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Red Dead Redemption 2 Achieves Entertainment’s Biggest Opening Weekend of All Time

Red Dead Redemption 2 Achieves Entertainment’s Biggest Opening Weekend of All Time

NEW YORK, NY, October 30, 2018 – Rockstar Games® is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 has achieved the single-biggest opening weekend in the history of entertainment*.  With over $725 million in worldwide retail sell-through during its first three days, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the second-highest grossing entertainment launch of all time next to Rockstar Games’ previously released title, Grand Theft Auto V, which achieved over $1 billion in retail sell-through in three days.*

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) also confirmed that Red Dead Redemption 2 set new records on the PlayStation Network for highest ever pre-orders, highest day one sales and highest sales for the first three days in market.

Rockstar Games has partnered with SIE to bring PlayStation®4 players first access to earn select online content in Red Dead Online that is planned to release this November.

Red Dead Redemption 2’s list of initial benchmarks include:

  • Biggest opening weekend in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases;
  • Second biggest launch (three days) in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases;
  • Biggest entertainment launch of 2018;
  • Most pre-ordered full game ever on PlayStation Network;
  • Biggest day one full game sales ever on PlayStation Network;
  • Biggest first three days full game sales ever on PlayStation Network.

An epic tale of honor and loyalty set in the dying days of the outlaw age, Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang as they rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive.  Following a botched robbery in the western town of Blackwater, the gang is forced to flee and, with federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, leaving Arthur to make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Told across the deepest and most expansive Rockstar world to date, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar’s first game built from the ground up for new generation hardware, and seamlessly blends gameplay and storytelling in a completely new way to deliver the experience of living as an outlaw in a notorious gang.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will also include access to Red Dead Online.  Red Dead Online is the evolution of the classic multiplayer experience in the original Red Dead Redemption, blending narrative with competitive and cooperative gameplay in fun new ways.  Red Dead Online is planned for launch in November 2018, initially as a public beta, with more news to come soon.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated MA15+ (Strong themes and violence, online interactivity) in Australia and R16 (Violence, cruelty & offensive language) in New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2.

*Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on a Friday so that its ‘opening weekend’ (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) is the same as its first three days, while Grand Theft Auto V launched on a Tuesday.

“IT ALL STARTS WITH A BEAT” WITH JUST DANCE 2019®, AVAILABLE NOW

“IT ALL STARTS WITH A BEAT” WITH JUST DANCE 2019®, AVAILABLE NOW

40 new hot tracks “Finesse” their way onto consoles with 400+ more available via Just Dance® Unlimited 

SYDNEY, Australia – October 31, 2018 – Ubisoft® has announced that Just Dance® 2019, the latest installment of the #1 Music Videogame Franchise Of All Time*, is now available in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the UK for Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Wii™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

At the occasion of the launch of Just Dance 2019, Ubisoft released its TV commercial “The Beat” offering its vision of Dance, revealing the true reason why people love dancing. Directed by award- winning director Gary Freedman (ranked 2nd highest awarded commercial director by the Gunn Report) and produced by La Pac, this film truly celebrates the innate need to dance and it is filled to the brim with the real, raw, all-consuming joy that dance brings.

Players can unleash their inner dancer with 40 exciting new songs on the Just Dance 2019 track list, with access to over 400 more with a free one-month trial of Just Dance® Unlimited, the dance-on-demand streaming service**, included with every copy.

Just Dance 2019 is more accessible and customizable than ever. With the new intuitive interface, Just Dance 2019 picks up on players’ dance habits and suggests specific content they might enjoy. There’s a pre-made playlist or recommendation for every mood and moment, allowing players to easily customize their Just Dance parties. Players can stay up to date on seasonal and special event playlists as well as join the online mode, World Dance Floor (available on all current gen platforms), by simply browsing the completely new home screen, the central hub for everything Just Dance!

Kids Mode is also back and tailored for the youngest players to enjoy 8 new kid-friendly choreographies and various curated songs, and calorie-trackers can stay on top of their progress with the return of Sweat Mode.

Up to six players can play at the same time using a Joy-Con™ controller on Nintendo Switch™ or by using the free Just Dance Controller App (available for iOS and Android) that allows your smartphone to track and score dance moves on Xbox One and PS4 without any additional accessories.

Just Dance 2019 is available on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system for $69.95 RRP and is available on Wii U™ and Wii™, for $49.95 RRP.

For the latest information on Just Dance 2019, the Just Dance Controller app, or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Instagram @justdanceanz and use hashtag #JustDance2019.

* Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – August 2017

** Available on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch

About Just Dance Controller App
The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game and watch Just Dance content on the go.

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, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch_Dogs or the Tom Clancy video games series Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. 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 net bookings of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF LEGO® HARRY POTTER™: COLLECTION

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF LEGO® HARRY POTTER™: COLLECTION

Players Can Journey Through All Eight Films of Magical Adventures in a Remastered Compilation of LEGO Harry Potter Games Available for the First Time on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One!

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced the launch of LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection for Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One, bringing the top-selling videogames LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 together in one remastered package.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Harry Potter: Collection unites the signature humor of LEGO games and the expansive Wizarding World for a thrilling journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, and puzzle-solving fun. The compilation features content from the eight films with enhanced graphics, environments, lighting and visual effects, along with two downloadable content (DLC) packs.

“The LEGO Harry Potter: Collection for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One brings the entire LEGO Harry Potter adventure to a new generation of players to enjoy,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production and Strategic Director, TT Games. “Gamers can journey back to Hogwarts for a light-hearted, humorous and interactive journey told through all of the Harry Potter films, sure to delight fans and newcomers alike.”

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is based on the first four films—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™—allowing fans to experience Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in full LEGO form.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 transports players through the final four films—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 & 2—to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts™ and his battle against Lord Voldemort™ in the ultimate fight between good and evil.

This action-packed adventure also offers two previously released DLC packs, including a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor, Harry (Yule Ball), Helga Hufflepuff, Lockhart (Straightjacket), Luna (Lion Head), Peeves, Hermione (Pink Dress), Ron Weasley (Ghoul), Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, as well as a Spell Pack featuring Cantis, Densaugeo, Ducklifors, Melofors and Tentaclifors.

For more information on LEGO Harry Potter: Collection, like us on Facebook, or visit http://LEGO.com/games.

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About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles.

About TT Games
TT Games, an affiliate of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, as well as popular titles LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO® Jurassic World™, LEGO® Worlds and many others, which combined have sold over 180 million units worldwide to date. Incorporating UK developers Traveller’s Tales, TT Fusion, TT Games Brighton and Playdemic, TT Games has a distinctive focus on console, handheld, mobile and PC games of the highest quality, aimed at young gamers and their families. Additional information about TT Games can be found at www.ttgames.com.

About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK., Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: “Only the best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com.

LEGO HARRY POTTER: COLLECTION © 2018 TT Games Ltd. Produced by TT Games under license from the LEGO Group. © 2018 The LEGO Group. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

Celebrate Mischief Night with The Blackout Club, Out Now on Steam Early Access

Celebrate Mischief Night with The Blackout Club, Out Now on Steam Early Access

TIBURON, CA – Oct. 30, 2018The Blackout Club, a cooperative paranormal horror mystery from Question, a team of industry veterans featuring BioShock 2’s creative director and lead writer and BioShock Infinite’s lead effects artist, enters into Steam Early Access today for Windows PC.

Set in a small Appalachian community hiding a monstrous secret, The Blackout Club follows a group of teens investigating strange occurrences in their town with no cellular or internet access. Brought together by a rash of mysterious shared blackouts, the sudden disappearance of a friend, and the local population’s eerie unwillingness to believe them, the club springs into action.

Together, they uncover a conspiracy of occult-obsessed adults who have turned the town’s population into sleepwalkers. The club must infiltrate labyrinthine tunnels that emanate hypnotic melodies from beneath the town’s seemingly idyllic surface. To save the day, up to four players will sneak out on nocturnal surveillance missions to capture the conspiracy on camera.

Players will need to coordinate with one another to collect evidence and outwit the sleepwalkers, who seem fiendishly alert despite their condition. The kids have a wealth of tools at their disposal, ranging from grappling hooks and fireworks to stun-guns and tranquilizer darts. But while these toys are fun to use, every act of rebellion has a cost, as an otherworldly entity which cannot be seen with open eyes is always watching. It lurks in the shadows, lying in wait to abduct troublemakers who spoil its malevolent plans.

The Blackout Club’s Steam Early Access release includes new content unseen in the Closed Beta and PAX West builds, including new missions, enhanced character customization, new locations to explore, unlockable gestures and emotes, and more. Additional content and features will continue to roll out over the course of the coming weeks and months as well.

