Alibaba’s WESG Oceania Esports Event Comes to PAX Aus 2018

MELBOURNE, VIC. – 10 Aug. 2018 – World Electronic Sports Games will come to the PAX Arena stage at PAX Aus 2018, taking place 26-28 Oct. in Melbourne, VIC.

WESG is the international esports championship tournament organized by Alibaba Group’s AliSports. Partnering with Australian Esports League, this year marks its first foray into Australia, bringing together the best in the region to compete in Dota 2, CS:GO, Hearthstone, and StarCraft 2.

The online events will commence on 1 Sept., with competitors playing Dota 2, CS:GO, StarCraft 2, and Hearthstone. Select matches will be broadcast in the lead up to PAX Aus, where the top two teams in Dota 2 and CS:GO will compete on stage at PAX Arena in a grand final match.

WESG at PAX Arena will also hold open qualifiers for the Hearthstone finals in November. Anyone is welcome to compete, with winners progressing on to the finals in Sydney where they can play for a $30,000 prize pool and a chance to represent the region in China where they play for a share of $US5.5 million as part of the global series.

PAX Aus first hosted the PAX Arena esports stages in 2015, and since then, has partnered with the likes of Red Bull, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Hi-Rez, and McDonald’s to deliver high-quality competitive play to thousands of attendees.

“The growth of esports in the APAC region has been nothing short of meteoric,” said Luke Lancaster, Content Manager, PAX Aus. “This partnership with AliSport sets up PAX Arena as a truly international event, and we couldn’t be more excited.”

“We chose PAX Aus as the home for WESG because of the community,” said Darren Kwan, executive producer at the Australian Esports League. “There’s no better way to bring Australian audiences into the fold than by offering up world-class matches at PAX Aus.”

PAX Aus is produced by ReedPOP in conjunction with Penny Arcade. The show was the first international PAX event and has brought passionate gaming communities together in Melbourne since 2013. PAX Aus attendees get to experience the best in gaming culture with more than 180 exhibitors, thousands of playable games, and more than 150 hours of on-stage content.

Tickets for PAX Aus 2018 are now on sale via the official registration page. Game studios interested in exhibiting at PAX Aus 2018 can contact the PAX Aus team here.

For more information, please visit the official website or follow PAX Aus 2018 on Facebook and Twitter.

About PAX
PAX is a festival for gamers dedicated to the celebration of gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004. PAX connects the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne in 203, where it has since become Australia’s largest video and table top gaming festival.

http://www.paxsite.com

About ReedPOP
ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organizer. ReedPOP is devoted exclusively to organizing and managing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and working with premium brands in the pop culture world to deliver once in a lifetime experiences for fans everywhere. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South, and Australia, EGX, EGX Rezzed, EGX Berlin, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), BookCon, Oz Comic Con, Comic Con India, Comic Con Paris, Comic Con Seoul, Star Wars Celebration, and more. http://www.reedpop.com

About Australian Esports League
The Australian Esports League (AEL) is a provider of premier esports competitions in Australia, attracting competitors from across the nation. Established in 2013 the vision is to provide the most entertaining, most engaging and most respected esports experience. http://ael.org.au/

Wargaming Donates Materials Chronicling Its History to The Strong Museum

August 9, 2018 – Wargaming, international developer and publisher of the award-winning War Trilogy that includes World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Warplanes, recently sent a collection of materials, including digital archives, promotional items and fan-created artwork to The Strong Museum in New York.

Some of the materials, which detail the history of the company, are available for public viewing in The Strong’s eGameRevolution exhibit, and further history can be explored in World of War Games, an online exhibit launched through Google Arts and Culture.

“Wargaming is one of the most significant game developers of the past decade and has had a huge impact on the free-to-play game market,” says Andrew Borman, digital games curator at The Strong. “The types of artifacts included in this collection help us to present a well-rounded story about this company, from its founding to how it evolved its development of games over the years.”

“Wargaming’s success rests in no small part upon the work of curators at museums around the world, who have helped to preserve the vehicles and stories of World War II,” said Tracy Spaight, Director of Special Projects at Wargaming. “It is thus fitting that Wargaming—on the occasion of our 20th anniversary—should seek to preserve our company’s history, so that future historians can tell the story of the rise of the global video game industry. The Strong Museum was the logical choice for these materials, as they are at the leading edge of preserving the digital materials of the video game industry.”

