TURTLE ROCK STUDIOS REVEALS THE WELL, AN ORIGINAL TURN-BASED FANTASY RPG COMING TO GEAR VR OCT. 11
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Oct. 3, 2017 – Left 4 Dead, Evolve, Face Your Fears, and Blade Runner 2049: Replicant creator Turtle Rock Studios has announced The Well, a new turn-based fantasy RPG coming next week to Samsung Gear VR Powered by Oculus. The Well is unlike anything Turtle Rock Studios has made before: a classically designed RPG built distinctively for VR with a beautifully stylized, storybook art style and dark, dreamlike atmosphere.
“The Well is not only our most ambitious VR title to date, it is our most unique,” said Steve Goldstein, President and General Manager of Turtle Rock Studios. “We’re excited to create a new, original fantasy world unlike anything we’ve seen before, and it’s specifically crafted for the Gear VR platform. It’s not just a fun game, it’s beautiful. Gear VR is a medium that allows us to push the creative envelope and bring to life games we never thought possible.”
The Well immerses players in the mysterious world of Tholl, an ancient land of fantastic magic and creatures. There are four playable classes to choose from – Warrior, Mage, Rogue and Druid – each with their own unique arsenal of spells and combat maneuvers. Assemble your party from a diverse array of companions and level up with new and more powerful abilities. Explore a variety of environments, from lush jungles to haunted bogs and decaying ruins, discover hidden treasures, and battle the demonic forces threatening the realm in strategic combat encounters.
“The Well is another unique title from one of the most creative studios around,” said Jason Rubin, VP of Content at Oculus. “Turtle Rock Studios is continuously pushing boundaries in VR, and this next experience is no different.”
The Well will launch on Gear VR for $9.99 on Oct. 11, the first day of Oculus Connect 4, where the game will be playable for attendees. Ongoing information on the game can be found at http://www.TheWellVR.com and on Twitter and Facebook.
About Turtle Rock Studios
Founded in 2002, Turtle Rock Studios is an independent AAA game development studio based in Southern California. Turtle Rock Studios began its foray into VR with Face Your Fears, one of the most successful titles on the Gear VR platform. The studio also created the critically-acclaimed Evolve, Evolve: Stage 2, and Left 4 Dead and has also developed additional content for Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 and titles in the Counter-Strike universe including Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and Counter-Strike: Source. https://www.turtlerockstudios.com. Follow Turtle Rock Studios on Facebook and Twitter.
Sony announced a partnership with US bank Capital One that will allow gamers to sign up for the new PlayStation Visa credit card. The card is a no annual fee card that offers a Sony Rewards for every dollar spent on purchases made with the credit card. Purchases made at the PlayStation Store or for Sony and PlayStation products will reward gamers with five times the points, while monthly mobile phone bills will reward gamers with three times the points. 100 points can be traded in for $1.00 credit at the PlayStation Store.
Additionally, cardholders will get 10% off their subscriptions to PlayStation Vue, PlayStation Music, and PlayStation Now. Those who spend more that $3000 in a year with their card will also get 50% of the cost of a 12 month PlayStation Plus membership credited to their account. Sony is also offering a $50 gift card at the PlayStation Store for those who sign up for the card.
Sony has not yet clarified how this will affect individuals who hold the old credit card that offered 10 times point bonuses for purchases at the PlayStation store. It is unknown if those card holders will be downgraded to five times point bonuses or maintain their previous bonus rate.
Pilot Iconic Mobile Suits from Across the Mobile Suit Gundam Universe in Action-Packed Team Battles
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, the premier publisher of anime video games today launches GUNDAM VERSUS for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Take control of over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga and experience one of the most popular imports in Japanese pop culture history like never before.
World famous giant robot series and notorious head-to-head video game smash hit, GUNDAM VERSUS, arrives for the first time built from the ground up exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system. In the game, players will pilot legendary Mobile Suits, each equipped with their own weapons systems for players to learn and master. Each Mobile Suit also features enhanced mobility options allowing for advance strategies to evade and outwit opponents, in explosive two-on-two and three-on-three online battles.
With the launch two interesting news are coming for the Players:
– DLCs:5 Mobile Suits – G-Self (perfect Pack), Baund Doc, Pale Rider, Perfect Strike Gundam, Gundam Gusion Rebake – are available for purchase starting from today
– BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Loyalty Program: it features 3 exclusive mobileSuits – Hot Scramble, Barbatos Lupus, Gundam Virtue. Two of them will be available later on for purchase while 1 is featured only into the loyalty program. To get this opportunity, the player has to connect to http://bnent.eu/GUNDAMVSDLC, subscribe to the loyalty program if it is not already the case and request the code by the end of 2017.
GUNDAM VERSUS is currently rated PG. The game is now available for the PlayStation®4 system.
THE WORLD’S GAME EA SPORTS FIFA 18 IS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE TODAY
FIFA 18 Delivers Gameplay Innovation to Player Control, Team Styles, and Immersive Atmospheres
The Journey: Hunter Returns Takes Players on a Football World Tour
FIFA 18 is Feature-Packed on Nintendo Switch Marking the First EA Title on the Platform
SYDNEY, Australia – September 29, 2017 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®3, and Xbox 360 systems*. The World’s Game blurs the line between the virtual and real worlds bringing to life players, teams, and atmospheres with all new gameplay features including Real Player Motion Tech, a Dribbling Overhaul, Player Personality, and Dramatic Moments*. FIFA 18 also delivers a robust Ultimate Team™ experience with the introduction of FUT ICONS, the most iconic football legends available as three unique versions representing their storied careers. Furthermore, Alex Hunter returns for his second chapter in The Journey, the franchise’s critically-acclaimed story mode. To read more about the feature set in FIFA 18 visit: here.
“When you play FIFA 18, I think you’ll immediately notice the benefits of the Frostbite engine across the game, the level of detail that has gone into gameplay to deliver unprecedented fidelity of control, and the passion that has gone into the modes like FUT, Career Mode, and The Journey to make them even more engaging,” said David Rutter, VP and GM of EA SPORTS. “Today FIFA 18 will launch in more than 50 countries and 19 languages; I’ve never seen the team this proud to launch and I know fans will get many, many hours of enjoyment out of FIFA 18.”
Players can continue the career of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Hunter Returns on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. This season Alex takes his talents around the globe, with opportunities to play for world-class clubs including Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain FC, FC Bayern Munich, and LA Galaxy. Along the way Alex meets up with the star-studded cast including Antoine Griezmann, Thierry Henry, Dele Alli, Rio Ferdinand, James Harden, and more, as well as some surprising new characters and returning fan-favorites. Can Hunter prove himself an international star, or will major shakeups in his personal and professional life prove too much to overcome?
The launch of FIFA 18 also marks a big season ahead for Ultimate Team with the introduction of FUT ICONS. Players across PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch™ can take the pitch with some of the greatest football legends of all time on their FUT roster, including Ronaldo Nazário, Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, Pele and many more. Each of the FUT ICONS will have three unique versions available, marking different moments in their storied careers. In addition, Squad Battles is an all new single-player mode where fans on PS4, Xbox One or PC can play against teams built by community members, influencers, and professional players to earn rewards in FUT.
FIFA 18 is also feature-packed on Nintendo Switch with fan-favorite modes like Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and Local Seasons where up to four friends can compete in head-to-head matches across two Nintendo Switch consoles. FIFA 18 for Nintendo Switch also boasts console-specific controls supporting a myriad of console configurations such as docked, handheld, and tabletop, as well as support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. FIFA 18 earns the nod as first title on the platform from EA.
FIFA 18 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and will be available worldwide today for, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems*.
Whether it launches new careers for streamers or influencers, helps break the latest song into the mainstream, or inspires the creation of an all new type of football club, EA SPORTS FIFA is more than a game.
Join the EA SPORTS FIFA community at Facebook and on Instagram. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hashtag #FIFA18.
EA Access and Origin Access members receive a 10 percent discount** when they purchase a digital version of FIFA 18 on Xbox Live and Origin.
