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ACTIVISION INVITES GAMERS TO PLAY ITS INCREDIBLE GAMES LINEUP AT ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2018

ACTIVISION INVITES GAMERS TO PLAY ITS INCREDIBLE GAMES LINEUP AT ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Debuts New Hands-On Multiplayer with the Deepest and Most Engaging Call of Duty Game Ever 

Destiny 2: Forsaken Showcases Hands-On Gameplay with All-New Hybrid Mode, Gambit Get Your Dragon On at E3 with First Hands-on of Spyro Reignited Trilogy  Stay Tuned for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy News 

June 8, 2018 – Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), has unveiled its action-packed lineup for the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) held from June 12-14 at the LA Convention Center. At Activision booth #1001 in the South Hall, attendees will experience the first public hands-on gameplay with blockbuster titles Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4, Destiny 2: Forsaken and Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy. Fans can stay tuned for additional Activision announcements, including Crash Bandicoot® N. Sane Trilogy news, next week.

“Activision’s E3 2018 slate is all about giving fans what they want – hands-on experiences with their most-beloved game franchises,” said Tim Ellis, CMO of Activision.  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 delivers gritty, grounded, all-out combat in an incredibly deep multiplayer experience that players can jump into at the show; Destiny 2: Forsaken invites players to experience the frenetic pace of the all-new 4v4 mode, Gambit; Spyro Reignited Trilogy gives fans first hands-on gameplay with the totally remastered experience; and there’s more exciting news still to be announced!”

Hot off the heels of the most-watched game reveal in Call of Duty® history, the title that offers more ways to have fun with your friends than any Call of Duty before, Black Ops 4 comes to E3 to give fans a new hands-on experience with the game’s multiplayer mode, including a new map debuting at the event. Black Ops 4 features grounded combat, along with new levels of customisation and tactical gameplay, and a variety of new weaponry, maps and modes for the ultimate Black Ops multiplayer experience.

The game features the return of the iconic Pick 10 system, along with a series of innovations in weapon controls, combat flow, health regeneration and player movement. Black Ops 4 features a combination of new and returning Specialists, each with their own unique weapons, equipment and playstyles. Players will be powerful alone, but devastating as a team working together. Attendees are invited to play the Black Ops 4 multiplayer mode on PlayStation® 4 and PC in Activision’s booth #1001 in the South Hall, and on PlayStation® 4 in PlayStation’s booth #4322 in the West Hall.

Following the reveal of Destiny 2: Forsaken earlier this week, Bungie, High Moon Studios and Activision will showcase a new mode for the franchise called Gambit. Gambit is a 4v4 hybrid mode that merges PvE and PvP experiences into an epic battle. It’s a new way to play Destiny 2, offering something for all players to enjoy, appealing to those who thrive on the competition and unpredictable elements of PvP gameplay, while seamlessly blending the collaborative and cooperative elements of PvE. In addition, the franchise will debut hands-on with three of the brand-new Supers, the ultimate expression of power in the game. Attendees are invited to play Destiny 2: Forsaken’s new mode Gambit, on PlayStation® 4, in Activision’s booth #1001 in the South Hall and in PlayStation’s booth #4322 in the West Hall.

Fans will have a claw-some time at E3 this year with playable levels of Spyro® Reignited Trilogy at the show. Spyro Reignited Trilogy at E3 is the first chance that Spyro-maniacs will be able to glide to new heights, unleash fire-breathing attacks, and explore lush environments all in HD graphical glory! Fans will enjoy reliving some of their favourite Spyro experiences from 20 years ago in this remastered trilogy that features improved environments, updated controls, brand-new lighting and recreated cinematics – all mapped faithfully from the originals.

Stay tuned for additional Activision announcements, including news about Crash Bandicoot® N. Sane Trilogy.

Activision’s E3 Slate Includes:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4The series which has become the most played in Call of Duty history as well as a cultural phenomenon around the globe returns October 12th with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, a gritty, grounded, all-out combat experience. Black Ops 4 raises the bar for Multiplayer mode that increases tactical gameplay and player choice, along with the biggest Zombies offering ever with three full experiences at launch, and Blackout, where the Black Ops universe comes to life in a massive battle royale experience featuring iconic characters and locations from all four Black Ops games in a one-of-a-kind offering that is uniquely Black Ops. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 transforms the established universe played by hundreds of millions of fans with the largest gameplay experience ever created in the series.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is published by Activision and developed by Treyarch with additional development support from Raven Software and PC development with Beenox. The title is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 12th. Fans can pre-order now and get access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta*. Black Ops 4 for the PC delivers a fully-optimised experience, which for the first time in Call of Duty’s history will be available exclusively on Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service.  For more information and the latest intel check out: www.callofduty.comwww.youtube.com/callofduty and follow @CallofDuty and @Treyarch on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Destiny 2: Forsaken – Following years of strife, what remains of the Reef has fallen to lawlessness. Players investigate the recent unrest and will explore new regions, awaken new powers, and earn powerful weapons. Building on the most requested desire for a deep and rewarding endgame experience, Destiny 2: Forsaken features The Dreaming City destination. Full of secrets to discover and bosses to defeat, this destination also houses the brand-new raid and is the first space designed from the ground up to support endgame content.  Available to all Destiny 2 players around Forsaken’s launch comes highly anticipated changes and features such as a new weapon slot system, Random Rolls, improvements to the mods system, and numerous other quality-of-life improvements.

