Alliance Digital Media and PolyKid to Launch Poi: Explorer Edition for Nintendo Switch™ on Oct. 23

Delightful 3D Platformer Will Feature Exclusive Content at Retail and Digital Stores

NEW YORK – Sept. 6, 2017 – Alliance Digital Media has announced it will publish Poi: Explorer Edition, a special version of independent developer PolyKid’s whimsical 3D platformer, for Nintendo Switch™ on Oct. 23. Featuring new and exclusive content, the game will be available as a physical product at major retailers, as well as digitally via the Nintendo eShop, for $29.99.

Inspired by the cheerful classics of 3D platforming, Poi is an engaging adventure that follows two aspiring Master Explorers as they search the far reaches of the world for an old explorer’s lost medallions and unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Journey to uncharted lands aboard your sky-ship, discover colorful worlds filled with curious creatures and surprises, and use your range of jumping abilities to collect over 100 challenging medallions.

Available only on Nintendo Switch™, Poi: Explorer Edition builds on that core experience with exclusive features, including more challenging boss battles, new character costumes, an unlockable soundtrack and digital art book, and Joy-Con motion control support.

Poi: Explorer Edition is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and Up) by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.poi-game.com.

About Alliance Digital Media

It’s a golden age for games – but harder than ever for independent developers to thrive. Alliance Digital Media exists to disrupt this trend. We believe that great games are good business. From publishing, marketing, PR and influencer outreach services to financing and development support, we give exceptional game makers the organization, expertise and retail muscle necessary to succeed. www.AllianceDigitalMedia.com

About PolyKid

PolyKid, LLC was founded by Ben Gable and Paul Ewers when they left their jobs in early 2014 to pursue their dream of starting an independent game studio. They were driven by the desire to make games inspired by titles that they loved as kids, but with an added dash of innovation and crafted using today’s tools and technology. www.polykidgames.com

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Retribution Coming First to PlayStation 4 on September 13

New DLC Pack Features Four New, Epic Multiplayer Maps; Also Includes the Much-Anticipated Final Infinite Warfare Zombies Chapter “The Beast from Beyond” set in a Desolate Military Base on Faraway Ice Planet 

Sept. 6, 2017 – Activision has unveiled the first official details of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Retribution developed by Infinity Ward, the fourth DLC Map Pack for 2016’s No. 1 top-selling console video game in the U.S. (excluding hardware bundle sales), Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The map pack features four new, epic multiplayer maps, and the final Infinite Warfare zombies co-op experience called The Beast from Beyond, set in an abandoned military base on a distant ice planet. Retribution is scheduled to release September 13, first on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 4, with other platforms to follow.

“Our team has had so much fun this year creating content for the Infinite Warfare community,” said Dave Stohl, Studio Head of Infinity Ward. “So with Retribution, it’s the culmination of our thrilling zombies storyline, where players will head to a new setting with tonnes of surprises, and find out what evil force has been pulling the strings all along. For multiplayer fans, we’re delivering four new maps that really showcase combat rig abilities and great gameplay. September 13 can’t come soon enough.”

The Beast from Beyond, the final chapter of the five-part Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare zombies experience, features the return of Willard Wyler, the enigmatic movie director villain portrayed with voice and likeness by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Gotham). Wyler once again has trapped the four protagonists inside an all-new horror film, now set in a desolate military station on a distant ice planet. As players begin to discover more and more infected crew members, they’ll need to battle hordes of the undead to uncover the truth and escape Wyler’s films once and for all. The Beast from Beyond also features new weapons, traps and more, in addition to the hallmark Call of Duty action, with Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers) as “Poindexter;” Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) as “AJ;” Jay Pharoah (White Famous, Saturday Night Live) as “Andre;” and Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Inside Amy Schumer) as “Sally,” all making a return from the ongoing story. 

In addition to The Beast from Beyond, Retribution will also include four new multiplayer maps:

• Carnage – A post-apocalyptic race track along the California coast, Carnage features long sightlines and environmental hazards including a fire trap players can activate on command to roast their enemies.

• Heartland – In Heartland, teams will go head-to-head in a simulation of small town America that is a re-imagining of the classic Call of Duty: Ghosts map, Warhawk. Players can pop into the local ice cream shop for a treat, and then take out enemies down the street with a Black Hole Generator.

• Altitude – Set in a high-end, sky high shopping mall located on the edges of the universe, Altitude pushes teams around a chaotic centre where quick flank routes are key to victory. Additional features include floating lush waterfalls that border the map.

• Depot 22 – Depot 22 is a watering hole at the end of civilisation that focuses on mid-ranged encounters waged in a medium-sized, three-lane map. Players can battle in the cantina for close-quarter combat or engage with enemies wall-running off of a moving train. 

