KARTRIDGE LAUNCHES WITH HUNDREDS OF GAMES, CHAT, BADGES, AND PLAYER REWARDS

Kartridge, a new indie-focused PC gaming platform from Kongregate, is now available globally in open beta.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2018 – Kartridge, the PC gaming platform from Kongregate, has launched its Open Beta, making it available to the public for the first time on Kartridge.com and a Windows and macOS desktop app.

Kartridge is focused on cultivating the best gaming experience by providing players with compelling community features, substantive rewards, and a celebrated library of games. Completing game- and platform-specific badges and quests earns Kartridge players rewards including “Kartridge Tokens” that can be collected and used to purchase games outright. The deeper players engage with their games, the more they will be rewarded for their investment, enlarging their overall Kartridge library.

The Open Beta features over 250 titles from over 100 founding developers, including indie favorites West of Loathing by Asymmetric, Kingdom: New Lands by Raw Fury, Speed Brawl by Double Stallion, and Production Line by Positech Games. Kartridge’s editorial team will work closely with selected developers to implement curated badges within many popular games, giving players the ability to level up by playing the games they own and love.

“Today’s Open Beta launch is really just the starting point for Kartridge,” says Kongregate’s Creative Director of Platform Theresa Chien. “As we keep expanding into a rich social playing experience, players can expect to see great, new games added each month, community events, and plenty of reward opportunities on the platform.” Chien continues, “We’re also looking forward to seeing how players and developers interact with the platform, and learning what features are most important to our audience as Kartridge grows.”

Other social features include community-based reviews and ratings, and chat, which employs sentiment-based automated moderation, in line with Kongregate’s continued effort to keep its communities safe and fun. Players can chat while gaming, choosing between game-specific rooms or conversing in larger, general discussions.

As an open platform, Kartridge now allows developers to upload their downloadable PC games starting today. Kartridge offers an effortless content upload process, expanding developer tools and analytics, and the previously announced developer-friendly revenue terms, which entitles developers to 100% of revenue earned on their first $10,000 in sales.

“We are very excited to finally let players game with Kartridge,” Emily Greer, CEO of Kongregate says. “We’ve pooled all our web, mobile, and PC knowledge to create something we think both developers and players will really enjoy — a streamlined, innovative experience focused on gaming, community, and fun.”

As Kartridge continues to expand, Kongregate is focused on broadening its current community features, creating more ways to play with your friends, and expanding on the rewards and achievement system. While Kartridge resembles the same achievement system that is so successful on Kongregate.com, the team intends to develop it further than its predecessor, making it foundational to the player’s core social and gaming experience. Kartridge will also help developers understand how players are getting to their games by partnering with robust analytics technologies, and has collaborative plans with other leading industry partners who focus on indie games and developers.

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About Kongregate

Kongregate is a cross-platform game publisher, web gaming destination, and the owner of the Kartridge PC gaming platform. Kongregate’s publishing focuses on titles across mobile, web/PC, and consoles. Working closely with game developers, Kongregate publishing provides consulting, analytics, marketing, launch support, and game features such as cross-promotion, guilds, and chat. Kongregate’s mobile games have been downloaded hundreds of millions of times and have billions of gameplays.  Together, Kartridge, a downloadable PC gaming platform, and Kongregate.com feature thousands of free and premium games played by millions of gamers per month.  Kongregate is a subsidiary of leading international digital entertainment group MTG and is based in San Francisco.

SPORTS PARTY, NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY MULTI-SPORT GAME, AVAILABLE NOW ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH™ SYSTEM

Sea, Sun and Sports Are Now Within Reach, Accessible to Anyone, Anywhere!

SYDNEY, Australia — October 30, 2018 — Ubisoft has announced that Sports Party, the multi-sport game, is now available worldwide exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system. In Sports Party, up to four players can challenge each other in six thrilling outdoor activities including Basketball, Frisbee^®, Golf, Jet Ski^®, Beach Tennis and Skateboarding. No matter what sport players choose, a beautiful island paradise awaits!

Sports Party is constant fun for the whole family, providing everyone with the option of light exercise through its intuitive and natural control scheme. Players are challenged to be the fastest at hitting targets with their Frisbee, to beat their friends on nine different Golf holes, to have fun in a 2v2 Beach Tennis match, and to be the first in a Jet Ski race.

