LeBron James’ Words Speak Volumes on NBA® 2K19’s 20^th Anniversary Edition

The most dominant player in the NBA gives personal insight on his legacy on special 20^th anniversary game cover

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – June 6, 2018 – 2K has announced that NBA 2K will feature three-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA MVP and avid NBA 2K gamer LeBron James on the cover of the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition. The iconic cover features Akron’s favourite son alongside an artistic composition of words personally chosen by LeBron. Each phrase contains special meaning to James, including “Strive for Greatness,” “Driven,” and “Equality.”

“It’s humbling to be on the 20^th anniversary cover of a game I’ve played and loved since I was a little kid,” said James. “We were able to do something really unique for the cover that represents everything that drives me and inspires me – from my family to where I come from and words I live by. I’m honoured my journey can be part of this special time in 2K history and I’m excited for fans to see it.”

In addition to the exclusive James themed content and items, fans who purchase the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition will receive the game four days early, beginning on September 7.

“This year marks the 30^th anniversary for the development team at Visual Concepts and the 20^th for the NBA 2K series, so it was important to commemorate this milestone by partnering with the most iconic athlete of this generation in LeBron James,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “LeBron’s carefully crafted wording on the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition cover encapsulates the passion and drive that have elevated him to all-time greatness making him the perfect cover star.”

The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition includes the following digital items:

• 100,000 Virtual Currency;
• 50,000 MyTEAM points;
• 20 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one a week)
• Sapphire LeBron James MyTEAM Card;
• 10 MyTEAM Heat Check Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season)
• 5 LeBron-themed murals for MyCOURT;
• LeBron MyCOURT design;
• King’s Collection – Nike LeBron apparel & footwear (25 pairs!)

Physical Items include:

• LeBron NBA 2K19 poster;
• NBA 2K sticker sheet;
• Custom Wristband featuring LeBron’s chosen words.

*Physical items not included with digital purchase

The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition marks the second cover appearance for the 14-time NBA All-Star. James, currently playing in his 15th NBA season, is also the co-founder of production company SpringHill Entertainment and digital sports media platform UNINTERRUPTED.

Developed by Visual Concepts, the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition will be available September 7, 2018 in both digital and physical formats for $149.95 in Australia and $159.95 in New Zealand on Xbox One, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, and digitally on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC.

The NBA 2K19 Standard Edition will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system in both digital and physical formats and digitally for Windows PC platforms and Nintendo Switch on September 11, 2018.

Players looking to get a head start on NBA 2K19’s MyCAREER can download the all-new NBA 2K19: The Prelude beginning on August 31, 2018 available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K19 is not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board

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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as its new Private Division label. In addition, Take-Two owns Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.

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ONRUSH CRASHES ONTO PS4 AND XBOX ONE 

LAUNCH TRAILER SHOWCASES A NEW WAY TO RACE

SYDNEY, 6^th June 2018 – ONRUSH, the action packed, arcade racer from Codemasters has today smashed its way onto the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X. To celebrate the launch of ONRUSH Codemasters has released a brand new gameplay trailer, available to view now at www.codemasters.com/onrush, showcasing the total carnage that you can unleash in the game.

A brand new take on the racing genre, ONRUSH emphasises teamplay as it removes traditional racing staples such as the start/finish line and offers fresh new game modes designed to accentuate fun, creativity and raw adrenaline. Players will have to work together with their team mates, utilising the games different vehicle classes, each with their own unique strengths and abilities to wreak carnage and take the win for their team.

“We’ve had a blast creating this completely original take on what the racing genre can do,” said Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director, ONRUSH. “We can’t wait for players to get their hands on ONRUSH and experience the thrill of takedowns, risky stunts and, of course, RUSH.

“We set out to create a racing game that was designed to be played together, with friends and against rivals,” Paul continued. “A game that’s inclusive, so people of all skill levels can enjoy playing together, including those that typically don’t play racing games, achieved by keeping players at the heart of the action at all times.”

Designed with accessibility and playability at its core ONRUSH’s innovative system, the Stampede, ensures that players are always in the fight by dropping them straight into the action if they get away from the pack.

Each of the eight vehicle classes in ONRUSH has its own unique style and feel. This includes the vehicle’s RUSH state with each class having different effects and abilities that can help their side claim the victory. The player can also customise their vehicle in a wide variety of ways to reflect their own personality and play style.