“Since we revealed The Blackout Club, the response has both astonished and humbled us,” said Jordan Thomas, co-founder, Question. “First person experiences with deeply expressive systems are our lifeblood – and with The Blackout Club, we bring that freedom to the co-op arena. Together, human players combine their powers in ways that surprise even the game’s designers – and the world is so terrifying that they’ll need every ounce of that creativity to survive. We can’t wait to see how a whole new audience of players react, now that it’s available through Steam Early Access.”

The Blackout Club is currently available on Windows PC via Steam Early Access for $19.99. The full game will release in Q1 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

To learn more about The Blackout Club, please explore the official website, join the community on Discord, and follow the game on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

About Question

Question is the Tiburon, CA-based independent game studio behind The Magic Circle. Comprised of industry veterans whose credits include the BioShock series and Thief: Deadly Shadows, Question embraces its heritage of clever, expressive games that invite you to solve problems your own way. The team’s mission is to deliver focused, AAA-quality experiences with deeply realized worlds that engage players on a cerebral level and leave them with more questions than answers

Battlefield V Cosmetics Only Microtransaction Scheme Revealed

After the public outcry over Star Wars: Battlefront II’s initial microtransaction scheme, DICE is modifying their microtransaction strategy for Battlefield V. In a new article designed to spell out their Battlefield V strategy as clearly as possible, DICE announced they will be going with a cosmetics only model.

Battlefield V will have two currencies, Company Coins and Battlefield Currency. Company Coins can only be earned only by playing the game. The coins will unlock items in the weapon and vehicle Specialization trees that will tune weapons and vehicles to a player’s personal playstyle, such as increasing hip fire accuracy. Battlefield Currency must be purchased with real money and will only be used to unlock cosmetic items. DICE will delay the launch of Battlefield Currency until after Battlefield V is out for a while to prevent any misunderstanding about the role of each currency.

Battlefield V is scheduled to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Origin Access Premier and EA Access members will be able to start playing on November 9th. Battlefield V Deluxe Edition owners will be able to start playing on November 15th, followed by all other editions on November 20th.

STEVEN UNIVERSE: SAVE THE LIGHT AND OK K.O.! LET’S PLAY HEROES NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™

STEVEN UNIVERSE: SAVE THE LIGHT AND OK K.O.! LET’S PLAY HEROES NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™

Plus retail bundle featuring both Cartoon Network fan-favorite RPGs coming March 2019 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

ATLANTA – Oct. 30, 2018 – Cartoon Network has announced that two of its greatest console video games – Steven Universe: Save the Light and OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes – are out now on Nintendo Switch™ via the Nintendo eShop in North America and globally on Nov. 2. Steven Universe: Save the Light, the fan-favorite sequel to the hit RPG Attack the Light, is available to download for $24.99/£19.99/€24.99, while the action RPG OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes can be purchased for $19.99/£17.99/€19.99.

A special physical bundle from Cartoon Network and Outright Games featuring both Steven Universe: Save the Light and OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes will be available exclusively at retail globally in March 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for $39.99/£34.99/€39.99.

Developed by Grumpyface Studios, Steven Universe: Save the Light brings fans a totally new adventure written alongside series creator Rebecca Sugar. Journey to Beach City and beyond to stop a mysterious Gem new to the world of Steven Universe. Build a party of heroes from the show, level them up with epic gear and abilities, and unleash awesome team attacks and Fusions in thrilling battles that blend real-time and turn-based combat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al3Oftd5gB0&feature=youtu.be

OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes delivers an original storyline from developer Capybara Games in collaboration with OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes series creator Ian Jones-Quartey. When the diabolical Lord Boxman resets the card levels of every hero in Lakewood Plaza Turbo, a mall for heroes, it’s up to young K.O. to help his comical friends, defeat Boxman’s robot army and save the day. Smash and bash through ridiculous quests and hard-hitting brawler battles and level up with new combo moves to prove yourself a true hero.

Both Steven Universe: Save the Light and OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes are also currently available to download on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Steam.

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About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand and the # 1 animation network in the U.S., offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears and The Amazing World of Gumball. Seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, Cartoon Network is known for being a leader in innovation with its approach to engaging and inspiring kids at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its pro-social initiative, Stop Bullying: Speak Up, is an acknowledged and often-used resource for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.

Turner, a WarnerMedia company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

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

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

TURTLE BEACH AND DREAMHACK EXPAND PARTNERSHIP FOR DREAMHACK ATLANTA

TURTLE BEACH AND DREAMHACK EXPAND PARTNERSHIP FOR DREAMHACK ATLANTA

Turtle Beach‘s Elite Atlas PC Gaming Headset Becomes the Official Headset of the AVGL Community League of Legends and Collegiate Fortnite Tournaments Taking Place at DreamHack Atlanta, November 16-18, 2018.

