LOVE IS IN THE AIR AS VALENTIONE’S DAY COMES TO FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE

Plus American and European Premieres for Eorzean Symphony Announced

Sydney, Australia – February 13, 2018 – Warriors of Light the world over are encouraged to embrace their innermost feelings as the seasonal event Valentione’s Day comes to FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online once more. The event, which is now live and comes to an end on February 15^th, offers enamoured Eorzeans the chance to help out Lisette de Valentione and her retinue in exchange for a series of in-game items including housing furnishings and mounts.

Some of the Valentione’s Day Rewards Available for Enamoured Eorzeans

Additionally, during the recent Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XLII broadcast, Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida revealed more about the highly-anticipated Forbidden Land, Eureka Anemos, a new locale that will offer Warriors of Light a new gameplay experience with a unique combat ruleset. Set to arrive in the world of Hydaelyn™ with Patch 4.25, The Forbidden Land of Eureka will also serve as the primary area where players may work to create and enhance the latest Anemos Relic Weapons.

Finally, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online sound director and composer Masayoshi Soken joined the live broadcast to announce the American and European premieres of the critically-acclaimed Eorzean Symphony performance that first debuted in Tokyo in September 2017. Two concerts will be held in the United State and Europe later this year, which are produced by SQUARE ENIX® and presented by La Fée Sauvage. Details on the upcoming performances and how to get tickets are below:

Los Angeles, USA: Friday June 15 – Saturday June 16, 2018

• Venue: Dolby Theatre
• Pre-sales: Available on February 20. Please wait until next week, when we will create a special link available at noon (local time) February 17
• Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, available at 10 a.m. February 26
• Start time: 8 pm/gates open at 7 pm

Dortmund, Germany: Friday August 24 – Saturday August 25, 2018

• Venue: Konzerthaus Dortmund
• Pre-sales: Available on February 20. Please wait until next week, when we will create a special link available at noon (local time) February 17
• Tickets: https://www.konzerthaus-dortmund.de
• Start time: 8 pm/gates open at 7 pm

A summary of the PLL announcements are available at the official FINAL FANTASY XIV forums: http://sqex.to/pZw

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2018 -Eorzean Symphony- please contact La Fée Sauvage at their website (info.wildfaery.com) or by email ([email protected]).

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial allows new players to join the millions of adventurers in the realm of Eorzea™. The free trial allows anyone to access all available content up to level 35 (including PvP content), create up to eight playable characters, and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIV_FreeTrial.

All editions of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, including the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood expansion, may be purchased through the Square Enix Online Store here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVStore

Related Links
Official Stormblood Site: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/stormblood/
Free Trial Site: http://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV/
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram: @ffxiv

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 135 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 75 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 63 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

FINAL FANTASY XIV © 2010 – 2017 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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OPEN THE DOOR TO MONSTERS, INC. IN KINGDOM HEARTS III

New Video Also Unveils Flashy Combat and Never-Before-Seen Footage from Toy Story and Tangled

SYDNEY, 13^th February 2018 – This past weekend at D23 Expo Japan, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club held at Tokyo Disney Resorts®, Square Enix Ltd., and Disney thrilled fans with the announcement of a new Disney•Pixar film based world, Monsters, Inc. in KINGDOM HEARTS III. Two new trailers, unveiled during the Expo, take viewers deep into the frights and delights of the animated classic as Sora, Donald and Goofy transform into monsters to blend into the Monstropolis cityscape.

During their epic adventures, Sora and his companions join forces with Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, with a special appearance by Boo. Fright team all-stars Mike and Sulley lend their scaring talents and special combination attacks against their enemies.

SQUARE ENIX also revealed new cut scenes and gameplay from the Toy Story inspired world, Disney princess Rapunzel (Tangled) as a party member, visually-striking Keyblade transformations, a link system featuring Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and the return of Dream Eater Meow Wow as well as KINGDOM HEARTS villains Marluxia and Vanitas (https://youtu.be/_r2ZOelSGFA).

Fans were also treated to a second trailer teasing a mysterious exchange between Riku and King Mickey, and the announcement of a new theme song by international sensation and series veteran singer Hikaru Utada, titled “DON’T THINK TWICE”

The English subtitled trailers from D23 Expo Japan 2018 are available to view on YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts.

Related Links:
KINGDOM HEARTS Homepage: https://kingdomhearts.com/home/gb/
Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Twitter®: @KINGDOMHEARTS
YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts

Anuman Interactive and Les Éditions Albert René have signed a licencing agreement to bring Asterix and Obelix to video games 

Anuman Interactive today announced that they have signed a licencing agreement with Les Éditions Albert René for the rights to Asterix and Obelix for several video game projects. The first of these games will be released in the 4^th quarter of 2018 under the Microïds label.

