KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS NEW DETAILS ON NARRATIVE, WEAPONRY, AND COMBAT OF TOUKIDEN 2 KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS LAUNCH DATE AND PLATFORMS FOR TOUKIDEN 2 

Choose a Weapon, Pick an Ally, and Vanquish Supernatural Beasts in the Latest Demon-Slaying Action RPG, Headed to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita, and Windows PC via Steam®

Hertfordshire, 10^th February 2017 – KOEI TECMO Europe released today a wealth of new information regarding the gameplay and storyline of Toukiden 2, the upcoming sequel to the popular demon-hunting RPG Toukiden. Toukiden 2 is slated to release on the 24th March 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and on Windows PC via Steam®.

Located amid the tattered landscapes of Toukiden 2, the seemingly peaceful village of Mahoroba is riven by internal conflict. Despite being tasked with the protection of Kagura, the Shrine Maiden, the town’s two rival clans – the Samurai and the Imperial Guard – clash for dominance, jeopardising the safety and the future of the sanctuary settlement. In an effort to defuse the tension, the Holy Mount has sent in its own force of Slayers, but their presence feels more like a threat than a path to a peaceful solution. Will the new Slayer who mysteriously appeared on the outskirts of Mahoroba unite the irate guardians, or will the devastating events that tore once-allied factions apart prevail and sound the end of humanity?

Forced to confront both internal and external conflicts, the player’s battle skills and strategic acumen will be put to the ultimate test. Toukiden 2 offers a multitude of diverse weapons to suit any combat style, including swords, spears, knives, gauntlets, chain-sickles (kusarigama), bows, clubs, polearms, and rifles. Additionally, two series-first weapon types make their debut in Toukiden 2: the Sword & Shield, a combination offering a solid blend of offence and defence, and the Chain Whip, which allows for fast-paced manoeuvers that can quickly tear apart Oni flesh. Each armament can be used for light and heavy attacks alike, and each offers special abilities that can be combined with the versatile Demon Hand to balance the scales of power when battling Oni.

Weapons can be personalised and enhanced with the assistance of the freed souls of fallen heroes, known as Mitama. Defeating larger foes will free Mitama from their Oni captors, and can then be used to empower the player’s weapon, armor, or the Demon Hand with boosts in Attack, Defence, Speed, Healing, and Control. New to the Toukiden series, the element of Control specialises in summoning Oni to fight for the player! Once summoned, subservient Oni will attack incoming foes as well as act as a decoy to help escape an enemy’s grasp. However, only three Mitama can be equipped at a time, so choosing the best combination during pre-battle preparation offers an important tactical edge, and helps balance the scales when facing foes as deadly as the Oni!

A batch of new assets was released today showcasing the dynamic battle systems within Toukiden 2, alongside screenshots of the various weapons, Mitama, and devastating Oni. A collection of images also introduces the opposing clans which reside in Mahoroba Village as well as Kaguya, the Shrine Maiden, Yakumo, Captain of the Imperial Guard, Tsubaki, a skilled member of the Holy Mount, Toya, the leader of the Samurai clan, and Manazura, Lieutenant of the Samurai. Trailers showcasing the Chain Whip and Sword & Shield were also released.

To stay in touch with the latest ‘Toukiden 2’ news, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoeurope.com/toukiden2, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden® series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

HIT Reaches 17 Million Downloads Worldwide

Award-winning Action RPG Celebrates Milestone with New Guild Update

Publisher Nexon and developer NAT Games have announced that the chart-topping mobile action RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT), has been downloaded over 17 million times worldwide with the international version counting 10 million downloads and 7 million downloads in its origin country Korea.

The milestone was reached in time for an upcoming update to HIT, which will go live on February 16 and introduce major updates to guilds and increase the maximum skill level. Guilds will see a variety of improvements in the update, including Guild Announcements showing the chat window, live updates on which team is in the lead during a guild battle, the ability to modify more guild functions than ever, and the introduction of a Guild League Battle Beta. To fully enjoy the improvements to guilds, the maximum number of members that can be in a guild is being increased.

HIT is the first mobile game from the studio NAT Games, led by the acclaimed designer of hit games Lineage II and TERA, Yong-Hyun Park. When HIT originally launched in Korea on November 18, 2015, it became the top selling game in both Google Play and App Store the following day. HIT is available to download for free on Google Play for Android mobile devices and the App Store for Apple mobile devices.

About NEXON
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a global leader in online games for PC and mobile. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Cartoon Network Builds on Franchise Success to Broaden the Mighty Magiswords World

Multiplatform Wins Pave Way for Season Two Greenlight and New Mobile Game Surely You Quest

Burbank, CA – February 9, 2017 – Turner’s Cartoon Network has charted wins across platforms with Mighty Magiswords leading to a season two order of the hit comedy series and the launch of a new mobile game, Surely You Quest. Mighty Magiswords follows the adventures of Prohyas and Vambre, a sibling team of “Warriors for Hire” who embark on heroic quests using outrageously funny swords called Magiswords. The immersive MagiMobile app empowers fans to collect swords like the Warriors, and the newest mobile game further heightens the interactivity of the Mighty Magiswords world by allowing users to use their collections in active gameplay while also gathering and upgrading more Magiswords via the audio content recognition cues in Mighty Magiswords programming.

Mighty Magiswords is produced at Cartoon Network Studios and created by Kyle A. Carrozza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water). Season two of Mighty Magiswords will find Prohyas and Vambre embarking on epic adventures and even more hilarious quests in pursuit of the latest and greatest Magiswords to add to their coveted collections.

Fans have shown they are hungry for more from the Mighty Magiswords world and Cartoon Network is ready to meet them wherever they are with Surely You Quest, an idle RPG coming to iTunes, Google Play and Amazon for free on Feb. 16. Surely You Quest connects to MagiMobile by giving fans access to their Magiswords and allowing them to expand their collections. Gamers can use the swords they previously earned in MagiMobile for gameplay in Surely You Quest, and the more fans watch and engage with MagiMobile, the more options they will have for battles in the game. Surely You Quest adds to a rich connected world of more than 400 pieces of original content including interactive shorts, narrative vlogs hosted by the Warriors, a multitude of digital games and MagiMobile.

The top-ranked series premiered in September 2016 as the number one animated series to launch in Q4 with kids 6 – 11 and all key boys, while also ranking as Cartoon Network’s top show in October. Following the November launch of MagiMobile, Mighty Magiswords has ranked as a Top 3 Cartoon Network original on VOD. MagiMobile ranked as top 5 App overall on iTunes while charting two million downloads and 20 million swords collected.

New episodes of Mighty Magiswords continue to air Fridays on Cartoon Network and are available anytime, anywhere on the Cartoon Network app.

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About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand and the # 1 animation network in the U.S., offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bears and The Amazing World of Gumball. Seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, Cartoon Network is known for being a leader in innovation with its approach to engaging and inspiring kids at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its pro-social initiative, Stop Bullying: Speak Up is an acknowledged and often used resource for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.

Cartoon Network is part of Turner, a Time Warner company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.

MASSIVE FREE CONTENT GIVEAWAY WITH THIS YEAR’S MAKE WAR NOT LOVE™!

London – England, February 9 – It’s that time of year again when SEGA® scoffs at the pomp and pretence of Valentine’s Day, and asks gamers everywhere to Make War Not Love!

In the ultimate multi-community face off, Make War Not Love 4: The Aftermath features SEGA’s biggest roster of combatants to date as the Dawn of War™ II, Company of Heroes™ II, Total War™: WARHAMMER® and Endless Legend™ communities go head to head in all-out war. The Spoils? A pile of Free DLC content for each title.

The winner depends very much on the performance of the respective faction champions and their communities in a series of no-holds-barred challenges with a wealth of prizes up for grabs from the 16^th – 19^th February.

To get involved in Make War Not Love 4: The Aftermath, all you need to do is visit www.makewarnotlove.com from today, sign up, and pick your faction.

