NI NO KUNI™ II: REVENANT KINGDOM NOW AVAILABLE FROM BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC.

Regain Your Throne and Unite the World

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 23, 2018) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. announced today that Ni no Kuni™ II: REVENANT KINGDOM is now available across the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM® for PC. Developed by world-renowned video game studio LEVEL-5 Inc., with participation from former Studio Ghibli animator Yoshiyuki Momose and music composed by Joe Hisaishi, Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM is ready to enchant gamers across the world in an epic role-playing game.

A treacherous coup has dethroned Evan Pettywhisker Tildrum, the young ruler of Ding Dong Dell. Evan – along with the help of his friends; Roland, Tani, Batu, Lofty, and many others they’ll meet along their journey – will build a new kingdom free of strife while uniting the whole world of Ni no Kuni. Across Evan’s grand adventure, players can explore a beautifully crafted world filled with exotic locations, a wide cast of characters to encounter, dangerous foes, and plenty of allies eager to help. Supporting Evan on his adventure will be natural phenomena known as Higgledies. The Higgledies will provide invaluable support during battles including offensive and defensive buffs, increasing special attack power for Evan and his friends, and assist in attacking enemies. There are 100 unique Higgledies to collect, each with its own special powers. Mix and match different combinations of Higgledies during combat to strategically secure the upper hand in battles.

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM provides two additional game modes for players to engage in as they progress through the game’s main story. As Evan reclaims his crown in the newly formed kingdom of Evermore, he must manage all aspects of daily life within its borders. Players will erect shops, farms, barracks, and a host of other facilities to increase the economy of Evermore and provide new equipment for Evan and his allies as they venture further into the world. Hire residents to staff these shops and research new items and abilities to increase Evermore’s influence across the land. Evan will also lead an army into skirmish battles. These large-scale battles against other armies will test the resolve of Evan’s military might.  Recruit new generals with special abilities to take down the opposing forces and claim victory!

“Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM merges a multitude of gameplay styles to create a visually arresting and dynamic gameplay experience,” said Stephen Akana, Brand Manager for

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “From action-packed battles, real-time strategy skirmishes, and kingdom building management, there is always something new for players to uncover.”

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM is now available in the Americas on the PlayStation 4 system and PC via STEAM with a MSRP of $59.99 and ESRB rating of “T” for teen. For more information regarding Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/ni-no-kuni-ii, https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN^®, GALAGA^®, TEKKEN^®, SOULCALIBUR^®, and ACE COMBAT^®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z^®, and ONE PIECE^®. More information about the company and its products can be found at https://www.bandainamcoent.com or https://www.facbook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

FREEZING BREEZE EXPECTED ON PLAYSATION 4 AND XBOX ONE ON APRIL 5^TH, 2018 WITH IMPACT WINTER

The post-apocalyptic survival adventure arrives on consoles!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and Mojo Bones are extremely pleased to announce the release date of IMPACT WINTER. Jacob and his robot companion Ako-Light as well as the 4 other survivors will cool down the weather on April 5^th, 2018 on PlayStation Network for PlayStation®4 and the Xbox Store for Xbox One. IMPACT WINTER has been previously launched on STEAM® and survivors will now be able to test their skills on consoles. Players on PlayStation 4 will receive a Dynamic Theme for free.

“A huge Thank You – Thank You to all of you that have supported Mojo Bones and Impact Winter thus far” said Mark Norman Co-Founder and Art Director at Mojo Bones Ltd on their blog  http://www.impactwinter.co.uk/ .“Since the release of the PC version, we have genuinely appreciated your feedback and sought to make the game an increasingly better and tighter experience. And so it is without further ado that after this long road of blood, snow and tears, we can finally announce that Impact Winter will be coming to you digitally on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this April 5th!

Players will need to help Jacob and his team of 4 survivors – all holed-up in an abandoned church – and try to survive until the rescue timer reaches zero. Team management and survival skills will be essential! Thanks to a robot companion named Ako-Light, it will be easier to drill for supplies, explore new areas, light darkened interiors and empty nights, carry your supplies, and track the location. Help is coming, will you survive until then ?

IMPACT WINTER will be digitally coming on April 5^th, 2018 for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. To know more about IMPACT WINTER please visit   impact-winter.com and about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bandainamcoeu.