The Wargaming Collection includes digital materials, such as photographs, promotional videos and trailers, along with behind-the-scenes video showing how the company’s games were created. It also features some promotional items for World of Tanks, including: a military canteen, matryoshka dolls and fan-created sculptures that highlight the impact of the series on players around the world.

eGameRevoluation itself is 5,000-square-foot exhibit dedicated to exploring the evolution of electronic games. World of War Games traces the history of Wargaming from its roots in Belarus to its emergence as a global company with offices around the world.

Says Borman, “This collection strengthens The Strong’s holdings of international video game company materials and helps capture the history of a key company in the free-to-play games marketplace—which continues to dominate the games industry.”

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Founded in 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and more than 20 offices globally. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.

Wargaming Mobile, a unit dedicated to capitalizing on the mobile market, is actively forging new collaborations to deliver new and engaging on-the-go experiences.

Official website: www.wargaming.com

About The Strong
The Strong is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the history and exploration of play. It is home to the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Game Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the Woodbury School, and the American Journal of Play and houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play.

Official website: www.museumofplay.org

SIMON BELMONT AND KING K. ROOL JOIN THE FIGHT IN SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE

Nintendo Switch Exclusive Features More Than 70 Fighters, 100 Stages, 900 Music Tracks and Counting…

9^th August, 2018 – A legendary vampire hunter and a fan-favourite villain are joining the sprawling cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a Nintendo Direct video presentation entirely focused on the Nintendo Switch exclusive, it was revealed that Simon Belmont from the Castlevania series and King K. Rool, the main antagonist from the original Donkey Kong Country games, are both joining the game as playable fighters. In addition, the Nintendo Direct also shared additional information on Echo fighters, new stages, new modes and one of the most impressive collections of music ever in a single game, with over 900 music tracks and 28 hours of music. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 7^th December.

In addition, fans can also look forward to amiibo of the five newly announced fighters Simon Belmont, Richter Belmont, King K. Rool, Chrom and Dark Samus from the Super Smash Bros. Collection to be released in the future.

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit the Nintendo Direct website. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

• Simon Belmont: Simon’s signature weapon is, of course, his whip, with special attacks true to the Castlevania series, including the axe, cross, holy water and Grand Cross Final Smash. His stage is Dracula’s Castle, with candlesticks that release an item when destroyed. Alucard, the tragic hero from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, appears as an Assist Trophy, lending his cursed steel in battle. Richter Belmont, a descendant of Simon Belmont and the star of his own Castlevania games, also joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster as an Echo fighter.
• King K. Rool: As the beloved villain from all three Donkey Kong Country games on Super NES, King K. Rool joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter. He attacks with a blunderbuss that can fire cannonballs at opponents and throws his crown, which acts like a boomerang.
• Echo Fighters: Echo fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have move sets based on other fighters, but a different visual appearance. In addition to Richter Belmont, two other echo fighters in the game are Chrom from the Fire Emblem series (echo fighter for Roy) and Dark Samus from the Metroid games (echo fighter for Samus). Echo fighters can be displayed as separate fighters on the character select screen or stacked on top of the character they are echoing. When stacked, players can change between them with the press of a button. It’s up to players to decide how they want them displayed.
• Stages: Returning favourites with new visuals and tweaks will make up most of the stages in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there are new stages in the mix as well. These include Dracula’s Castle from the Castlevania series and New Donk City Hall from Super Mario Odyssey. More than 100 stages will be in the game, but because the popular Battlefield and Omega forms can also be selected for each stage, more than 300 total stages are available right from the start! Each stage in the game will also support eight-player battles (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer modes; sold separately) and feature the ability to turn off hazards like the Yellow Devil in Wily Castle.
• Stage Morph: In a Super Smash Bros. first, the Stage Morph option will let players seamlessly transition between two different stages. When you select this option in the rules, one stage will transform into another during battle.
• Music: For fans that want it all, the My Music feature lets players select specific music tracks for each stage. Up until now, each stage had its own music track. But in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, players can select tracks by series, so as long as they are fighting on a stage from The Legend of Zelda, for example, they can select any music track included from that franchise, including classics like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Main Theme. Counting game music tracks and other music, like in-game menus and other short musical passages there are approximately 900 compositions – that’s more than 28 hours of video game music! When playing in Handheld mode, music can be played even while the Nintendo Switch screen is turned off, turning the system into its own portable music player.
• Items: New items being added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate include the Banana Gun, Killing Edge, Bomber, Death’s Scythe, Staff, Ramblin’ Evil Mushroom and Rage Blaster, among others from a wide variety of different video game franchises. Items in the game can be picked up and used offensively and defensively in battle.
• Pokémon: After throwing a Poké Ball in the game, many new and returning Pokémon may appear to assist in battle, including Abra, Solgaleo, Lunala, Mimikyu and the enormous Alolan Exeggutor.
• Assist Trophies: Some of the new Assist Trophies that are joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate include Zero from the Mega Man X series, Knuckles from Sonic The Hedgehog, Krystal from Star Fox Adventures, Rathalos from the Monster Hunter series, Shovel Knight from, well, Shovel Knight and the evil Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.
• Classic Mode: The single-player mode in which players battle against a series of fighters will return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Each fighter has a set of stages and opponents that she or he will face.
• Stamina Battle: In addition to Time Battle and Stock Battle, Stamina Battle is also one of the standard modes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In Stamina Battle, players fight to deplete each other’s stamina until only one fighter is left standing.
• Final Smash Meter: In addition to regular Final Smashes that can be activated after breaking a Smash Ball, the Final Smash Meter is now a selectable option. If enabled, players can charge their Final Smash Meter over the course of a battle. Once the Final Smash Meter is fully charged, players can unleash a less powerful Final Smash attack.
• Squad Strike: When playing Squad Strike, players will participate in 5-on-5 or 3-on-3 skirmishes, with each player using either five or three consecutive fighters in one battle.
• Tourney Mode: Up to 32 players can participate in Tourney mode, making it great for parties or events with a lot of people. And since Nintendo Switch can be played anywhere, these tournaments can even take place in unexpected places!
• Smashdown: After battling in this mode, the previously selected fighters will no longer be available, forcing players to have to pick a different fighter for the next round. This mode favours players who are skilled with multiple fighters and encourages others to diversify their rosters.
• Training: The improved Training mode in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate includes an exclusive stage that features a grid, used to help measure the distance and trajectory of special moves and fighter knockback.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 7^th December. For more information about the game, visit https://www.smashbros.com/en_AU/.