Destiny 2: Forsaken will be available for download on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC. The PC version of the expansion will also be available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform. For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy The Spyro Reignited Trilogy launches on September 21 and is available for preorder now for the suggested retail price of $69.99 AUDon PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro and the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X! Spyro Reignited Trilogy introduces players to a fully remastered game collection of the three original Spyro™ games that started the phenomenon: Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.

Remade from the ground up by lead developer Toys for Bob, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy features the fun and nostalgic gameplay that fans remember with more than 100 levels, enhanced reward sequences, Spyro’s gang of zany dragons and other goofballs (including Sparx the Dragonfly, Hunter, Sheila, Agent 9 and Sgt. Byrd) and more.

For more information, please visit www.SpyroTheDragon.com and follow @SpyroTheDragon on Twitter and @Spyro on Facebook and Instagram. Lastly, subscribe to the YouTube channel at YouTube.com/SpyroTheDragon.

Finally, fans can stay tuned for an announcement next week for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, set to WUMP to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam on June 29th.

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 of Crash Bandicoot® N. Sane Trilogy or the expected release date and/or release date features of the games being shown by Activision at E3, 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.

*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.

†Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners.

DINOSAUR LIFE FINDS A WAY ONTO YOUR PHONE WITH ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED MOBILE, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR iOS AND ANDROID JUNE 14

DINOSAUR LIFE FINDS A WAY ONTO YOUR PHONE WITH ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED MOBILE, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR iOS AND ANDROID JUNE 14

ARK Delivers On-The-Go Fun With Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptors, Craft and Build Mechanics, Huge Online Multiplayer Tribes

Gainesville, FL – June 6, 2018 – War Drum Studios, along with franchise creators Studio Wildcard, announced today that ARK: Survival Evolved will launch onto both iOS and Android on June 14, 2018. On phones and tablets, ARK: Survival Evolved is the same multiplayer game loved on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux with the entire mysterious island to explore, 80+ dinosaurs and primeval creatures to tame and train, crafting, building, and more! The major difference is ARK: Survival Evolved on mobile is free-to-play with more accessible gameplay developed specifically for on-the-go dinosaur fun!

ARK: Survival Evolved mobile includes a unique user interface and a specialized control setup. A new subscription service, called Primal Pass, gives survivors access to an ad-free experience with reserved server slots, free gifts, and more. Additionally, survivors can acquire optional upgrades using Ancient Amber, a new material found throughout the island that allows players to obtain certain buffs for extended periods of time, build unique crafting structures and even resurrect your favorite pet dinosaur back from the dead!

ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile Features:

  • 80+ Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground.
  • Discover: Unearth rare blueprints and Explorer Notes written by previous human denizens of the ARK from across the millennia, detailing the mysterious island’s creatures and backstory.
  • Explore, Craft and Build: Survive –  using any means necessary –  craft weapons, clothes, and items, and build shelters, villages, or even large cities! Plant, Harvest, Build, Level-Up, and Customize everything visually and functionally, including procedurally-generated RPG statistics for creatures, characters, resources, clothing, gear, and weapons, both primitive and modern.
  • Play Alone or Team Up to Survive: Team up with, or prey on, up to 60 other players in a large-scale, multiplayer online first-person environment, or choose single player mode to test  your mettle against the dinos alone.
  • Join a Tribe: The ‘Tribe’ system encourages cooperation, by supporting dynamic parties to share resources, XP, and key re-spawn points.

For the latest updates on ARK for mobile follow us @PlayARKmobile and like us on Facebook.

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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by industry veteran Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With combined 25 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jeremy and Jesse have teamed up with other veteran developers for Seattle, WA-based and Gainesville, FL-based development studios that also include distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!

ABOUT WAR DRUM STUDIOS
Based in Gainesville, Florida, War Drum Studios is a cutting edge game developer with a pedigree in development and conversions including multiple titles in the Grand Theft Auto series and the original Max Payne along with original development on the critical and commercial success, Auralux. The studio focuses on rapid development of games with a high standard of quality and excellent gameplay.