San Diego, CA – Oct. 30, 2018 – Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced the company is expanding its partnership with DreamHack in anticipation of the upcoming Atlanta festival taking place mid-November. This will be the third DreamHack event this year that Turtle Beach has sponsored and provided all gaming headsets for the Free to Play PC area, and the second consecutive event integrating the all-new Elite Atlas Pro Performance PC Gaming Headset.  This expanded partnership now allows for the Elite Atlas to be used on-site in competitions that tap into the vibrant and growing collegiate market, through the American Video Game League’s (AVGL) Community League of Legends and Fortnite tournaments.

“DreamHack creates some of the best gaming festivals in the world, so we’re excited to do more with them in Atlanta where we can showcase our just-launched Elite Atlas PC gaming headset,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “Not only is DreamHack a great environment where fans can experience first-hand the Elite Atlas’ true pro-level audio and comfort, but now we’re also going to get to watch some of the best collegiate gamers go head-to-head playing some of the best competitive multiplayer games in the world, using one of the best PC gaming headsets on the market.”

DreamHack is the world’s largest gaming lifestyle festival, designed as a global meeting place for gamers to come together to compete and connect. It’s a gaming event unlike any other – all about massive BYOC parties, paired with a plethora of competitive tournaments and esports competitions, and where fans can check out the latest gaming and tech goodies and partake in a variety of different activities. Last year, over 250K gamers attended a DreamHack event in-person, with an additional 135 million fans tuning in digitally. DreamHack Atlanta – one of the signature events in the United States – is set to take place November 16-18, 2018 at the Georgia Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, with 150 teams and 35 thousand fans projected to attend and experience the games, competitions, and excitement.

“We are proud that Turtle Beach, one of the biggest names in gaming audio, has jumped onboard as the main sponsor of the AVGL LoL and Fortnite tournaments and want to work with us to drive more attention around collegiate esports,” said DreamHack CEO Marcus Lindmark. “College esports is a massive, yet underserved grassroots movement, so its exciting to be working with both the AVGL and Turtle Beach to help put an even brighter spotlight on these amazing college gamers.”

The AVGL is the leading college esports organization in the world, providing high-quality competition, content, and community support to thousands of college teams and millions of fans. This year DreamHack has joined forces with the AVGL to create a premiere collegiate esports series, which culminates with the final matches being held at DreamHack Atlanta. Currently, over 100 college teams nationwide are competing in an online League of Legends tournament to see who will get the chance to go head-to-head on the dedicated collegiate esports stage at DreamHack Atlanta, where the final two teams will compete in a best of five competition. Additionally, the DreamHack & AVGL Collegiate Series will feature 22 Fortnite Grudge Matches on the main stage. All players will be using Turtle Beach’s newly released Elite Atlas Pro Performance PC Gaming Headset.

Turtle Beach’s new Elite Atlas gaming headset sets a new benchmark for esports audio on PC. For pro-players and hardcore PC gamers alike, the Elite Atlas is built to win with a durable yet sleek metal headband with a suspended pad, ProSpecs™ glasses friendly design, and upgraded magnetic memory foam ear cushions featuring athletic fabric and synthetic leather working together to block out external noise. Audio performance centers around the Elite Atlas pro-tuned 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers that deliver immersive Windows Sonic for Headphones1 surround sound, and the removable high-sensitivity mic with TruSpeak™ technology for flawless communication with teammates. Finally, the Elite Atlas goes wherever gaming takes you with included 3.5mm and PC-splitter cables that connect to any PC setup. The Elite Atlas is currently available at participating retailers for a MSRP of $99.95.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About DreamHack
DreamHack is all about entertainment for the digital generation. Founded in 1994 as a BYOC LAN party, DreamHack grew over 20 years to a global phenomenon as the digital festival for today’s youth, hosted throughout Europe and North America. DreamHack festivals feature multiple esports competitions, live music, exhibitions, creative competitions, LAN party, cosplay and much more. DreamHack helped pioneer esports and continues to be one of the largest global producers of esports content. DreamHack esports broadcasts reached over 375 million views and DreamHack events welcomed over 250,000 visitors in 2017. More information is available at www.dreamhack.com. DreamHack is part of leading international digital entertainment group MTG. More information at www.mtg.com.

About The American Video Game League
The American Video Game League (AVGL) is the leading collegiate esports organization in North America, supporting the massive grassroots college esports movement through online leagues, events, and content. The AVGL has developed leagues with over 1,200 colleges, millions of viewers, and the largest gaming events dedicated to college esports. For more information, visit www.avglcollege.org.