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Retribution releases on September 13, 2017 first for the PlayStation 4, with other platforms to follow. The game is rated MA15+ for Mature (Blood,Intense Violence, Strong Language). For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. Fans can also follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

DESTINY 2 – NEW LEGENDS WILL RISE, WORLDWIDE ROLLING LAUNCH BEGINS AT MIDNIGHT REGIONALLY, SEPTEMBER 6

Destiny 2 Beta, Biggest in Bungie and Activision Publishing History

Destiny 2 Offers a Dramatic, Action-Packed, Character-Driven Story and Massive Destinations to Explore 

Achieving Nearly 70 Global Awards and Nominations from Industry Media Before Launch

September 6, 2017 – Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), deliver the world-renowned, first-person action game, Destiny 2, to players across the globe at 12:00 A.M. September 6 regionally in each territory where available at global retailers on PlayStation®4 systems with additional, timed exclusive* content, and Xbox One (PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, respectively, required for significant features).  On the heels of celebrating the biggest Beta in Bungie and Activision Publishing history, and after receiving nearly 70 global awards and nominations to date, including industry behemoths “Best Multiplayer Game and Best Social/Online Game from gamescom award 2017”, and “Best PC Game – Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2017,” the stage is set for Destiny 2, the sequel to the internationally acclaimed Destiny, to be one of the biggest launches of the year.  Additionally, Destiny 2 will be available on October 24 on PC at retail and as the first non-Blizzard game to be offered digitally via Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service.

Developed by Bungie, Destiny 2 is a highly anticipated sequel that takes players on an epic journey across the universe to defend humanity from annihilation.  The game welcomes new players to the universe, as well as those who have been devoted to the universe since the beginning, with an array of modes and activities to explore.  In the story of Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new army.  Players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home.

“A great story. Awesome characters. A menacing villain. A clear mission. A gorgeous, expansive world to explore. And of course, great, innovative gameplay that is fun to play solo or with friends. Destiny 2 has it all,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision. “Whether you’re one of the millions of fans who are already a part of this community, or you are brand-new to the Destiny world, this game is something all different kinds of fans will enjoy and appreciate. We can’t wait to share it with you.”

Bungie CEO, Pete Parsons, said, “Destiny is designed to bring players together, and we are humbled to be part of the communities who breathe life into our worlds. For us, it’s all about the stories, memories, and friendships that are made when people come together.”  He added, “Destiny 2 represents the spirit, passion, and energy of an incredible team of world builders here at Bungie, and its launch is the culmination of years of partnership with Activision to bring this game to millions of players all around the world.”

In Destiny 2, every player creates their own character called a “Guardian,” humanity’s chosen protectors.  Players can choose from playing the cinematic, story campaign, venturing into the expansive destinations to join in cooperative modes including Strike missions. They can also explore and complete Quests, Adventures and Patrols, or uncover Lost Sectors and Treasure Chests, while rallying with other Guardians to dominate Public and Heroic Events, Flash Points, and more. For competitive players, Destiny 2 offers intense 4v4 multiplayer matches in ‘The Crucible’. Additionally, the fan-favourite endgame gameplay experience, the 6-player Raid, will go live for players at 3 a.m. AEST on Sept. 14. An all-new, community-oriented feature to be implemented in Destiny 2 rolling out shortly after launch is the ‘Guided Games’ system to help players find like-minded groups to experience some of Destiny 2’s most challenging activities.

Destiny 2 is currently rated M for Mature. The product line-up also features the Destiny 2 – Game + Expansion Pass Bundle, the Destiny 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition featuring premium digital content, the Limited Edition, and the Collector’s Edition, featuring a fully-wearable Destiny 2 – Frontier Bag, Expansion Pass, premium digital content and a Cabal-themed Collector’s Box.

Also available are Sony PlayStation timed exclusives* which include a competitive multiplayer map, a three-player cooperative Strike, a blue and white coloured ship, specialized gear sets, and an exclusive exotic weapon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXZYMVqwvDQ.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

About Bungie

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities. For more than two-and-a-half decades that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry’s most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on developing the next highly-anticipated release in the Destiny universe, Destiny 2.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release dates, pricing, gameplay, features and functionality of Destiny 2, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

LIGHTNING STRIKES IN MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY

Collaboration event brings new Ultimate Hero, region, summons and more

SYDNEY, 6^TH September, 2017 – Square Enix Ltd., and Producer Yoshinori Kitase have revealed that Lightning will be the first Ultimate Hero in MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™. The Ultimate Hero card strengthens the main character and transforms their HD appearance, voice and Ultimate Attack to that of Lightning, the iconic heroine and star of FINAL FANTASY® XIII.

