EPISODE 1: ‘AWAKE’ OUT NOW ON XBOX ONE, PLAYSTATION 4 & PC

Emotive new video ‘An Open Letter’ released to celebrate the launch

SYDNEY, 1^st September 2017 – SQUARE ENIX®, publisher of award-winning and best-selling videogame franchises such as FINAL FANTASY® and TOMB RAIDER®, today released an emotive new video that features real people, with real, genuine stories of friendship and love to celebrate the launch of LIFE IS STRANGE™: BEFORE THE STORM, out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC.

The three-minute video, entitled “An Open Letter”, has been created to reflect the strong themes of friendship, love and support in the game.

In LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM, Chloe and Rachel develop a special bond over the time they spend together. Almost everyone can name that one person who defined a very special time of their life. In some cases, these relationships can span a few short months and in other cases, decades. To celebrate the release of Episode One, we invited a small group of real people to write an open letter to that special person in their own life…

Square Enix Vice President for Brand Marketing Jon Brooke said: “I wanted to capture the emotion and spirit of Life is Strange in a way that you don’t usually see in video game advertising. As a game, it braves to be different, harnessing emotions rarely seen in video games and I wanted the advertising to match this. I am really pleased with how it turned out. It’s designed to remind us that life is all about our relationships and a strong friendship can change everything. I hope everyone can relate to that”.

Creative Agency, Ralph, spent many weeks reaching out to pairs of best friends, asking for stories and insights into how their friendship had lasted through even the toughest of times.

““We took a risk with this strategy and we wouldn’t have achieved the emotion within the video had we not chosen some extraordinary people willing to open their hearts on camera,” admitted Ralph’s Creative Director Gregor Stevenson. “The raw intensity of their reactions as they read their best friends’ innermost thoughts is what we wanted to capture from the start. And that’s what we got. Our goal was to portray each friendship in an engaging and empathetic way, whilst reflecting the authenticity and uniqueness of the characters in the game.”

LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM is the next game in Square Enix’s award-winning, multi-million copy selling, episodic franchise. Set in Arcadia Bay, three years before the events of the first game in the series. Players will take on the role of a rebellious 16 year-old Chloe Price who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber; a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret, it takes this new-found alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons.

The new video entitled “An Open Letter” can be found here:

Released last week, the Gamescom Launch Trailer can be found here:

More information on the game can be found at https://www.lifeisstrange.com/

NBA 2K Unveils Groundbreaking New Way to Play NBA 2K18 Your Way with The Neighborhood

Live the life of a baller in a completely immersive and interactive basketball community

Sydney, Australia – September 1, 2017 – 2K today unveiled the evolution of the NBA 2K franchise with the introduction of the first live world inside NBA 2K18. The team is bringing the most loved elements of NBA 2K – MyPARK, Pro-Am and the popular MyCAREER experience – together into a shared world for players to truly experience the life of an NBA athlete, both on the court and off.

“We’ve elevated the NBA 2K experience to new heights by putting players at the center of a fully-immersive basketball environment to explore, socialize, and most importantly compete,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts. We can’t wait to see what this means for the future of the brand, and for fans to get their hands on NBA 2K18 starting September 15^th.”

The Neighborhood is unlike anything ever seen in NBA 2K or any other sports career mode before. MyPLAYERs live in a neighborhood environment with several locations in the city blocks to visit, flush with other MyPLAYERS and characters with whom to interact. Experiences and ratings revolve around player actions, whether it’s running into Kyrie Irving while getting a shave at the barbershop, competing on the courts in The Playground, getting inked at the tattoo parlor, listening to the latest beats or showing off the latest gear to friends while strolling the block. A user’s experience is entirely shaped by how they compete, allowing them to reap the rewards of playing NBA 2K18 the way they enjoy it most.

NBA 2K18 is also introducing the Road to 99, the overarching meta-game that rewards users for improving their MyPLAYER’s overall rating, regardless of which modes they choose to play. Featuring a unified badge system across Pro-Am, Park and their NBA journey in MyCAREER, their attributes, animations and badges all combine to define their play style on your road to a 99 overall rating.