With four innovative game modes (Overdrive, Switch, Lockdown and Countdown) and 12 stunning multi-route locations, ONRUSH offers great depth in for both single and multiplayer gaming. Players can then use the comprehensive Photo Mode to showcase their best moments and killer takedowns.

Available to buy now on PS4 and Xbox One, the ONRUSH DAY ONE EDITION includes the unique ‘Vortex’ buggy design to really stand out in the Stampede.

For more information about the game, visit www.onrushgame.com. Fans can keep up to date with all the latest news by joining our communities on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Releases 1.5 Update & DLC Sneak Peek Coming at E3 2018

New Behind the Scenes Video Released Goes Deep With Warhorse

Larkspur, Calif. – June 5, 2018 – Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver released two new videos for the critically acclaimed RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance today and teased the coming DLC for fans that will be showcased at this year’s E3. The successful Kickstarter story made its final chapter with the release of the game for PlayStation®4, PC and Xbox One earlier this year, and today the developers have released a mountain of new content in the 1.5 patch in addition to discussing plans for upcoming DLC.

Behind the scenes:

Martin Fryvaldsky CEO at Warhorse Studios said, “We are all very proud on the performance of the game and delighted by the feedback we get from our fans every day. With the latest patch we are improving the game even further and look forward to the player’s reaction to it. And to tease a bit – fans can expect some further news around our upcoming DLCs at E3 2018.”

With today’s patch players can finally enjoy a benefit which people in the medieval times used to ease their minds and make sure that their souls can rise up to heaven when the day comes: Church tithings! For a fee, Henry can now wash away his sins. Henry’s reputation can be fixed, but it doesn’t come cheap.

Patch 1.5 is available for PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Creative Director Daniel Vávra highlights some of the improvements made and looks back on the first 3 months after the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance in a new Video Update.

Patch 1.5 Features:

Henry can now wash away his sins by buying indulgences in churches

Physically simulated women’s clothing added

We scattered 16 new lore books around the world

Any forgotten or despawned quest items will now be moved to the gravedigger’s chest and the player will be notified via new quest “Lost and Found”

Further details on the patch content are available here:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/379430/announcements/detail/1671279082014556517

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About Kingdom Come: Deliverance Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents’ death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore majestic castles, deep forests, thriving villages and countless other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Massive realistic open world: Majestic castles, vast fields, all rendered in stunning high-end graphics
Non-linear story: Solve quests in multiple ways, then face the consequences of your decisions
Challenging combat: Distance, stealth, or melee. Choose your weapons and execute dozens of unique combos in battles that are as thrilling as they are merciless
Character development: Choose your equipment, improve your skills, and earn new perks
Dynamic world: Your actions influence the reactions of the people around you. Fight, steal, seduce, threaten, persuade, or bribe. It’s all up to you
Historical accuracy: Meet real historical characters and experience the genuine look and feel of medieval Bohemia

About Warhorse Studios

Warhorse Studios is a young independent game developer studio from the Czech Republic, Prague. It was founded by Daniel Vávra, creator of Mafia and Mafia 2, and Martin Klíma, formerly of ALTAR (Original War, UFO:* trilogy). The studio contains a mix of experienced game industry veterans, with dozens games published and millions of copies sold, and young guns from all around the world.

In January 2014, Warhorse launched a Kickstarter campaign for a realistic medieval RPG game called Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It ended up being the third most successful project, according to the number of backers, in 2014. With an initial goal of £300,000, we finally gathered over £1.1M. Warhorse Studios was also named among the World‘s TOP10 Most Innovative Companies on Kickstarter of 2015 by Fast Company.

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. 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

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SHAQ FU: A LEGEND REBORN NOW AVAILABLE DIGITALLY AND AT RETAIL ON PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH™ AND WINDOWS PC

Lay Down Martial Arts Thunder as the Legendary Big Diesel in this Action-packed Beat ‘Em Up

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., and WATFORD, United Kingdom – June 5, 2018 – Saber Interactive and Wired Productions have officially released Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn globally on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC. The full game is now available digitally via the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store, Nintendo eShop and Steam for $19.99/£14.99/€19.99.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is also now available at major retailers as a physical boxed product for $29.99/£24.99/€29.99 on the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One and $39.99/£34.99/€39.99 on Nintendo Switch. All retail versions will be bundled with a bonus game, which will be available to download later this month (the bonus game will also be available for separate purchase for digital users). Gamers can visit wiredproductions.com/where-to-buy/Shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn to find their local retailer. More information about the bonus game will be released soon.

Wired Productions is also offering extremely rare Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Editions directly through its online store: shop.wiredproductions.com. This special bundle can be purchased with or without the full game and features a ton of exclusive goodies for fans, including a stylish Shaq Fu t-shirt, bag, snapback, art book, vinyl single and art card.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an action-packed beat ‘em up starring the one and only Big Diesel himself: Shaquille O’Neal. Battle the hordes of Hollywood and hell on a one-man journey to avenge your fallen home and martial arts master. Smash down foes with devastating combos, face off against outlandish celebrity bosses, and unleash your fury with a variety of hard-hitting weapons and power-ups.

As previously announced by Saber Interactive, anyone who purchased NBA Playgrounds on Nintendo Switch prior to July 10, 2017, is eligible to receive a free copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on Switch. Players can redeem this offer between June 5 and July 5 by simply browsing to Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn in the Nintendo eShop to download. Original owners of NBA Playgrounds will see a 100% discount applied to Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on the eShop.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is a co-production of Saber Interactive and Big Deez Productions in partnership with Wired Productions and Mad Dog Games. It is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB and PEGI 12. For more information, visit www.alegendreborn.com.

Store Links
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/496040/Shaq_Fu_A_Legend_Reborn/
Xbox Games Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn/bpc739p6mtqk
Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn-switch
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2746-CUSA06279_00-SHAQFU1632343336

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 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.

For more information, visit http://www.wiredproductions.com, and follow Wired on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WiredPro) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/WiredP).

Paradox Interactive to Acquire Harebrained Schemes

Seattle-based developer of BATTLETECH and Shadowrun Returns Joining the Paradox Family as an Internal Studio

STOCKHOLM and SEATTLE – June 5, 2018 – Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Harebrained Schemes, LLC, a Seattle-based developer of award-winning games set within genre-defining universes. Harebrained Schemes will now act as an internal studio and division within the Paradox organization, led by its own internal management and creative teams, designing and developing the games that have earned them their outstanding reputation.

Harebrained Schemes was founded in 2011 by industry veterans Jordan Weisman and Mitch Gitelman. Weisman is the creator of many acclaimed game universes including Shadowrun, Crimson Skies, and BattleTech/MechWarrior, and has founded several previous entertainment companies including FASA Corp, Virtual World Entertainment, FASA Interactive, 42 Entertainment, and Wizkids. At Harebrained Schemes, the partners-in-crime assembled a scrappy, talented team and shipped eight titles in seven years including the award-winning Shadowrun Returns series of CRPGs and the recently released turn-based strategy title BATTLETECH, published by Paradox.

“Harebrained Schemes have proven themselves as a world-class studio with a very talented team within a genre where Paradox wants to be present,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “In addition, we really like the studio, the people who run it, and their games; these are all absolute hard criteria for us in any acquisition. Our recent successful launch of BATTLETECH, our first project together, has been a fantastic collaboration, but the possibilities of what we can do together in the long term now that we’ve joined forces — that’s what has us truly excited.”

“Mitch and I started Harebrained to create the kind of story-rich tactical games we loved,” said Jordan Weisman, CEO of Harebrained Schemes, “and for the last seven years, our studio has been fueled by our team’s passion and by the generous support of our fans. As the scale of our games has grown and the marketplace has gotten extremely noisy we felt that HBS needed to team up with a company that could provide us the financial stability and marketing expertise that would allow us focus on what we love doing – making great games and stories.”

Mitch Gitelman, Harebrained Schemes’ President, added, “Our experience working with Paradox on BATTLETECH was the best of our careers and proved to us that this was a company we would be proud to be a part of. What’s more, we’ve gotten to experience the incredible audience that Paradox has firsthand: the fans who we met at PDXCON in May after having launched our game were so full of enthusiasm and appreciation. We share a deep respect for our audiences, for healthy and collaborative teams, and for the creative process itself — the fit just works.”

As a token to welcome all fans of Harebrained Schemes to the Paradox family, Paradox will give a complimentary copy of Stellaris, the sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio, to every player who backed BATTLETECH on Kickstarter. For further details on this new arrangement, Wester and Weisman will appear on a live-streamed presentation and Q&A session in the near future on the Paradox Interactive Twitch channel, found at https://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive.

For more information, please visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com.

