POWERFUL MAGITEK EXOSUITS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL FINAL FANTASY XV PLAYERS

Free Game Update Hails the Return of the Popular Moogle Chocobo Carnival 

SYDNEY, 1^st August 2017 –  Summer in Eos has arrived at last, as the new update for FINAL FANTASY® XV is available as a free download, introducing Magitek Exosuits for each member of Noctis’ crew, a new quest and more to the critically-acclaimed RPG.

This month’s update introduces:

• New Magitek Exosuits – granting 30 minutes of invincibility per day for Noctis, Gladio, Prompto and Ignis to help players take on the dangerous creatures of Eos. Once invincibility has worn off, players can continue to wear the exosuits in-game.
• A new quest, “O Partner, My Partner” – can be accepted from the Meldacio Hunter HQ after the player has completed Chapter 8.
• A new “Cross Chain” collaboration system – allows players to severely damage strong, defensive enemies by increasing the number of linked attacks. The Cross Chain system is available once players acquire two Royal Arms: Sword of the Wise and Axe of the Conqueror.
• Return of the beloved Moogle Chocobo Carnival – from 31^st July  to late September, players of all levels can once again journey to Altissia for limited-time-only mini-games, Chocobo water races and special Moogle Chocobo menu items at the Square Enix Café*.

*In order to participate in the Moogle Chocobo Carnival, players must own the FINAL FANTASY XV Holiday Pack +, included in the FINAL FANTASY XV Season Pass and Digital Premium Edition, or the FFXV Holiday Pack (Free Version). Information on the Holiday Packs or the Moogle Chocobo Carnival can be found here: https://finalfantasyxv.com/UK/holiday-pack/

More information about the July update may be found on the website: https://finalfantasyxv.com/uk/updates

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/

DAYBREAK GAMES TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL H1Z1 INVITATIONAL AT LONG BEACH ARENA AT TWITCHCON 2017

The original last-man-standing Invitational returns with three tournaments,
$500,000 in prizing, and some of the most-watched streamers in the world

SAN DIEGO – July 31, 2017 – Daybreak Games has revealed the first major details for this October’s third annual H1Z1 Invitational, the premier esports event at Twitch’s TwitchCon 2017. This year’s extravaganza raises the stakes with three unique tournaments of the massive arena shooter H1Z1®: King of the Kill® with a combined prize pool of $500,000.

The 2017 H1Z1 Invitational will take place at the “H1Z1 Arena” and feature three tournaments: All-Stars, Legends, and Challengers, each featuring a different group of players and prizing. The All-Stars tournament aims to celebrate the streamers and content creators who helped make H1Z1 into the success it is today and will feature some of the internet’s most popular personalities, including I AM WILDCAT, CDNThe3rd, Trick2g, Miniladd, and KYRSP33DY. The Legends tournament is focused on H1Z1’s growing professional scene and includes past Invitational winners Reed “inboxes” Tucker, Radek “Radek” Pozler, and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, as well as Casey “Flamehopper” Pitel  and Chris “sweetdreams” Sexton, who were top finishers at the Elite Series solo and team tournaments at DreamHack Atlanta earlier this month. The third and final tournament will feature players selected through on-site qualifiers. Attendees will be able to participate in qualifiers throughout the weekend, with the 60 best-performing players earning a spot in the finals and their chance to compete for their share of the prize pool.

“H1Z1 has pioneered the massive arena shooter genre and proved that large-scale esports is possible,” said Anthony Castoro, H1Z1 General Manager. “The H1Z1 Invitational has grown and evolved over the years. As H1Z1’s popularity has increased, so has demand for this type of programming, and this new three-tournament format allows us to be inclusive of more players and provide a weekend full of content to viewers at home.”

In addition to the H1Z1 Invitational tournaments, Daybreak will host a variety of events, discussions and more at the H1Z1 Arena throughout all three days of TwitchCon 2017. Additional details and a full schedule of events will be posted on the website as the event approaches.

Daybreak will be celebrating its Road to TwitchCon with stops at gamescom, PAX West and Tokyo Game Show. For more information on the H1Z1 Invitational, including the Road to TwitchCon, schedule of events, competitors, and prize pool, please visit H1Z1.com/Invitational.

The H1Z1 Invitational has been the most-watched event at TwitchCon since its debut in 2015. Last year, more than 118,000 concurrent viewers tuned in to the finals to watch inboxes and Radek take the crown.

TwitchCon is Twitch’s annual ​convention that celebrates the platform’s entire community. This includes the content creators, viewers and the brands that cater to them. TwitchCon 2017 is being held on Oct. 20-22 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. For tickets, visit Twitchcon.com and for the best hotel selection and price, use Twitch’s online booking system.

