GAMEVIL & Slightly Mad Studios to Develop Brand New Project CARS Mobile Game

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 16, 2018 – GAMEVIL is teaming up with renowned UK-based developer, Slightly Mad Studios, to bring their hit IP Project CARS to mobile devices worldwide with a project currently dubbed Project CARS GO. This is GAMEVIL’s first foray into the mobile racing game market.

“We are excited to work with Slightly Mad Studios to bring Project CARS GO to mobile racing fans around the world,” said GAMEVIL USA president, Kyu Lee. “Project CARS GO will feature a host of licensed vehicles and deep car customization options that will bring the authenticity and feel of Project CARS to mobile devices.”

Project CARS is a motorsport racing simulator that made its way onto PC and consoles in 2015, and has since sold over 2 million units worldwide. The game is known for being a faithful re-creation of an authentic racing experience, backed by professional racers. In addition to Project CARS, Slightly Mad Studios also developed hit racing games Need For Speed: Shift, Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, and more.

“Alongside GAMEVIL, Project CARS GO puts players in the driver’s seat to experience the adrenaline pumping racing game in a whole new way,” said CEO of Slightly Mad Studios, Ian Bell. “The racing genre has a large, dedicated fan base, who are going to be stomping the gas pedal and burning rubber very soon.”

Through GAMEVIL’s global game publisher capabilities and Slightly Mad Studios’ history of delivering heart-stopping racers, this partnership will deliver an authentic and enjoyable mobile racing game to the masses.

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About GAMEVIL

GAMEVIL, with over 500 million game downloads and experience publishing hundreds of games on multiple platforms, is one of the most active and innovative mobile game companies in the world. Established in 2000 and with offices in Seoul, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Berlin, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi and Taipei, GAMEVIL is an experienced global mobile game publisher working with more than 70 top studios around the world. With deep industry and regional knowledge, GAMEVIL has been able to craft numerous award winners through a diverse portfolio of games. Backed by unparalleled expertise in mobile, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment to establishing mobile gaming as a way of life.

GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

Follow GAMEVIL on Twitter @GAMEVIL and “Like” GAMEVIL on Facebook at facebook.com/GAMEVIL. For more information, visit www.gamevil.com.

About Slightly Mad Studios

Founded in 2009, we’re the award-winning team behind the Project CARS franchise, and era-defining games such as the GTR® series, Need For Speed® Shift™, Shift 2 Unleashed®, Red Bull Air Race – The Game, and many other top-tier games.

SWING INTO ACTION WITH MARIO TENNIS ACES PRE-LAUNCH ONLINE TOURNAMENT FROM 2^nd JUNE

Nintendo Switch owners can try Mario’s new sporting outing in free online multiplayer demo for a limited time

16^th May 2018 – Fans looking forward to hitting the court with Mario and friends in Mario Tennis Aces for Nintendo Switch when it’s released on 22^nd June can get an early taste of the tennis action with a free pre-launch online tournament, starting on 2^nd June.

Tennis hopefuls will be able to pick from four playable characters – Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser – and take part in online multiplayer matches in a tournament format. As they advance through the tournament stages, they’ll earn points based on their performance, with five additional characters available to unlock in the demo by gaining enough points.

On top of the online tournaments, players can also get in some practice by playing one-off single-player tennis battles against a computer-controlled opponent*. Whether battling it out online against other players or polishing their skills against the CPU, all participants will be able to unlock a free additional costume of Mario in his traditional dungarees for use in the full game.

By downloading the free software from Nintendo eShop before the tournament starts, players can look forward to a weekend of fast and fun tennis action, as the tournament is open from 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June until 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June.

Get a taste of the tennis action that awaits in Mario Tennis Aces with the Mario Tennis Aces pre-launch online tournament, available to download in advance of the tournament running from 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June until 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June. Mario Tennis Aces launches for Nintendo Switch on 22^nd June.