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 Mojo Bones:

Mojo Bones is an independent studio founded in September 2011 by a team of experienced game developers. The company prides itself on creating visceral concepts across PC, console and handheld, with a main focus on delivering high-quality and innovation. For more information please visit www.mojobones.co.uk or contact [email protected]  

Nintendo Download: A Bolt of Brilliance!

The Detective Pikachu game will be available on March 23. (Graphic: Business Wire)

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Detective Pikachu – Crack the case in this new detective adventure game by interacting with a unique, fully voiced Pikachu. As Tim Goodman, you’ll partner with self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries! The Detective Pikachu game will be available on March 23. Game in 2D.
  • The Alliance Alive – One thousand years ago, Daemons invaded the world of Humans. They subjugated Humanity and created the Great Barrier to separate the realms. Now the time for resistance has come. The Alliance Alive game evokes the nostalgia of JRPG greats with huge world exploration and intertwining stories of nine protagonists. The Alliance Alive launches on March 27.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
  • Outlast 2 – The Outlast 2 game introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to the Temple Gate town deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it. Outlast 2 launches on March 27.
  • OPUS: Rocket of Whispers – Throughout the OPUS: Rocket of Whispers game, you will play as two survivors of an apocalyptic plague. Help them achieve the unimaginable goal of building a rocket, so they can return the deceased to their cosmic homeland through the ancient tradition of space burials.

New DLC:

• Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack Wave 2 – The Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack grants immediate access to Avatar items upon purchase and two waves of DLC as they are released. The Battle Pack contains two new Battle Pokémon and two new Support Pokémon Sets. With these Pokémon joining the fray, the battle is just getting started! Wave 1 released on Jan. 31, 2018, and contains Battle Pokémon Aegislash, a new Support Pokémon set featuring Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu, and additional Avatar items. Wave 2 releases on March 23, 2018, and contains Battle Pokémon Blastoise, a new Support Pokémon set featuring Mew and Celebi, and additional Avatar items. Full version of game required to use DLC.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

• My Nintendo Presents Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards Vol. 4 – Got Gold Points? Get select games! My Nintendo users can now redeem Gold Points for some fun indie games on Nintendo platforms. For a limited time, you can redeem points to download select Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games from our talented independent developers. Users will receive a download code that is redeemable in Nintendo eShop. Please visit https://my.nintendo.com/news for more details.

• Super Mario Run – Time is running out! The Super Mario Run game is 50 percent off until 11:59 p.m. PT on March 25. Pay once to play all of the courses as much as you want. If you haven’t bought it yet, now is your chance! You can download and enjoy a portion of Super Mario Run for free in the App Store or on Google Play.

Also new this week:

• ACA NEOGEO WORLD HEROES 2 JET (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Arcade Archives MOON PATROL (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Castle of Heart (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available March 23
• EAT BEAT DEADSPIKE-san (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Metropolis: Lux Obscura – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available March 27
• NO THING (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• SOL DIVIDE -SWORD OF DARKNESS- (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Warp Shift (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available March 27

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.

Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

Nintendo Hosts Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018, Splatoon 2 World Championship Tournaments

World-Class Players Will Compete in E3-Related Event June 11-12 in Los Angeles

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On June 11-12 in Los Angeles, an invited group of players will gather to play Super Smash Bros., and qualified teams will compete in Splatoon 2, as Nintendo hosts an event featuring high-level gameplay on these two games for Nintendo Switch. This will be the first-ever exhibition tournament featuring the recently announced Super Smash Bros. game coming to Nintendo Switch in 2018. Additionally, this will be the first world championship for Splatoon 2 after the game’s launch. The gathering will be a celebration of fun for all ages, and will highlight Nintendo’s unique approach to competitive play. The event will be just one of Nintendo’s activities at the E3 video game trade show, which runs June 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Additional details about Nintendo’s E3 plans will be announced at a later time.

On June 11-12 in Los Angeles, an invited group of players will gather to play Super Smash Bros., and qualified teams will compete in Splatoon 2, as Nintendo hosts an event featuring high-level gameplay on these two games for Nintendo Switch. (Graphic: Business Wire)

The event will showcase players from around the globe in the Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 tournament for the newly announced Super Smash Bros. game coming to Nintendo Switch this year and the Splatoon 2 World Championship. The competitions will be livestreamed.