About H1Z1

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

H1Z1 was one of the best-selling games of 2016 on Steam and one of the 10 most-watched games on Twitch with more than 75 million hours of gameplay viewed on the platform last year. ESRB Rating: Rated M for Mature for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, and Suggestive Themes.

About Daybreak Game Company

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

To learn more, visit www.DaybreakGames.com.

Mech_Con 2017 Website and Ticket Sales Now Live: Get Up Close with the MechWarrior Online World Championships and First Hands On With MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

– Third Mech_Con Hosts Pilots from All Over the World on December 9 –

VANCOUVER – July 28^th, 2017 – Eager pilots from around the world are converging on Vancouver on December 9^th to play, compete or witness the MechWarrior Online World Championships at this year’s Mech_Con, and today Piranha Games revealed fans at Mech_Con will get the first crack at the upcoming and highly-anticipated MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The long-awaited and first standalone single player MechWarrior title will be playable for the first time in public at the event. The just-launched Mech_Con 2017 website is live as of today https://mechwarrior.com/mechcon and fans can grab tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mech-con-2017-vancouver-bc-tickets-34484216219.

Mech_Con is a special one-day event dedicated to the celebration of BattleTech and MechWarrior and is hosted by Piranha Games. The event features fellow MechWarrior and BattleTech creators and developers Harebrained Schemes and Catalyst Game Labs, and attendees can participate in panels, Q&A’s, 1v1 MechWarrior Online matches, win prizes and giveaways throughout the day, and more. This year’s event will be held at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel and Ballroom in Vancouver, and the just-launched Mech_Con website hosts the event’s schedule, travel and booking details and more.

Also home of the MechWarrior Online World Championships, fans attending Mech_Con in person and watching on Twitch from around the world have a chance to see which team will be crowned World Champions as they compete for the lion’s share of a cash prize pool. Last year’s inaugural tournament saw EmpyreaL, the North American MechWarrior Online team, lay waste to the competition and take home the title. More than 1,224 pilots from around the world entered the MechWarrior Online World Championship tournament, and the Regional Qualifying phase for 2017 is already underway.

This year, attending fans can also get the jump on the first impressions for the upcoming MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and be among the first to hear announcements and reveals in store for the title. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will feature intense PvE ‘Mech combat in an immersive, career-based Mercenary campaign driven by player choice. Featuring an advancing timeline starting in the year 3015, players will adopt the role of a green MechWarrior mercenary thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere, the vast region of colonized space surrounding Earth. Victory, prestige, and profit will not only require skill on the battlefield, but in the maintenance and enhancement of your BattleMechs.

Set for release in 2018, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is under development by a dedicated and separate development team at Piranha Games using Unreal Engine 4. MechWarrior Online, Piranha’s existing F2P multiplayer-focused tactical ‘Mech combat game (built with CryEngine) will continue its ongoing live development by the MWO team at Piranha.

For more information about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, and to keep up to date with Piranha Games and MechWarrior Online, make sure to visit the www.mwomercs.com, or follow Piranha Games on Twitter through @PiranhaGames and @MechWarriorF2P.

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle Reaches 200 Million Downloads Worldwide

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s hit mobile action RPG, Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle, is celebrating its 200 million downloads milestone with a series of in-game events and special reward items. Fans and new players of Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle can enjoy upcoming features and in-game events including:

• Log-in Bonus – Players will receive rarity level SSR Bulma (Youth) for a log-in bonus until August 31st, PST

• Daily Missions – Players can earn up to a maximum of 20 Dragon Stones a day through Daily Missions from a worldwide pool of 200 million Dragon Stones until none remain.

• Summon Characters – Nearly all of the previous Dokkan festival exclusive characters will make an appearance. Exclusive characters will be available for summoning until August 31st, PST.

• Fun Rewards – Players will receive one ”200 Million Download Commemoration Summon Ticket” as a present for every 50 Dragon Stones they used between March 26th, 2017 and July 22th, 2017.

For more information, visit the campaign page below.
https://200million-dbz-dokkan.bn-ent.net/en

“Thanks to all of our fans, not only have we got to celebrate 2 years since release, but now also 200 million downloads worldwide! Thank you all so very much. The Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle event we had the pleasure of holding in the US in July also saw great attendance, and gave us a chance to really get another good look at how devoted and excited the fans of Dragon Ball and this title are. To make sure those sparks of fandom never go out, we have plans for all sorts of events and campaigns to be enjoyed in all versions of the game around the world. I hope you are all looking forward to them.”

Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle features the characters from the popular Dragon Ball Z saga. The game combines intense match-3 battles, board-game style gameplay, and iconic fighters from the popular Dragon Ball universe.

Download Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle for free on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android today. Assets for Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle can be downloaded at https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/2yxK37Ezdk

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The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events Bring Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! to Theaters for a Two-Day Cinema Event

New Animated Movie Featuring Ash and Pikachu’s Origin Story Coming to Cinemas Worldwide as a Limited Theatrical Release on November 5 and 6, 2017

Iconic soundtrack of the famous action/adventure game Another World to be released with a Limited Edition vinyl, CD & digital album

Paris, July 31st – In the year of celebration of the 25th anniversary of the famous action/adventure game Another World, The Digital Lounge and Black Screen Records have teamed up to release the iconic soundtrack by French composer Jean-François Freitas with a Limited Edition vinyl and CD release. It’s the first official standalone physical release of the soundtrack apart from the game’s exclusive anniversary deluxe editions.

The vinyl comes in various vinyl variants with an exclusive Black Screen Records edition on orange 180g vinyl. A retail version on 180g black vinyl, an exclusive US variant as well as an exclusive 180g blue vinyl limited version will be announced at a later date. The soundtrack also features songs from the original Amiga version (all specially remastered for vinyl). The vinyl comes with a download code for the digital soundtrack.

Click here to Pre-order the CD and vinyl

A digital album will also be available and will be distributed by IDOL (Independent Distribution On Line).

Click here to Pre-order the digital album

“A superb collector, Jean-François’s original music is enhanced by the unique warmth of vinyl.” – Eric Chahi
Eric CHAHI & Jean-François FREITAS

Originally developed for Amiga in 1991 and released on multiple platforms over the years, Another World (aka “Out Of This World“ in the US) has become a major reference for gamers everywhere. More than 20 years later, Eric Chahi’s cult title has not aged a bit, as prove its rich gameplay, its immersive environment and its unrivaled art direction. In 2012, Another World made its debut in the prestigious MoMA in New York, among the first 14 games selected by the museum for having made gaming history.

Following the game’s success on iOS, Android, Blackberry and Ouya (co-published with Dotemu), Eric Chahi and The Digital Lounge have partnered up with Martial Hesse-Dréville to bring this title to Steam, Nintendo 3DS and Wii-U, Sony PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation® Vita, and Microsoft Xbox One® for the first time.

The Another World Soundtrack full track list includes:

1. Another World
2. Captive
3. Escape
4. Brief Respite
5. Confined Space
6. Prudence
7. Tension
8. Cold Echo
9. Citadel
10. Uncertain Flight
11. Fluid Movement
12. Oppression
13. Flight

Amiga audio files :

1. Intro
2. The End

Windows audio files :

1. Intro
2. The End

About The Digital Lounge:

The Digital Lounge is the publisher of Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, Dino Dini’s Kick Off and True Fear. “Publisher 3.0”: we build a strong relationship with the game creators to support them with marketing, communication and sales operations worldwide; it is in our DNA. We believe inspiration, business and fun go hand in hand. Our passion for games has no limit, and we make it our mission to connect creators and players. To learn more, please visit: http://thedigitalounge.com/

About Black Screen Records:

Black Screen Records is a German record label based in Cologne that focuses on high quality vinyl releases of video game soundtracks. Since the launch of Black Screen Records in early 2015 our small team – consisting of passionate gamers, vinyl collectors and music industry professionals – has released the soundtracks to the critically acclaimed indie games Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty & Stranger’s Wrath, Dear Esther, Syberia 3, Velocity 2X, Pony Island, Risk of Rain, Hue and Downwell on vinyl. To learn more, please visit: www.blackscreenrecords.com

About IDOL:

Founded in 2006, IDOL is one of the major specialists in the global digital market. With its strong marketing expertise, extensive digital distribution experience and technological edge, IDOL offers today a complete range of first-class services, tailored to meet the needs of music producers, labels and content distributors. To learn more please visit http://idol.io

Mech_Con 2017 Website and Ticket Sales Now Live: Get Up Close with the MechWarrior Online World Championships and First Hands On With MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

– Third Mech_Con Hosts Pilots from All Over the World on December 9 –

VANCOUVER – July 28^th, 2017 – Eager pilots from around the world are converging on Vancouver on December 9^th to play, compete or witness the MechWarrior Online World Championships at this year’s Mech_Con, and today Piranha Games revealed fans at Mech_Con will get the first crack at the upcoming and highly-anticipated MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The long-awaited and first standalone single player MechWarrior title will be playable for the first time in public at the event. The just-launched Mech_Con 2017 website is live as of today https://mechwarrior.com/mechcon and fans can grab tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mech-con-2017-vancouver-bc-tickets-34484216219.