Two New Adventures from Phoenix Online Publishing Coming in 2018: “A Rite from the Stars” and “Bleeding Moons”

Two New Adventures from Phoenix Online Publishing Coming in 2018: “A Rite from the Stars” and “Bleeding Moons”

Phoenix Online Publishing, where Every Game Has a StoryTM, is today announcing two exciting new additions to their adventure game catalog: A Rite from the Stars, releasing this summer, and Bleeding Moons, coming later this year. Both games will be available for download from the Phoenix Online store (store.postudios.com), as well as Steam and other channels.

About A Rite from the Stars
The debut game of Spanish developer Risin’ Goat, A Rite from the Stars is a fun and clever point & click adventure game about Kirm, a young mute boy chosen by the Stars to undertake a mystical rite of passage to become a legend among his people.

In this coming-of-age story, players will explore the Mystical Island of Kaikala, home to the Makoa tribe, and pursue the three paths of Wisdom, Courage, and Spirit in any order they choose. Each path introduces new mechanics to solve unique challenges, ranging from action sequences to musical puzzles, with Kirm’s playable meerkat companion Mirk and guiding star Hoku on hand to collaborate on puzzle solutions and lend insight along the way.

A Rite from the Stars features beautiful 3D environments, a fully orchestrated soundtrack recorded with a live chorus, and a complete original Makoan language developed for the game! A Rite from the Stars will be released for PC, Mac, and Linux, and feature French, Italian, German, and Spanish translations on release. Learn more at www.risingoat.com.

About Bleeding Moons
Winner of seven Alex d’Or awards, including Best Game and Best Story, Bleeding Moons is the first game from IAN Games and designer Olivier Larrieu. This interactive narrative game thrusts players into the role of Ian de Valmain, a young nobleman-turned-assassin who must infiltrate a mercenary camp to help save his homeland. A second son not destined for greatness or inheritance, Ian is caught up in political intrigue and a violent war he was not prepared for, and now struggles with what he must do. Your choices will affect not only the outcome of the war but also the shape of Ian’s soul and the love of his life as you navigate to one of many possible endings. Bleeding Moons’ top-down graphics and focus on storytelling are reminiscent of Freebird Games’ To The Moon, which IAN Games cites as an inspiration. Learn more at www.iangames.com.

About Phoenix Online Studios – Every Game Has a Story™

Created by adventure game fans for adventure game fans, Phoenix Online Publishing is an award-winning game development and publishing studio that creates compelling games where story and character come first. Formed in 2004, Phoenix began as fans seeking to bring back their favorite genre with the King’s Quest tribute game The Silver Lining. They followed up with the award-winning Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, Jane Jensen’s Moebius: Empire Rising, and the remake of Jensen’s classic hit game Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers. In 2014, Phoenix opened a publishing branch to help other indie developers release games including Quest for Infamy, Lost Civilization, and The Last Door: Collector’s Edition Seasons 1 and 2. More information can be found on the company’s website, www.POStudios.com.

About Risin’ Goat
Risin’ Goat is an independent game development studio formed by a multifaceted group of video game enthusiasts with headquarters in Madrid, Spain. They want to transform that enthusiasm into titles full of innovation, meaning and, of course, lots of fun. For more information and to meet The Goat, visit www.risingoat.com.

About IAN Games
IAN Games is Olivier Larrieu’s one-man studio born from the wish to reconcile two passions, writing and playing video games, with a French touch! Using his 30 years experience in both, he is devoted to bringing a new momentum to adventure games. His first attempt, Bleeding Moons, and the awards it has won so far have convinced him that he can add his share to the video game world . For more information, visit www.iangames.com.

Be Your Own Hero in World of Tanks: Mercenaries on June 26

Be Your Own Hero in World of Tanks: Mercenaries on June 26

Wargaming takes its biggest franchise into the next phase of its evolution on PlayStation®4 and Xbox

June 7, 2018 — World of Tanks, the global phenomenon that has attracted over 250 million players to date across PC, mobile and console platforms, is going through a radical change on PlayStation®4 and Xbox as it evolves into World of Tanks: Mercenaries, the game’s largest expansion to date.

With the deployment of Update 4.5 on June 26, the Mercenaries will rise. World of Tanks: Mercenaries plunges the game into a radical new reality, where history has changed and rules mean nothing. Endless wars have left the world fractured, and in the vacuum of power left by the destabilization of global powers, soldiers and civilians are now fighting for themselves. Anyone can be their own hero in the age of Mercenaries, and World of Tanks: Mercenaries invites players across the globe to join the fight.