 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

INTENSE 50 VERSUS 50 COMBAT, FRESH CHARACTERS IN RETURNERS GUILD ANNIHILATION WAR UPDATE

Military general Napoleon Bonaparte and sly siren Dulcet Bloom join the fray for massive battles, special events and fresh gear in Nexon’s management RPG for iPhone and Android

Seoul – Aug. 9, 2018 – Cleopatra, Robin Hood, Hercules, Aladdin and more breathe new life today in the Guild Annihilation War update for Returners, the popular management-style mobile role-playing game (RPG) from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. The update boasts several new features for new and veteran players to enjoy, such as intense 50-vs-50 multiplayer combat, formidable heroes Napoleon Bonaparte and Dulcet Bloom, powerful new gear for players to collect, and numerous special events. The Guild Annihilation War update is available to download now on iOS and Android.

Returners features heroes from myth and lore where players engage in rapid 5v5 fights to execute clever strategy and game-winning tactics. The game’s roster of iconic champions, vibrant stylized graphics and active player-community combine for a robust mobile multiplayer experience. The content update upgrades many of the Retuners’ core mechanics, such as the vigorous league system, bold visuals, compelling action gameplay and deep combat system. The Guild Annihilation War update features include:

• Massive 50 vs. 50 Battles – Players can engage in immense, high-stakes 50-vs-50 Guild Annihilation Wars that take place 3 times per week. Participants will earn Guild Points through close cooperation with other guild members to push player’s guild weekly rankings through the stratosphere;
• Powerful New Heroes – Famed military tactician Napoleon Bonaparte makes his Returners debut in explosive fashion, dealing extra damage to Tanks and wielding his “Revolutionary Canon” that boasts a deadly 35% chance to instantly vaporize an enemy target. Players will also utilize the Siren Skin for skilled healer Dulcet Bloom. The skin provides Dulcet with increased magic attack and increased hit points (HP) for improved survivability in clutch situations.
• Unprecedented 7-Star Gear – New and experienced players can now enhance 6-star gear by +25 to upgrade to 7-star gear. All 7-star gear vaunts both hidden and default abilities that can be upgraded by +25;
• Special Events – Several on-time events, including the 7-Day Attendance Event, allow players to receive 7-star upgrade materials. The Boomerang Event also rewards players with rare high-grade Legendary Gear just for playing.

