SPYR TO BRING CROSS-PLATFORM POCKET STARSHIPS: STAR TREK™ BORG INVASION TO MOBILE DEVICES AND WEB BROWSERS

New Expansion to Popular MMO Space Combat Game Pocket Starships Lets Players Fight the Borg with New Ships, Equipment and Characters from the Star Trek™ Franchise and Engage in Arena-style PvP Fights in a League System

DENVER, CO (AUGUST 14, 2017) – SPYR, INC. (OTC Pink: SPYR), a holding company with a wholly owned subsidiary in the mobile game and app development and publishing industry, today announced that Pocket Starships: STAR TREK™ Borg Invasion will be coming this fall to iOS, Android and Kindle mobile devices, as well as web browsers – with full cross-platform play support. Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion is an expansion to fan-favorite Pocket Starships, the popular free-to-play Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) space combat game, that integrates content from three Star Trek™ television series.

The integration of Star Trek into Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion is the result of the previously announced licensing deal under CBS Consumer Products for the use of content from the hugely popular television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. When the Pocket Starships and Star Trek universes collide in this expansion, players will be able to explore new sectors of the universe, engage in vicious battles, and staff their ships with their favorite Star Trek characters from the franchise through a trading card system.

Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion is a true cross-platform game, so players can enjoy all new Star Trek content with their friends and fellow Trekkies regardless if they are using a mobile device or a web browser – all at the same time. Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion blends fast-paced massively multiplayer space combat with an easy-to-use crafting system for building ships and advanced equipment like boosters, robots or weapons. Defeating the hive-minded Borg is just the first step – the ultimate goal is to dominate the entire galaxy!

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“Star Trek is one of the most culturally significant science fiction franchises of all time and its popularity is indisputable,” said Mike Turner, VP of Strategic Partnerships at SPYR. “We’re thrilled to introduce long-time fans of Star Trek around the world to Pocket Starships with Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion. The combination of Pocket Starships’ real-time, cross-platform MMO gameplay with the Star Trek brand will deliver a truly unique and exciting gaming experience.”

Key Features:

• Real-Time Multiplayer Synchronous Gameplay: Create or join a group in your chosen faction and develop a strategy with friends via the alliance live chat system to refine your combat tactics and take down the enemy.
• Fight for Domination: Flight alongside or against thousands of players from around the world to obtain and maintain dominance throughout the galaxy!
• PvP Action: Engage in arena-style battles in a league system with 1v1, 3v3 and 5v5 matches.
• Play Anywhere: True cross-platform technology allows you to play with your friends simultaneously across iOS, Android and Kindle devices or web browsers. Join your friends in galactic battles wherever you go and with whatever device you prefer.
• Crafting and Upgrading: Unique and complex crafting system allows you to build and upgrade almost anything. Produce and upgrade your own space ships, weapons, ammunition and much more.
• Quest System: Interact with unique NPCs and explore the unknown universe. Complete NPC quests to advance your rank and reap the spoils of battle while leaving your mark on the galaxy.
• New Star Trek Content: Live long and prosper by exploring new sectors of the universe with new ships and characters from the Star Trek franchise.

For more information about Pocket Starships: STAR TREK Borg Invasion, please visit http://www.pocketstarships.com.

About SPYR

SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly owned subsidiary SPYR APPS, LLC, is engaged in mobile application and game publishing and development. The Company is currently exploring opportunities for additional acquisitions in these and other verticals, including mobile application and game development, in order to expand its holdings, to drive and increase revenue and to generate profits and build value for shareholders.

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MAXIMUM GAMES AND COOLABI GROUP PARTNER TO CREATE THE FIRST BEAST QUEST GAME FOR CONSOLES

Best-selling fantasy book franchise inspires a thrilling action-adventure game coming Oct. 31 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Aug. 16, 2017 – Leading video game publisher Maximum Games is teaming up with independent international media group and rights owner Coolabi Group to create a new Beast Quest video game for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Developed by Torus Games, this action-adventure title with RPG elements is the first console game from the beloved Beast Quest fiction franchise, which has released over 120 different books to date with more than 17 million copies sold globally.

“The high-fantasy setting, characters and lore of Beast Quest are the perfect foundation for a modern adventure game on consoles,” said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. “We’re building a gorgeous world true to this imaginative series that millions have come to love while giving fans of adventure games everywhere a unique experience to enjoy.”