A brand new Mercenaries ‘nation’ and a full Tech Tree of never-before-seen vehicles will be introduced to the game, giving players the chance to work towards a fascinating armada of powerful vehicles, helmed by unique Mercenary crews. Tailored to the new characters’ traits and needs, the vehicles are comprised of parts scavenged from vehicles of different nations and brought together to create something truly original. Five vehicles will be available at launch, so too will the Mercenary nation grow over the weeks and months to come.

Players will be introduced to the alternate reality of World of Tanks: Mercenaries through a thrilling new PvE story campaign: The Heist. An action-packed tale of espionage, nuclear tensions, and adrenaline-fueled tank battles, this adventure follows a motley crew of Mercenaries contracted to set up, execute, and escape from a raid on a secret facility. Their mission is to steal nuclear material for a client who harbours his own atomic ambitions, but the crew soon find themselves at the mercy of the combined powers of the United States and the Soviet Union. Players can tackle this story alone (like a true Mercenary), or band together with a friend for co-operative online multiplayer action.

In addition to the new story campaign, Mercenaries will have a far-reaching impact across the entire game, with the addition of new maps to Multiplayer battles. Players can expect to explore and fight through an array of fan-favourite maps ravaged by war and time, with original Mercenary vehicles available to battle with or against the game’s existing roster of over 680 vehicles.

World of Tanks: Mercenaries is the future of World of Tanks on consoles. Players can expect more electrifying Mercenaries content in the future, with frequent updates occurring post-release.

For more details on World of Tanks: Mercenaries, visit: https://console.worldoftanks.com/news/announcements/mercenaries/ 

About World of Tanks: Mercenaries

World of Tanks: Mercenaries is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat, created by Wargaming West in Chicago, USA. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, and can fight it out on more than 90 different maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 680 different tanks from 10 nations. For the first time in the history of the World of Tanks series, a new Mercenaries line allows players to forsake nationalities and take the wheel on a new range of powerful tanks, exclusive to the console experience.

World of Tanks: Mercenaries is played by more than 15 million players worldwide, and is available on all generations of PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. World of Tanks: Mercenaries can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro and Xbox One X. The epic, story-driven campaign mode War Stories can also be played for free, with regular episodic stories giving players the chance to rewrite history in immersive single-player and co-operative battles.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FOR UNIVERSAL WINDOWS PLATFORM

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION NOW AVAILABLE FOR UNIVERSAL WINDOWS PLATFORM

SYDNEY, 7th June 2018Square Enix Ltd., today released FINAL FANTASY® XV POCKET EDITION for the Universal Windows Platform, playable on PC, laptops, and Surface Tablets.

FINAL FANTASY® XV POCKET EDITION retells the story of crown prince Noctis and his brothers-in-arms, Prompto, Ignis and Gladiolus, across ten thrilling episodes. All ten episodes are available now, with the first episode at no charge. Episodes 2 – 10 are available for purchase individually or as a bundle.

With an adorable art style and casual controls, the critically acclaimed title is an adventure everyone can enjoy, fans and newcomers alike.

About FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION

The game centres around Noctis, the crown prince of Lucis, who is set to wed Lady Lunafreya of Tenebrae as a symbol of promised peace between the nations of Lucis and Niflheim. Noctis, however, is unaware of the difficult journey ahead.

Additional details on the game are available at the official website: http://sqex.to/FFXVPocket

Announce E3 2018 Line-Up and Show Floor Activities

Announce E3 2018 Line-Up and Show Floor Activities

Sydney, Australia – 7th June 2018 –  SEGA® and ATLUS today announced their show floor line-up and activities for attendees during E3 2018 which will feature a hugely diverse range of upcoming games on an action-packed stand in West Hall, booth #5222.

Take a first look at Total War™: THREE KINGDOMS, the next major historical title in the Total War strategy series, in a series of gameplay presentations hosted by Creative Assembly™ throughout the show. Inspired by the beauty and artistic style of ancient China, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS breathes life into the heroes of this fascinating period as they struggle to unite China under a single banner.

Playable on the Show Floor:

SEGA is bringing a punch-packing playable line-up to this year’s show, where many landmark titles will have their first Western hands-on demos ahead of their upcoming worldwide releases, including a duo of new ATLUS titles being announced on 8th June.

On to the line-up then with watercolour-style tactical/strategy game Valkyria™ Chronicles 4. Come by the booth and follow Squad E of the Federation in their fight for freedom against bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria – featuring larger maps than ever before – and E3 attendees will be able to experience the opening stage of the game!