As previously announced, on September 8, fans can get an early taste of NBA 2K18 with this year’s version of “The Prelude,” a free, downloadable experience that begins their journey into The Neighborhood available on PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One. Players can kick-off their NBA 2K18 experience prior to the game’s launch and continue where they left off when the game officially releases one week later.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K18 is rated G by the Australian Classification Board and the Office of Film and Literature Classification in New Zealand. NBA 2K18 will be available for PlayStation^®4 system and PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; Nintendo Switch and Windows PC platforms on September 15, 2017.

Fans can pre-order NBA 2K18 at participating Australian and New Zealand retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their copy and in-game bonuses.

Follow @NBA2K on social media for the latest NBA 2K18 news.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

About 2K 

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com.

*According to 2008 – 2017 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through July 2017.

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival: A Real Challenge for Soccer Fans Coming Soon on PC

The mythical soccer simulation shoots its way to STEAM on September 12 2017

Paris, August 31th 2017 – Dino Dini and The Digital Lounge are pleased to announce that Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival, the arcade soccer simulation reboot that marked an entire generation of players, will be released on Steam for PC August 12, 2017.

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival includes all of the elements from the original installment making it into a worldwide phenomenon and blended with a refreshed gaming experience:

A very demanding gameplay based on realistic and complex ball control thanks to its advanced physics engine. Without training, no salvation!

• The mythical birds-eye view offering arcade feelings throwback in fast-paced gameplay.
• Controls based on a single button but offering a very wide range of possibilities that you will have to master in order to score incredible goals
• Online Multiplayer modes to challenge friends or other players
• A very dynamic community populating the site kormunity.com with tutorials, goals of the month and epic tournaments information.

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival is a unique experience for football fans looking for a real challenge where players will test their skills on every goal they score.

The Steam version will benefit from all the improvements made to the game on the PS4^TM and Vita^TM versions since its release on PS4^TM in June 2016.

The Digital Lounge is also pleased to announce its partnership with Plug In Digital for the distribution of Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival on PC.

The game is now available for pre-order and has a 15% discount at many partners such as GamesPlanet or Green Man Gaming. Players can also add it to their wishlist on Steam.

– Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/537740/Dino_Dinis_Kick_Off_Revival__Steam_Edition/

Stay informed about the game by subscribing to Dino Dini on Twitter: @dndn1011 and every day on its Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/dndn1011

Developed by Dino Dini, published by The Digital Lounge, and distributed by Plug In Digital, Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival will be released on Steam for PC on September 12, 2017!

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival is already available on PlayStation® Vita and PlayStation® 4.

About The Digital Lounge
The Digital Lounge is the editor of Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, Dino Dini’s Kick Off and True Fear. “Publisher 3.0”: We establish a strong relationship with game creators to support them with marketing, communication and sales operations around the world; it’s in our DNA. We believe that inspiration, business and pleasure go hand in hand. Our passion for games has no limit, and we do our mission to connect creators and players. For more information, visit: http://thedigitalounge.com/

About Plug In Digital
Created in 2012, Plug In Digital is one of the largest independent video game distributors in Europe and digital distribution specialist with a portfolio of more than 100 games available for download on Steam and many other platforms. Plug In Digital helps the development studios distributing and publishing their games across more than 25 countries of the world through a network of more than 70 online distribution partners. The company has been one of the driving force behind major successes such as Mini Metro, Furi or the Evoland saga and is a key partner of many years for several high-profile gaming companies, including Bigben Interactive, Paradox Interactive, Konami, Milestone or Ankama. In 2017, the company announced the creation of Playdius, a new publishing label partner dedicated to indie developers with an ambitious  line-up including titles such as Aurion, Away or A Normal Lost Phone. Plug In Digital is a member of SNJV, Video Game National Union that represents and defends the interests of French professionals in the video game industry in France and abroad.
More information on our website  Plug In Digital and  Linkedin.