About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) has been transforming console multiplayer gaming since the very beginning with its wide selection of industry-leading, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you’re a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Made for Xbox, PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet devices, having a Turtle Beach gaming headset in your arsenal gives you the competitive advantage. The Company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Announcing the full line up of 20 Games for PlayStation®Classic

Announcing the full line up of 20 Games for PlayStation®Classic 

30th October 2018 – Relive the moments that changed gaming forever as Sony Interactive Entertainment reveals the full line up of 20 iconic titles preloaded and ready to play on PlayStation®Classic.

The console comes complete with some of the best games from the original PlayStation®, including Metal Gear SolidGrand Theft Auto and Resident Evil™ Director’s Cut and more. Here’s the full list:

  • Battle Arena Toshinden™
  • Cool Boarders 2
  • Destruction Derby
  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Intelligent Qube
  • Jumping Flash
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Mr Driller
  • Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee®
  • Rayman
  • Resident Evil™ Director’s Cut
  • Revelations: Persona
  • Ridge Racer Type 4
  • Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo®
  • Syphon Filter
  • Tekken 3
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6
  • Twisted Metal
  • Wild Arms

In addition to these 20 incredible titles, the miniature console includes a virtual memory card, an HDMI cable to connect to your TV and two full size wired controllers for endless hours of multiplayer fun.

PlayStation Classic launches worldwide on 3rd December 2018 with an RRP of $149.99 AUD.

About Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd

Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia (SIEAU) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE). SIEE, headquartered in London, UK, is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services within the 109 territories serviced by SIEE as a regional headquarters for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios.

Dungeons and Dragons’ Jeremy Crawford to Deliver PAX Unplugged Keynote

Dungeons and Dragons’ Jeremy Crawford to Deliver PAX Unplugged Keynote

PHILADELPHIA – Oct. 29, 2018 – Jeremy Crawford, lead rules designer and managing editor on Dungeons and Dragons at Wizards of the Coast, will give the “Storytime” keynote at PAX Unplugged 2018, taking place Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2018 at Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

The lead designer of Dungeons and Dragons Player’s Handbook (5th Ed.), the definitive ruleset for “D&D” players, Crawford joined Wizards of the Coast in 2007 before going on to contribute to many crucial tomes for players and dungeon masters, such as the Dungeon Master’s Guide, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes. He then leveled up to become the company’s lead rules designer on the renowned tabletop game.

Dungeons and Dragons is among the important tabletop games ever created, and we still love and enjoy it to this day,” said Penny Arcade co-founder and Acquisitions Incorporated host Jerry Holkins. “We’re honored to have such an influential figure in the game’s history share his experience with PAX Unplugged attendees and can’t wait to hear his stories at the show.”

Badges for PAX Unplugged 2018 are on sale now. Three-day badges are currently available for $65, while single-day badges cost $30. Families can pick up Sunday kids badges (for children age 7 – 12) for $10 apiece. Exclusive PAX Unplugged 2018 pre-sale merchandise, including branded blankets, socks, and dice are now available for purchase as well.

Established in 2017, PAX Unplugged delivers the PAX experience fans know and love, but with a focus on celebrating card, board, and tabletop games. The second year of PAX Unplugged will build on the inaugural event’s success by featuring more exhibitors, new game reveals, hands-on opportunities, tournaments, and panels with industry leaders than ever before.

Produced by ReedPOP, in conjunction with Penny Arcade, the PAX series of gaming conventions – West, East, South, Dev, Unplugged, and Australia – are some of the largest in the world, each with tens of thousands of guests every year. Every show is a celebration of gaming culture, where the gaming community of fans and creators connect via panels, demos, concerts, tournaments, and freeplay sessions.

For further information, visit the official PAX West website.

PAX
PAX or Penny Arcade Expo is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of badges in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010 and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade established PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop focused show, held in Philadelphia.

Penny Arcade
Penny Arcade is a web comic focused on video games and video game culture, written by Jerry Holkins and illustrated by Mike Krahulik. With over 3.5 million readers, it is the most popular and longest running gaming web comic online. Penny Arcade is also responsible for the Child’s Play Charity, the Penny Arcade gaming expos (PAX) in Seattle, Boston, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Melbourne, multiple video games based on the brand, and multiple online video series.

ReedPOP
ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South, Australia and Unplugged, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), BookCon, BookExpo, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek: Mission New York, ComplexCon and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia.