PROPHECY COMES TO PASS, Warhammer® 40,000®: Dawn of War® III Available Now!

Sydney, 28^th April 2017 – Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe welcome players back to battle today with the release of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III on Windows PC. Dawn of War III brings the iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe to life, immersing players in the explosive brutality of galactic war as they vie for supremacy and survival.

Dawn of War III marks the franchise’s return to real-time strategy essentials like base building, massive armies, and resource management, while retaining the series’ innovations in powerful heroes and unit customization. The result is a fresh take on RTS, made even better by the introduction of the largest units and most devastating abilities Relic has ever produced on-screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_MJVhO5mU&feature=youtu.be 

“This is a huge day for everyone at Relic,” said Philippe Boulle, Game Director of Dawn of War III. “Seeing Dawn of War III in the hands of players is the culmination of years of effort. We’ve been blown away by the reception at shows, and during betas. We’re thrilled to get it in the hands of fans.”

The battles of Dawn of War III surge to life as three familiar foes clash once more: Space Marines, genetically modified super soldiers fighting for the Imperium of Man; the Eldar, a mysterious race imbued with powerful psychic abilities; and the Orks, a brutal and violent horde of hooligans that are as entertaining to watch as they are terrifying to encounter.

A mysterious prophecy, a powerful weapon, and a planet re-emerging from the Warp set the events of the single-player campaign in motion. Told from the perspectives of all three factions, you’ll uncover a dark truth lies beneath the surface as the fates of Gabriel Angelos, Farseer Macha, and Gorgutz ‘Ead’unter become increasingly intertwined. The 17-mission campaign challenges you to command epic heroes, assemble huge armies, and wage war across a range of hostile environments.

In Multiplayer, the scale of Dawn of War III hits its peak as teams of up to three players go head-to-head in a fast-paced fight to the finish. But before you hit the battlefield, you’ll need to forge an army. With three factions, 27 elite heroes, and 60 Doctrines available to unlock, there are unprecedented options to shape your playstyle, and obliterate your foes across eight dynamic maps.

“This release marks a huge step forward into a new era for the studio,” said Justin Dowdeswell, General Manager of Relic. “It’s the perfect way to kick off our 20th year of making great games and a strong sign of what’s to come. This is only the beginning.”

For future updates, visit www.dawnofwar.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II AVAILABLE NOW ON PLAYSTATION®4 SYSTEM AND STEAM

Iconic DRAGON QUEST Heroes Band Together in Action-RPG Sequel

SYDNEY, 28^TH April 2017 – The fight to restore peace in the Seven Realms begins today in DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II, the action-RPG derived from the beloved DRAGON QUEST® videogame franchise and the anticipated follow-up to 2015’s DRAGON QUEST HEROES. Developed by KOEI TECMO (creators of NIOH™), the title brings back the charming characters, engaging music and deep role-playing mechanics that fans know and love about DRAGON QUEST. The game also adds new and exciting features including multiplayer, an interconnected single player world, the ability to play as iconic monsters and more.

The new launch trailer can be viewed on YouTube

With artwork and designs by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama, DRAGON QUEST HEROES II will also offer players access to the series’ most expansive roster yet, with 15 playable heroes both new and old in Story Mode including newcomers Lazarel and Teresa and fan-favorites from DRAGON QUEST IV, DRAGON QUEST VI, DRAGON QUEST VII, DRAGON QUEST VIII and more. Eight additional characters will also be playable in the series’ first-ever multiplayer mode, where up to four players can band together online to vanquish hordes of monsters in Dimensional Dungeons and story-driven battles called War Zones.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II will feature more customization options than ever before with a diverse selection of skills, weapons and accessories for players to choose from, and even deeper gameplay through a new and improved “Monster Medal” system where heroes can not only summon but also transform into iconic DRAGON QUEST monsters to help turn the tide in battle.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is now available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®.

Story: 
After a thousand years of peace, the Seven Realms suddenly collapse into conflict as if guided by a mysterious and malicious force. Now, players must lead a band of powerful heroes in a quest to defeat evil and save the war-torn world.

About the Game: 
DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash, field-roaming Action RPG that sends players on a new adventure to restore order in a once peaceful world filled with hordes of monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to four players can band together in cooperative multiplayer to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat challenging boss monsters. There is also a cast of many playable characters each with unique moves and abilities – including a host of familiar faces from the DRAGON QUEST series and four brand-new heroes that must team up to defeat an unknown threat looming over the Seven Realms.