Prior to the Splatoon 2 World Championship, Nintendo will host U.S./Canada online qualifiers. The U.S./Canada qualifier will be the Splatoon 2 U.S./Canada Inkling Open 2018 hosted by Battlefy. Open qualifiers for teams of four ages 13 and up will take place on April 21 starting at 11 a.m. PT, and finals will take place on April 28 at 8 a.m. PT. Teams will compete in Turf War during the open qualifiers and in Ranked Battle modes during the finals. Players can learn more about the qualifiers at https://e3.nintendo.com/splatoon-2-inkling-open/. Players from around the world competed in their region’s qualifying events for a spot at the Splatoon 2 World Championship, and those in Japan (Splatoon Koshien 2018), Europe (Splatoon European Championship) and Australia (AUNZ Splatoon Cup) should check information from their local regions regarding these qualifiers.

“Nintendo always takes an original approach to video game competitions, and the portability of Nintendo Switch enables unique gameplay possibilities,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re looking forward to watching some of the best players in the world test their skills against each other in these two uniquely competitive games.”

For additional details about the Nintendo Switch event, visit https://e3.nintendo.com. Visit https://battlefy.com/splatoon2 to register for the Splatoon 2 U.S./Canada qualifiers. More details about the Los Angeles event will be announced in the future.

Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch^™ system and the Nintendo 3DS^™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.5 billion video games and more than 710 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS^™ family of systems, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™, Nintendo GameCube^™, Wii^™ and Wii U^™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

THE LATEST NINTENDO eSHOP SALE IS SURE TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP, WITH DISCOUNTS ON OVER 140 TITLES

There’s never been a better time to throw down with Spring Man and the rest of the gang, with 33% off ARMS on Nintendo Switch

22^nd March, 2018 – The weather is cooling down but the action is heating up as Nintendo eShop holds its Action-Packed Sale, beginning on Friday 23^rd March and running until Thursday 5^th April. Over 140 titles will be available at discounted prices, across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii U. Visit Nintendo eShop once the sale goes live tomorrow for full information on the titles included and the discounts on offer.

For Nintendo Switch owners who have yet to make the leap into the frenetic fighting fun of ARMS, now’s the time to grab some Joy-Con and get punching, with ARMS available for 33% less than its regular Nintendo eShop price. What’s more, an ARMS Global Testpunch event will be happening from March 31^st at 3:00pm AEDT to April 3^rd at 1:59pm AEST, giving everyone with a Nintendo Switch the chance to download a demo version of the game and give it a go – for free!

Other highlights of the Action-Packed Sale on Nintendo Switch include heavy-hitters such as DOOM, L.A. Noire and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®, plus multiplayer action galore with the likes of Super Bomberman R, Rocket League® and EA SPORTS^TM FIFA 18 – all available at discounts of up to 50%.

Fans who have recently enjoyed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Nintendo Switch now have the perfect opportunity to explore the history of those respective series on Nintendo 3DS, with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Xenoblade Chronicles 3D* on offer. And players hungry for yet more epic adventure on handheld can join the hunt in Monster Hunter Stories™, Monster Hunter™ 4 Ultimate and Monster Hunter^TM Generations – all available on Nintendo 3DS for up to 50% off their regular eShop price.

It’s also worth remembering that, since early March, Gold Points accumulated via the My Nintendo reward scheme can be spent when purchasing digital games and downloadable content for Nintendo Switch. This applies to games that are on sale too, so for those who already have a stockpile of Gold Points, the Nintendo eShop Action-Packed Sale is a great opportunity to redeem them on them some exciting digital titles.

Spring into action and check out the discounts on offer on a wide range of digital games for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, in the Nintendo eShop Action-Packed Sale, which starts on Friday 23^rd March and runs until Thursday 5^th April.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia is today excited to announce the launch of the Easter Sale on PlayStation Store, offering players savings of up to 60% on some of the biggest PS4, PS3 and PS Vita titles.

There’s an amazing selection of blockbuster titles on sale, including FIFA 18, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Call of Duty: WWII, Grand Theft Auto V and many more.

For PlayStation VR, there are discounts for top PS VR titles such as Robinson: The Journey, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Raw Data.

Head to PlayStation Store to view the complete list of titles on sale.

To give you taste of what’s on offer, please see below:

• Assassin’s Creed Origins
• Nier Automata
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
• Grand Theft Auto V
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Call of Duty: WWII
• STAR WARS Battlefront II
• The Evil Within 2
• Battlefield 1 Revolution
• TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX SIEGE
• FIFA 18
• F1 2017
• EA SPORTS UFC 3 Deluxe Edition
• NBA 2K18
• DiRT Rally
• Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass
• Battlefield 1 Premium Pass
• Complete Your ARK Season Pass
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Expansion Pass
• DOOM VFR
• DiRT Rally PLAYSTATION VR UPGRADE DLC ADD-ON
• Robinson: The Journey
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
• Eagle Flight
• ARK: Survival Evolved – Founder’s Edition
• Undertale
• Outlast 2
• The Escapists 2

Head to the PlayStation Blog for more information.