It’s been a full year since Kazuma Kiryu took his leave from the world of the Yakuza during the events of Yakuza™ Kiwami, but he returns in top form with Yakuza™ Kiwami 2 as SEGA proudly presents one of the most beloved storylines in the franchise’s history, remade in full HD in the Dragon Engine for PlayStation®4. Featuring the return of mini-games like Cabaret, a revamped clan creator and the original arcade release of Virtual-On™, Kazuma Kiryu will have plenty of leisure activities when he isn’t taking on his fierce rival, the Dragon of Kansai, Ryuji Goda.

With a playable demo on the show floor, Shining Resonance™ Refrain marks the return of the Shining series to the West after a decade. This demo will also be available for everyone at home by the time doors open! The western release of the original Shining Resonance, previously a Japanese exclusive, Shining Resonance™ Refrain is an action RPG with characters designed by the legendary Tony Taka, featuring all DLC and a brand new “Refrain Mode”, unlocking more characters than ever before.

The Blue Blur is speeding into E3 with never-before-seen content from the recently announced multiplayer racing experience, Team Sonic Racing™. Created in partnership with the award-winning studio Sumo Digital, Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing with nostalgic characters and environments from across the Sonic Universe. E3 attendees will be among the first to jump in the driver’s seat and play as Sonic, Shadow, Tails and other fan favourite characters in exhilarating single and multiplayer game modes. And don’t forget to check out the super-chic, limited-edition PUMA X SEGA RS-0 Sonic and Dr Eggman shoe collaboration which will be on display throughout the show!

With ATLUS approaching its 5th anniversary as part of the SEGA family, we’re delighted to finally have one unified stand at one of the most important gaming events of the year,” said John Clark, Executive Vice President of SEGA Europe. “We’re very excited to be showing the first romanticised Historical title in the Total War series alongside Team Sonic Racing on the very same booth as some of the most awaited Western releases of Japanese titles. I have no doubt that everyone will find something to their taste on the SEGA/ATLUS booth this year.”

During the past year, we’ve seen a strong response from fans to key western releases in the Yakuza series and have heard their voices for more Valkyria Chronicles. As part of the wealth of IP owned by SEGA, it is our pleasure to bring Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Valkyria Chronicles 4 to fans at the show,” said Naoto Hiraoka, President and CEO of Atlus U.S.A., Inc. and Senior Vice President of Publishing for SEGA of America, Inc. “This E3 also represents an important moment for ATLUS as it nears its fifth year with SEGA, and as part of that, we will have something to announce very soon for the west.”

Streaming, Giveaways and an All-New Trailer for Catherine: Full Body

Fret not if you can’t attend the show, because we will bring the show to you! We’ll be streaming throughout E3 on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook, featuring exclusive content and interviews with the producers behind our diverse line-up. For those in attendance, there will be many more surprises on the booth courtesy of some SEGA and ATLUS themed giveaways, including swag from titles like Team Sonic Racing, Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Valkyria Chronicles 4. Follow us on our channels during E3 for more details about these streams and giveaways.

Finally, it’s been a while, but ATLUS will finally be debuting some new footage of Catherine: Full Body as part of a new trailer being shown on the show floor. A seductive and mature romantic action-adventure puzzle game from the makers of the Persona series. Catherine: Full Body will include a new love interest, “Rin,” with distinct storyline elements for the character, and additional puzzle content. Vincent’s love life has never been so complicated and dramatic!

For more information about SEGA, ATLUS or any of its studios, visit www.sega.com or www.atlus.com and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Ubisoft Launching Revenue Sharing Pilot Program for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League

Ubisoft announced they will be starting a new revenue sharing pilot program for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The program will split the revenue of specific in game items with pro teams from around the world, allowing teams to provide a stable income source for their players. The revenue sharing program will augment the prize pool for the Six Invitational 2019 tournament. The pilot program will run for one year starting with the beginning of Season 8 on June 11, 2018. After a year, Ubisoft will establish a long term revenue sharing program with pro teams.

The following 11 pro teams are the first members of the program:

  • FNATIC (ANZ)
  • PENTA Sports (EU)
  • Vitality (EU)
  • Evil Geniuses (NA)
  • Rogue (NA)
  • SK Gaming (NA)
  • Mousesports (NA)
  • FaZe Clan (LATAM)
  • Team Liquid (LATAM)
  • Immortals (ex-BRK esports – LATAM)
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas (roster announced soon)

Additionally, Ubisoft announced a new format for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Pro League. Each season will now run six months and include more LAN events.

 

XSEED Games Corrals an Eclectic Mix of Gods, Legendary Heroes, Vampires, Students, AND Anthropomorphs for E3 2018

XSEED Games Corrals an Eclectic Mix of Gods, Legendary Heroes, Vampires, Students, AND Anthropomorphs for E3 2018

Action-Packed Multi-Platform Lineup Including ‘Fate/EXTELLA LINK’, ‘Gungrave VR’, ‘Gal Metal’, ‘Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin’, ‘SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal’, Plus the Upcoming Nintendo Switch Version of Indie Favorite ‘Freedom Planet’ Special Appearances from ‘Gal Metal’ Producer Tak Fujii and SENRAN KAGURA Creator Kenichiro Takaki!