Evoking the same sense of sprawling wonder found in the books, Beast Quest will take players on an epic journey to save the mythical land of Avantia from ruin. Dark magic has corrupted the towering, noble creatures of the realm, which players must overcome in action-packed boss battles – dodging, blocking and countering attacks while chaining combos and unleashing allies to turn the tide of combat. Meanwhile, spectacular environments with rich open-level design offer daring heroes opportunities to discover challenging quests, powerful upgrades, and ancient secrets hiding just beyond the horizon.

“The team at Maximum Games have taken great care to understand Beast Quest and why it inspires such passion from its followers,” said Valerie Fry, Director of Licensing for Coolabi Group. “This game represents a completely new way for fans to engage with this one-of-a-kind universe, and we’re thrilled to see it come to life!”

Beast Quest is expected to be available in retail and digital stores on Oct. 31. For more information on the game, visit www.maximumgames.com/beast-quest.

About Beast Quest

Beast Quest is the popular fiction book series by Adam Blade, first published in July 2007 by Orchard Books. The hit children’s book series has sold 17 million copies globally, with 8 million copies in the UK alone, and has been translated into 30+ languages, with 120 titles published to date. In 2016, Working Partners, the UK’s leading creator of series fiction for children, and a Coolabi Group company, announced a new deal with Orchard Books to publish hit book series Beast Quest until 2026. Each series focuses on the themes of friendship, fantasy and adventure, encouraging children to read by infusing the subject matter with elements they enjoy. Beast Quest is favored by parents and teachers as the structure encourages children to read a whole series (4 or 6 titles), rather than just one book. The Beast Quest gaming app, co-produced by Coolabi and Miniclip for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, has already achieved over 9 million global downloads and continues to attract several hundred thousand new downloads every month. To learn more about the Beast Quest series, visit www.beast-quest.com.

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 two 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.

About Coolabi Group

Coolabi Group is a leading independent international media group and rights owner specializing in the creation, development and brand management of children’s and family intellectual property rights. The group, made up of Coolabi and Working Partners, has particular expertise in television, digital and books. Coolabi owns the rights in over 20 TV series and some 373 half-hours of programming; it has shows which have aired in more than 140 territories on channels including: ABC, Cartoon Network, CBeebies, CBBC, Clan / TVE, Disney, F5, ITV, Kika, Netflix, Nickelodeon and Sprout. Brands owned and/or represented by Coolabi include the multi-award-winning remake of Clangers, which airs on CBeebies, and Scream Street, shown on CBBC. Other properties include Beast Quest, Poppy Cat, Purple Ronnie and the Smallfilms properties Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. Brand extensions include the Beast Quest gaming app, co-produced with Miniclip for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The group also creates original series fiction for publishers and has created some 100 published series, consisting of over 1,000 books, sold in more than 40 languages. Four of these series, Warriors, Beast Quest, Animal Ark and Rainbow Magic have sold over ten million copies each. Coolabi Group has reached an agreement with Alibaba Pictures Group Limited for the film rights for Warriors. Alibaba Pictures intends to develop Warriors into a world-class fantasy movie which has David Heyman (Harry Potter) as producer. The Warriors book series has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. For more information on Coolabi Group, visit www.coolabi.com. Find Coolabi Group on Twitter: @Coolabi_Group.

About Torus Games

Torus Games is a veteran independent developer, located in Melbourne, Australia. The studio, over the last 23 years, has created many family friendly video games based on popular brands for practically every gaming console. With more than 120 games delivered, Torus has worked with most of the major video game publishers and brands including Leapfrog, Warner, Disney and DreamWorks. The team is particularly excited to be bringing the amazing Beast Quest adventures to life.

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX^® ANZ INVITATIONAL FINAL TO TAKE PLACE IN SYDNEY THIS WEEKEND

Operation Blood Orchid Update will also be coming this month

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 16, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced that the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® ANZ Invitational will reach its conclusion on Saturday 19^th with a Grand Final between ATHLETICO and CORVIDAE. After five weeks of intense competition, with teams constantly swapping positions on the ladder, the top 2 teams in Australia and New Zealand will be coming to Sydney to compete for the title of ANZ Champions 2017.

The live studio final will begin at 5.30pm on Saturday and will be streamed on Twitch.tv/rainbow6

The top 8 teams from the ANZ Invitational will now advance into the APAC Pro League where they will compete to face off against the best teams from Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia in a live event to be held in Sydney on October 21-22.  The finalists will then secure a place in the Season 3 Finale in Sau Paolo on November 17–19 where they will face the best teams from North America, Europe and LATAM.