“The Anuman Interactive team is delighted to be working on a licence as prestigious as Asterix and Obelix. We look forward to having players take on the roles of these iconic, cross-generation heroes.” stated Alain Milly, Vice-President of Publishing at Anuman Interactive.

Céleste Surugue, Managing Director of Les Éditions Albert René said, “We are very pleased to announce this agreement with Anuman Interactive for the return of Asterix and Obelix to current video game consoles. ‘

Following the recent success of the 37^th in the series, “Asterix and the Chariot Race”, which has sold over 5 million copies around the world, the most famous Gauls of all time will finally be returning to video games in 2018. More information about the video games will be released in the near future. 

Website: http://www.asterix.com Facebook: Asterix et Obelix  Twitter: @asterixofficiel

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About Anuman Interactive

Anuman Interactive is a French publisher of multiplatform video games and mobile applications with two main licences: Microïds – its video game label – and Home Design 3D – its application and interior architecture software label.

For more information, please visit www.anuman.com

About Microïds

Over the last few years, Microïds has built up a solid catalogue of games for PC and next-generation consoles. Its work with well-known studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Games, Paul Cuisset, Benoit Sokal…) and its adaptations of famous licences (Syberia, Garfield, Agatha Christie, Blacksad…) have enabled it to reach a wide audience.

Always at the cutting edge, in 2016 Microïds released Moto Racer 4, its first PlayStation VR-compatible title, and today is plunging into new territory by developing several titles for the Nintendo Switch (Gear.Club Unlimited, Super Chariot…).

LET IT DIE SURPASSES FOUR MILLION DOWNLOADS AS IT ENTERS SECOND YEAR

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2018 – GungHo Online Entertainment America and Grasshopper Manufacture’s hit free-to-play sensation, LET IT DIE, on PlayStation®4 (PS4™) has surpassed four million downloads worldwide on the PlayStation Store.

In the past year, GungHo Online Entertainment and Grasshopper Manufacture continued to bring fresh new content to LET IT DIE through robust game updates and exciting partnerships, which has included collabs with premier developers and publishers in gaming that can be found here. The Tower of Barbs has also been frequently updated with new content such as the punishing foes known as THE 4 FORCEMEN, an ever-expanding collection of premium skill decals, seasonal in-game events, and more.

GungHo Online Entertainment will be celebrating LET IT DIE’s achievement on Feb. 27 with an official livestream on Twitch at 7 p.m. PST. Fans can watch the livestream here.

“I am overjoyed that we were able to achieve four million downloads since LET IT DIE’s release a year ago,” said Kazuki Morishita, CEO of GungHo Online Entertainment. “Thank you to the fans for their continued support and we will continue to produce more content so that LET IT DIE can be enjoyed for years to come.”

LET IT DIE is available for download from the PlayStation Store.

ABOUT LET IT DIE

From Grasshopper Manufacture, the creative minds behind Lollipop Chainsaw and No More Heroes comes LET IT DIE! Die to survive in this free-to-play hack and slash survival action game. Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, players start with little more than their undergarments and must forage for powerful weapons and armor to do battle with the over-the-top ultraviolent future that waits. LET IT DIE is a PlayStation®4 exclusive title available now and has been downloaded over four million times.

For more information on LET IT DIE please visit:

Official site:  www.letitdiethegame.com
Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/letitdiethegame
Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LETITDIETheGame
Official Livestream Channel: www.twitch.tv/gunghoamerica
 
ABOUT GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE
Grasshopper Manufacture with GungHo Online Entertainment Inc is a video game development studio based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Grasshopper Manufacture was founded in 1998 by CEO Goichi Suda (SUDA51), who is known around the world for his distinctive style and innovative work as a game designer and scenario writer.
 
ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content, and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix U.S.A. and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GOEA’s content partners include leading developers Grasshopper Manufacture, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GOEA publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GOEA is located in El Segundo, CA. For more information, visit http://www.gunghoonline.com/.

G2A.COM is developing modern recommendation and fraud protection systems based on Microsoft Azure

G2A.COM is establishing cooperation with Microsoft and uses artificial intelligence mechanisms based on Microsoft Azure cloud technology to improve the performance and security of its sales platform. G2A.COM processes terabytes of data every day, thanks to which it can enhance both the shopping and customer service experience, as well as ensure the highest level of security. The innovative artificial intelligence mechanisms based on Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology will allow the dynamically growing digital gaming marketplace to further develop its recommendation system and adapt services to the needs of users, all while minimalizing the risk of potential fraud.

