This is Family Business — Yakuza 6: The Song of Life Will Be Arriving in Australia on March 20, 2018

Toast to the Dragon of Dojima’s Last Performance with the “After Hours” Premium Edition

The final chapter of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima and main protagonist of SEGA’s long-running Yakuza franchise, will soon come to a close when Yakuza 6: The Song of Life debuts in Australia on March 20, 2018. The game will be available on PlayStation®4, and thanks to the new “Dragon Engine,” is the most technologically advanced Yakuza title to date. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is localized by SEGA and will be available for the suggested retail price of AUD$99.95.

Since the game is the final odyssey for Kazuma Kiryu, it’s only right to send him off with our first-ever Yakuza premium edition. Unwind after a long day of babysitting and skull-cracking with the “After Hours” premium edition for the suggested retail price of AUD$139.95 in their respective regions. It will contain:

• Hardcover Art Book – The intense human drama and magnetic world of Yakuza 6 will be on display in this stunning art book. We’ll have more details on what will fill the pages at a later date.
• 2 Bar Glasses (280ml) – Designed with Kiryu’s ferocious dragon tattoo, these bar glasses are the perfect receptacles for your beverage of choice.
• 2 Ice Stones – Cool down your drinks with a pair of heat action branded ice stones! One features the flame heat action icon, while the other has the Japanese “kiwami” heat action icon. Chilling has never been so… extreme.
• 2 Coasters – A true yakuza knows how to relax with class, so coasters are a must have when lounging after hours. Protect table surfaces with style by placing your glasses on top of official Tojo Clan branded coasters. Plus, you won’t need to play the “is this my drink?” game because of their inverted colours!
• An Outer Box – All of these essential tools will be housed within a collectable outer box.

If indulging in libations isn’t up your alley, you can pre-order or grab the limited launch edition of the game which contains a sleek hardcover art book that also doubles as the disc holder!

In Yakuza 6, Kazuma Kiryu will find out exactly how much people are willing to sacrifice for family – be those ties through blood or bond – when he investigates a series of shadowy events that involve the ones he holds closest to his heart. Fresh out of a three-year prison sentence, an older and weathered Kiryu comes to find out that his surrogate daughter, Haruka, has gone missing from the orphanage he looks after. The trail leads him to his old stomping grounds in Kamurocho, where he discovers that she has been struck by a car and now lies in a coma. To make matters worse, Kiryu learns that Haruka now has a son that he must look after. With baby in hand, Kiryu journeys to the seaside town of Onomichi, Hiroshima to unravel the truth about Haruka, her son, and a sinister secret that the Hiroshima yakuza are harbouring.

From the unparalleled realism of the new setting of Onomichi, a beautiful, sleepy port town in Hiroshima Prefecture, to the latest evolution of Kamurocho, the biggest red-light district in Tokyo, Yakuza 6 is the ultimate iteration the game’s blend of gritty crime story, hyper-explosive combat, and all the vices and distractions those locales have to offer.

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life features:

• Enter the “Dragon Engine” – Explore the world of Yakuza like never before. Yakuza 6 is the first current-gen Yakuza title that was developed from the ground up for the PS4, introducing the seedy Japanese underworld with detailed visuals, lifelike animations, a new physics engine, interactive storefronts, seamless transitions and more. That’s right! Fights can start on the streets and end in a pile of shattered glass, scattered snacks, and bruised bodies on the floor of the nearest Poppo convenience store.
• Explore Kamurocho Reborn and the Scenic Views of Onomichi – Speaking of Dragon Engine, the hypnotic lights, opportunistic inhabitants, and hedonistic distractions of Kamurocho look better than ever. Revamped minigames like karaoke, batting cages, darts, hostesses, and the SEGA arcade have been streamlined for maximum pleasure, and new additions like the RIZAP Gym, Cat Café, and Clan Creator are the purrfect distractions after a long night of bashing heads! But it’s also time to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to play tourist in beautiful Onomichi. This tranquil coastal community is home to plenty of local activities like bar mingling, spearfishing (think action-packed rail shooter … with fish), and more!
• Let the Bodies Hit the Floor – Yakuza 6 Kiryu is a 100% certified thugifed OG, so that means he’s a battle-hardened veteran when it comes to the art of street fighting. Although he utilizes one fighting style this time around, you best believe Kiryu hits like a truck. Devastating combos and bone-breaking Heat Actions make a return, but now the Dragon of Dojima can fill up a meter to engage Extreme Heat Mode. When activated, Kiryu glows blue and unleashes heavy-damage combos with his fists or any “tool” that’s close at hand. Painting painful masterpieces has never felt so good.
• Fully Voiced Japanese Audio – For the first time in series history, every line and piece of dialogue is fully voiced in Japanese. Let the dramatic story and absurd humour of the series unfold like an interactive foreign film experience.

The game has not yet been rated and for more information please visit: http://yakuza.sega.com.

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX^® SIEGE ANNOUNCES FREE PLAY WEEKEND ON AUGUST 25-28

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 23, 2017 — Ubisoft has announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available to play for free from August 25-28. Interested players can join the 20M player Rainbow Six Siege community on PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Uplay and Steam.

The game will be available for up to 50% off through the free weekend from August 25 to September 4. Players who try the game during the free weekend can carry over their progress and continue to play uninterrupted.

The latest content from Year 2 Season 3, Operation Blood Orchid, will deploy on the Technical Test Server (PC) on August 29^th, and is targeting a launch date of September 5^th on all platforms.

Operation Blood Orchid will launch with the new Theme Park map set in Hong Kong and three new operators (two from Hong Kong and one from Poland).

Additional details on the content of Operation Blood Orchid will be unveiled during the European Pro League Finals on August 26. To get a first look at Blood Orchid gameplay demo, tune in to the livestream on: https://www.twitch.tv/rainbow6

The full details and timing of the free weekend are available via the following link: www.rainbow6.com/freeweekend

To get all the latest news on Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Inspired by real-world counter-terrorist organizations, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarter confrontations. For the first time in a Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six game, players will engage in sieges, a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the enemy’s position. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege gives players unprecedented control over their ability to fortify their position by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire and deployable shields, laying mines and more, or to breach the enemies’ position using observation drones, setting charges, rappelling and more. The fast pace and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming.

 About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

©2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Rainbow Six, The Soldier Icon, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

SOLD OUT announce new action RPG title from TOADMAN INTERACTIVE

Immortal: Unchained, is a hardcore action RPG set in a dark, sci-fi universe – a unique take on a well-known sub-genre, blending a third-person action shooter with a hardcore RPG, coming to PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in 2018.

This is the end; the game’s central character is unwillingly unchained and released by the warden. Given only the instruction that time is running out for the world and that your skills are now needed. You must set off with no memory of who you are or what you do and find any information you can from the game and the characters you meet. However, the truth is not always clear as characters will always put their own agenda first and discovering the truth is just as much a challenge as the gameplay and just as much of a reward.

“Immortal: Unchained is a fresh new take on the emerging souls genre, “said Sarah Hoeksma, Marketing Director, Sold Out. “It is not for the faint-hearted and is a seriously challenging game. The story and range combat really sets us apart from other games out there and we’re really excited to finally be showing Toadman’s first IP to everyone at Gamescom.”

From the writers of Battlefield 1 and The Witcher, the game features a diverse arsenal of unique weaponry for ranged and melee combat to aid you in exploring the world as you encounter brutal enemies and gigantic boss fights. Immortal’s range combat mechanics allow for tactical point-of-contact shooting to play strategically for your needs, when slowing down an enemy or disarming them may be more beneficial to gameplay than simply blasting them away.

Immortal will be available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in Q2 2018.

UBISOFT^® ANNOUNCES THE CREW^® 2 IS RACING TO CONSOLES AND PC ON MARCH 16, 2018

New Disciplines, Features and Pre-Orders Revealed

SYDNEY, Australia — August 23, 2017 — Ubisoft^® has announced that The Crew^® 2, the newest iteration in the revolutionary open-world driving franchise The Crew^®, will launch on March 16, 2018. The game will be available on PlayStation^®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players can still sign up now for a chance to have beta access at http://thecrewgame.com/beta.

From coast to coast, players will experience the thrill of a huge, varied and action-packed open world USA completely reshaped for motorsports. In The Crew 2, drivers will explore America and compete to be a champion of Motornation by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They will find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and are a given a deep set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

For the first time ever, The Crew 2 offers the Fast Fav feature giving players the ability to seamlessly switch between their favorite ground, water and air vehicles with the push of a button. Players can race full throttle off the Golden Gate Bridge and transform instantly into a speedboat as they hit the Bay, catch a huge wave and seamlessly transition into a stunt plane and fly away into the sunset. Players enjoy total freedom to ride any way they want in the familiar landscapes The Crew 2’s vast open world.

