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January 19, 2017

EA Announces EA PLAY 2017

Experience the Newest Games and More June 10-12, Live from Hollywood

SYDNEY, Australia. – January 19, 2017 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that EA PLAY 2017 will be held from June 10-12 at the Hollywood Palladium, and live to the world on EA.com. EA PLAY is designed to connect audiences around the world, and bring them closer to the games they love.

Whether in person or online, EA PLAY 2017 will connect fans around the world to EA’s biggest new games through live broadcasts, community content, competitions and more. Those that can attend in Hollywood will experience hands-on gameplay, live entertainment and much more. For anyone joining digitally around the world, EA PLAY will feature livestreams, deeper looks into EA’s upcoming games and experiences, and content from some of the best creators in the community. For players, content creators, media, industry partners and more, EA PLAY 2017 will deliver a network of experiences to celebrate a world of play.

Much more about EA PLAY 2017, including attendance and ticket availability information, is coming in the weeks and months ahead. Please visit http://www.ea.com/eaplay2017 to sign-up to be the first to hear, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more EA PLAY news and information.

About Electronic Arts
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In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news .

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New Fire Emblem Announced for Nintendo Switch in 2018

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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New Fire Emblem Announced for Nintendo Switch in 2018

To close out their Fire Emblem Direct presentation earlier today, Nintendo announced that they have a brand new Fire Emblem game being developed as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The game does not currently have a special name but they are aiming to have it released sometime in 2018. This will mark the first full Fire Emblem game to be released on a home console in over eleven years when it is finally released as the previous console entry, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, was released on the Wii back in 2007.

While we will likely hear more about this entry later in the year, fans can look forward to the re-imagined Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Fire Emblem Warriors, and the free smartphone game Fire Emblem Heroes until then.

Fire Emblem Warriors to Launch on Nintendo Switch and New 3DS this Fall

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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Last week we learned that Fire Emblem Warriors was in the works for the Nintendo Switch but at the time all we knew was that it was being developed with the help of Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force team for the Switch. Now thanks to the Fire Emblem focused presentation earlier today Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem Warriors will be released for not only the Nintendo Switch but also will be one of the few New 3DS only titles.

The game will be released sometime this Fall and you can check out a small bit of gameplay featuring Chrom in the trailer below.

Greek Cosplayer Knitemaya Will Be Attending MadFest Perth 2017

K. Roberts

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January 19, 2017

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Greek Cosplayer Knitemaya Will Be Attending MadFest Perth 2017

Madman Entertainment announced the second cosplay guest for the 2017 Madman Anime Festival in Perth yesterday. Greek cosplayer Knitemaya will be attending the event alongside Malaysian cosplayer Angie on March 4th and 5th, 2017. He stated that he will be cosplaying as Kirito from Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale on the Saturday of the event.

Knite has six years of experience in sewing costumes. He is most well-known for cosplaying as bishounen characters and his skilled use of make-up. He will appear in panels with other cosplay guests and will help judge cosplay competitions. Fans will be able to take photos with him during photo sessions and purchase his merchandise from the Madman Mega Booth.

Fire Emblem Heroes Announced for Smartphones

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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Fire Emblem Heroes Announced for Smartphones

Nintendo announced their next foray into smartphone gaming by announcing Fire Emblem Heroes for iOS and Android devices. The game will launch on February 2nd on Google Play and will be coming soon to iOS fore free though there will be in-app purchases available. In Fire Emblem Heroes players will wage strategic battles while leveling up their Heroes that have been taken from all of the Fire Emblem games.

The player is described as a summoner that can summon heroes to build their dream army. Maps will be designed to fit on a smartphone screen where players can drag allies to enemy units or use traditional controls. In combat the iconic weapon triangle system will play a role including terrain types. Characters in Fire Emblem Heroes will be depicted with brand new artwork and newly recorded voices and while the main quest is the biggest draw, there will also be a “Training Tower” to level up heroes to acquire new skills and more.