About Kick Off
The franchise Kick Off is a series of video games simulation football born in 1989. Kick Off, the first game of the series, was designed and programmed by Dino Dini and edited by Anco for Amiga and Atari ST in 1989. He has been at the top of the best sales rankings and has won several awards. Player Manager is a game derived from Kick Off developed by Dino Dini and released in 1990. This is the first game to combine management mechanics (including game tactics, leagues, transfers and players with detailed features) And a football game engine (based on that of Kick Off). Dino Dini then developed Kick Off 2. The latter was released for the 1990 World Cup and featured several new features, including the aftertouch, an innovative concept that allowed the player to adjust the ball’s trajectory in the middle of the match. Dino Dini left Anco to join Virgin Games in 1992. GOAL !, published in 1993, is considered by Dino Dini as the sequel to Kick Off 2. GOAL! Is also released on the Sega Megadrive / Genesis console under the title “Dino Dini’s Soccer”. Anco retained the names Kick Off and Player Manager and published several other editions of these games, but Dino Dini did not participate in their development.

“PlayStation” is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “PS4” and “PS Vita” are also trademarks of this company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

GAMEMILL ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS DEER HUNTER® RELOADED, COMING THIS FALL TO PLAYSTATION®4 AND XBOX ONE

MINNEAPOLIS – Aug. 31, 2017 – Today, GameMill Entertainment has announced plans to bring the iconic Deer Hunter® franchise to modern console gaming platforms in partnership with Glu Mobile. Deer Hunter® Reloaded is a new first-person hunting game coming this fall to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Embark on epic guided hunts in hopes of becoming a “Master Hunter.”

In partnership with mobile game developer Glu Mobile, the next chapter of the tremendously successful mobile game franchise will make its way to a console experience.

Deer Hunter® Reloaded features realistic hunting objectives and challenges with reactive animal AI as players venture to some of the top-rated hunting regions in North America, from the plains of West Texas to the rugged terrain of Alaska. Track, tag and shoot various big game trophy animals, such as whitetail, mule and sitka deer, big horn and dall sheep, caribou, elk and much more, all while keeping an eye out for the ever presence of deadly predators hunting after you. Completing daily and weekly challenges allows you to earn extra money for upgrades of new firearms, scopes, and accessories in your pursuit of becoming the Master Hunter!

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a third-party publisher of casual games for the mass market consumer. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo handhelds and consoles including Nintendo 3DS™ , Wii^™ and Switch™ Microsoft consoles including Xbox One® and Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system, XBLA, Microsoft Games On Demand for Xbox One® and Xbox 360^®, and Sony consoles including PlayStation^®3 and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation Network™ and Mobile & Tablet devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

About Glu Mobile

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP games such as CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, COVET FASHION, DEER HUNTER, DESIGN HOME, QUIZUP, and RACING RIVALS, and branded IP games including RESTAURANT DASH WITH GORDON RAMSAY, KENDALL & KYLIE, MLB TAP SPORTS BASEBALL 2017 and KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD on the App Store, Google Play and Amazon Appstore. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with U.S. offices in Burlingame and San Mateo, and international locations in Canada, India, Japan, and Russia. Consumers can find high-quality entertainment wherever they see the ‘g’ character logo or at www.glu.com.

For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/glumobile, or become a Glu fan at www.facebook.com/glumobile.

CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, COVET FASHION, DEER HUNTER, QUIZUP, RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS, GLU, GLU MOBILE, and the ‘g’ character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

MAXIMUM GAMES TO RELEASE HIGH-SPEED MOTORCYCLE BRAWLER ROAD RAGE ON OCT. 24 FOR PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Aug. 31, 2017 – Leading video game publisher Maximum Games has announced it will publish independent developer Team6 Game Studios’ motorcycle brawler Road Rage as a physical retail and digital release on Oct. 24 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Road Rage is an over-the-top motorcycle action game in which players race, battle and hustle their way up the ranks of an outlaw motorcycle gang. Joyride around an open-world city torn apart by underground crime, earning money and building a reputation for taking no prisoners in knock-down, drag-out, high-speed combat.