Torrance, Calif. – June 6, 2018 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced the robust lineup of multi-platform titles that will be playable during the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) from June 12 – 14 in Los Angeles. The company is also excited to announce that they will be the North American publisher for the indie hit Freedom Planet on Nintendo Switch™ later this year. E3 attendees will have a chance to meet Gal Metal Producer Tak Fujii and SENRAN KAGURA Producer Kenichiro Takaki during the show and should keep their eyes on the XSEED Games Facebook and Twitter pages for more details!

With an emphasis on their console lineup, XSEED Games will offer experiences of all types including new VR and handheld titles, remastered editions of fan favorites, and indie gems. Action fans will get their first hands-on with the upcoming English installment in the Fate series, Fate/EXTELLA LINK, which builds upon the previous installment with more playable heroes and a new story. They can then try out the remake of the first entry in the SENRAN KAGURA franchise, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal, rebuilt from the ground up for modern consoles in full 3D. This can also be followed by sampling the latest version of the indie darling Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. All of these titles will be playable on the show floor via the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The publisher’s first VR title, Gungrave VR, will also be on display, showing off its gunslinging action on PlayStation®VR for PS4™ system. And finally, for fans who prefer to game on the go, the freeform rhythm title Gal Metal and the indie sensation Freedom Planet will be playable for the first time on Nintendo Switch.

“We’re looking forward to seeing our industry friends and awesome fans again at this year’s E3,” said Shinichi Suzuki, President & CEO of Marvelous USA. “We have a fantastic multiplatform lineup with fan favorites ‘Fate/EXTELLA’, ‘Sakuna’, and ‘Senran Kagura’ returning, and are extremely excited to introduce games from our newest partners with ‘Gal Metal’, ‘Gungrave VR’, and ‘Freedom Planet’. We hope attendees will all find something that excites them and encourage everyone to stop by!”

XSEED Games will be located in the West Hall, Booth #4700. The following titles have not yet been rated by the ESRB unless stated otherwise.

About Fate/EXTELLA LINK [PlayStation®4 System Playable]

Picking up where the story ended in Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, Fate/EXTELLA LINK expands the roster of playable Servants with 10 legendary heroes added to the original selection of 16. These newly added Servants hail from other entries in the Fate series and include the likes of Astolfo, Scàthach, and Francis Drake. The high-speed action gameplay of Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star returns with improved visuals and new battle mechanics in both single-player and an added multiplayer mode supporting 4-on-4 online battles on PlayStation®4 system. Players will also be able to move freely around their new base camp—a medieval cathedral suspended in the sky—and interact with Servants to build bonds with them.

Developed by Marvelous and slated for publishing in North America on PS4™ system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system by XSEED Games, Fate/EXTELLA LINK will release this winter both digitally and physically on PS4™ system and digitally on “PS Vita” system. More release details will be shared at a future time. This title has not been rated by the ESRB.

©TYPE-MOON ©2018 Marvelous Inc.

 

About Gungrave VR [PlayStation®VR Playable]

In Gungrave VR, players take control of Grave with his iconic set of dual guns, Cerberus, and will have to master different playstyles to take down the various foes that stand in his way. Levels consist either of free-moving third-person gameplay or first-person action that includes both stationary and mobile sections, offering players a variety of modes to help put them in the shoes of the resurrected Millennion agent himself. With an array of shooting attacks, close-range strikes using Grave’s coffin, Bullet Time, and more, Gungrave VR brings an authentic Gungrave experience to virtual reality for the very first time.

Gungrave VR will be published for PlayStation®VR on PlayStation®4 system by XSEED Games digitally and at retail in Fall 2018. For more details as they’re announced, please keep an eye on XSEED Games’ social media channels via Facebook and Twitter. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

©RED / DEVELOPMENT and Publishing by IGGYMOB

 

About Gal Metal [Nintendo Switch Playable]

Gal Metal is a rhythm game designed for Nintendo Switch that turns each Joy-Con™ into a drum stick. Players will take hold of the Joy-Cons to rock along with the music as they create their own complex performances and rack up millions of points using personal free-form drum lines based on over a dozen different beats. With Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controller support on offer as well, players will be able to choose how they want to jam and earn metal power to use against nefarious alien invaders in this uniquely adlib-friendly rhythm experience.