Every contribution you make to your chosen cause will influence its overall score and increase your faction’s chances of unlocking exclusive prizes. On February 14, MWNL day, voting will open for the first challenge and voters will be able to select the title that the faction leaders will play when MWNL gets underway on February 16.

Three more challenges will follow throughout 16^th – 19^th February, so be sure to stay tuned, as if your faction leader does well, you’ll win free stuff!

The Challenges:

February 16 – SEGA vs Faction: Voters will decide which SEGA game the community manager from each faction will go head to head with a SEGA champion in. Winning the bout will earn the faction 50 points and…

• SEGA prize bundle 1: Company of Heroes 2: Southern Fronts™ DLC, plus a mystery Mega Drive™ game

February 17 – Art Attack: For this challenge, each faction will create their own piece of MWNL inspired artwork to share on SEGA’s Facebook channel and www.makewarnotlove.com. Points go to the piece of art you, and we here at SEGA, like the most, along with…

• SEGA prize bundle 2: Warhammer® 40,000®: Dawn of War 2: Retribution – Ultramarines faction pack, plus mystery Mega Drive game

February 18 – Stream if you wanna go faster: The factions will run their own live-stream segments for their respective game, with views and community engagement determining where the points go this round. To the victor…

• SEGA prize bundle 3: Endless Legend: Echoes of Auriga, plus mystery Mega Drive game

February 19 – SEGA Showdown: The final round will see the two highest scoring factions enter a duel, playing each other’s games live at the PC Gamer Weekender within the SEGA Zone at Kensington Olympia. The winner of the round will secure the last batch of points for their side, and…

• SEGA prize bundle 4: Blood Pack DLC for all relevant Total War titles, plus mystery Mega Drive game

The winner of this day will also be crowned Make War Not Love 4: The Aftermath champion, and unlock some very special game content for their factions’ title.

In addition to all these great freebies, the following titles will be on-sale for the duration of the promotion, on Steam:

• Total War: WARHAMMER – 33% off
• Endless Legend – 75% off
• Dawn of War franchise – 80% off
• Company of Heroes franchise – 75% off
• Crazy Taxi™, Jet Set Radio™, SEGA Bass Fishing™, Sonic and All Star Racing Transformed™ – 75% off

For more information about Make War Not Love 4: The Aftermath and to sign up, log on to www.makewarnotlove.com. Be sure to follow our social channels to get involved in all the inter-faction trash talking on Facebook and Twitter.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.co.uk

About Amplitude Studios SAS

Amplitude is an independent team of experienced video game lovers (and developers) with a single goal: Create the best strategy games with the players’ help! Based in Paris, the studio boasts an international team that has worked all over the world on major AAA titles. Since Amplitude’s creation in 2011, the studio has released Endless Space, Dungeon of the Endless and Endless Legend, all critically acclaimed. A pioneer in its working method, while developing its first game Amplitude launched an open crowdsourced development process called “GAMES2GETHER.” This platform enables the community to participate in the creation of a video game from the early stages of development. Today, this methodology enables the studio to fulfil the expectations of its players while earning international recognition for the quality of its productions. Read more at www.amplitude-studios.com.

About Relic Entertainment

Relic Entertainment™ is the award-winning development studio behind critically-acclaimed franchises including Warhammer 40:000: Dawn of War, Company of Heroes, and more. Since its inception in 1997, Relic has produced a rich catalogue of genre-defining real-time strategy titles and continues to innovate today as a SEGA-owned studio. Relic is located in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more at www.relic.com.

About Creative Assembly

Founded in 1987, Creative Assembly is one of the UK’s most successful and established game studios. Creator of the multi award-winning Total War strategy series, the studio has received numerous press, industry and consumer accolades, including BAFTAs and the Develop Industry Excellence awards.  Home to over 300 highly talented developers and counting, the studio continues to expand to cover a variety of triple-A console, PC and mobile projects. Creative Assembly’s website is located at www.creative-assembly.com

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own hobby centres, the internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop can be found at www.games-workshop.com and further details about all of Games Workshop’s licensees and their products are at licensing.games-workshop.com

© Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2015. Warhammer, the Warhammer logo, GW, Games Workshop, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All Rights Reserved to their respective owners.