For all the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

NI NO KUNIÔ II: REVENANT KINGDOM AVAILABLE TOMORROW

Regain Your Throne and Unite the World

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe announced today that Ni no KuniÔ II: REVENANT KINGDOM will be available tomorrow for PlayStation®4 and PC (digital). Developed by world-renowned video game studio LEVEL-5 Inc., with participation from former Studio Ghibli animator Yoshiyuki Momose and music composed by Joe Hisaishi, Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM is ready to enchant gamers across the world in an epic role-playing game.

A treacherous coup has dethroned Evan Pettywhisker Tildrum, the young ruler of Ding Dong Dell. Evan – along with the help of his friends; Roland, Tani, Batu, Lofty, and many others they’ll meet along their journey – will build a new kingdom free of strife while uniting the whole world of Ni no Kuni. Across Evan’s grand adventure, players can explore a beautifully crafted world filled with exotic locations, a wide cast of characters to encounter, dangerous foes, and plenty of allies eager to help. Supporting Evan on his adventure will be natural phenomena known as Higgledies. The Higgledies will provide invaluable support during battles including offensive and defensive buffs, increasing special attack power for Evan and his friends, and assist in attacking enemies. There are 100 unique Higgledies to collect, each with its own special powers. Mix and match different combinations of Higgledies during combat to strategically secure the upper hand in battles.

Ni no Kuni II: REVENENT KINGDOM provides two additional game modes for players to engage in as they progress through the game’s main story. As Evan reclaims his crown in the newly formed kingdom of Evermore, he must manage all aspects of daily life within its borders. Players will erect shops, farms, barracks, and a host of other facilities to increase the economy of Evermore and provide new equipment for Evan and his allies as they venture further into the world. Hire residents to staff these shops and research new items and abilities to increase Evermore’s influence across the land. Evan will also lead an army into skirmish battles. These large-scale battles against other armies will test the resolve of Evan’s military might.  Recruit new generals with special abilities to take down the opposing forces and claim victory!

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM is available on the 23^rd of March on PlayStation 4 and PC (digital) with a OFLC PG rating. For more information regarding Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM or other titles 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

CARTOON NETWORK MATCH LAND LAUNCHES ON iOS AND ANDROID

Original Match Land Developer Race Cat Returns With a New Spin on the Hit Match-3 Puzzle Game Featuring Fan-Favorite Cartoon Network Characters

ATLANTA – March 21, 2018 – Cartoon Network has released Cartoon Network Match Land, a new match-3 puzzle game for iOS and Android devices starring your favorite Cartoon Network characters from independent developer Race Cat, creators of the original hit Match Land.

Cartoon Network Match Land’s special twist on puzzle action lets players make multiple matches per turn until the timer runs out, allowing for diagonal movement and mega matching combos. Battle hordes of adorable food enemies to keep the Cartoon Network Food Festival running. The more food shops you open and upgrade, the more resources you’ll earn to level up your heroes and take on even bigger challenges.

Build your team of heroes with 20 different characters from beloved Cartoon Network series like Steven Universe, Adventure Time and We Bare Bears, each brought to life in charming 8-bit visuals. And keep your eyes peeled for surprise cameos from other Cartoon Network worlds among the customers and shop owners!

Cartoon Network Match Land is free to download with in-app purchases on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets via the App Store and Google Play, respectively.

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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 inspires the next generation of creators and innovators by engaging its audience at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its award-winning 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.

Cartoon Network is part of Turner, a Time Warner company and 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.

ARK: Survival Evolved, the Massive Prehistoric Survival Adventure Experience, to Bring Gigantic Dinos and Cretaceous Creatures to the Nintendo Switch™

San Francisco, CA – March 21, 2018 – During the Epic Games’ “State of Unreal” keynote at GDC 2018, Studio Wildcard announced that ARK: Survival Evolved is coming to Nintendo Switch™, launching to digital and retail in Fall 2018, and gave the audience its first look at the game running live on the Switch. Created in conjunction with co-development studio Abstraction Games, the award-winning open-world survival adventure where you can tame dinosaurs, conquer enemies and create enormous structures, now allows you to take your tribe anywhere – at home or on the go.