Operation Blood Orchid, the second Year 2 map of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available on August 29 for Xbox One, Sony Playstation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. After a focus on improving the game’s health for the past 3 months, this content update introduces both a free new map and three brand new operators (2 from Hong Kong and one from Poland) as well as a series of customization items. The three new Operators will be available for Season Pass holders from August 29 and to all players on September 5.

Rainbow Six Siege recently hit the 20 million registered player mark, with more than 2.3 million players signing on every day. “Our community is growing and so is our ambition to make Siege a shooter that is here to stay,” says Nicolas Lefebvre, Product Director. “The next few weeks are very exciting as it also marks the culmination of Operation Health and the release of our next season set in Hong Kong.”

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League, please visit https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-au/news/detail-full.aspx?c=tcm:185-294253-16&ct=tcm:185-76770-32

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.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.

JUST SURVIVE™ LAUNCHES GAME-CHANGING UPDATE WITH NEW MAP AND STRONGHOLDS

SAN DIEGO – Aug. 15, 2017 – Daybreak Games has released its largest update to date for the open world zombie survival game Just Survive™. Alongside new content, which includes a brand-new map and new Stronghold system, a new narrative has been established, separating Just Survive from the H1Z1® universe. Just Survive’s rebranding and content update represents the development team’s evolved vision for the game and lays the foundation for future updates in the months to come.

“Our new logo and key art highlight all the aspects of the game that players know and love—from base building and defending, to looting and exploring, and also reflects how Just Survive is developing into a more mature and polished game,” said Ben Jones, Just Survive Creative Director. “Just Survive is about more than just killing zombies, it’s about the player’s survival journey. Re-establishing society isn’t an easy task, and this update introduces a variety of features, like Strongholds, that encourage players to band together through the dangers and tension of post-apocalyptic life while striving to reclaim their world from the zombie hordes.”

As the most comprehensive update in the game’s history, the development team has made changes to many aspects of the game, introducing a new map, adding the Stronghold base-building system, weapon revamp, and in-game curency system:

• Badwater Canyon: A completely new world map designed with multiple styles of gameplay in mind and featuring targeted loot distribution, strategic verticality, exploration opportunities, and hundreds of easily identifiable base pads for Stronghold construction. Badwater Canyon will be rolled out steadily over time, region by region, as it is created in order to give appropriate focus to each aspect of its overall design. It has replaced the game’s original map.
• Stronghold: A new system where players can build robust structures and fortify them with an array of defenses and traps to fend off coordinated attacks. Challenging players with opportunities to attack and defend, Strongholds encourage creative problem solving. In addition, these bases can be customized by players to make their in-game homes unique.
• Weapon Revamp: All weapons have been rebuilt from scratch, introducing tiers to each weapon type while fine-tuning them to look and feel unique. In addition, we’ve improved melee combat with a new hit registration system and attack animation overhaul.
• Golden Eagle Coins: Items found in the world can be exchanged for a new in-game currency tied to individual characters. These aim to create true value for each item in the world, tackling the problem of item hoarding. Golden Eagle Coins are required to purchase new Stronghold locations, and this currency’s usage will continue to be expanded in the future.

Other changes in this update include refined harvesting mechanics, a rebalancing of systems, itemization overhaul, and modification to spawning and death. A complete list of changes and fixes in today’s update is available at: http://www.justsurvive.com/news/game-update-patch-notes-8-15​​

Just Survive is currently available in Steam Early Access for Windows PC. For more information, visit www.justsurvive.com, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.

About Just Survive

Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes. Scavenge for supplies, craft items, and build Strongholds to protect against dangers, both living and undead, that lurk around every corner.

ESRB Rating: Rated M for Mature for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, and Use of Drugs.

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.

Launching now on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, >observer_ is set to deliver moral quandaries and psychological scares in spades

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Already in the running for Game of the Year on many outlets’ lists, Aspyr Media and Bloober Team attempt to answer a terrifying question in newly released >observer_: What would you do if your fears were hacked? Play as Detective Daniel Lazarski, a neural detective given the authority to hack and invade suspects’ minds. Featuring cyberpunk legend Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner), >observer_ is a first-person psychological horror experience that focuses in on a dark, dystopian vision of the future. Developed by the creators of Layers of Fear, >observer_ is a horror experience meant for mature audiences.