Along with exciting gameplay, players customize their avatars to show off their sporty side. From skin color and facial hair to outfits, accessories and shoes, there’s something for everyone! New items will be available to unlock as players progress through the game.

Taking full advantage of the Nintendo Switch system, up to four players can play at home on their TV, enjoy tabletop mode with a friend or use the handheld mode with classic controls.

From kids to grandparents, everyone is going to love the never-ending fun of Sports Party! With accessible yet challenging gameplay, the game is enjoyable for all ages and is great fun for the whole family. For more information about Sports Party, please visit sportspartygame.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

HASBRO GAME NIGHT® FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™ NOW AVAILABLE
Take Game Night On-The-Go with Exclusive New Features Only on the Nintendo Switch™

Sydney, AUSTRALIA — November 1, 2018 — Ubisoft® and Hasbro® have announced that RISK®, TRIVIAL PURSUIT LIVE! ®, and MONOPOLY® are available now as the HASBRO GAME NIGHT compilation and standalones for the Nintendo Switch.

HASBRO GAME NIGHT for Nintendo Switch brings iconic and family-favorite board games for players of all ages to enjoy anytime, anywhere, whether at home on the TV screen or on-the-go in tabletop mode. All three games will feature new graphical, UI, and online improvements*, in addition to touchscreen features exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.

The RISK video game offers an exciting strategic experience. Players direct the war from their high-tech control room, fighting on the classic map layout in 3D, deploying tanks, planes, and infantry, all in a modern twist on the classic board game of global domination. The RISK video game for Nintendo Switch includes improved pacing, 3D animations, and a new top view, where players can undock their Nintendo Switch to emulate the look and feel of the classic tabletop board game.

The TRIVIAL PURSUIT LIVE! video game features 1850 questions, including 650 family-friendly questions; it allows players to challenge up to three friends in local multi-console and introduces a new Versus Mode, that lets players compete head-to-head in 1v1 or in teams.

With MONOPOLY for Nintendo Switch, classic board game fans will be able to feel the roll of the dice in the palm of their hands with the HD Rumble feature, traverse through themed and animated 3D boards, and play with up to six players online or offline. MONOPOLY for Nintendo Switch also includes new rules and features exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, including:

• Addition of Action Cards, which are used to progress faster around the board, penalize opponents or earn players extra money.
• Special Goals: enjoy shorter play sessions thanks to special victory conditions.

For more information about Hasbro Game Night for Nintendo Switch, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

*Online features require Nintendo Switch Online membership.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

MONOPOLY, RISK and TRIVIAL PURSUIT are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission © 2018 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Games software © 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

TRANSCEND DIMENSIONS WITH ALL-NEW ‘DIMENSIONAL RIFT’ DUNGEONS IN PHANTOMGATE: THE LAST VALKYRIE

LOS ANGELES – OCT. 30, 2018 – Just over one month after the launch of Netmarble’s all-new, original, free-to-play, mobile adventure role-playing game (RPG) Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie on iOS and Android mobile devices, the Nordic-inspired adventures of Astrid continue with an all-new update that adds a deadly dungeon known as the Dimensional Rift for players seeking to test their Combat Power against powerful foes.

Starting today, players can enter the ‘Dimensional Rift’ – an all-new series of stages that resets every week, where players can choose from multiple dungeons in order to ascend to higher tiers for increasingly difficult fights with various monsters and bosses, and receive even greater rewards. After starting off at the first floor, players can re-enter completed stages with no limit. By traversing and completing Dimensional Rifts, players can earn the right to summon all-new Phantom Essences not found anywhere else.

In addition, other quality-of-life improvements have been added to Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie, including:

• Entry-level improvements, including a reduced Entry Level and Monster Health for Chapters 1-2 and new players being gifted a Four-Star Phantom after clearing Stage 4 of Chapter 1
• Gate Zone attempts are increased from five to ten times
• Adventure stages play speed is increased by 10%
• Direction signs have been added to Adventure stages to guide players
• Other improvements, including enhanced PVP matching, adjustments to Phantom balance and miscellaneous bug fixes.

Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie is inspired by the rich tradition of Nordic myth as players follow Astrid, a courageous young Valkyrie who is on a journey to save her mother from the clutches of the mad god Odin. With a mix of side-scrolling, puzzle-filled adventure and a unique twist on classic turn-based RPG combat with real-time PVP features, players will journey alongside Astrid with her collectable companions known as Phantoms (of which there are over 300 to collect) and four other unique Hero characters across beautiful platform levels, with console-quality graphics, challenging puzzles and more in the land of Midgard!