Gal Metal will be published for Nintendo Switch by XSEED Games physically and digitally in Fall 2018. For more details as they’re announced, please keep an eye on XSEED Games’ social media channels via Facebook and Twitter. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

©DMM GAMES

 

About Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin [PlayStation®4 System Playable]

In Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. Sakuna tames the island by defeating demons using farm tools as weapons while also making ample use of her “celestial scarf,” a magical item that allows her to grapple distant enemies and platforms. Along the way, she establishes a home in a mountain village, which serves as a base of operations for crafting weapons and cooking food. Additionally, as a harvest goddess, she grows rice by following a detailed process that encompasses everything from planting to harvesting. Through this process, across each of the four seasons, she’s able to improve the harvest and hone her battle skills alike.

Created by Edelweiss and published in North America by XSEED Games, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is in development for the PS4™ system and Windows PC in North America. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

©2018 Edelweiss

 

About SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal [PlayStation®4 System Playable]

SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal brings the original Nintendo 3DS™ release’s classic 2.5D action to modern hardware with a full 3D remake and a fresh retelling of the tale that started it all. This fast-paced brawler will provide updated combat mechanics and character models, as well as the new Burst mode for a voluptuous visual feast! The series’ popular Dressing Room mode continues to see expansion too, with a wealth of new outfits and options that allow players to customize their favorite girls’ looks and styles. With additional DLC episodes that will reveal new details of Yumi and Miyabi’s histories prior to meeting Asuka and Homura, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal delivers an authentic recreation of the original game while ensuring that series fans will have plenty of new content to look forward to!

Developed by HONEY∞PARADE GAMES, Inc. and slated for publishing on PS4™ system and Windows PC, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal will release this fall both digitally and physically on PS4™ system and digitally on Windows PC. More release details will be shared at a future time. This title has not been rated by the ESRB.

©2018 Marvelous Inc./HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.

 

About Freedom Planet [Nintendo Switch Playable]

Freedom Planet is a fast-paced combat-driven platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against hostile foreign powers and alien attack forces. There’s trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but players will have a variety of special fighting abilities at their disposal to blast through more than a dozen massive, nonlinear stages. The campaign may be played through as Lilac, Carol, or the unlockable Milla, each of whom has completely unique gameplay mechanics, an altered story mode in which the selected character takes the lead, and even a few of her own unique stages.

Developed by GalaxyTrail and slated for publishing on Nintendo Switch by XSEED Games, Freedom Planet will release this fall digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. More information on the game can be found at http://freedomplanetgame.com/. The Nintendo Switch version of this title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

© 2018 GalaxyTrail, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Lilac, Carol and Milla © Ziyo Ling.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, on Twitter, and via their localization blogs on Tumblr.

About XSEED Games:

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 and located in Torrance, California, XSEED Games publishes interactive entertainment content for PC and consoles from the Marvelous portfolio as well as from a wide variety of third-party partners. Whether it’s Marvelous properties such as STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), SENRAN KAGURA, and Rune Factory, or third-party titles such as the Corpse Party, AKIBA’S TRIP, or The Legend of Heroes: Trails series, XSEED Games has grown its reputation among gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach.

KLabGames Hits Anime Expo 2108! Official Site Now Open

KLabGames Hits Anime Expo 2108! Official Site Now Open
Booth to Feature KLabGames’ Global Titles, Event-Only Merch and More!

Tokyo, Japan – June 6, 2018 – KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, has announced that it will host two booths simultaneously at two major international Japanese culture events in July. The KLabGames booth is coming to Anime Expo 2018, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. This major convention dedicated to anime and Japanese culture runs from Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8. The official site for the KLabGames booth at both events launched earlier today.

KLabGames Anime Expo 2018 Official Site:
https://event.klabgames.com/expo2018/top.html

A host of engaging content designed to delight fans and visitors alike is planned to kick off KLabGames’ first-ever appearance at Anime Expo and Japan Expo. Each event will feature a booth jam-packed with fun things to do related to KLabGames’ hottest titles, event-limited merchandise for sale, free giveaways, an industry panel, and an offsite game night event for fans.

Future updates concerning booth details will be announced via the KLabGames Anime Expo 2018 Official Site.

KLabGames@Anime Expo in Los Angeles
Booth Events

Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
Suit up and transform into the ultimate goalie in this thrilling virtual reality experience! Participants are challenged to defend the net against famous players’ best shots. You get three chances to show off your skills and receive original merchandise (T-shirt, screen cleaning cloth, or stickers) depending on your results.

Bleach: Brave Souls
Try your luck with the Bleach: Brave Souls capsule toy machine and get some exclusive prizes! Also check out our photo corner to take a picture with a character standee and get a free Ichigo mask!