G2A.COM is a global ecosystem whose two core elements are G2A Marketplace, the world’s biggest and fastest growing digital gaming marketplace, and G2A PAY, a secure and convenient online payment gateway. G2A Marketplace currently has over 16 million users who come to browse 75,000 products from more than 300,000 sellers worldwide. In turn, G2A PAY offers clients over 200 global and local payment methods, helping businesses to scale their operations globally.

E-commerce driven by artificial intelligence – efficiency and security

G2A.COM and Microsoft’s cooperation will focus on utilizing Microsoft technology to analyze big data and develop new systems. Microsoft Azure’s artificial intelligence services and mechanisms will also be used to develop best practices for consumer data protection.

“Our payment gateway G2A PAY supports a wide range of payment methods from every continent. G2A.COM’s entire ecosystem requires an elastic and appropriately advanced technological base. We are focusing in particular on developing and expanding our recommendation system, as well as maintaining a high level of security,” says Dorota Wrobel, G2A Marketplace General Manager at G2A.COM.

A few months ago, G2A.COM decided to use Microsoft technology to enhance its security system, which protects users against dishonest practices and financial fraud. “User safety on our platform is key. Azure’s ready-made services accelerate the development of the security solutions we are gradually introducing to better protect our customers,” adds Dorota Wrobel.

G2A.COM representatives emphasize the advantages of using a flexible and scalable Microsoft cloud. They recommend and benefit from a range of services, including HDInsight, KeyVault and the wide array of compatible open source solutions available on the market.

“We can quickly get the machines that we need to run new functionalities or, when customer use grows, increase their volume in existing services. Azure Cloud allows us to use ready-made services as well as open source solutions,” explains Daniel Wartolowski, Chief Technology Officer at G2A.COM.

Migrating to the cloud is a natural step for dynamically developing companies like G2A.COM, which strive to maintain the constant availability of their services and adapt the size of their infrastructure to meet market needs. When a given project requires less power than previously assumed, one can easily reduce the computing power used to maintain it while sustaining low infrastructure maintenance costs.

“E-commerce is a data driven business. The Microsoft cloud was built to make the most of its potential and to securely process it. The Microsoft Azure cloud technology used by G2A.COM’s systems allow the company to create unique solutions based on AI. This in turn enables G2A.COM to increase transaction security and adjust offers for users based on real-time operations analysis. This is an important step towards constructing an intelligent information process system operating in the cloud,” emphasizes Magda Taczanowska, Member of the Board, Director of the Enterprise Segment in the Polish branch of Microsoft.

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Microsoft is a leading provider of technology platforms and services that increase productivity. According to the “Cloud First. Mobile First” strategy, Microsoft creates solutions that use the potential of mobility and cloud computing, which allow each user and company to operate more efficiently and achieve more.

The Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 in the USA, and the Polish branch of the company has existed since 1992. In its subsidiaries around the world, Microsoft employs nearly 110,000 specialists from various fields, including about 500 people in Poland.

G2A.COM is a financial technology company and global transaction ecosystem, which houses the world’s fastest growing digital gaming marketplace for game key codes and other digital products. G2A Marketplace currently has over 16 million customers who purchase items from over 300,000 sellers worldwide. Aside from the marketplace, the other core product in the G2A ecosystem is G2A PAY, a fast and convenient online payment gateway with over 200 different global and local payment methods available. G2A.COM has offices all around the world, including in Poland, China, India, Holland, and USA.

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: KNIGHTS OF BRITANNIA IS IN STORES NOW!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe are proud to announce that The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia, is now available on exclusively on the PlayStation 4.

Assemble the Seven Deadly Sins and fight to save the Kingdom of Lioness in The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia, available on PS4! Based on the hit manga, The Seven Deadly Sins by Nabaka Suzuki, enjoy stories of adventure and experience all of the action and excitement from the anime. Play through memorable fights with famous characters such as Meliodas, Elizabeth, Hawk, and others in all of their unique fighting styles.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is now available exclusively on the PlayStation 4 – both digital and boxed versions with EFIGS localization. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products please go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation 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

project cars 2 celebrates the 70th anniversary of porsche with the ‘porsche legends pack’, coming in march 2018― UPDATE 4 is now available

Slightly Mad Studios and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe are excited to announce the ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, the second expansion pack for Project CARS 2, will be available across all platforms in early March. Seventy years on from the launch of the very first Porsche road car in 1948―the Porsche 356―comes the Project CARS 2 ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, a visceral and unmissable celebration of Porsche’s 70^th anniversary.

The ‘Porsche Legends Pack’ will come with: nine legendary cars hand-picked from the storied history of Porsche: one FIA-certified track intimately associated with Porsche―a first in any simulated racing game: 20 liveries: nine community events: and five new career events, all carefully crafted to integrate into the Porsche experience.