Phantomgate is available as a free download (with in-app purchases). To download the game, please visit the App Store or Google Play.

RELATED LINKS
Homepage: http://phantomgate.netmarble.com/en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phantomgate
Twitter: https://twitter.com/phantomgategame

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About Netmarble Corporation

Netmarble Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 5,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

Long-awaited Retro First-Person Shooter DUSK Unapologetically Blasts its Way Onto Steam December 10th

Title from New Blood Interactive is one of the highest rated Steam FPS of all time

Dusk, Pennsylvania – October 31, 2018 – Handcrafted retro revival shooter DUSK will officially launch v1.0 on Steam on December 10th at a special launch price of $16.66. Currently showcasing two of the game’s three distinct campaign episodes and arena multiplayer on Steam Early Access, DUSK has been a breakout hit for boutique label New Blood Interactive and hosts some of the highest ratings for a first person shooter, or game of any genre, on Steam.

New Blood has also announced today that everyone who purchased DUSK before Halloween in Early Access will be receiving the DUSK 50+ page graphic novel for free.

Survive the night against various evildoers after waking up strung up on meat hooks in a northeastern U.S. backwoods farmhouse and utilize a mind-blowing amount of badass weaponry including sickles, swords, crossbows, rifles, dual-wielded shotguns and incredibly necessary grenade and rocket launchers. Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants and even darker forces and attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth.

Inspired by Doom, Quake, Blood, Heretic, Half-Life and other golden-era shooters, DUSK challenges players with several game modes including the game’s main three-part campaign, Endless Survival Mode and online multiplayer arena, “DUSKWorld.” Developed by David Szymanski (The Moon Silver, A Wolf in Autumn, The Music Machine) DUSK is set to a ridiculously raw and epic metal soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (Rise of the Triad, Quake Champions).

DUSK is also receiving a Halloween update today that adds a 3rd endless arena, new multiplayer character and Full Controller support! Play DUSK on Steam Early Access now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/.

For the latest information, follow DUSK (@DUSKDev) and New Blood Interactive (@TheNewBloods) on Twitter.

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1C Entertainment Reveals Q1 2019 Launch Window, New Trailer for Cyberpunk PC RTS, Re-Legion

Become a Futuristic Prophet Leading your People to Altruistic or Selfish Goals, Converting Citizens into Cultists that Fuel your Rise to Power

PRAGUE, October 31, 2018 – 1C Entertainment today unveiled a new game trailer for its upcoming cyberpunk-influenced PC real-time strategy game, Re-Legion, while sharing new details on the game’s development. Re-Legion, which is now planned to launch in Q1 of 2019, will focus on the highly replayable single player experience that has excited PC gamers most.

In the top-down isometric RTS, players become a prophet in a futuristic technocratic society where they can define their own belief system, convert citizens, and upgrade them into fighting units to rid the city of non-believers. Players will take on the role of Elion, a strong leader who emerges to rid the world of its misery by becoming a leader and prophet. As Elion increases his influence and power, he turns non-believing citizens into his faithful followers—introducing a very different resource management system where ordinary people are converted into “Adepts” that drive the player’s ascent to dominance.

“Re-Legion presents interesting philosophical concepts relevant in today’s world in the context of a fresh take on the RTS genre,” said Nikolay Baryshnikov, CEO of 1C Entertainment. “We’ve decided to focus on the single player aspect of Elion’s journey to messianic power to create the most satisfying experience for players, with the possibility of adding multiplayer elements after launch.”

In Re-Legion, players follow Elion’s journey from lone prophet to the most powerful advocate of religion in the city. As players convert ordinary non-believing citizens into followers—essentially, their units—the cultists expand the group’s possibilities by obtaining “CryproCredits” to enable upgrades. By praying, they increase faith in order to gain and use special abilities. They can also hack buildings and ad-boards to expand and control territories and convert other citizens—or fight enemy units and non-believers.

The overall direction of the player’s cult is determined by the dogmas they choose, allowing different playthroughs to have a very different experience. From a merciful religion to one that despises non-believers, each one of dozens of dogmas defines the way in which the cult will pursue its goals. But whichever path you choose on any playthrough, your followers will all work together to build a strong and powerful cult… They are the legion of their own religion.