Today only on Chrono.GG, players who purchases >observer_ on PC, will receive a copy of Layers of Fear, Bloober Team’s 2016 masterpiece of horror, for free. Additionally, all players who own Layers of Fear in their Steam library will automatically receive a 20-percent discount when they purchase >observer_. This offer is valid until August 29.

>observer_ is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $29.99.

European version of >observer_ will be available on August 16.

Story

>observer_ introduces players to a frightening concept: How would it feel if your fears could be weaponized against you? Det. Daniel Lazarski is an “Observer”; part of a corporate-funded, specialized police unit with full legal clearance to tap directly into a target’s mind via neural implant. A cryptic message from your estranged son sets you on a journey to the drug-ridden Class C slums of Krakow, Poland. As you hack into the minds of criminals and victims alike to uncover the truth of the mysterious communique, you are forced into a surreal landscape of the resident’s darkest fears.

>observer_ holds the same fantastic pacing of Layers Of Fear, using modern themes to illustrate a society where hacking people’s nightmares is a reality. The game questions the moral implications of using people’s most guarded memories as weapons. Delve into people’s most disturbing internal struggles to find the answers you seek.

Seek and solve clues to help rid the city of its seedy underbelly in a futuristic, Blade Runner-esque narrative.

Key Features

• Hack into the twisted minds of criminals and their victims as you traverse a surreal landscape, uncovering meaning behind imagery
• Unique cyberpunk setting, as players find themselves in 2084 AD, Krakow, Poland
• Genre-defining “hidden horror” gameplay in an unsettling, dark atmosphere, emphasizing a deeper, primal terror over jump scares
• Exercise your morality by making difficult choices in the futuristic slums, where the law is what you make it

About Bloober Team

Bloober Team SA is an independent producer of video games, known for their difficulty and challenging gameplay. The company was founded in 2008 by Peter Babieno and Peter Bielatowicz. The business began with contract work, however, after obtaining the necessary experience and gathering a talented team, Bloober Team began work on its own projects. The overall aim of the company is to create sophisticated, character driven titles with unique worlds, designed for the most demanding of customers.

About Aspyr Media

Established in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Aspyr is the leading publisher of Mac® games, bringing blockbuster gaming franchises including Call of Duty®, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, Star Wars™, Borderlands™, SimCity™, and more to Mac computers around the world.

They also develop and publish interactive entertainment for Mobile, Linux, and Windows PC platforms.

Aspyr works closely with other major video game developers and publishers, including 2K Games, Activision, Electronic Arts, Gearbox Software, and others, to provide the best gaming experiences for their audience.

Website: http://observer-game.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blooberteam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BlooberTeam
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/blooberteam

Pure Farming 2018 Announces Release Date – Delivers a Tractor load of Fresh Footage Via New Trailer

Techland’s Farm Sim Sows the Seeds Towards Launch with Newly Announced Pre-Order Bonuses and a Playable gamescom Demo

Wroclaw, Poland – August 15th, 2017 – Techland Publishing announced today that their original farm simulator — Pure Farming 2018 — will be released globally on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 13th 2018.

The latest gamescom 2017 trailer of the game, showcasing all the diverse locations featured in Pure Farming 2018, can be viewed here: [LINK]

Players can now pre-order the game for PC and PlayStation 4 by visiting buy.purefarminggame.com, with pre-orders for Xbox One starting on August 17th (available from the same page). All players who pre-order the game will receive the brand-new map, set in Bavaria, Germany for free, featuring exclusive activities: growing rapeseed and raising sheep.

Additionally, exclusive licensed machines from such leading brands as Lindner and Gomselmash are available at select retailers, while Techland’s new digital platform – Gemly – offers two special pre-order bonuses: the JCB® large wheeled loader 435S, and a new crop: oranges, which can be grown on the Montana map. For more details on pre-order bonuses, including participating retailers, please visit buy.purefarminggame.com.

For everyone who wants to get all the bonuses in one package, Techland Publishing has prepared the content-packed Pure Farming 2018: Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes three exclusive machines licensed by Lindner, Gomselmash, and Landini, the Germany Map, and the special outfit pack containing four branded outfits for the in-game character. More details about the available editions of the game can be found at buy.purefarminggame.com.

Timed to coincide with the announcement of the Germany map, a playable demo of Pure Farming 2018 will be showcased at gamescom 2017, taking place from August 22nd through August 26th, available to play for all visitors at the Techland booth located in Hall 8.1.

Visit the official Pure Farming 2018 Facebook and Twitter pages to stay up to date with all the farming announcements.