The EA SPORTS brand is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. The EA SPORTS studios create connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.
In fiscal year 2017, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.8 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognised for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Star Wars™Battlefront™, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news .
It’s been only a couple days since the open beta for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands‘ Ghost War PVP mode ended, but it appears that Ubisoft is pleased with the results of the test phase as they are moving ahead with the Ghost War PVP mode launch. It will be out as a free update for all owners of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands on October 10, 2017. Ubisoft revealed that they plan on continuing to develop and release free content for the Ghost War mode after it launches.
Ghost War is a 4v4 PVP mode that pits teams in intense, squad-based battles. Teams build their squad by selecting one of twelve classes from the Assault, Marksman, and Support categories. Each class has its own distinct loadout, perks, and customization options. Squads will need to use their abilities, suppressive fire, and sound markers to gain the upper hand on their opponents. The mode is set to launch with eight large-scale maps.
Gamers have been collectively dying for more after Rockstar released the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. Almost a year later, we are finally getting our next look at Rockstar’s first game designed from the ground up for the latest generation of consoles. The trailer focuses on outlaw Arthur Morgan and his Van der Linde gang as they terrorize the locals with robbery, assault, and murder. The cinematic trailer is sure to provide plenty of fodder for fan theories and speculation as gamers await the release of the first gameplay footage.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Spring 2018 (Fall 2018 in the Northern Hemisphere). Still no word on a PC release.
Launch Sequence Initiated for GUNDAM VERSUS from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Pilot Iconic Mobile Suits from Across the Mobile Suit Gundam Universe in Action-Packed Team Battles
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 29, 2017) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. the premier publisher of anime video games today launches GUNDAMVERSUSfor the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Take control of over 90 Mobile Suits spanning more than 35 years of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga and experience one of the most popular imports in Japanese pop culture history like never before.
World famous giant mech series and notorious head-to-head video game smash hit, GUNDAMVERSUS, arrives in the Americas for the first time developed from the ground up exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system. In the game, players will pilot legendary Mobile Suits, each equipped with its own weapons systems for players to learn and master. Every Mobile Suit also features enhanced mobility options enabling advanced strategies to evade and outwit opponents, in explosive two-on-two and three-on-three online battles.
“The Mobile Suit Gundam series has been – and continues to be – an industry-leading force in the anime space for more than 30 years,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “GUNDAMVERSUS capitalizes on that heritage with the fast-paced strategic action the series is known for along with beloved pilots and Mobile Suits that will have fans battling against each other in epic battles around the world.”
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 http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS
ONE PIECE®: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition Launches for Nintendo Switch
Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are Yours to Command at Home or On-The-Go
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 29, 2017) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the leading publisher and developer of interactive anime entertainment, has released ONE PIECE®: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch system as a digital download through the Nintendo Switch eShop. Embark on an epic journey with Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat pirates in this action-adventure title remastered for the current generation of consoles with higher HD screen resolution, higher frame rate, and over 40 pieces of DLC included to create the most definitive One Piece Unlimited World Red experience yet. The unique capabilities of the Nintendo Switch system allow for exclusive modes of play not possible with other home console systems including the ability to play together with a single Joy-Con controller in Table-Top mode, or while away from home, sailing the seven seas yourself in Handheld Mode
The ONE PIECE franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is the best-selling manga of all time, with over 400 million volumes sold-to-date due to its cast of unique characters and riveting storylines. ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition brings that level of quality to the video game realm with a game-exclusive storyline and original characters designed by Eiichiro Oda, the creator of ONE PIECE.
In ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition, players will join the Straw Hat pirate crew as they set their sights for the Forgotten Island with their new mysterious raccoon friend Pato. After landing on the island the Straw Hat pirates are kidnapped by The Red Count; a powerful pirate who escaped the depths of Impel Down, an infamous underwater maximum-security prison for the most dangerous criminals in the world. Monkey D. Luffy must explore the Forgotten Island, accept quests from residents, and take on enemies as he attempts to save his kidnapped friends. Players will be able to use local co-op mode to play story mode missions and side quests with a friend or battle bosses together in Battle Coliseum. Players will be able to select from a large roster of popular ONE PIECE characters, each with their own unique attacks which fans of the show will instantly recognize.