Related Links: 
Official Homepage: www.dragonquest-game.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DragonQuest
YouTube: www.youtube.com/DragonQuest
Twitter: @DragonQuest

Play with your childhood fears with LITTLE NIGHTMARES™ available today

Will you be able to save the girl in the yellow raincoat from her watch?

To celebrate the release of LITTLE NIGHTMARES, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and Tarsier Studios are delighted to reveal their launch trailer introducing the graceful Lady, the ruler of The Maw and the biggest threat to Six’s survival ensuring the smooth running of the place from her private quarters. Will you be able to save the girl in the yellow raincoat from her watch?

Click here to watch the launch trailer: 

LITTLE NIGHTMARES is now available in digital and physical format on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, STEAM® and GOG.com for PC. For all players who have pre-purchased the game*, they receive The Scarecrow Sack and the Upside-down Teapot Masks. PS4™ and PC users also get the original soundtrack in digital format, an exclusive PS4™ theme or a PC wallpaper featuring The Janitor. The standard boxed version includes the Original Soundtrack composed by Tobias Lilja from Tarsier Studios and the Six Edition, available at GAME retailers, contains a 10 cm high figurine trapped in a themed cage box as well as the original soundtrack, an exclusive A3 poster and a sticker board.

Wargaming Introduces Its Hall of Fame 2016

The company will be singling out and rewarding 425 of its best players across the APAC region

April 28, 2017 — To celebrate Wargaming’s players and their gaming passion across the APAC region, the company is proud to introduce our “Hall of Fame 2016”. The company will be rewarding over 400 players across several titles, including World of Tanks PC and Console, World of Tanks Blitz, and World of Warships, with some fantastic prizes.

“Our players are nothing short of amazing,” said Jungwon Hahn, General Manager of Wargaming APAC. “The Hall of Fame is our way of bringing their dedication to the forefront. It’s a first for us, and we hope it shows how much all our players mean to us.”

You can find the titles that will be eligible for the Hall of Fame 2016 and their criteria below:

World of Tanks PC

• Over 1000 battles played during 2016
• Be a top 100 player in APAC server (average win rate at Tier 5+)
• Be a top 25 player in KR server player (average win rate at Tier 5+)

World of Tanks Blitz

• Over 15,000 battles in the APAC region, having played in 2016
• Be a top 100 player (average win rate at Tier 6+)

World of Tanks Console

• Have played in the APAC region during 2016
• Be a top 100 player (total damage caused)

World of Warships

• Over 1000 battles in the APAC region during 2016
• Be a top 100 player (average win rate)

We know it’s quite likely some people at Wargaming may well fit the criteria above. So, if one of us qualify, we’ll just increase the number in the Hall of Fame, i.e. the number rises to 101, etc. Also, Wargaming employees who qualify will receive no prizes—it’s our job to play, and those players who have received a permanent account ban in the past will be excluded from this list.

The list of players in the Hall of Fame and their rewards will be revealed in the near future, so be sure to keep an eye on our official portals. The different title winners from Hall of Fame 2016 may receive different prizes. While the final design is not fixed, it is just one part of players’ special prizes.

If you’re wondering just how we judge the battle stats and your achievements, check out the links below for more details:

• http://wiki.wargaming.net/en/Player_Ratings_(WoT)
• https://worldoftanks.asia/en/community/accounts/
• https://worldoftanks.asia/en/content/hof_guide/ratings/

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz (iOS, Android, Windows 10, Mac OS X, Steam). Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation^®4, continuing its console campaign.

Official website:

• http://www.wargaming.com

FOR HONOR™ SEASON TWO, SHADOW AND MIGHT, COMING MAY 16

Season Two Adds New Heroes, Maps and Epic Gear 

Sydney, Australia — April 28, 2017 —Ubisoft^® has announced that For Honor™ Season Two, Shadow and Might, will launch simultaneously across all platforms on May 16. Shadow and Might will bring new content to For Honor including two additional heroes, two extra maps, new customization items and gameplay updates. Maps and gameplay updates will be free for all players at the start of Season Two. New heroes, the lethal Shinobi and the fierce Centurion, will be available for free immediately for Season Pass holders on May 16, while all other players will be able to unlock them with their in-game Steel on May 23.