ARK: Survival Evolved on Switch includes the complete contents and features of the original game; from the massive and mysterious ARK island, to the more than 100 prehistoric- and fantasy-inspired creatures such as the T-Rex, Giganotosaurus, Rock Drake and Reaper. Hundreds of hours of exploring, crafting, survival and combat await players as they go it alone, or group up with thousands of other Survivors to explore the island and solve the mysteries of the ARK.

“The Switch’s handheld mode provides a fantastic new capability for survivors who want to fully immerse themselves in the vast worlds of ARK,” said Jeremy Stieglitz, Studio Wildcard’s Lead Designer, Lead Programmer, Development Director, and Co-Creative Director. “With this new version, Switch players can go directly from hunting and taming while sitting on the couch, to forming online tribes and searching out new conquests when on the bus, waiting in line, or wherever they happen to be.”

Studio Wildcard also announced that its partner, War Drum Studios, creators of the ARK: Survival Evolved mobile experience, sent out its first wave of invitations to the Closed Beta for iOS players. GDC 2018 attendees can play ARK mobile in the Epic Games booth #801.

Prepare for the ultimate dinosaur-themed adventure! Stranded on a mysterious prehistoric island, you must explore its vast biomes as you begin to hunt, harvest, craft tools, grow crops and build shelters to survive. Use cunning and skill to kill, tame, breed, and even ride Dinosaurs and other primitive beasts living on The ARK. Advance your technology from primitive stone tools to T-Rex-mounted laser cannons, as you team up with hundreds of players online or enjoy a solo Jurassic experience.

Since ARK: Survival Evolved‘s launch into Steam’s early access program in June 2015, over 13 Million survivors have been stranded on the ARK island, wandering into an incredible land to discover how to tame, train, ride, and breed the 100+ dinosaurs and primeval creatures roaming the land.

ARK: Survival Evolved is rated “T” for Teen (Violence, Blood, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol) by the ESRB.

Feel like riding a dinosaur? Join the ARK growing band of survivors in the community forums HERE: survivetheark.com/forums/

For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by industry veteran Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With combined 25 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jeremy and Jesse have teamed up with other veteran developers for Seattle, WA-based and Gainesville, FL-based development studios that also include distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!

ABOUT ABSTRACTION GAMES
Abstraction successfully bridges the gap between the major AAA publishers and the small, bootstrapped independent development teams. As it is essentially an independent development studio, Abstraction is plugged into the indie scene and knows which games and developers are worth paying attention to. Abstraction has strong publisher and first party relationships from its history of working on large adaptations, such as Angry Birds and Hotline Miami. With several major adaptations under its belt, Abstraction Games looks to continue to establish itself as a leader in the space, while also working on their own projects and games in the near future. For more information, please visit abstractiongames.com and follow us at @AbstractionGame.

PSYONIX REVEALS ROCKET LEAGUE® SPRING FEATURE UPDATE – AKA TOURNAMENTS UPDATE

Arriving April 3 on All Platforms, Update Includes Tournaments, Quality of Life Improvements and More

SAN DIEGO, CA – March 21, 2018 – Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, has announced that the Tournaments Update for Rocket League will officially go live on April 3 on all platforms (pending first party certifications). Besides the much-anticipated addition of the Tournaments feature, which allows players to create tournaments without leaving the game, the update will also introduce a number of quality of life improvements including Nintendo Switch™ performance and visual quality updates. For a closer look at Tournaments, Psyonix also revealed a brand new Tournaments Inside Look video today.

Other notable content in the Tournaments Update includes:

• Connection Quality Information – New notification icons that will signal the types of online connection issues during online matches to better troubleshoot issues
• Enhanced Garage Options – New item stacking, filtering, searching, and sorting options
• Expanded Team Customization – More shades have been added to the primary color palette for Battle-Cars and players will now have the choice to “Equip to Blue” and “Equip to Orange” for painted car bodies
• Audio Improvements – Crowd audio has been tweaked to better react to saves, goals, and important plays, and the soundtrack will now be available to play during online and offline matches
• Samurai Battle-Car – New Import Battle-Car available as a limited-drop inside the new Triumph Crate

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE®
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Boasting a community of more than 43 million players, Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Windows PC, Mac, and SteamOS via Steam, Rocket League includes more than 100 billion possible customization combinations, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

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ABOUT PSYONIX
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®.

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