition, and dive into two new adventures with your favourite Squad 7 characters from the original Valkyria Chronicles. This premium edition release comes equipped with an exclusive artbook themed as Claude’s travel journal from the game and a replica of his mighty tank, the Hafen. Arm yourself for the battle ahead by pre-ordering the “Memoirs from Battle” edition here.

The Valkyria Chronicles 4 “Memoirs from Battle Edition” includes:

• Exclusive Vinyl Statue of the “Hafen” Tank – Triumphantly bursting onto the scene, the “Hafen” tank vinyl statue is ready to conquer the snowy battlegrounds of Europa. More than just a tank, the “Hafen”, named after Claude’s hometown in Gallia, is a meaningful symbol for all of Squad E’s members. This version may not have the firepower of the original, but it makes a great centrepiece for any fan’s collection!
• “Claude’s Travel Journal” Exclusive 100-Page Themed Artbook – Valkyria Chronicles 4’s story is told through the photos, notes, and memories captured in Claude’s travel journal. This exclusive artbook, inspired by Claude’s journal in-game, features a wide selection of the beautiful watercolour-styled art from Valkyria Chronicles 4.
• A Pair of DLC Adventures Featuring Squad 7 Characters – “A United Front with Squad 7” and “Edy’s Advance Ops” reunite fans of the original Valkyria Chronicles with the soldiers of Squad 7. Fight alongside Welkin, Alicia, Isara, Rosie, Largo, and Edy in over 3 hours of gameplay across 4 exclusive story missions, featuring fully-voiced cutscenes and unique challenges! After completing these missions, you’ll unlock those six Squad 7 members, as well as Edy’s personal submachine gun for use in your army in the main game. Bolster your forces with the renowned soldiers of Squad 7!

Valkyria Chronicles 4 will be available on PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One™ platforms in Australia in Spring 2018.