The Guild Annihilation War update is available now in North America, Europe and some Southeast Asian regions. Returners is rated T for Teen (ESRB). Fans of the game are encouraged to visit the Inven Global community page and forum where players will find helpful tips, tricks, strategies, a database to search hero statistics, tactic cards, achievements and more. Additional information for members of the press:

• Click here for the Official Returners Facebook page
• Check out the Returners Inven Global community page

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Young Souls Captures Hearts and Minds Across Two Worlds

People call them outcasts. Screw people.

PARIS – August 8, 2018 – From The Arcade Crew (Blazing Chrome, Dark Devotion) and 1P2P (Inside My Radio – winner of Ludum Dare 23, Epistory Typing Chronicles) comes a touching and exciting new tale about life, family, adventure, and saving the world: Young Souls.

Gorgeously animated, Young Souls draws you in with its distinct art direction but keeps you playing via a deeply narrative-driven RPG beat-em-up that features clever crossover mechanics. Young Souls features precise gameplay mechanics wrapped inside a profound story with unforgettable characters and intense combat. Penned by Matthew Ritter (The Walking Dead game, Nova Phase graphic novels), Young Souls draws players into a familiar place teeming with nostalgia and adventure where everything is possible.

Jenn and Tristan are two teenagers twins who find themselves suddenly abandoned and without a family until a good-hearted scientist adopts and brings them into his home settled within a small port town. Life in Portsbourgh for Jenn and Tristan proves uneventful. Uneventful, that is, until they uncover a portal to another world which threatens the very existence of life on Earth as we know it. The alternate world is filled with goblins, friends and foes, but Jenn and Tristan are used to going it alone and set out to navigate this strange new world – all was going well, until it wasn’t.

Young Souls features intelligently designed drop in/drop out mechanics, meticulously and gorgeously rendered environments to play in, set to a beautiful original soundtrack scored by Joachim Neuville (Inside My Radio). Players can train, collect gold and raid in dozens of dungeons with a variety of weapons, but will have to be careful that Jenn and Tristan don’t meet an early demise.

For more information about Young Souls, please visit www.youngsouls-game.com.

Keep up with The Arcade Crew at TheArcadeCrew.com and follow them on Twitter @TheArcadeCrew.

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About the Arcade Crew:
The Arcade Crew is based in Paris as a separate division of Dotemu. The boutique publisher is dedicated to producing and publishing awesome original games with a retro feel from small creative teams.   The Crew is thrilled to discover and support new talents and create a real community around classic inspired titles. Get in touch with us at https://www.thearcadecrew.com/ and follow us on Twitter @ thearcadecrew.

DEATHGARDEN™ KICKSTARTS STEAM EARLY ACCESS ON AUG. 14 WITH FREE WEEK FOR ALL PLAYERS

Alpha, beta and pre-order players can start playing today with the game’s soft launch

MONTREAL, Canada — Aug. 8, 2018 — Behaviour® Digital has revealed that DEATHGARDEN™ will enter Steam Early Access on Aug. 14, kicking off with a free week of gameplay for all players until Aug. 21. Set in the near future, DEATHGARDEN is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where a powerful Hunter preys in first-person on a team of five agile Runners playing in third-person in fast-paced matches.

SOFT LAUNCH AND PRE-ORDER OFFER

Behaviour also announced that players who participated in DEATHGARDEN’s alpha or beta – plus those who have pre-ordered the game – are invited to play during the soft launch of early access, which begins today. Progression made during early access will carry forward to the game’s official release, expected in early 2019 on Windows PC.

DEATHGARDEN is available to pre-order now through Aug. 13 for $29.99 at www.deathgardengame.com/preorder. Pre-orders are automatically upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes exclusive Origin cosmetic sets, a digital copy of the game’s soundtrack, and a digital art book. Players must pre-order or purchase DEATHGARDEN to join early access following the free week event.

CONSOLE LAUNCH IN 2019

Behaviour is also pleased to announce that DEATHGARDEN will make its way to consoles – on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One – early in 2019.

NEW CONTENT FOR EARLY ACCESS

• New mode: Gather and Deliver
• New time of day: Night
• Progression and Customization
• Main Hub (Locker Room)
• Two new weapons and one fresh power for the Hunter
• Two new perks for the Runners

“I would like to thank our community for providing mountains of insightful feedback during closed beta. We have been improving the game with all of it in mind and can’t wait for you to join us in early access. And this is only the beginning – we will continue to deliver regular title updates throughout the coming months!” said Matt Jackson, Design Director.