About Techland

Founded in 1991, Techland is a renowned independent game developer, distributor, and publisher. The Poland based company is best known for the original Dead Island games, the Call of Juarez series, and Dying Light. Thanks to its proprietary game engine technology, Techland develops top-tier entertainment content for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS. Comprised of four offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, Ostrów Wielkopolski, and Vancouver, Canada, the company is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences and using the latest technology for innovative entertainment. For more information about the company, visit the official website at: http://techland.pl/

OPTIC GAMING WINS THE CALL OF DUTY WORLD LEAGUE (CWL) CHAMPIONSHIP 2017, PRESENTED BY PLAYSTATION 4

New Champion Brings Home 2017 Call of Duty World League Championship Trophy of the World’s Biggest Console Esport; Claims Winner’s Share of $1.5 Million USD Prize Purse

Thrilling Final Match Concludes Epic Call of Duty Esports Season from Activision Totaling $4 Million USD in Season Prizing 

15 August, 2017 – A fierce season of competition came to a close last night as OpTic Gaming won the 2017 Call of Duty World League (CWL) Championship, Presented by PlayStaton®4.  Hosted by Major League Gaming Corp. (MLG) in partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc., OpTic Gaming won this year’s crown over Team EnVyUs in a thrilling final competition to determine this year’s champion as the best Call of Duty team in the world.

“This does not feel real at all. I feel like a legend with my teammates,” CWL Championship 2017 MVP Matthew ’FormaL’ Piper said after receiving the honour. FormaL also earned MVP honours during the CWL Stage 2 Playoffs. When asked about his consistency following the second MVP award, FormaL cited his team. “It’s not me. It’s my teammates, I really mean that. They allow me to play like that and do the flashy stuff. I owe all of that to them.”

Call of Duty esports saw a substantial rise in competition this year, with a year-over-year increase in participation of 400%. The playing field has also levelled in 2017, with nine teams capturing tournament wins around the world; including, Splyce, the first-ever European team to win a CWL event on North American soil.

Held in Orlando, Fl., the tournament featured the world’s top 32 Call of Duty teams from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) as they competed at the five-day event for a share of the $1.5 million USD championship prize pool, and the finale to this year’s CWL season which offered $4 million USD in total prize purse, the largest in Call of Duty history.

“Congratulations to OpTic Gaming on a fantastic finish, our 2017 CWL Champions,” said Rob Kostich, executive vice president and general manager, Call of Duty.  “The 2017 season was the best yet with amazing competition and incredible fans at every stop.  On behalf of everyone at Call of Duty, we congratulate all the teams on an outstanding year of competition and thank our fans for all of their amazing support.”

Here are the final top four placements after the CWL Championships:

• 1^st – OpTic Gaming
• 2^nd – Team EnVyUs
• 3^rd – Luminosity
• 4^th – Red Reserve
• 5^th/6^th – FaZe Clan
• 5^th/6^th – eUnited
• 7^th/8^th – Ghost Gaming
• 7^th/8^th – Splyce

For a list of all final team placings, please visit www.callofduty.com/esports.

For more information on the exciting competition and the latest intel on the Call of Duty World League Presented by PlayStation®4 check out: http://www.callofduty.com/cwl, tv.majorleaguegaming.com or follow @CODWorldLeague on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Activision and MLG (both part of Activision Blizzard) join forces with PlayStation®4 to bring Call of Duty World League to a global audience, with the goal of providing fans the best esports experience at live events and broadcast on mlg.tv/callofduty. Activision Publishing, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [NASDAQ: ATVI].

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, Inc. (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.

Enjoy 15 Months of PlayStation®Plus when Purchasing a 12 Month Membership from PlayStation®Store

Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia has announced that Players can receive and enjoy 15 months of PlayStation®Plus when purchasing a 12 month membership from PlayStation™Store.

The current annual fee for the 12 month membership of PlayStation®Plus is $69.95 AUD.

The offer is open to all Players including current PlayStation Plus members and available until 7pm AEST on Tuesday, 29^th August only from PlayStation Store.

With a PlayStation Plus membership, Players can enjoy PlayStation®4 online multiplayer, two PlayStation 4 games each month, new PlayLink social party game That’s You! as a bonus game until 25th October, exclusive discounts and 10GB of online storage for  game saves. PlayStation Plus boasts more than 26.4 million paid members around the world.

For more information, please follow the link here.

For all the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.