“The Nintendo Switch version of ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition not only provides the great gameplay and an original story, but also the ability to play it anywhere they may be with the system’s unique Handheld and Table-Top Modes,” said Randy Le, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition provides a treasure trove of exhilarating content for ONE PIECE fans young and old whether at home or on-the-move.”
ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and carries a MSRP of $39.99. ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition is also available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC via STEAM®. For more information regarding ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition and additional titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://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 http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS
Sydney, 29th September 2017 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has reached an agreement with the Italian football club AC Milan to become the club’s Official Football Video Game Partner. The new deal expands on KONAMI’s long standing license agreement for its renowned Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series, and affiliated titles for mobile platforms.
The agreement comes as KONAMI continues to add the world’s best teams to its roster of global partners. AC Milan is a historic club, renowned for its quality, creative talent and silverware success. It’s one of Italy’s top teams, with a great history and heritage in world football.
Since its inception in 1899, AC Milan has consistently finished near the top, if not at the top, of Italy’s Serie A league which it has won 18 times. It is officially the most successful Italian club internationally having won the UEFA Champions League seven times, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup twice and it’s the five times winner of the UEFA Super Cup.
The agreement will see KONAMI use its proprietary 3D scanning systems to create the in game models of the AC Milan club, including the stadium and players, in PES 2018. This technology will ensure all players are virtually photo realistic and KONAMI will be given extensive access to measure the San Siro stadium to reproduce its exact dimensions within the videogame. At the same time, the technology will also accurately recreate the sounds and atmosphere from the stadium to give the user the most realistic recreation of San Siro as possible.
This 3D scanning system recreates the first team squad with incredible detail. KONAMI will capture not just the appearances and builds of players like Leonardo Bonucci, Gianluigi Donnarumma and André Silva but also their playing styles, on and off-the-ball movements, and tactical abilities so that they are instantly recognizable within the game.
KONAMI will also enjoy a high level of visibility within AC Milan’s ground, San Siro. The company will enjoy prominence across the San Siro’s match-day LED sponsor boards, and PES 2018 will also be promoted via the ground’s giant LED screen. Additional promotions will take place in official partner zones in the ground, the Milanello Sport Centre where the players train, and the Vismara Sport Centre.
“We welcome KONAMI as a worldwide partner who can truly showcase our on-field prowess in its world-renowned PES series,” said Lorenzo Giorgetti, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan. “We look forward to offering the talented teams behind the games incredible access to our players and the San Siro, thus allowing our fans to match our match day heroics perfectly within PES titles.”
“AC Milan is one of the most renowned clubs in the world let alone Europe,” commented Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director – Brand & Business Development for Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. “We are thrilled to partner with them. They have an enviable roster of talent in all their teams and we will honour them by replicating their skills and ability within PES 2018. KONAMI is dedicated to working with the true greats and AC Milan is exactly that.”
PES 2018 is now available on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™. The game is also available via Steam in a version that has undergone substantial improvements in terms of aesthetics and content, ensuring the game enjoys parity with the current gen formats.
KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company of the Konami Group on March 31, 2006. KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION covers the fields of “Digital Entertainment Business”, “Health & Fitness Business”, “Gaming & Systems Business” and “Amusement Business”. KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988 and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. Home Page URL: www.konami.com. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami Group is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment and its products, please visit www.konami.com.
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Paramount Picture (Mother!) released the first look at the upcoming film Annihilation. The sci-fi thriller is based on the first book of Jeff VanderMeer’s wildly popular Southern Reach Trilogy. Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later) serves as the film’s writer and director. Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, and Tessa Thompson star as the biologist, the psychologist, the anthropologist, and the surveyor who enter an environmental disaster zone as part of the latest expedition. The biologist (Portman) hopes to discover clues about her husband (Oscar Isaac), who had gone missing in a previous expedition.
Annihilation is set to hit cinemas in Australia on February 22, 2018.
Gamers have been collectively dying for more after 