Game Features
·     Unique RTS mechanic where new units are acquired by converting citizens into followers
·     Vivid futuristic cyberpunk visuals and dark atmosphere
·     Mature story that offers profound background and moral choices
·     Build your own cult using an original Dogmas system that ensures replayability
·     Special territory control mechanics that incorporate hacking techniques

Re-Legion is developed by Ice Code Games and published by 1C Entertainment. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

Keep in touch with the latest 1C Entertainment news on their website and by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

About 1C Entertainment
1C Entertainment is an international group with offices located in Warsaw, Gdansk, Prague, Budapest and Moscow and operating in the segments of game production, distribution and services for video game developers. The company releases video games for all platforms through its global network of partners digitally and in retail. 1C Entertainment has successfully launched over 100 game titles including critically acclaimed series – IL-2 Sturmovik, King’s Bounty, Men of War and Space Rangers. Recent releases include such games as Ancestors Legacy and Deep Sky Derelicts. For more information about 1C Entertainment and their games, please visit the official 1C Entertainment website.

About Ice Code Games
Ice Code Games is a small independent game dev studio with big dreams. They intend to make those dreams come true in the near future. The founders have known each other since their first year at university and shortly after graduating they knew what they wanted to do next – probably the most obvious thing that two mathematicians could do: they made a game about football hooligans. And so that’s how it all started – they created a straightforward AR-geolocation game (before it was cool with the whole Pokémon-go phenomenon!). They are not AAA veterans and have never worked for a large studio (or even small one) – but decided to create their own. Since establishing their business, they have been joined by a whole bunch of passionate people and now live and breathe Ice Code Games (managing to have a little fun while they’re at it!)

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STEEP^® X GAMES IS NOW AVAILABLE 

SYDNEY, Australia — October 31, 2018 — Ubisoft has announced that Steep X Games is available now on PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, including enhanced features on PlayStation^®4 Pro system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.

Steep teams up with the X Games to invite players to compete in the world’s premiere winter sports freestyle competition. By entering the Alaska X Games Village, players can learn how to master real-life X Games disciplines such as Big Air, SuperPipe, and Slopestyle. They can also enjoy a variety of fun and adrenaline-fueled content with the ‘90s and the Rocket Wings DLCs, both of which are included in the X Games Pass.

The X Games Pass includes:

• X Games DLC: Discover the Alaska X Games Village and compete for gold in the X Games.
• ‘90s DLC: Add an old-school vibe to your game with ‘90s-style customization, tricks and music to give Steep that ultimate throwback feel (available on November 27).
• Rocket Wings DLC: Soar through the snowy skies at breakneck speed and complete new challenges with Rocket Wings (available on January 8).
• One-week early access to X Games content and ‘90s and Rocket Wings DLCs.

The Steep X Games Gold Edition includes:

• Steep (base game)
• X Games Pass
• Season Pass Year One, which includes:
  • Extreme Pack: Three additional sports (Rocket Wings, Speed Riding and Base Jump) and new challenges and customisation items
  • Winterfest: One additional sport (Sled), new challenges, fun winter-themed costumes, customisation items, and more.
  • Adrenaline Pack: New costumes, snowboards and wingsuits, and the Moonlight Pack which offers glowing costumes and nocturnal challenges
  • Bonus helicopter tickets
  • 10,000 Steep credits to customise gear at the in-game store

Additionally, Steep Live Activities Season 3 is now available and will run from October 30 to December 31. Players can complete various in-game activities or participate in the Steep World Tour for the opportunity to obtain an exclusive X Games equipment set.

For more information about Steep, please visit steepgame.com and follow us at facebook.com/SteepGame and twitter.com/Steep_Game.

To learn more about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

OUTRIGHT GAMES AND UNIVERSAL GAMES ANNOUNCE DREAMWORKS DRAGONS DAWN OF NEW RIDERS VIDEO GAME

Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games, today announced it has partnered with Universal Games on its newest title, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, which introduces a new story in the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Developed by Climax Studios and distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and its subsidiaries, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will be coming to PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. The game will launch February 2019 in Europe, to coincide with the release of the new movie DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

“The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!”

Players will join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. They’ll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations and interact with favorite characters in this fun and fiery action adventure.