TWITCH STREAM CELEBRATION

Behaviour Digital invites players to join the DEATHGARDEN community for a live Twitch stream today, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m.. ET at www.twitch.tv/deathgardengame.

About Behaviour Interactive
Established in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer, employing more than 450 talented people. The studio has sold more than 60 million games on every platform since their beginnings in 1992, such as the award-winning original IP Dead by Daylight, with over 4 million copies to date. Over 200 million people have played Behaviour’s mobile games. The company’s activities are divided within four business units: Digital, Studios, Mobile Publishing and Business Solutions. They collaborate with many of the world’s top brands and corporations, among which include Activision Blizzard, Air Canada, Bombardier, Codemasters, Double Down, Disney, DreamWorks, EA, GAEA, HBO, La Capitale, Microsoft, NBCUniversal, Pixar, Sony, Ubisoft, and WB Games. For more information, please visit bhvr.com.

About Behaviour Digital
DEATHGARDEN™ is produced by Behaviour Digital Inc., the studio behind the creation of Dead by Daylight®, a multiplayer horror action game released in 2016 and still growing. Behaviour Digital Inc. is a subsidiary of Behaviour Interactive Inc., whose mission is to “create remarkable games we would play, our way.”

THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU -FINAL REMIX- COMES TO NINTENDO SWITCH ON 12^TH OCTOBER

Join Neku and his allies as they fight their way to freedom and enjoy thrilling rhythmic battles with two-player co-op mode

8^th August, 2018 – One of the most acclaimed portable games of the last decade is making its way to Nintendo Switch with HD visuals, enhanced gameplay and exclusive new content. The World Ends with You -Final Remix- launches for Nintendo Switch on 12^th October. Starting today, fans can pre-order the game on Nintendo eShop as well as check out the new The World Ends With You -Final Remix- Overview Trailer on the official Nintendo Australia YouTube channel.

Complete the mission… or face erasure. That’s all Neku knows after regaining consciousness in the middle of a busy intersection without his memories. Now he and his partner must fight to survive a life-or-death game in this twisted tale. This definitive version of Square Enix’s RPG classic brings the dark story to life by seamlessly integrating vibrant themes of Japanese youth culture, food, and fashion into the gameplay and storyline on Nintendo Switch, along with a newly added scenario and some new remixed music.

Players can join rhythmic battles using either the Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch touch screen. In two-player co-op mode, players can battle enemies – known as Noise – and challenge the Reaper’s Game together.

Join Neku and his allies as they fight their way to freedom when The World Ends with You -Final Remix- launches for Nintendo Switch on 12^th October.

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

Numskull Designs proudly announce:  The Quarter Arcades ‘PAC-MAN™’ ¼ Scale Arcade Cabinet

#QuarterArcades – 7th August

Numskull Designs is incredibly proud to team up with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment for the first in a series of Quarter Arcades exclusives!

The world’s most recognisable video game ‘PAC-MAN’ has gone back to where it began with one of the most realistically-presented formats of the original platform. ‘PAC-MAN’ as a character inspired generations and the original game is still one of the most addictive arcade experiences ever created – and now you can experience the real deal from the comfort of your home as it was in the 1980’s.

This official, fully playable, highly collectible 1/4 scale replica stays true to the original arcade cabinet, with everything from its artwork, button/joystick sizes, and coin-mechanism shrunk down proportionately, so you get an authentic arcade experience that can be conveniently played on a desk, or displayed with pride on your shelf.

Whether you’re experiencing PAC-MAN for the very first time, or have fond memories of spending your pocket money gobbling up ghosts, this is the most authentic, playable miniature replica on the market!

• Official Bandai Namco Entertainment licensed product: 1/4 scale playable replica of the original 1980s PAC-MAN arcade cabinet
• Quarter Arcades #1: First of the series – collect them all to build your own miniature arcade!
• Releasing as a ‘Collectors Edition’: Limited to only 10,000 units!
• Includes exclusive ‘PAC-MAN’ coin and ‘Collectors Edition’ packaging: – once they’re gone, they’re gone
• Realistic replica: Everything from the artwork, shape, wooden shell and buttons are precise replicas
• High-quality: Made for durability, playability, and portability, playing the original arcade ROM

The Quarter Arcades ¼ PAC-MAN arcade cabinet is available worldwide to pre-order here for £149.99, and will be shipping in early December 2018. 