For those who prefer the thrill of the race, players will also put their racing skills to the test in the widest range of competitive disciplines. In addition to previously announced street racing, powerboat racing, aerobatics, jetsprint and rally raid, three more disciplines are being introduced this week at Gamescom. Drift will have street racing fans burn rubber and take every curve in style to score points with every glorious slide, while the Alpha Grand Prix single-seater is tailored for the pro-racers in search of the perfect line. Carved in the heart of nature, a Motocross muddy track is waiting for off-road specialists to master the dirt and own every bump.

The Crew 2 allows players, solo or with friends, to fully express their creativity and skills, sharing unique moments of fun and extreme sensations. On their way to becoming the greatest motorsport champion, players will be able to track their actions and spot every wow moment of their journey. With LIVE Replay, The Crew 2 provides them with a light and user-friendly tool that will automatically record every glorious feat into a fully staged video clip to share with the world or to brag with their friends

This week, Ubisoft is also announcing The Crew 2 pre-order offers.

Players pre-ordering The Crew 2 will get an early access to The Legendary Motors Pack which includes

• Mercedes-AMG C 63 Touring Car 2016 and
• HARLEY-DAVIDSON^® IRON 883™ 2017.

Players can pre-order The Crew 2 Deluxe Edition which features:

• The Legendary Motors Pack and
• The Motorsports Deluxe Pack, that includes
  • FORD F-150 RAPTOR RACE TRUCK 2017,
  • ABARTH 500 2008 MONSTER TRUCK EDITION,
  • PILATUS PC-21 aerobatics plane
  • Three unique racing outfits to customize your player avatar.

The physical Deluxe Edition will also include the in-game map of the U.S.A. and a set of The Crew Families Stickers.

Pre-Ordering The Crew 2 Gold Edition will allow players to get The Crew 2 three days early on March 13^th, 2018.

The Gold Edition is only available on digital stores and includes:

• The Season Pass,
• The Legendary Motors Pack
• The Motorsports Deluxe Pack

Players can start their The Crew 2 vehicle collection right now with The Crew Rewards Program. By completing a series of monthly challenges in the first instalment of The Crew, they can unlock up to 18 vehicles in The Crew® 2, including
exclusive air and water vehicles: www.thecrewgame.com/rewardsprogram/

For the latest news on The Crew and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit www.ubiblog.com For more information about The Crew 2, please visit http://thecrewgame.com/ and please follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheCrewGame or hashtag #TheCrew2.

*Associate studios include Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Shanghai, Massive, a Ubisoft studio

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Crew logo, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES ANNO 1800^TM, THE NEW CITY-BUILDING SIMULATION GAME FROM THE BELOVED FRANCHISE

Lead the industrial revolution in ANNO 1800^TM and take part in shaping up the future of the franchise with ANNO Union

Sydney, AUSTRALIA – August 23, 2017 – Ubisoft® has announced the development of ANNO 1800™, new opus of the famous franchise that will take place in the 19^th century at Gamescom. ANNO 1800™ is scheduled to be released in Winter 2018 on Windows PC.

Developed at Ubisoft Blue Byte, Studio Mainz, ANNO 1800™ brings players at the dawn of the industrial age, a time of industrialization, diplomacy and discovery. Players will have the chance to prove their skills as a ruler, as they create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistic networks, explore and settle new lands and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare.

ANNO 1800™ combines the best of what the franchise can offer: a rich city-building experience, including a story-based campaign, a highly customizable sandbox mode and the classic Anno multiplayer experience.

“With ANNO 1800, we really wanted to please our fans by giving them the popular features of the franchise they love the most and combine it with an innovative gameplay and a memorable new setting” said Benedikt Grindel, Studio Manager of Ubisoft Blue Byte .” We can’t wait to share more content with players in the coming months”.