‘Bakemonogatari’ and More Coming from Hanabee in February 2017

K. Roberts

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January 19, 2017

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‘Bakemonogatari’ and More Coming from Hanabee in February 2017

Hanabee Entertainment’s website has just revealed their release plans for February 2017. They will be putting out new editions of three anime titles on February 23, 2017.

Another will be released in a new DVD and Blu-ray combo-pack for $49.99 AUD. All 12 episodes will be featured with English audio, Japanese audio and English subtitles. The textless opening and ending animations will be included as on-disc extras.

A complete collection of Bakemonogatari will be released separately on DVD and Blu-ray for $59.99 AUD. All 15 episodes will be presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. On-disc extras will include the TV spots and the textless opening and ending animations.

A standard Blu-ray edition of Fate/Stay Night: Unlimted Blade Works Part One will be available for $59.99 AUD. The first 13 episodes will be featured with English audio, Japanese audio and English subtitles. The promotional trailers and textless opening and ending animations will be included as on-disc extras.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Revealed for Nintendo 3DS

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Revealed for Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo kicked off their Fire Emblem presentation by announcing that the series will continue on the Nintendo 3DS with the title Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia set for release on May 19th. The title is inspired by Fire Emblem Gaiden, a Japan exclusive that was released in 1992 and helped establish the style used in later games.

This remake takes Gaiden into a grander scale and features dual protagonists by the names of Alm and Celica who join others in a war dividing the continent of Valentia. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will feature free-roaming, flexible character advancement, dungeons filled with enemies, and more. The company also stated that Amiibo figures for Alm and Celica will be released alongside the game and you can see how they’ll look below.

The List of Hanabee Entertainment’s Releases of January 19, 2017

K. Roberts

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January 19, 2017

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Three anime titles have been released by Hanabee Entertainment in Australia today. Re-Kan!, Owarimonogatari Volume One and Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle (Season Two) are now available on DVD and Blu-ray.

Re-Kan! is available separately on DVD and Blu-ray for $49.99 AUD. All 13 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The textless opening and ending animations are included as on-disc extras.

Owarimonogatari Volume One is available in a DVD and Blu-ray combo-pack for $49.99 AUD. The first seven episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. On-disc extras include the textless opening animation and the textless ending animation.

Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle (Season Two) is available separately on DVD and Blu-ray for $59.99 AUD. All 11 episodes are featured with English audio, Japanese audio and English subtitles. The textless opening and ending animations are included as on-disc extras.

God Wars: Future Past Launching in Japan in April

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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God Wars: Future Past Launching in Japan in April

Last time we heard about God Wars: Future Past was that it was going to be delayed to sometime in Spring 2017 by Kadokawa Games. Now thanks to this week’s issue of Famitsu we now know that the company is aiming to have the title released on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in Japan sometime in April.

This bit of information also came with news that a second demo for the game will be released on the Japanese PlayStation Store in early February and allow players to try out various stages that were unavailable in the first demo as well as carry over progress to the full retail release. It is worth noting that NIS America had previously announced the release of God Wars: Future Past in North America and Europe for early 2017.

Musou Stars Adds Lu Bu, Ii Naotora, Laegrinna, and Oda Nobunyaga

Travis Bruno

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January 19, 2017

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Musou Stars Adds Lu Bu, Ii Naotora, Laegrinna, and Oda Nobunyaga

This week’s issue of Famitsu magazine has revealed that Musou Stars will be adding four more characters to the currently confirmed roster. Some of these characters are fairly familiar as they include the signature Lu Bu from the Dynasty Warriors series, fan favorite Ii Noatora from Samurai Warriors, Laegrinna who debuted in the most recent Deception game, and the cast mascot of the series, Oda Nobunyaga, a take on Oda Nobunaga in feline form.

Currently we only have a small glimpse of these characters thanks to the above scan that primarily shows off Laegrinna though we can expect more images to be released in the future. Koei Tecmo is planning on having Musou Stars released on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on March 2nd in Japan.