The first ever ¼ PAC-MAN arcade cabinet will be unveiled at the Play Expo event in London on August 11th-12th at the Quarter Arcades stand.

Here are the super nerdy specs, for those that want to be sure this is the real deal:

• Height x 430mm – Width x 160mm – Depth x 210mm
• 5 inch full-colour TFT screen with 4:3 ratio
• 3-watt built-in speaker with volume control
• Built-in rechargeable lithium battery for portable use
• Micro USB powered (1.8m cable included)
• LED backlit marquee banner
• Reverse air vents with wire mesh
• Replica wooden shell with metal details
• 100% accurate emulation running the original arcade ROM on a bespoke emulator

PAC-MAN™&©1980 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

About Numskull Designs:

Numskull Designs produces innovative, unique, and official merchandise and clothing products for all the biggest and best names in entertainment! Working with brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, PlayStation, SEGA, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Activision, Warner Bros., and many more, Numskull has manufactured products ranges based on the biggest video game, movie, TV show, and comic book properties, which are available worldwide.

Visit www.numskull.co.ukfor more information.

ALL FOR ONE, THE GREATEST VILLAIN ANNOUNCED FOR MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE

Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe revealed the presence of All for One in the roster of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE. A new special move is also revealed for all the characters, the EX Plus Ultra! The action-packed game, based on the famous franchise is scheduled to be launched on October 26th, 2018 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PC Digital via STEAM® and other distributors.

All for One was once Japan’s most powerful villain and All Might’s arch-nemesis, he has remained outside of superheroes affairs for the past years, raising Shigaraki to become his successor. Players will be able to use his unfathomable power and recreate his epic battle against All Might!

The EX Plus Ultra is the ultimate move in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE. By fully charging their Energy gauges player will change the tide of the battle with the help of their Sidekicks with a triple powerful attack!

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE will be launched on October 26th, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch, PC Digital via STEAM and other distributors. For more information about the game and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU , or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TEKKEN™, SOULCALIBUR™, DARK SOULS™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu . All the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment products are available on the official store https://store.bandainamcoent.eu

LEI WULONG, ANNA WILLIAMS, AND… NEGAN FROM AMC’S THE WALKING DEAD TO JOIN THE ROSTER OF FIGHTERS IN TEKKEN 7’S SEASON PASS 2 PACKAGE!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today reveals some details for the TEKKEN 7 Season Pass 2. Negan the walking dead iconic villain will be part of the Season Pass 2. Additionally, players will access two returning characters, try to master their playstyles and prove their worth against players from all over the world. More info about the Season Pass 2 will come soon!

Your eyes do not deceive you, your pounding heart does not betray you; Negan from AMC’s The Walking Dead is making his way into TEKKEN 7 to deal a world of pain in the TEKKEN universe. Negan, beloved by fans of The Walking Dead for his charismatic yet sinister demeanor, is ready to destroy all challengers, regardless of their stature in the TEKKEN universe.

Lei Wulong makes his long-awaited return to TEKKEN, this time sporting some new threads, new attitude, and his deadly Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake, and Dragon styles. True Lei Wulong fans will also enjoy the return of Lei’s Drunken Master style to the TEKKEN 7 arena!

Anna Williams returns to wreak havoc in TEKKEN 7 and to drive her sister, Nina Williams, crazy! As the personal bodyguard of Kazuya Mishima and the second-in-command of the G Corporation, Anna doesn’t only have the intelligence to run circles around her opponents, she’s got the deadly fighting skill to back-up her killer looks as well.

Keep the TEKKEN experience going on your smartphone as well! Anna is coming to Tekken Mobile on the same day as her console release, check out some of her moves at the end of the trailer. Lei will also be added to Tekken Mobile, at a later date.

Discover our latest update including new roster addition Alex and our summer events!

Download and play now for free at tekken-mobile.com

In TEKKEN 7, all fights are personal! Prepare to enter the ring as TEKKEN 7 is available for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. To find out more about TEKKEN 7, please head over to the official website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-7.

Enter the Mishima feud on:
The official Website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-7
The official Facebook: @TekkenEU
The official Twitter: @TEKKEN
The official VK: VK.com/Tekken

Mobile:
Facebook: facebook.com/tekkenmobile
Twitter: twitter.com/tekkenmobile

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