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/

GOOD SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS CREATIVEFORGE GAMES’ PHANTOM DOCTRINE, A TACTICAL CONSPIRACY THRILLER

The hearts and minds behind Hard West return with their most ambitious game yet, coming next year to consoles and Windows PC

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and WARSAW, Poland – Aug. 22, 2017 – Good Shepherd Entertainment and independent developer CreativeForge Games have officially revealed Phantom Doctrine, a turn-based tactical Cold War espionage game from the creators of Hard West for consoles and Windows PC.

Set in 1983 during the Cold War, Phantom Doctrine is an alternate history thriller in which players lead The Cabal, a secret organization dedicated to fighting a global conspiracy committed to controlling the world by pitting world leaders and nations against one another. Deception is the great equalizer as players will have to operate from the shadows to exploit every vulnerability – ruthlessly interrogate and brainwash enemies and allies alike to create double agents, saboteurs or unwitting collaborators.

Develop and defend your base of operations, recruit agents from the world’s many factions, and research new tech to give your operatives the advantage. Campaign missions deliver sprawling tactical encounters that revolve around two key pillars: stealth and explosive, all-out attacks. Your team of operatives can be deployed into the field either fully armed or disguised as civilians, allowing them to infiltrate dangerous areas undetected at the expense of heavy weapons and armor.

Decode and analyze your way through immersive investigations to expose far-reaching conspiracies and elusive targets. Delve into the oppressive dark corners of the volatile 1980s with atmospheric visuals and an unnerving soundtrack by award-winning composer Marcin Przybylowicz of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt fame.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/559100/Phantom_Doctrine

For those attending PAX West 2017, Phantom Doctrine will have a hands-on demo available by appointment at Booth #6103. If you’d like to set one up, just let us know and we’ll get it sorted.

Phantom Doctrine will launch in 2018 on Windows PC and consoles. For the latest updates as development progresses, please visit www.facebook.com/PDoctrineGame, and follow the teams on Twitter @GoodShepherdEnt and @PhantomDoctrine.

About CreativeForge Games

CreativeForge Games S.A. is an independent games development studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2011 by veterans of the Polish games industry and infused with creativity of talented newcomers, it has since shipped two different projects: Ancient Space, a space combat RTS published by Paradox Interactive, and Hard West, a turn-based action game combining evolved mechanics of a classic genre with innovative twists in design, storytelling and setting, published in 2015 by Gambitious. CreativeForge Games is currently working on Phantom Doctrine, a Cold War conspiracy tactical game, set to be published on PC and consoles in 2018 by Good Shepherd Entertainment.

Twitter: @CFGmain Facebook: creativeforgegames

About Good Shepherd Entertainment

Good Shepherd Entertainment publishes video games from independent artists worldwide and operates a proprietary investment platform for a growing global network of qualified investors seeking risk-mitigated participation in the $130B video game industry. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2011 as an equity crowdfunding platform under the name Gambitious BV, the Company became a publisher in 2014 with the release of Train Fever, which was the first game ever successfully published with equity crowdfunding. The Company has since funded and released over a dozen original games across eight digital platforms. The founders of Devolver Digital and Croteam, two very successful companies in independent game development and publishing, invested in the Company and joined its management in 2012. The Company rebranded in 2017 as Good Shepherd Entertainment following an investment by Advance/Newhouse, having established a track record of success with both independent developers and investors. www.GoodShepherd.games

Gamescom 2017 starts with the European DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ Collectorz Edition and story mode reveal New fight starts at gamescom 2017 with 11 characters!

Today is a red-letter day for DRAGON BALL fans as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe reveals a lot of content for DRAGON BALL FighterZ such as details about the European DRAGON BALL FighterZ CollectorZ Edition, story mode with a new gameplay, as well as the pre-order offer and closed beta registration which starts from today! The long-awaited 2.5D fighting game created by Arc System Works will be launched in February 2018 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC Digital via STEAM® and other distributors.

A European DRAGON BALL FighterZ CollectorZ Edition will also be available in early 2018 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 containing a stunning Goku 18cm diorama with an exclusive “Manga Dimension” coloring, 3 arts boards and a unique SteelBook®. Both CollectorZ Edition and Standard versions will offer a pre-order bonus for all players including an early access to the January Open Beta, early unlock of 2 characters (SSGSS Goku and SSGSS Vegeta) and 2 exclusive lobby avatars! See your local retailer for more information on pre order offers.