* Connection to the internet required during play. Only available between 12:00am AEST on Saturday 2^nd June and 9:00am AEST on Monday 4^th June.

Additional Links:
Nintendo Switch website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo-switch/
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

PUBG MOBILE ADDS ACTION PACKED MIRAMAR MAP AS PART OF EXTENSIVE MAY UPDATE

Latest update for mobile’s original Battle Royale experience introduces new map, weapons, vehicles and more

LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2018 – The PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) universe continues to expand on mobile devices as fan-favorite map, Miramar comes to Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) as part of a brand-new update, available today. 

With today’s update, PUBG MOBILE delivers the harrowing, varied terrain of the Miramar battleground to players. Set in a rugged desert with expansive cities perfect for epic battles, Miramar offers players fast-paced combat in the palm of their hands.

In addition to the inclusion of Miramar, PUBG MOBILE’s latest update adds new in-game and social features that enhance the player’s ability to work with teammates cooperatively, including:

• New Weapons and Vehicles – Miramar’s addition comes with several new weapons and vehicles
• New Social Features – Added local quick team feature: enter a 6-digit code to team up with nearby friends
• Increased Optimization – Improvements have been made to in-game sounds, climbing, parachuting and special effects

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

PUBG MOBILE is based on PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the original battle royale PC and Xbox One 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.

TERA REACHES TWO MILLION PLAYERS ON CONSOLES

Month-long PlayStation® Plus Promotion Begins as Premiere Action MMORPG Passes Major Milestone

En Masse Entertainment announced today that its action-MMO TERA has now hit two million console players since its launch on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One last month. Alongside this milestone, En Masse Entertainment has announced that PlayStation® Plus members will have access to a unique TERA PS Plus Pack, via an exclusive promotion that runs from May 15 through June 12.

Roam TERA’s massive world in style on the spectral mount Shadowmare

TERA PS Plus Pack features:

• Shadowmare: A spectral horse mount that will help you traverse the world of TERA.
• Blue Baseball Cap: This unique head accessory says, “you’re here to celebrate the summer in style!”
• 15 Days of TERA Elite Status: Over two weeks of double XP, double gold from quests and monsters, fast travel, daily gift boxes, and more!

TERA has hit the console MMO space with the heat of a summer scorcher and players have already seen two major content updates, Ruinous Manor and Corsairs’ Stronghold. More hot content is slated to come for free this summer!

For more information on TERA, please visit the official site tera.enmasse.com and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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ABOUT EN MASSE ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Seattle, Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with its inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Alliance of Valiant Arms, Kritika Online and Closers, En Masse Entertainment has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit enmasse.com.

USC GAME INNOVATION LAB’S WALDEN, A GAME LAUNCHES TODAY ON PLAYSTATION®4

Experience A Bold Vision Of Life Surviving On Your Own In The Woods Of Walden Pond

LOS ANGELES – May 15, 2018 – USC Game Innovation Lab at the USC School of Cinematic Arts has released Walden, a game on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. This award-winning, open-world, narrative exploration adventure, based on philosopher Henry David Thoreau’s classic book, Walden, is available today via the PlayStation®Store for $18.99.

Winner of the “Game of the Year” and “Most Significant Impact” awards at the 2017 Games for Change Festival, Walden, a game follows the footsteps of Thoreau’s bold experiment living on the fruits of his labor in the tranquil woods of New England’s Walden Pond. Build a shelter, grow your own food, fish on the water’s edge, and discover the wildlife, terrain and townspeople surrounding your idyllic home in the forest as it changes with the seasons.

There is no right or wrong way to play – as an homage to one of literature’s most celebrated journeys of freedom and exploration, Walden, a game is designed to inspire players to reflect on fundamental ideas like personal happiness and the natural world. It features the voice talent of actor Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) as Thoreau, as well as English, French and Spanish language support.