Fans can also explore a completely new storyline from FINAL FANTASY XIII, along with other exciting content updates and gameplay enhancements. The collaboration event has now begun and includes the following features:

• A new system that refreshes battle: the new “Lightning Resurrection” region introduces a unique battle system where players unlock paradigms to gain powerful effects in battle.
• Hope and Snow, the New Legend Job Summons: players will get the chance to obtain Hope (“Hope’s Guide”) and Snow (“Unbroken Hero”). Players who successfully summon these characters will also receive a Lightning-themed companion spirit.
• New FINAL FANTASY XIII-Themed Bonuses – players can obtain unique gifts, such as the Blazefire Saber warrior weapon, an exclusive Lightning Ability Card and a Lightning Stamp by simply logging in to the game.

On 15^th September, Hope and Snow will switch out with Lightning (“Knight of Etro”) and Noel (“Last Hunter”) as the Legend Job Summon cards. Dedicated players can try out the “Lightning Resurrection Region, Part 2” for more original story content and further enhance their FINAL FANTASY XIII cards.

In addition, a new Supreme card will be available for a limited time only called “Ragnarok: FFXIII”, which can unleash a powerful and stunning move that attacks enemies ten times in quick succession. Finally, a new Ranking Event will kick off on 23^rd September, where players can compete against each other to reach the top using the new “Lightning Resurrection” paradigms to intensify their gameplay experience.

More information is available on the news site: http://sqex.to/MobiusNews.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is available now from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and STEAM now. For more information, visit: http://www.eu.square-enix.com/mobiusff/

Related Links:
Official Website: http://www.eu.square-enix.com/mobiusff/
STEAM: http://store.steampowered.com/app/536930
Apple App Store https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mobius-final-fantasy/id1091974564?mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.mobiusff_ne
Official FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MobiusFinalFantasy
Official FINAL FANTASY Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobiusFF_NE

Sci-Fi Adventure Songbringer from one-man dev Wizard Fu Games Now Available on PlayStation 4
Procedurally generated Zelda-style action RPG follows the adventure of Roq and his robot companion Jib

Teesside – September 5^th, 2017 – One-man development team Wizard Fu (Nathanael Weiss) and publisher Double Eleven are pleased to announce that Songbringer is now available on PlayStation 4, following its launch on Windows 10, Steam and Xbox One on September 1^st.

Songbringer is an action RPG inspired by the original Zelda with real time combat, a wide range of weapons and a ton of hidden secrets. World maps are generated from a 6-letter world seed, which determines the layout of the overworld and dungeons.

Players guide Roq, a space-faring planetary surveyor who wakes up shirtless on a strange planet. With the help of robot companion Jib, it’s Roq’s job to piece together what’s happened and save the universe from the evil, ancient army he’s accidentally awoken…

…by stealing their Nanosword.

Only by exploring the harsh world of Ekzera, mastering the dungeons and defeating its fearsome bosses will Roq unlock the secrets of his power and return the galaxy to peace. Along the way he will uncover powerful artifacts and forge them anew, and use the Nanosword to crush galactic giants.

Songbringer gameplay features:

• Single-player action RPG
• Local co-operative two player mode
• Full gamepad support, including rumble
• Real time combat
• Seven kinds of weapons including the nanosword, boomerang-like top hat, bombs, blink orb, ghost sword projectile, lighter and kilo bombs
• Hundreds of unique items and powerups
• Some items can be combined, for example: ghost sword + lightning cube = lightning sword
• Hidden items, secret entrances, secret pathways, bomb-able walls
• Original soundtrack
• Online leaderboards highlight the top players based on completion time, percentage of map uncovered and percentage of items found
• Roguelike-inspired permadeath option which gives a higher score on the leaderboard and allows for faster runs
• Approximately 6-12 hours of gameplay per adventure, depending on thoroughness
• Procedurally generated overworld and dungeons
• A world contains: 1 overworld, 10 dungeons and 13 primary bosses

For more information on the game, please visit songbringer.com

About Double Eleven
Double Eleven is a UK-based indie publisher and developer of interactive digital entertainment. Some of Double Eleven’s most popular titles include Prison Architect and Goat Simulator (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation™ 3, PlayStation™ 4) and the team have recently released Super Cloudbuilt on Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation™ 4.

About Wizard Fu Games
Wizard Fu Games is a one-man indie game development studio based in Oakland, California. Nathanael Weiss does the programming, design, art, music and business. Wizard Fu’s current game in development is Songbringer, a procedurally-generated action RPG. Plans are to release the game summer of 2017 on Steam, PS4 and Xbox One.