In the war between the three deadly factions, Knights, Vikings and Samurai, two new Heroes enter the battlefield:

• Shinobi (Samurai Assassin) – The Shinobi are silent warriors able to move with a dancer’s grace and kill with precision thanks to a lifetime of disciplined training. They wield the traditional Japanese Kusarigama.
• Centurion (Knight Hybrid) – The Centurion sees the battlefield like a chessboard. Equipped with the reliable standard issue gladius, Centurions can bypass enemy defenses through strategic close-quarters combat.

The two new maps, Forge and Temple Garden, will expand upon the selection of multiplayer battlefields. Additionally, Season Two will introduce a new level of gear rarity – Epic gear – that will increase the maximum gear score along with a balancing overhaul for the entire gear stats system.

Coinciding with the end of Season One, a new title update (Update 1.06) was released to improve network stability while introducing new gameplay changes and hero balancing. For Honor will continue to be supported post-launch with additional content and consistent gameplay balancing updates.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions, the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai, fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and please follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame. To learn more about all Ubisoft games, please visit ubiblog.com.

*Associate Ubisoft studios are Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte.

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 2015–16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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

DiRT® 4™ GAMEPLAY TRAILER SHOWCASES BREADTH OF OFF-ROAD RACING CONTENT

LICENSED SOUNDTRACK ANNOUNCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK

SYDNEY, 28^TH April 2017 – Codemasters today released a new DiRT® 4™ gameplay trailer showcasing the breadth of racing that fans will be able to experience on the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Steam from 9^th June 2017. You can view the new DiRT 4 gameplay trailer on the official website: http://www.dirt4game.com, or directly on the official YouTube channel:

The new trailer features ‘Instigators’ by Grace Potter, one of the songs from the amazing in-game soundtrack that has been created for DiRT 4 in an exclusive partnership with Globe, Universal Music UK’s in-house sync team. The agreement with Globe will see over 40 licensed tracks appear throughout the game, matching DiRT’s unique style and tone and includes exclusive tracks from artists such as The Amazons, Sigma, Freak and Pretty Vicious alongside tracks from The Chemical Brothers, Disclosure, Queens Of The Stone Age and Bastille.

With over 50 iconic off road vehicles from the history of the sport to modern day, DiRT 4 challenges you to be fearless as you take on rally, rallycross and landrush. The all new DiRT Academy will teach you the skills you need in order to reach the top of the sport and also becomes your own off-road playground.

Featuring two different handling models, Gamer and Simulation, DiRT 4 offers both depth and accessibility for players old and new to the franchise. The game’s innovative Your Stage system allows you to produce a near infinite number of unique rally stages at the touch of a button. Your Stage allows experienced rally players to create longer, more technical routes, whilst newcomers can create simpler shorter routes as they hone their skills.

Key Features:

• OVER 50 OF THE MOST BREATH-TAKING OFF-ROAD CARS EVER BUILT – Including Ford Fiesta R5, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, Subaru WRX STI NR4 and Audi Sport quattro S1 E2
• 5 INCREDIBLE RALLY LOCATIONS WITH MILLIONS OF ROUTES – Australia, Spain, Michigan, Sweden & Wales
• THE OFFICIAL GAME OF THE FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP – Race at Montalegre, Lohéac Bretagne, Hell, Holjes & Lydden Hill in a multitude of different series
• LANDRUSH – Short-course dirt track racing in Pro Buggies, Pro-2 Trucks, Pro-4 Trucks and Crosskart vehicles in California, Nevada and Mexico
• JOYRIDE – Laptime challenges, smash challenges, free-play area and send challenges to friends
• DiRT ACADEMY – Taking place at the DirtFish Rally School in Washington, USA, learn the skills, techniques and practice to become the best!
• CAREER MODE – create your driver, compete across the disciplines, gain sponsors and build your team with clear goals and rewards
• COMPETITIVE GAMING – Daily, weekly and month-long challenges against fellow players from around the world
• NEXT GENERATION OF RACENET – Live ladder, leagues and tournaments, cross-platform leaderboards, enhanced CREST telemetry system
• TUNING – Tweak your set-up based on vehicle, track and weather conditions to best suit your racing style
• DAMAGE & REPAIRS – Wear and tear is faithfully recreated with an improved and realistic damage model. Damage can be repaired by hiring  Engineers to work in the team’s Service Area between stages but with a finite amount of time available.