Ride in style on a variety of customizable bikes, then push them to the limit in all-out gang warfare with an arsenal of hard-hitting weapons and slick maneuvers through over 90 story-driven and side missions.

Road Rage is available to preorder now at major retailers for $29.99 and is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For the latest updates as release approaches, visit www.road-rage-the-game.com, and follow Maximum Games on Facebook and @MaximumGames Twitter.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past three years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at www.MaximumGames.com.

INTRODUCING THE WORLD OF LOST SPHEAR IN ALL-NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER

SYDNEY, 31^ST August 2017 –   Square Enix Ltd., today gave fans an in-depth look at the gameplay they can expect to see in the upcoming LOST SPHEAR™, set to arrive across Australia & New Zealand on the 23^rd January 2018 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ console, and STEAM®.

To watch the Welcome to the World of LOST SPHEAR Gameplay Trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/Anri0wwhOcs.The new, Welcome to the World of LOST SPHEAR, gameplay trailer introduces viewers into the world of LOST SPHEAR, showcasing the reimagined and nostalgia-inspired battle system as well as the mighty Vulcosuit, a mechanised suit of armour which enhances the abilities and strength of Kanata and his companions both in and out of battle. In addition, the Vulcosuit will also allow their pilot to utilise the Paradigm Drive – a special function allowing the wearer to exert a powerful force on the battlefield and prevail over their foes!

The second title from the studio behind I AM SETSUNA™, LOST SPHEAR introduces an adventure in a new world where an ominous power threatens the fabric of reality itself. Inspired by the great JRPG’s of yesteryear, players will join Kanata and his friends as they set out on a journey to harness the power of memory and restore the disappearing world around them

LOST SPHEAR will be available digitally from the PlayStation®Store, Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and STEAM® on 23^rd January 2018. Those who pre-order on the PlayStation® Store will receive a “Memoirs of the Moon” dynamic PlayStation®4 theme, as well as two music tracks. Those who pre-order on STEAM will receive a custom LOST SPHEAR wallpaper, as well as two music tracks.

For more information on LOST SPHEAR, please visit: www.lostsphear.com

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Gear.Club Unlimited in Pole Position For Nintendo Switch on December 1^st 2017

Discover Nintendo Switch’s first racing game trailer, its box shot and the first 16 cars revealed!

Paris, August 30^th 2017 – Microïds and Eden Games are proud to announce the release of Gear.Club Unlimited on December 1^st 2017 for Nintendo Switch and reveal the first trailer for the game.

For the first time on Nintendo Switch, players will discover an authentic racing car universe with Gear.Club Unlimited. They will approach the most incredible rides currently on the market, vibrate to the sound of high power engines to live a driving experience second to none in the most beautiful cars in the world.

With this trailer, which reveals the first images of gameplay, players will discover that these vehicles can be customized according to their taste and be improved to make them more powerful.

Players will also be delighted to discover the first 16 super cars that will make up part of the game’s roster.

Gear.Club Unlimited offers players the opportunity to test their racing skills on over 400 races in 3 modes:

• Derby mode: where players will challenge up to 7 other drivers.
• Rally mode: 4 drivers will compete on off-road tracks where drift will be essential to win the race.
• Time trial mode: where it will be necessary to achieve the best time.

Each championship won will unlock new vehicles, new car improvements and new races. Thanks to the modularity of the Nintendo Switch, players will benefit from Eden Games’ expertise in racing games anytime, anywhere, in handheld mode or docked using a home theater, alone or with friends!

Gear.Club Unlimited is developed by Eden Games and published by Microïds, it will be available on December 1^st for the Nintendo Switch. The game is rated E for everyone / PEGI 3.