Paradox Interactive is a leading global publisher of strategy games for PC and console. The company has developed and published a world-renowned catalog stretching back to 1999, with players hailing from all around the world.

The publisher’s steadily-growing portfolio includes firmly established franchises such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron, and Stellaris series created by Paradox Development Studio, the Age of Wonders series created by Triumph Studios, as well as award-winning titles such as Cities: Skylines, Pillars of Eternity, and more from a network of partner studios. Paradox also owns White Wolf Interactive, though none of the publisher’s employees are vampires.

Paradox’s head offices are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Our development studios are located in Stockholm, Malmö and Umeå, Sweden and in Delft, The Netherlands. We share a passion for gaming and gamers, and our goal is to provide deep and challenging games with hours of gameplay and endless variety to our ever-growing community.

For more information, please visit our forums and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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FOLLOW YOUR ASPIRATION IN NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: TAISHI, OUT THIS WEEK!

KOEI TECMO Europe Invites Strategists to Follow Their Aspirations By Re-Creating Japanese History

Hertfordshire, 5^th June 2018 – KOEI TECMO Europe is proud to announce this week’s release of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi – available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally for Windows PC via Steam®. Players can create their own legend through their own custom character or lead a notable warlord from the pivotal time in Japanese history to serve under, and eventually succeed, their favourite figures of Japan’s history!

With Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi’s Resolve System, each move will have to be considered by the player. The system introduces a set of aspirations, all of which decide how an officer will act in a given situation – accomplishing an officer’s ambitions will prove worthwhile as it will unlock bonuses that will improve the player’s playthrough situation.

Strategist will experience the Sengoku Era of Japan – a period where regional lords fiercely fought for supremacy, leading with a variety of their own ambitions. Players will have to exploit a wide breadth of tactical options to create fresh strategies that allow new ways to gain an advantage over the opponent. Utilise the introduced two-part turn-based battle system: The Planning Phase pauses the action so that players can strategise their next move and, when ready, the Execution Phase commences and the battle unfolds in real-time. Before the actual battle starts players will be able to utilise different formations and tactics while guessing which ones the enemy will use – initiating the best mix to unleash a devastating blow to the opposing army.

Those who purchase Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi during the first four weeks of launch can get an extra scenario, “Nobunaga Besieged”; an alternative character profile design for a selection of characters; a character profile set called “Princess Warriors”; and a new character design for Megohime: “Megohime Officer Facial Graphic”.

To discover more of the key historical figures that shaped Sengoku era Japan, and stay in touch with the latest Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi news, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/taishi, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

KONAMI announces official partnership with FC Schalke 04

June 5^th, 2018 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is proud to announce a new partnership with FC Schalke 04 for PES 2019, the latest installment in the PES series which will launch on 30^th August 2018.

Founded in 1904, Schalke 04 has been European Champions, seven times German Championship winners and five times German Cup winners. The club finished second in the German league this season and showcases KONAMI’s commitment to bringing the best of the best from the real-life game to PES fans.

Alexander Jobst, board member at FC Schalke 04 who oversaw the Konami partnership said, “We are very excited to be partnering with the world-renowned games producer Konami. The partnership means that Schalke’s position as pioneers in the field of eSports is not only recognized nationally but also internationally. Unlike others, Konami supports our transitioning of our main market football onto the virtual pitch. The partnership will also enable our fans and followers to play with the real team of FC Schalke 04 in the world-renowned game Pro Evolution Soccer.”

This partnership means PES 2019 will include Schalke’s official club uniform and the team’s home stadium ‘VELTINS-Arena’. It will also visualize Schalke’s famous charcoal grey tunnel from where the players emerge onto the pitch. The stadium has been fully 3D scanned and will give gamers the experience of a real match day atmosphere.

These new implementations will provide the best experience of FC Schalke 04, fully authenticating the club and its many well-known iconic trademarks and demonstrating KONAMI’s ongoing commitment to giving its fans the most realistic in-game experience.

“We are thrilled to welcome FC Schalke 04 to the KONAMI family,” said Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director for Brand and Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. “Schalke is an ambitious club both on and off the pitch, and it is the perfect club to add to our roster of partnerships. We’re delighted to partner with such fellow eSports aficionados and look forward to them competing in our eSports tournaments and working alongside us as we help expand the industry, taking football gaming to new fans.”

PES 2019 will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™ and PC via Steam 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 Phillipe 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. There will also be a Legends edition which users can access digitally.

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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/