Ubisoft Blue Byte also offers players the opportunity to join their team in the creation of Anno 1800™ with ANNO Union. This brand new community initiative will provide exclusive content, latest news, development insights, behind the scenes content and give them the opportunity to play the game early. Gamers will be able to help the studio shape the future of the franchise, as they will regularly be invited to share their feedback, vote on features, create content and get the chance to take part in play tests during its development. To have the chance to take part of the ANNO adventure, please register here: www.anno-union.com

For more information about ANNO 1800, please visit http://www.ubisoft.com, www.annogame.com and www.anno-union.com.

For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit http://blog.ubi.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016-17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Anno 1800, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries

Eye-Catching Designs in the Forza Motorsport 7 Garage

Here we are at the penultimate week six of car announcements coming to Forza Motorsport 7 and we’re shining the spotlight on a truly unique batch of cars. The Forza world fell in love with the custom built special models that debuted in Forza Horizon 3 and we’re pleased to say that Forza Edition cars, as they’re now known, will be a part of the fun in Forza Motorsport 7! These cars feature unique styles designed to catch the eye, but also custom tuning and special bonuses that will make them must-own additions to every Forza player’s garage.

In Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Edition cars will be immediately recognizable on the track. Whether they’re sporting custom widebody kits and wheels or gorgeous liveries, Forza Edition cars will always stand out from the crowd. Beyond the aesthetics you can only find in a Forza Edition car, you will get a ride that has been fine-tuned by the experts here at Turn 10, who have considered every factor from power-to-weight ratio, to the specific suspension settings that will make a Forza Edition car a top choice for all types of four-wheeled-fun, including special built-to-drift models.

Not only do these cars look great and drive well, but Forza Edition vehicles also offer advantages to progress your career and increase your credit balance. Each Forza Edition vehicle has built-in multipliers that will enhance your credit reward for racing and winning with it, as well as increase the XP gained while you are behind the wheel. These are tools of your racing trade that will deliver a big payoff, race after race.

So how do you get your hands on these amazing Forza Edition cars? In addition to being available as rewards in game, via the Forza Drivers Cup single player campaign or in #Forzathon events, you’ll also be able to find them on the Auction House, which is returning for Forza Motorsport 7.

For those who want to get a great head start on their Forza Edition collection right away, check out our VIP membership, which is available as part of the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Forza Motorsport 7. All five of the cars included in the VIP Car Pack are Forza Edition cars, including the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport Forza Edition, the 2013 Ram Runner Forza Edition, the 2012 Nissan GTR Forza Edition, the 1992 Ford Escort RS Forza Edition, and the 2014 BMW M4 Forza Edition. That’s five awesome Forza Edition cars right from the start, plus custom Driver Gear, and more!

Now check out at what happens to the incredible Ford GT when it becomes a Forza Edition car.

2017 Forza Edition Ford GT

The Ford GT was created to fulfill the most auspicious destiny in the world of motorsport – claiming victory at Le Mans. Marking the 50th anniversary of the original Ford GT 40’s victory, the new Ford GT was built to prove that Ford can still dominate at the highest level of sports car racing. The production model GT is the starting point for homologation from which endurance racing provenance is borne. Take one look, or one listen, or one drive, and the character of a champion is obvious. Throughout the carved aerodynamics and gloriously sculptured form, players will find active elements and static design that create not only unique allure, but massive downforce. Within, technology abounds in adjustable suspension and drivetrain settings that put 647 EcoBoost twin-turbo driven horsepower to the massive rear wheels. Ford Performance set the bar high when they reinvented the GT, and of course both destiny and expectations were exceeded with not only the victory they sought, but the awe of the lucky 1,000 owners who are lucky enough to own them.

The complete list of Forza Edition cars is still growing, so stay tuned for more details on these amazing and highly beneficial cars and trucks! As always, keep an eye on ForzaMotorsport.net for the full list of Forza Motorsport 7 cars revealed to date

New in GTA Online: The Ocelot Ardent Plus Bunker and Vehicle Discounts

The mad scientists at Ocelot are back with another automotive beast – The Ardent. Effortlessly suave and equally ferocious, the Ardent pairs some good old-fashioned front-mounted machine guns with retro aesthetics. Pick up yours today from Warstock Cache and Carry.

DOUBLE PAYOUTS, BONUSES & MORE THROUGH AUGUST 28TH

From variations on Juggernaut to Resurrection, jump into the Bunker Series playlist or launch any Bunker-based Adversary Mode to earn Double GTA$ & RP through August 28th. If you’re more at home behind the wheel, run wild in the explosive Vehicle Vendetta Adversary Mode, dishing out double GTA$ & RP rewards as well.