UtanoPrincesama Shining Live
This booth event gives participants the opportunity to play select songs on a giant version of Utano☆Princesama Shining Live! Can you master a Pro level song on the big screen? Participating visitors will receive an Utano☆Princesama Shining Live postcard as a gift.

Love Live! School Idol Festival
Love Live! School Idol Festival is coming to Anime Expo 2018! Details for this title will be announced at a later date.

Please Note the Following
– Details of booth events are subject to change without prior notice.
– Only a limited number of items will be available for each product. Merchandise only available while supplies last.
– Actual items may differ from the images below.

KLabGames Market: Exclusive Event-Only Merchandise Sales
 
Bleach: Brave Souls

・Bleach: Brave Souls Wall Scrolls (2 designs)
・Bleach: Brave Souls Badges (13 designs)
・Bleach: Brave Souls Posters (5 designs)

UtanoPrincesama Shining Live
・Utano☆Princesama Shining Live Badges – Dancing with Stars (11 designs)
・Utano☆Princesama Shining Live Poster – Shining Live

KLabGames Industry Panel
Find out the latest information about the fantastic titles published by KLabGames.

KLabGames@AX2018 Game Night (Offsite Fan Event)
Join the KLab Games Station team for a fun night of food, game tournaments, and exciting giveaway prizes! Attendance is free but space is limited and only registered guests will be admitted to this private offsite party held a brief distance from the Anime Expo venue.

Enter your name in the Game Night drawing for your chance to win a ticket to the big night!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/klabgamesax2018-game-night-tickets-46511974568

Overview of KLabGames@Anime Expo 2018
Event Date:   Thursday, July 5 to Saturday, July 7, 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, July 8: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location:       South Hall 4706 at Los Angeles Convention Center
Official Site:   https://event.klabgames.com/expo2018/top.html

* All trademarks and names of companies, products, and services are the property of their respective owners.

About KLab
KLab is a leader in online mobile gaming. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company is listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. KLab has consistently ranked as one of the top 52 grossing game publishers worldwide since 2012. With its emphasis on quality and innovative games, KLab continues to grow at a rapid pace, expanding beyond the Japanese market with offices in Singapore, Shanghai, and the United States. For more information about KLab, please visit http://www.klab.com/jp/english/.

ICONIC TETRIS® BRAND CELEBRATES WORLD TETRIS DAY 2018

ICONIC TETRIS® BRAND CELEBRATES WORLD TETRIS DAY 2018
WHAT: Today is World Tetris Day, recognized by fans worldwide as the day to honor Tetris, one of the most recognized and influential video game brands of all time. It also marks the brand’s 34th anniversary. To celebrate the day, The Tetris Company today unveiled new products, from the reveal of an immersive 3D/VR game experience coming this fall to limited-edition Tetris-branded streetwear and a unique line of home and decorative items, inspired by Japanese crafts.

  • TETRIS EFFECT:  One of the most popular puzzle games of all time arrives like you’ve never seen it, or heard it—or felt it—before, thanks to the creators of the award-winning Rez Infinite. Whether in stunning 4K on a standard display or especially in the optional VR mode, the game surrounds you with fantastic, fully 3D worlds that react and evolve based on play. Music, backgrounds, sounds, effects—everything, down to the Tetris pieces themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, explode in perfect sync with how you play. Coming to PlayStation®4 with optional support for PlayStation®VR, this fall. Find more information, images and video for TETRIS EFFECT at http://bit.ly/tetriseffectgam
  • Dibs Clothing, the high-quality streetwear provider, whose eclectic style and “Dare to Be Different” mantra has attracted a huge following among social media influencers, music artists and actors, has introduced a limited-edition shirt in honor of this year’s World Tetris Day. Now available at www.dibsclothing.com, www.Buckle.com and Buckle retailers and www.Tetris.com.
  • Dentsu Inc. and Litaartisan LLC: The companies are developing new “Made in Japan” products inspired by Japanese crafts and will launch its first products with the Tetris brand. To start, the line consists of forty-six products, including lunch boxes, lacquered blocks, a cup and saucer, a fan and more. The new products are available at the Ginza Six 5th floor Artglorieux through today, and will then be available at Tokyo Midtown 3rd floor THE COVER NIPPON.

About the Tetris® Brand:
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. For over 30 years, the brand has been loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of Tetris games are played online every year, and over 500 million Tetris mobile games have been downloaded to date. Working with Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Sega, Sony/GSN Games and many other licensing partners, the Tetris franchise continues to be one of the most widely recognized video game brands of all time. Tetris Holding, LLC is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company, LLC is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.

Become a fan of Tetris on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Tetris) and follow Tetris on Twitter (@Tetris_Official) and Instagram (@Tetris_Official).