KEY FEATURES:

• A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
• EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
• EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island
• SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

“DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will take players on a new adventure that brings together a poignant tale of friendship, mysterious new characters and mystical locations,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “As the film trilogy reaches its’ epic conclusion, this new game will allow fans to deepen their connection with a world that has touched so many lives for almost a decade.”

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will release in February 2019 for PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.  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

About How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown…and how nothing can ever train you to let go.  What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic adventure spanning their lives.  Welcome to the most astonishing chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

Now chief and ruler of Berk alongside Astrid, Hiccup has created a gloriously chaotic dragon utopia.  When the sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must leave the only home they’ve known and journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth.  As their true destines are revealed, dragon and rider will fight together—to the very ends of the Earth—to protect everything they’ve grown to treasure.

For How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, series director Dean DeBlois returns alongside the all-star cast.  The film is produced by Brad Lewis (Ratatouille, ANTZ) and Bonnie Arnold (Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2).

About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Feature Animation (DWA) is a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). Its 24-year feature-film heritage includes many beloved characters and animated franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls and The Boss Baby. DWA’s 35 feature film releases have generated more than $14.5 billion at the global box office, garnered numerous awards, and fueled a robust consumer products business. The studio’s next feature release will be How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

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

About Outright Games
Founded in 2016, and based in the UK and US, Outright Games is a family business making family entertainment. We are passionate about creating great games with quality licenses, as we understand the value of brands, and the relationships they share with consumers. We use our expertise to create high-quality video games, combined with our ability to distribute on a global scale. Wherever the Outright Games logo is found, you can feel assured that the game will be suitable and fun for the whole family to play together.

Head for the Depths This Halloween with World of Warships

For the first time ever, submarines are available in the new “Terror of the Deep” operation

EMBARGO October 31, 2018, 19.00 AEDT — Starting from tomorrow, the third mission in the Halloween series will be available bringing with it one of the most requested and anticipated features in World of Warships history: submarines. “Terror of the Deep” puts players in the submerged steel beasts and task them with the new dimension (and challenge): depth!

The spooky new operation will run for three weeks, giving players the opportunity to take on this new challenge and get to grips with the latest addition to World of Warships. There will be five different submarines, each with their own unique commanders and loadouts, to use during the operation:

• Barracuda (Commander: Victor F. Einstein)
• Zipper Sub (Commander: Mina Hurray)
• Gerfalcon (Commander: Ivan K. Ulibin)
• Seelöwe (Commander: Lazarus Centurio)
• Killer Whale (Commander: Klaus V. Teslau)

The mission of these seafaring commanders and their subs is to see off the villainous Rasputin—the evil force of the twisted, spooky world.

Players will start off with the Barracuda in their Port and each of the others can be unlocked throughout the event for completing certain criteria. With the addition of the submarines, a new dimension will be introduced: depth. Changes in depth will affect visibility and the possibility to attack depending on whether you are on the water’s surface, periscope depth or deep waters. Also, make sure to keep an eye out for a new type of danger: depth charges.

The Halloween mode is a special entertaining event that allows developers to test and try out new game mechanics and features that could be used in the future. After the operation’s completion, the World of Warships team will evaluate community feedback and consider introducing submarines as the fifth ship class in the game.

Want to dive deep and finally play submarines? Visit: https://worldofwarships.asia/

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat!

Official website: http://worldofwarships.com

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 4000+ employees and offices spread all over the world. 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.

The company’s dedicated unit, Wargaming Mobile, is forging collaborations to deliver new mobile experiences alongside their in-house game development.

Official website: www.wargaming.com

NEW MISCHIEVOUS YO-KAI AND EXCITING ADVENTURES AWAIT NATE AND HAILEY ANNE WHEN YO-KAI WATCH™ 3 LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO 3DS FAMILY SYSTEMS ON 8^TH DECEMBER 2018

New content and features, including new locales, characters and an all-new battle system

31^st October, 2018 – Explore beautifully designed environments, befriend mischievous Yo-kai and join Nate and Hailey Anne on an epic adventure as they attempt to solve the sudden mysterious phenomena surrounding their home-towns, when YO-KAI WATCH™ 3 inspirits Nintendo 3DS family systems on 8^th December in Australia and New Zealand. Take a look at what’s in store in the YO-KAI WATCH™ 3 Two heroes, one big Yo-kai adventure! (Nintendo 3DS) trailer on YouTube.