Mech_Con is a special one-day event dedicated to the celebration of BattleTech and MechWarrior and is hosted by Piranha Games. The event features fellow MechWarrior and BattleTech creators and developers Harebrained Schemes and Catalyst Game Labs, and attendees can participate in panels, Q&A’s, 1v1 MechWarrior Online matches, win prizes and giveaways throughout the day, and more. This year’s event will be held at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel and Ballroom in Vancouver, and the just-launched Mech_Con website hosts the event’s schedule, travel and booking details and more.

Also home of the MechWarrior Online World Championships, fans attending Mech_Con in person and watching on Twitch from around the world have a chance to see which team will be crowned World Champions as they compete for the lion’s share of a cash prize pool. Last year’s inaugural tournament saw EmpyreaL, the North American MechWarrior Online team, lay waste to the competition and take home the title. More than 1,224 pilots from around the world entered the MechWarrior Online World Championship tournament, and the Regional Qualifying phase for 2017 is already underway.

This year, attending fans can also get the jump on the first impressions for the upcoming MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and be among the first to hear announcements and reveals in store for the title. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will feature intense PvE ‘Mech combat in an immersive, career-based Mercenary campaign driven by player choice. Featuring an advancing timeline starting in the year 3015, players will adopt the role of a green MechWarrior mercenary thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere, the vast region of colonized space surrounding Earth. Victory, prestige, and profit will not only require skill on the battlefield, but in the maintenance and enhancement of your BattleMechs.

Set for release in 2018, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is under development by a dedicated and separate development team at Piranha Games using Unreal Engine 4. MechWarrior Online, Piranha’s existing F2P multiplayer-focused tactical ‘Mech combat game (built with CryEngine) will continue its ongoing live development by the MWO team at Piranha.

For more information about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, and to keep up to date with Piranha Games and MechWarrior Online, make sure to visit the www.mwomercs.com, or follow Piranha Games on Twitter through @PiranhaGames and @MechWarriorF2P.

GOG.com going crazy with pre-order offers – get free games with Absolver, Hello Neighbor and more

Get Furi, Jazzpunk, Sudd,n Strike 1-3, Chains of Satinav for free with pre-orders for Absolver, Hello Neighbor, Sudden Strike 4 and Ken Follet’s Pillars of the Earth

JULY 28 – Goodies, bonuses, and that feeling when you buy a game and it comes with so many extras – at GOG.com, we’ve always done our best to make sure your every purchase is absolutely full of value.

Now for a limited time, you can get even more value out of your pre-order, ease the wait, and get in the right mindset when grabbing free games with select pre-orders, only on GOG.com:

Absolver + Furi

Precision, strategy, and timing are key in the incredible duels you’ll face throughout Furi and Absolver – blending stylish and nuanced combat with great visuals, story, and epic adventure. Pre-order Absolver now at 10% off to receive Furi and in-game items: The Labyrinth Prospect Mask and Uring Priest Gear Set.

Hello Neighbor + Jazzpunk

A splash of humor, a dash of tension – Hello Neighbor and Jazzpunk both offer a unique sort of adventure full of secrets, exploration, infiltration, and plenty that’s simply strange… Additionally by pre-ordering Hello Neighbor, you’ll get access to 3 Alpha builds allowing you to experience the diversity of gameplay in the newest game by tinyBuild.

Ken Follet’s The Pillars of the Earth + The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

The video-game adaptation of world-bestseller “The Pillars of the Earth” is available for pre-orders now exclusively on GOG.com. Together with The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav, there are countless hours of fantastic writing and adventure ahead.

Sudden Strike 4 + Sudden Strike 1, Sudden Strike 2, Sudden Strike 3

Sudden Strike is coming back! Relive history with the original trilogy, reworked by GOG-engineers for smoother gameplay on modern machines, as we await the fourth installment of the highly-realistic RTS – we’ll need the practice anyway. Pre-order now at 15% off.

Each title was hand-picked by developers and the GOG.com team to really go great together – so whether you’re into strategy, adventure, or action, we think you’ll enjoy everything that your pre-order has to offer!

All free games will become available the moment you complete your pre-order purchase, so you can jump in and play right away!

All offers are valid throughout each title’s pre-order period, while the Absolver and Hello Neighbor offers will be active for 2 weeks following release (till September 12th).