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About Microïds

Microïds is an international multi-platform video game publisher based in Paris (France). It currently represents the video games business in all its forms of the company Anuman Interactive. Microids continues to consolidate and expand its extensive catalog of titles in such diverse genres as adventure, racing, RPG, management, simulation or action. Through its adaptations of iconic titles such as “Syberia” or “L’Amerzone” on new media or its original creations (“Subject 13”, “Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders”, “Yesterday Origins”, “Motoracer 4”), Microïds develops today on PC, Mac, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch as well as on iOS and Android mobile devices.

About Eden Games

Eden Games was founded in Lyon, France in 1998, to develop one of the most successful game franchises on PlayStation systems: V-Rally.In 2000, the studio expanded its racing expertise with the development of Need For Speed: Porsche for EA. Eden Games experimented in other genres before returning to its roots with Test Drive Unlimited, the first massive open world racing game franchise.Eden Games today is an independent game studio managed by two of its original co-founders, David Nadal and Jean-Yves Geffroy. The studio is composed of both experienced veterans and highly talented young developers, all driven by the same passion for cars, high-end design and technology.

H1Z1®: KING OF THE KILL® ADDS NEW WEAPON AND OVERHAULS COMBAT WITH LATEST UPDATE

Battles intensify in H1Z1 with the introduction of new points of interest, navigation tools, camera perspectives, and movement mechanics

SAN DIEGO – Aug. 30, 2017 – Daybreak Games has released its largest update of the year for the massive arena shooter H1Z1®: King of the Kill®. The update introduces a new weapon — the Hellfire 4-6 submachine gun — and revamps the game’s core mechanics and gunplay to provide players with the best combat experience yet.

The Combat Update further increases the pace and action of H1Z1 by simplifying navigation mechanics, improving combat mechanics and weapon roles, and more. Highlights include:

• New Weapon: Players now have the option to spray down opponents with the fast-firing Hellfire 4-6 submachine gun, which was designed for close-quarter fights.
• Intuitive Gunplay: All guns have been rebalanced to give each weapon a distinct play style and have been modernized with improved weapon ballistics, hitmarkers, recoil and animation for better proficiency and precision.
• Dynamic Cameras: The camera system has been improved to better showcase characters and make it easier to move and loot around the world.
• New POIs: Five new points of interest have been added to increase variety in fights and to the map: East Valley Shopping Center, Harris County Fairgrounds, CWP Water Treatment Authority, CWP Utilities Compound 62, and a remade Sunny Pines residential area.
• Improved Navigation: The compass has been updated to ease navigation through the world, including the ability to place a waypoint marker on the map.
• And More: Various world systems improvements have been implemented, the ability to shred footwear has been added, bleed mechanics have been simplified, and throwables have been upgraded to be more efficient to use and equip.

The Combat Update also introduces a new Skirmish mode, Weapon Roulette. In Weapon Roulette, players start the match with a random gun equipped with infinite ammo with no other guns or ammo spawned into the map to loot. At certain population thresholds during the match, all players will have their current weapon replaced with a new weapon and ammo at random.

The Combat Update is another major step in realizing the game’s vision, which was outlined in H1Z1 General Manager Anthony Castoro’s recent letter to the community: https://www.h1z1.com/king-of-the-kill/news/producers-letter-combat-update-test-august-29.

For a complete list of patch notes for the Combat Update, visit: https://www.h1z1.com/king-of-the-kill/update-notes/combat-update-live-patch-notes-august-2017.

About H1Z1

H1Z1: King of the Kill is a single-elimination, massive arena shooter that pits 150+ battle-hardened players against each other in a robust and detailed world. Search for weapons, ammo, armor, vehicles and supplies to get a leg up on the competition and be the last one standing. To learn more, visit www.h1z1.com/king-of-the-kill, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch.

ESRB Rating: Rated M for Mature for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, and Suggestive Themes.

About Daybreak Game Company

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®, DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide.

To learn more, visit www.DaybreakGames.com.