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Limited Edition available for pre-order

LONDON (9^th February 2017) – Fans who have been waiting to relive the beginnings of Sora’s adventure on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system can now pre-order the KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Limited Edition exclusively through the Square Enix online store.

The Limited Edition HD collection includes six beloved titles from the KINGDOM HEARTS series all on one disc and an exclusive KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX collectible trading pin featuring main protagonist, Sora.

For those new to the series, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX provides the perfect opportunity to jump in and experience the magic of the KINGDOM HEARTS ahead of the release of the upcoming KINGDOM HEARTS III, with the classic collection now remastered and available for the first time on PlayStation®4.

The full list of titles included in KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is;

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX

• KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
• KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics)

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX

• KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD remastered cinematics)

To watch the announcement trailer, featuring music from singer and songwriter Utada Hikaru, visit; https://youtu.be/2zbYxa2fb0Q

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX will be available in Europe and PAL territories for the PlayStation®4 on 31^st March 2017. The KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Limited Edition is available for pre-order exclusively at the Square Enix Online Store for £39.99 / €49.00 at  https://store.eu.square-enix.com/uk/product/425531/kingdom-hearts-hd-15-plus-25-remix-limited-edition-ps4.

Related Links
Homepage: www.kingdomhearts.com/
Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Twitter®: @KINGDOMHEARTS
YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts

About the KINGDOM HEARTS Series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 system, the series has expanded several additional entries. The series celebrated its 10th anniversary in March 2012, and has shipped over 22 million units worldwide.

About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 130 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 70 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en
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Critically Acclaimed ‘The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier’ Available at Retail Starting February 28th

Series Continues with Episode 3: ‘Above the Law’ Arriving Next Month

Fellow Survivors,

Today we can share the release date for the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier on a special season pass disc at retail, and announce the release window for the upcoming Episode 3: ‘Above the Law’.

Beginning February 28th at North American retailers, and March 3rd at European retailers, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier will be available for purchase on a special Season Pass Disc for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. The season pass disc includes the critically acclaimed two-part premiere episodes, and grants access to all subsequent episodes in the five episode season for download as they become available.

CI Games’ Lords of the Fallen Available Now on iOS and Android!

WARSAW, Poland (February 9, 2017) — Not a trace of humanity is left in beloved Queen Akasha’s soul. Her corruption is a curse that has thrown the realm into chaos. But three brave heroes have the cunning and strength needed to reclaim the kingdom. Now you must journey with them into Keystone – the demon queen’s forsaken monastery – crush the curse, and restore order to this realm. CI Games’ Lords of the Fallen is available now on iOS and Android!

Set in the same universe as the critically acclaimed original, Lords of the Fallen has big battles, bigger monsters and intuitive gameplay tailored exclusively to a touchscreen device. Lords of the Fallen combines swipe-based 1-on-1 combat with familiar RPG mechanics. Each character has his or her own combat style, and can be customized and trained to improve different skills. Players can find materials picked up throughout their play time, which can be used for crafting weapons, armor and amulets.

Other features include:

• 12 detailed and creepy locations
• 30 monster types and 12 bosses
• 60 weapons, 15 amulets, and 80 nerve-wracking combat encounters

Lords of the Fallen is available now on the App Store and Google Play for $9.99 USD!

About CI Games:
CI Games is an international developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products with sales in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, CI Games was established in 2002 and has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2007.
CI Games’ global operations distinguish it as one of the most dynamic development companies in the industry, with development and distribution offices in Poland, United States, Germany & Canada. CI Games portfolio includes the best-selling Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise with over 5 million copies sold worldwide. The company is currently working on a number of high profile, multiplatform games including Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 and the action RPG Lords of the Fallen 2. For more information on CI Games please visit: www.cigames.com