The nine iconic Porsche cars include their current GT-runner, the 2017 Porsche 911 RSR that will add this elite brand into Project CARS 2’s already essential line-up of GT racers.

The 911 RSR will join eight more historically significant Porsches hand-picked from the last 70 years, such as the 1972 Porsche 917/10―the car dubbed the “Can-Am Killer”―an analogue monster whose 5-litre flat-12 boxer was mated to two massive big-box turbos to create what many consider the most brutal car (1,200bhp!) in sportscar history.

Ahead of the ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, Slightly Mad Studios has released a new Update 4 for Project CARS 2 for PC (Steam), which will be available imminently for the Xbox One, and PS4.

Update 4 includes numerous performance and stability improvements, gameplay balance tweaking, UI and render enhancements, and extensive AI improvements across many locations and vehicle classes.

Project CARS 2 is rated PG. The game is available for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC. Find out more and keep up-to-date at the official Project CARS 2 website: http://www.projectcarsgame.com/ To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products please go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation at https://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

ABOUT SLIGHTLY MAD STUDIOS

Slightly Mad Studios is the team behind the critically acclaimed GTR series, Need For Speed Shift™ & Shift 2 Unleashed.  It has over 10 years of pedigree in racing games, and Project CARS represents the culmination of all that experience and heritage.

World Of Mass Development, Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS, the WMD logo, the SMS logo, and the Project CARS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slightly Mad Studios Limited in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. © 2017 Slightly Mad Studios.

EMBARK ON AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

FINAL FANTASY XV Now Available For Mobile Devices, First Chapter Is Free 

SYDNEY, 12^th February 2018 – Square Enix Ltd., announced today FINAL FANTASY® XV POCKET EDITION is now available on App Store, Google Play Store and the Amazon App Store. Experience the adventure of FINAL FANTASY XV anytime, anywhere. With an adorable art style and casual touch controls, the critically acclaimed console title is now easier than ever to pick up and play.

Purpose-built for mobile devices this new title tells the story of crown prince Noctis and his brothers-in-arms, Prompto, Ignis and Gladiolus, across ten thrilling episodes. All ten episodes are available now, with the first episode available at no charge. Episodes 2 – 10 are available for purchase individually or as a bundle.

About FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION

Noctis, the crown prince of Lucis, is set to wed Lady Lunafreya of Tenebrae as a symbol of promised peace between the nations of Lucis and Niflheim. Noctis, however, is unaware of the difficult journey ahead.

This title supports iPhones and iPads running on iOS 11.1 or later, select Android devices running on Android 5.0 or later, as well as Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017). This title is planned for release on Windows 10 devices and tvOS in 2018. Additional details on the game are available at the official website: http://sqex.to/FFXVPocket.

Related Links:

FINAL FANTASY XV YouTube: https://YouTube.com/FinalFantasyXV
FINAL FANTASY XV Twitter®: @FFXVEN
FINAL FANTASY XV Instagram: @FFXV
FINAL FANTASY XV Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ffxv/

PROJECT CARS 2 CELEBRATES THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF PORSCHE WITH THE ‘PORSCHE LEGENDS PACK’, COMING IN MARCH 2018― UPDATE 4 IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PC

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and Slightly Mad Studios are excited to announce the ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, the second expansion pack for Project CARS 2, will be available across all platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) in early March.

Seventy years on from the launch of the very first Porsche road car in 1948―the Porsche 356―comes the Project CARS 2 ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, a visceral and unmissable celebration of Porsche’s 70th anniversary.

The ‘Porsche Legends Pack’ will come with: nine legendary cars hand-picked from the storied history of Porsche, one FIA-certified track intimately associated with Porsche―a first in any simulated racing game, 20 liveries, nine community events, and five new career events; all carefully crafted to integrate into the Porsche experience.

The nine iconic Porsche cars include their current GT-runner, the 2017 Porsche 911 RSR that will add this elite brand into Project CARS 2’s already essential line-up of GT racers.

The 911 RSR will join eight more historically significant Porsches hand-picked from the last 70 years, such as the 1972 Porsche 917/10―the car dubbed the “Can-Am Killer”―an analogue monster whose 5-litre flat-12 boxer was mated to two massive big-box turbos to create what many consider the most brutal car (1,200bhp!) in sportscar history.

Ahead of the ‘Porsche Legends Pack’, Slightly Mad Studios has released a new Update 4 for Project CARS 2 for PC’s via STEAM, which will be available soon for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Update 4 includes numerous performance and stability improvements, gameplay balance tweaking, UI & render enhancements, and extensive AI improvements across many locations and vehicle classes. For more information on Update 4, please visit the following website: https://pcars.games/PC2Update4