The new trailer of DRAGON BALL FighterZ gives us a glimpse of the story mode, the new characters and the Party Match. In this new gameplay footage, Android 16 and the duo Android 17/Android 18 join the fight alongside Krillin and Piccolo. With the resurrection of Android 16 and the invasion of the mysterious army corps, the super warriors starts to fall. What is happening?! The Party Match is also revealed with the new asset batch of the day. In this new online battle mode, one player will be in charge of each of the 6 characters during intense 3v3 battles.

Another amazing news, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can register from today to the closed beta scheduled for September 16^th and 17^th. They will be able to play DRAGON BALL FighterZ online with 11 playable characters, including: SS Goku, SS Vegeta, SS Teen Gohan, Cell, Majin Buu, Frieza (Final form), Future Trunks, Piccolo, Krillin, Android 18 and Android 16. PlayStation 4 players can register to the closed beta on http://beta.software.eu.playstation.com/en-gb/dbfz and Xbox One ones will be selected through the Xbox Insider Hub program. More details on the official page http://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/insider-program . Full closed beta schedule is below:

USA (California) PST
1^st Session: 2:00am-5:00am (Saturday)
2^nd Session: 10:00am-1:00pm (Saturday)
3^rd Session: 6:00pm-9:00pm (Saturday)
4^th Session: 1:00pm-4:00pm (Sunday)

EUROPE (France) CST
1^st Session: 11:00-14:00 (Saturday)
2^nd Session: 19:00-22:00 (Saturday)
3^rd Session: 3:00-6:00 (Sunday)
4^th Session: 22:00-1:00 (Sunday/Monday)

 JAPAN JST
1^st Session: 18:00-21:00 (Saturday)
2^nd Session: 2:00-5:00  (Sunday)
3^rd Session: 10:00-13:00 (Sunday)
4^th Session: 5:00-8:00  (Monday)

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is slated for a February 2018 launch on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs via STEAM. Registration for the closed beta will open on August 22^nd. For more information regarding DRAGON BALL FighterZ and additional titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU , or https://www.facebook.com/DBZ.videogames/.   Join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

Nintendo News: Nintendo Reveals Video Game News Ahead of Gamescom Show

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo of Europe’s participation in the Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany is producing news with relevance to fans here in the Americas.

In Splatoon 2 news, Nintendo detailed new free content coming to the game soon: Manta Maria joins the lineup of Turf War* and Ranked Battle stages this weekend, while the new Lost Outpost stage joins the rotation of Salmon Run stages later today. (Graphic: Business Wire)

In Splatoon 2 news, Nintendo detailed new free content coming to the game soon: Manta Maria joins the lineup of Turf War* and Ranked Battle stages this weekend, while the new Lost Outpost stage joins the rotation of Salmon Run stages later today. Both stages will also become available in The Shoal for local multiplayer matches. Also announced was that the Bubble Blower special weapon will be available first in a set with the Forge Splattershot Pro starting Sept. 1.

Fans of Nintendo Switch fighter game ARMS will soon have a new character to use as part of the next free update: street-performing pugilist Lola Pop. A well-traveled clown with a personality as colorful 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.*

Those who haven’t yet sampled the fast and fun fighting action of the ARMS game can do so for free this weekend with the ARMS Global Testpunch, which runs 8 a.m. PT Friday, Aug. 25, through 2 p.m. PT Sunday, Aug. 27. 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.

Nintendo also revealed that the upcoming Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system includes a Rewind feature that lets players rewind their gameplay to retry tricky sections, pick up missed items or simply run through an area 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 titles such as Super Mario World offer around 40 seconds, ideal for re-trying short segments of gameplay. The system also comes with optional frames that can be wrapped around the on-screen display for each game.

The following is a schedule of some of the online events taking place in Germany. These sessions, as well as others featuring other Nintendo games, will be featured at https://www.nintendo-europe.com/gamescom and archived on Nintendo UK’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/nintendouk.

• For a closer look at new ARMS character Lola Pop, visit the site at 2 a.m. PT on Aug. 23.
• Super Mario Odyssey Producer Yoshiaki Koizumi will give an in-depth talk about his game at 6 a.m. PT on Aug. 23.
• At 3 a.m. PT on Aug. 24, Producer Yoshio Sakamoto and MercurySteam Creative Director José Luis Márquez will present new details about Samus Aran’s upcoming Nintendo 3DS adventure, Metroid: Samus Returns.
• A livestream of Fire Emblem Warriors gameplay highlighting newly revealed characters will be featured at 2 a.m. PT on Aug. 25.

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, visit Nintendo of Europe’s Gamescom website at https://www.nintendo-europe.com/gamescom.

*Nintendo Account required. Online services and features, including online gameplay, are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online Service launches in 2018.