Stack some extra paper by selling boosted exotic vehicles as Vehicle Cargo Sell Missions are doling out double payouts. If you’re yet to start trading out of a Vehicle Cargo Warehouse, be sure to take advantage of a 25% price drop running this week.

And whether you’re gunning down your foes through the cavernous halls of a Bunker or peddling luxury vehicles to buyers across the state, your Bunker R&D team will be firing on all cylinders as Research and Manufacturing speeds are boosted 25%.

BUNKER, OFFICE & VEHICLE DISCOUNTS

The illegal arms trade is the perfect arena for the vicious and ambitious – and with Maze Bank Foreclosures striking 25% off the Smoke Tree Road Bunker, there’s all the more reason to get your hands dirty.

And what better place to plot your illicit affairs than from behind your floor-to-ceiling window on high in the Maze Bank Tower? Now through August 28th, Dynasty 8 is offering 25% off ALL Executive Offices.

Live the high life for less with 25% off the following vehicles:

• Rocket Voltic
• Cognoscenti 55
• Schafter LWB

PREMIUM RACE & TIME TRIAL SCHEDULE

Stack your paper to the sky and earn serious RP with the following Premium Race & Time Trial events, live from August 22nd – August 28th:

• Premium Special Vehicle Race – “Pulse” (Locked to Rocket Voltic)
• Time Trial – “Coast to Coast”

Launch Premium Races through the Quick Job App on your in-game phone or via the yellow corona at Legion Square. The top three finishers will earn GTA$ and you’ll get Triple RP regardless of where you place. To take a shot at the Time Trial, set a waypoint to the marker on your in-game map and enter via the purple corona. Beat par time and you’ll be duly rewarded with GTA$ & RP payouts.

NINTENDO OPENS GAMESCOM WITH NEW CONTENT FOR SPLATOON 2 AND ARMS

Later in the week, Super Mario Odyssey producer Yoshiaki Koizumi and Metroid producer Yoshio Sakamoto to speak live from Nintendo’s booth

23^rd August, 2017 – The world’s biggest games fair – gamescom in Cologne, Germany – opened its doors yesterday, and fans all over the world can get a deeper insight into some of Nintendo’s biggest games, with a week of live shows featuring developers and Nintendo of Europe’s product experts in English on Nintendo of Europe’s YouTube channel* and the Nintendo of Europe website*.

Super Mario Odyssey is playable for visitors to Nintendo’s booth, and producer Yoshiaki Koizumi will take to the stage today at 11:00pm AEST to talk in-depth about Mario’s upcoming adventure, coming to Australia and New Zealand on 27^th October. Then on Thursday at 8:00pm AEST, Metroid: Samus Returns producer Yoshio Sakamoto and MercurySteam creative director José Luis Márquez will present new details on Samus Aran’s upcoming Nintendo 3DS adventure.

A video announcement from the Squid Research Lab* detailed new free content coming to Splatoon 2 soon: Manta Maria joins the line-up of Turf War and Ranked Battle maps this Saturday, while fans can try out the Bubble Blower special weapon – available first in a set with the Forge Splattershot Pro – from Saturday 2^nd September. Keen Inklings can get a closer look at these new additions – and maybe even pick up a few tips – in a livestream from gamescom available to view now at Nintendo UK’s YouTube channel*. On top of all this Turf War action, new Salmon Run stage Lost Outpost will be available today, and viewers can tune in to Nintendo of Europe’s YouTube channel* today at 9:00pm AEST to see it in action.

Fans of Nintendo Switch fighter ARMS will soon have a new character to use as part of the next free update: street performing pugilist Lola Pop, introduced in the ARMS – Introducing Lola Pop trailer*, . A well-travelled clown with a personality as colourful as her clothing, Lola Pop’s key ability is inflating her body like a balloon, providing her with great defensive qualities. With three new ARMS and a new stage, players can look forward to developing new strategies whether competing locally against friends or taking on the world online. Tune in to Nintendo of Europe’s YouTube channel* at 7:00pm AEST today for a closer look at Lola Pop, plus some helpful gameplay tips on fighting with –  and against – her.