With the first YO-KAI WATCH™ game and its popular sequel YO-KAI WATCH™ 2 capturing the imaginations of children across Australia and New Zealand, fans of the games and the popular TV series can now enjoy an all-new story, befriend old and new quirky Yo-kai and experience a revamped battle system.

The story begins when Nate Adams’ father is offered a new job forcing them to leave Springdale and relocate to a town called St. Peanutsburg in the country of BBQ. Having just replaced his inoperable Yo-kai Watch with the new Yo-kai Watch Model U, it’s not long before Nate finds himself caught up in another series of mysteries. One day, FBY agents and hilarious duo, Blunder and Folly, come knocking at Nate’s door asking if he’s aware of the UFO which recently crash-landed in the area. Unable to help, Nate sets off to investigate with his beloved friends, Whisper and Jibanyan, and finds himself getting caught up into an assortment of exciting adventures, while meeting with a cast of bothersome, friendly and quirky Yo-kai along the way.

Meanwhile, back in Springdale, a geeky detective wannabe, Hailey Anne Thomas, gets more than she bargained for after trying to hunt down a limited-edition character figure. After entering a shop with high hopes, a mysterious voice entices her to purchase a Yo-kai Watch Model U. Once Hailey Anne discovers the voice belongs to a Yo-kai named Usapyon and understands why he was so eager for her to buy the Yo-kai Watch Model U, they join forces, inspiring Hailey Anne to open a detective agency to solve the troubles of Springdale.

Why has there been so much mysterious activity in Springdale and St. Peanutsburg lately, and why do Nate and Hailey Anne both possess a Yo-kai Watch Model U? Nate and Hailey Anne must travel their own separate paths to discover their shared destiny and unravel the mysteries in each of their towns. Aside from Nate’s and Hailey Anne’s key objectives, players can immerse themselves in many exciting side quests – also known as Requests and Favours – by answering the needs of the local residents, with the hope of a nice reward at the end. They can also take on a range of mini-games and challenges, which include rafting down rapids in BBQ or unearthing treasure maps as they seek out hidden treasures.

The reimagined battle system is the most exciting and tactical in the series to date, so players will have to think and act fast if they’re to win. Using the new Tactics Board, players have the freedom to place their three preferred Yo-kai anywhere on a 3×3 grid. Yo-kai positioned on the front row will see their physical attacks become stronger and will protect Yo-kai behind them. Players can also place Yo-kai next to each other to trigger Linking effects, resulting in combo attacks. There are lots of possible combinations so experiment with different Yo-kai to discover your perfect team.

Players who are eager to test their battle skills against fellow Yo-kai rivals can participate in a range of multiplayer battles including Local Battle, Friend Battle and ‘Merican Dream Battles. In ‘Merican Dream Battle, players can choose between Casual Battle, which has no rules, and Official Rank Battle, where they can battle to gather Rank Points. Outside of the battle arena, players can trade Yo-kai via StreetPass and trade medals over Wi-Fi or local communications.

Fans of Jibanyan can get creative with a feature called Build-a-Nyan, where they can design their own cat Yo-kai by giving it a name, changing its colour and selecting which tribe it represents. Collect Originyan parts through the game to change its voice and appearance, and befriend cat Yo-kai along the way to pass their moves onto your customised moggy.

By visiting the in-game Post Office, players can present download codes, QR Codes and passwords to the receptionist to redeem special items and Yo-kai. The Crank-a-kai of which Whisper first appeared in the original YO-KAI WATCH™ game and popular TV series makes a return and this time it can be used to receive more items and Yo-kai. Both Crank-a-kai coins – an in-game currency – and Play Coins, earned by walking around with a Nintendo 3DS family system, can be used as tender.

It’s also possible for owners of previous games in the series to link their games with YO-KAI WATCH™ 3 to unlock in-game content. Link YO-KAI WATCH™ 2: Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls and Psychic Specters to befriend an S-Ranking Yo-kai from each game. Players can also link with YO-KAI WATCH BLASTERS™: Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad to unlock an exclusive Yo-kai from each of these titles.

Join Nate and Hailey Anne on an epic adventure with alternating storylines and befriend some familiar and new mischievous Yo-kai along the way when YO-KAI WATCH™ 3 launches on Nintendo 3DS family systems on 8^th December 2018 in Australia and New Zealand.

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