Keep up with all the news and follow updates from the studio on Facebook and Twitter.

APRIL UPDATE FOR FINAL FANTASY XV AVAILABLE NOW 

SYDNEY 28^th April 2017 – FINAL FANTASY® XV  has released a free update that adds a new mode to the list of resolutions available when playing the game on the PlayStation®4 Pro system. The newly implemented mode enables the player to enjoy a smooth gameplay experience with a stable frame rate.

The full list of updates include:

• Introduction of rankings to Timed Quests
• First Timed Quest reward – the Afrosword, a Greatsword inspired by Grammy Award winning DJ and Producer Afrojack
• New car decals for players to customize their Regalia
• Three new songs added to the Music Player.
• Enlarged font sizes for the subtitles and various menu screens

More information is available on the website: https://finalfantasyxv.com/en/updates.

About FINAL FANTASY XV

The latest instalment in the classic series, FINAL FANTASY XV is set in an enthralling world where fantasy meets reality, where players will embark on an adventure like no other. Join Prince Noctis and his comrades on an epic journey of brotherhood, love and despair as they unravel Noctis’s destiny and take up arms against the warmongering empire, Niflheim.

With a captivating cast of characters, breath-taking visuals, open world exploration and thrilling action-packed real time combat, FINAL FANTASY XV is the ultimate FINAL FANTASY experience for both newcomers to the series and series fans alike.

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/

MARVEL Future Fight Unleashes New Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Update and Celebrates 50 Million Players Worldwide

Content additions include three new characters, five new uniforms, an Alliance Conquest feature, World Boss Ultimate Mode and more

SEOUL, Korea (April 27, 2017) – Today, Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest growing mobile game company in Asia, celebrates the second anniversary of its hit game MARVEL Future Fight, releasing an update introducing three new characters to the game: Mantis, inspired by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Agent Venom and Whiplash, inspired by Marvel’s Iron Man 2. In addition, four new uniforms inspired by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, and Gamora, are now available, as well as a special Starlight Armor uniform for Captain America (Sharon Rogers). MARVEL Future Fight will also host an event stage themed after Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s “Knowhere” running from May 4 to 18 and offer players the opportunity to earn special rewards.

The update also introduces “World Boss Ultimate Mode” where players will fight against more challenging world bosses and have the ability to unlock higher levels of difficulty with each stage, furthering their rank in the newly added ranking system. Another notable feature entering the game is “Alliance Conquest” where players will fight to conquer neighboring regions defended by other Alliances’ deployed characters. The Alliance with the most regions by the end of the Conquest will be declared the victor.

“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was the breakout movie of 2014, and with the sequel coming on May 5, fans will be able to experience Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot and Gamora in an all-new way with these uniforms in the game,” said Seungwon Lee, Chief Global Officer at Netmarble Games. “It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate the two year anniversary of MARVEL Future Fight with the millions of fans playing the game every day.”

MARVEL Future Fight also released its anniversary infographic highlighting an impressive amount of engagement since the title launched. In addition to 50 million players creating accounts to play the game, over one billion Dimension Rifts have been cleared and 166 trillion of in-game gold has been earned.

Fans will also notice an overall improved UI and upgrades to the Mission Store.

The full list of characters joining MARVEL Future Fight today includes:

• Mantis – A strange alien who serves Ego, Mantis slowly integrates herself with the Guardians with the help of her empathic powers. She is an adept fighter who uses her mental powers to read the minds of her targets.
• Agent Venom – A superhuman created when the notorious Venom changed hosts. The new host is a high school schoolmate of Spider-Man and war veteran, Flash Thompson. Unlike the original Venom, he is one of the good guys and is kind. He even joined the Guardians of the Galaxy team in the comics.
• Whiplash – The villain from Marvel’s Iron Man 2 who developed his own suit using arc technology and vowed to kill Tony Stark to avenge his father by using his weapon of choice, energy whips.

MARVEL Future Fight is available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

App Store®: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvel-future-fight/id955705796

Google Play™: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.mherosgb

For more information on MARVEL Future Fight, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Games Corporation

Netmarble Games Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages, and around the world, by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 3,500 employees, Netmarble has been developing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games, including Lineage2 Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, STAR WARS™: Force Arena, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. The largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual game developer, and parent company to Kabam, a top global game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, Netmarble has strategic partnerships with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL

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