Those who haven’t yet sampled the fast and fun fighting action of ARMS can do so for free this weekend with the ARMS Global Testpunch, starting on Saturday 26^th August at 1:00am AEST. To participate, simply download the free ARMS Global Testpunch software from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, then fire it up and jump into online multiplayer matches. The ARMS Global Testpunch runs from 1:00am AEST Saturday until 6:00am AEST on Monday 28^th August.

Nintendo Switch owners who want another dose of combat should also be on the lookout for a downloadable demo of Pokkén Tournament DX, coming to Nintendo eShop this Thursday.

Fire Emblem Warriors comes to Australia and New Zealand on 20^th October 2017 alongside the new Chrom and Tiki amiibo, and the Nintendo Switch version will also be available as a special Limited Edition, including a three-disc original soundtrack and character art cards. Gamescom also sees the first reveal of several fan-favourite playable characters, who can be seen in action in the Fire Emblem Warriors – gamescom 2017 trailer – perfect to watch before the in-depth gameplay livestream at 7:00pm AEST this Friday.

Also revealed yesterday were new features for the upcoming Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, launching on 30^th September. Players can use the system’s Rewind feature to rewind their gameplay a little to attempt tricky sections again, pick up missed items, or simply run through a section again to see if anything was missed. The rewind time depends on the kind of game: players can go back a few minutes in role-playing games such as Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, while action-oriented titles such as Super Mario World offer around 40 seconds, ideal for retrying small segments of gameplay. Get a first look at the new Rewind feature, plus new, optional visual frames that can be wrapped round each game with the new Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System – The console of a generation! trailer*, premiering today.

Continuing the Super Nintendo theme, 14^th October sees the launch of the New Nintendo 3DS XL – Super Nintendo Entertainment System Edition. This retro-themed system’s outer shell pays tribute to the classic design of the Super Nintendo, while inside the Nintendo 3DS buttons are coloured just like the original system’s controllers.

For a complete schedule of live shows happening throughout the week, and more information about all the games playable at this year’s gamescom show, head over to the Nintendo of Europe gamescom website*. Keep updated with the latest from gamescom via Nintendo of Europe’s Twitter* page, as well as Nintendo Australia and New Zealand’s Twitter and Facebook channels.

 
Additional Links:
Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

THE FINAL FANTASY XV UNIVERSE EXPANDS WITH NEW EXPERIENCES AND NEW FORMATS

SYDNEY, 23^RD August 2017 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced an exciting new addition to the  FINAL FANTASY® XV Universe in the shape of FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION – an all-new mobile adventure for iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices that retells the story of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION contains the main characters and main story of the console and newly announced FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION versions, with the freedom to play whenever and wherever you want. Now you can travel through Eos, as you travel through the real world.  With a cute art style that will appeal to mobile and existing players alike and casual touch control optimised for mobile devices, allowing anyone to play with ease. The main story is told across ten thrilling episodes. All ten episodes will be available when FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION releases later this year with the first episode available to download for free.

To watch the FINAL FANTASY XV: Universe gamescom 2017 trailer:

To watch the FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION reveal trailer:

Elsewhere in the FINAL FANTASY XV Universe, the release date of the forthcoming PlayStation®VR system game, MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV has been announced as 21^st November. In MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV, players head out on a fishing expedition with Noctis and the gang across picturesque locations.

Dive into the story mode and prepare for an exhilarating, action-packed showdown with the menace that lurks in the depths. Or kick back and take in the sights, sounds, and scenery as you cast-off in the free fishing mode and participate in a variety of fishing challenges, as well as spend more time with Prompto, Ignis, Gladiolus and more. Players that pre-order will receive a custom MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV dynamic theme and in-game Samurai Outfit. Pre-orders begin today on the PlayStation® Store.

Finally, at yesterday’s NVIDIA conference in Cologne, Germany, the Windows PC version of the game, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION was unveiled for the first time and comes loaded with NVIDIA® GameWorks™ technology and other advanced PC features adding cutting-edge graphics and physics simulation technologies, with support for native 4K and 8K resolutions, as well as HDR10 and DOLBY ATMOS®.

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION boasts a wealth of bonus content from the console versions originally available through the Season Pass and free updates, while the addition of a new first-person mode allows a more immersive experience than ever before

FINAL FANTASY XV is available now worldwide for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XV, visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/

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/