Walden, a game is also available on Windows PC and Mac at www.WaldenGame.com and GameInnovationLab.itch.io/Walden. USC Game Innovation Lab recently released a companion curriculum guide for the game with lessons to further help educators teach students about Thoreau’s life and the legacy of environmentalism he helped inspire. The guide can be downloaded for free through https://www.waldengame.com/educators, where educators can also request a free copy of the game with a complimentary evaluation license on Windows PC and Mac.

Walden, a game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. Walden, a game was developed by game designer Tracy Fullerton and her team, with funding provided by the NEH, NEA and Sundance Institute.

About Tracy Fullerton and the USC Game Innovation Lab

Tracy Fullerton is an experimental game designer, professor and director of the USC Game Innovation Lab at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Her research center, the Game Innovation Lab, has produced several influential independent games, including Cloud, flOw, Darfur is Dying, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, and The Night Journey, with artist Bill Viola.

Tracy is the author of Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games, a design textbook used at game programs worldwide, and holder of the Electronic Arts Endowed Chair in Interactive Entertainment. Prior to USC, she designed games for companies including Microsoft, Sony and MTV, among many others. Tracy’s work has received numerous honors, including an Emmy nomination for interactive television, IndieCade’s “Sublime Experience,” “Impact,” and “Trailblazer” awards, the Games for Change “Game Changer” award, the Game Developer’s Choice Ambassador Award and Time Magazine’s Best of the Web. Follow www.gameinnovationlab.com and @USCGameLab on Twitter.

MAKE HEADLINES IN F1™ 2018

Greater Career Depth, More Classic Cars and Release Date Confirmed

Larkspur, Calif. – May 15, 2018 – Codemasters® and Deep Silver today announced that F1™ 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, will immerse players into the world of Formula 1® more than ever before. F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) worldwide on August 24, 2018, the weekend of the FORMULA 1 2018 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.

“We were delighted by the reception that the highly-acclaimed F1 2017 game received, and are extremely excited to be able to further build on such a strong starting point with F1 2018,” said Paul Jeal, F1 Franchise Director at Codemasters. “Over the past few years we have engaged heavily with our fan-base to understand what is important to them, and we cannot wait to unveil more details on features we know our fans will love. Career mode has been further expanded to immerse players even deeper into the world of F1 than before, with the return of a highly requested feature back into the franchise. We are also adding more classic cars, again listening to our fans as to which of the historical F1 cars they would most like to virtually drive next. Outside of those headline additions there are many other great enhancements to be revealed before the game launches.”

The 2018 season has started in exhilarating style with victories for Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel at both the Australian and Bahrain Grand Prix™, and then for Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo in China. Lewis Hamilton then won a thrilling and dramatic race at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan, and most recently Hamilton was again victorious in last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The 2018 season also sees the return of the French Grand Prix for the first time since 2008, at the Circuit Paul Ricard, which last hosted the French Grand Prix in 1990. The German Grand Prix also returns to the Championship after not featuring last year, with the Hockenheimring hosting the race in July. F1 2018 will feature all of the official teams, the drivers and circuits of the 2018 season.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future news. Further details about all the new features and specifics will be revealed in the build up to release.

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About Codemasters

Codemasters, the award winning video game developer and publisher, has a 30 year heritage. With titles distributed globally, Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of driving and racing entertainment games including DiRT, GRID, ONRUSH and the official BAFTA award-winning FORMULA 1™ series of videogames. The company is fully controlled by Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL). For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.

Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2 and Agents of MAYHEM. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

LITTLE WITCH ACADEMIA: CHAMBER OF TIME NOW AVAILABLE FROM BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. FOR PLAYSTATION 4 AND STEAM

Cast Powerful Spells and Battle Hoards of Monsters in This Exciting Side Scrolling Beat ‘em Up Based on the Little Witch Academia Anime Series

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 15, 2018) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier publisher of anime video games launches Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time digitally for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC via STEAM®. Run through the halls of Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy and tackle beasts with magical powers in this 3D action-RPG beat ‘em up featuring an original storyline from the popular anime series by Studio Trigger, now streaming on Netflix.

Having been inspired by a famous witch named Shiny Chariot, an ordinary girl named Atsuko Kagari enrolls at Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy, a prestigious school for young girls trained to become witches. Before starting summer vacation, Akko and her new classmates find out about an inexplicable phenomenon at Luna Nova caused by the Seven Wonders. Now it’s up to Akko and her friends as they take on an adventure of a lifetime to unravel the mystery surrounding the Seven Wonders.

Players will be able to roam the halls of Luna Nova as Akko and partake in the student life of a witch-in-training and fight through dungeons as one of seven students from the anime series, each with their own special attacks and attributes. Two multiplayer modes are also available to play*. The first has three players cooperatively fighting through an increasingly difficult dungeon consisting of 999 levels. Delve deeper and deeper into the dungeon to battle an onslaught of enemies and uncover valuable treasure. The second mode is a two-player battle mode that will pit two teams of three characters against each other and claim victory against a variety of win conditions.

Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is rated “T” for Teen and has a MSRP of $49.99. For more information about Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time, please visit http://www.bandainamcoent.com. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or Twitter at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS

*Players must download a day-one patch to access multiplayer modes. Internet access is required to download the patch.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Universal Classics™ Pinball Brings Iconic Film Franchises to Pinball FX2 VR

Zen Studios’ Three-Pack of Tables Offers New Virtual Reality Experiences for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial™, Jaws™ and Back to the Future™

San Francisco, CA – May 15, 2018 – In collaboration with Universal, Zen Studios announced that one of its most critically acclaimed video pinball packs enters virtual reality today on Oculus Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR. Now available for Pinball FX2 VR, Universal Classics Pinball includes immersive new features for fan-favorite tables inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws and Back to the Future.

As with previous Pinball FX2 VR releases, Universal Classics Pinball places pinball machines in the middle of iconic locations, including the forest behind Elliot’s house, a beach villa looking out to an Amity Island sunset, and Hill Valley’s historic town square—complete with a familiar clock tower. Players can expect to see E.T. elongate his head to see what’s happening during his pinball adventure, just as a shark fin circles the Jaws table and Doc Brown drives—or flies!—his time machine as players engage with Back to the Future.

Universal Classics Pinball earned a 90 on Metacritic (Xbox One) for its non-VR Pinball FX3 release last September. The Pinball FX2 VR version features every bit of film-adapting gameplay that resonated so well with critics and fans alike, from E.T. collecting candy in a cornfield to Marty McFly showcasing his skills at arcade shooting and players braving the open waters in a shark cage for an exciting multi-ball mode.

“For Zen Studios’ first-ever VR tables inspired by popular films, we’re offering up three of the most popular ones we’ve created in recent memory,” says Mel Kirk, Zen’s Vice President of Publishing. “We know that VR players are as hungry as a great white on the Fourth of July for quality new content, and Zen is happy to deliver with Universal Classics Pinball.”

Universal Classics Pinball is available now for $19.99. For more information, please visit www.pinballfx.com and blog.zenstudios.com.

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About Zen Studios
Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier independent gaming studios in the world, Zen’s offices span from its headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, to offices in the United States. Zen Studios has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including NBC Universal, FOX Digital Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment, South Park Studios and Lucasfilm, as well as revered gaming properties like Valve’s Portal and Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead. Zen Studios’ CastleStorm franchise has also won the developer critical acclaim and commercial success, including the coveted Editor’s Choice awards from both the Apple App Store and Google Play, and its Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007.

Universal Games and Digital Platforms
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development (www.universalbranddevelopment.com), which is chartered with globally expanding the company’s intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company’s extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal cable and television. Universal Brand Development (www.universalbranddevelopment.com) is a business segment of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, and part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.