UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES STEEP™ OPEN BETA WEEKEND ON NOVEMBER 18

Players can Register Online by November 9 for an Early Access Beta Weekend

Sydney, Australia — October 28, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Steep™ will have two Beta phases from November 10^th to 14^th and from November 18^th to 21^st on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. The beta phases let players hit slopes of the Alps ahead of the Steep worldwide launch on December 2^nd.

Access for the November 18 open beta will be available via digital download on consoles and PC giving access to all players wanting to explore Steep’s massive open-world. For those looking to start snow season sooner, early access to the beta will be available to some of the players who register at steepgame.com by November 9.

These beta phases will allow players to discover the diversity of Steep’s world by exploring, riding and completing dozens of challenges through three of the seven regions composing Steep’s massive open world inspired from the Alps –  the Aravis, the Tyrol and the Needles. Players will also find nine Mountain Stories – narrative-based challenges that will delve deeper into unique moments in the world of Steep – throughout their journey. Completing these challenges and Mountain Stories will also unlock new gear for players to customize their characters.

Finally, as they play and share their favourite lines taken from the beta, players will test Steep in a first-person view on top of the third-person view.

With development led by Ubisoft Annecy*, Steep drops players onto the peaks of mountains with exhilarating experiences that include skiing, wing-suiting, snowboarding and paragliding. These sports establish a never seen before freedom to explore the game’s open world, allowing players to choose the way they ride and play. Riders can traverse the Alps solo or drop in side-by-side with friends to record and share the most insane tricks ever captured on the slopes. Designed for a generation that’s all about sharing their experiences with the world, Steep encourages players to challenge their friends to see who truly comes out on top of the world.

For a chance to play during the first beta phase, players can still register at http://www.steepgame.com.

For more information about Steep, please visit http://www.ubisoft.com, follow us on http://www.facebook.com/steepgame or http://www.twitter.com/Steep_Game.

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Kiev.

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, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. 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

Lenovo Debuts Commercial Desktops and Notebooks Featuring 7th Generation AMD PRO Processors
New Lenovo systems simplify enterprise and business IT complexity through its implementation of AMD PRO APUs 

Sydney, Australia — October 28, 2016 — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) debuted the Lenovo ThinkCentre M715 Tiny and ThinkPad E475 and E575, new commercial desktop and notebooks featuring 7th Generation AMD PRO APUs (formerly codenamed “Bristol Ridge PRO”). AMD PRO APUs are built for business, with robust security, reliability, and increased energy efficiency to help protect customers’ IT investments.

“These latest AMD PRO based-systems from Lenovo are optimised for business and deliver increased computing and graphics performance, at levels that meet the highest of customer expectations,” said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD. “These systems combine commercial-grade quality, performance, and stability, with excellent video and audio capabilities, helping ensure businesses are more productive and collaborative. We are thrilled to partner with Lenovo to bring this technology to companies and enterprises around the world.”

“Businesses today are constantly evolving, demanding better performance, security, manageability, and usability from their computers. This is why Lenovo provides innovation both inside and outside our commercial products and works with partners like AMD, who bring a similar focus on giving users the best experience possible,” said Bai Peng, vice president notebook business, PC & Smart Device Business Group at Lenovo. “The ThinkPad E475 and E575 notebooks and ThinkCentre M715 Tiny, based on the AMD PRO processor portfolio, enables businesses to deliver real-world performance and dependability optimised for business’ needs”

Enabled by 7th generation AMD PRO processors the new Lenovo desktop and notebooks help ensure sensitive data and trusted applications remain secure with dedicated AMD Secure Processor technology. AMD PRO APUs meet users’ growing requirements by providing up to 14% more compute performance, up to 22% more graphic performance, and up to 32% more energy efficiency , than the previous generation AMD PRO processors. Open standards and CPU-agnostic DASH manageability allows IT departments to easily integrate and manage systems while the new AMD AM4 desktop infrastructure provides a stable and upgradable platform for the future.

New Lenovo ThinkCentre Desktop
Lenovo is breaking new ground with the ThinkCentre M715 Tiny. Despite being only one liter in size, the ThinkCentre M715 Tiny packs a punch. At 94% smaller than a traditional desktop tower , IT managers can place the tiny M715 almost anywhere with optional under desk, wall, and monitor back mounting options. The 35W 7th generation AMD PRO processors were designed for ultra-small form factor PCs providing superb compute and graphics performance with excellent efficiency. For example, performance of the new AMD PRO A12-9800E is equivalent to the system performance of the prior generation AMD PRO A10-8750, at close to 1/3 of the power . The ThinkCentre M715 Tiny is a high performance, ultra-compact desktop that can be used almost anywhere.

New Lenovo ThinkPad Notebooks
The new thin and light ThinkPad E475 and E575 provide a superb mix of performance, mobility, and security. Weighing as little as 4.1lbs. (1.87kg) and measuring less than 1 inch (23.7mm) thin the new ThinkPad notebooks offer excellent mobility and excellent battery life for extended productivity. The E475 and E575 offer an outstanding user experience with AMD Radeon™ R5 M430 graphics, enhanced VOIP features, and improved microphones for excellent videoconferencing.

The Lenovo ThinkPad E475 and E575 will be available on November 7th. The ThinkCentre M715 Tiny is available on October 31st .

Supporting Resources
•    For information on AMD PRO please visit www.amd.com/pro
•    Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
•    Follow AMD on Twitter
•    Join AMD on Google+

About AMD
For more than 45 years, AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualisation technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.

AMD Collaborates with Arka Media Works and Film Director SS Rajamouli to Create Stunning VR Experiences Based On Upcoming Baahubali Sequel  
Unprecedented 360 Video and VR experiences brought to millions through new technology

Sydney, Australia.— October 28, 2016 — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) showcased new technology that can bring 360 video and Virtual Reality to millions through a bleeding edge Virtual Reality capture instrument with up to 32 cameras and the AMD’s renowned GPU-accelerated video stitching software. Used in conjunction with Radeon^™ Pro Graphics, the new technology is being used initially to develop content to promote the upcoming Baahubali: The Conclusion, a movie directed by SS Rajamouli scheduled to premiere on April 28, 2017.

Under the creative direction of SS Rajamouli, Arka Media Works and AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group (RTG) are using the new technology to collaborate on two pieces of compelling VR content: a 360-degree video titled “On the Sets of Baahubali” and a fully immersive VR experience, “The Sword of Baahubali.” On the Sets of Baahubali is available now, and was shown to attendees of MAMI on October 22nd and 23rd along with early takes of The Sword of Baahubali. “We are beyond thrilled to have Baahubali: The Conclusion and AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group showcase the world’s most advanced VR experience for the first time here at MAMI,” said Anupama Chopra, director of the JIo MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star.

“As humans we are at awe when we experience things of large scale – both natural and man-made,” said Rajamouli, director for both Baahubali films. “We are at awe when we see the Grand Canyon, we are also at awe when we stand next to 2,722 feet tall man-made Bhurj Khalifa. I have been fascinated by the possibilities with scale since the first time I experienced VR. Through collaboration with AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group we have been fortunate to get access to cutting edge VR technologies that are helping us to push the boundaries like never before.”

To create these experiences, AMD has built the radical new VR capture camera – the bb360cc – and leading-edge 360-degree video stitching software. The bb360cc provides real-time VR preview and up to 32 cameras. Using AMD-created Project Loom software, videographers can rapidly stitch 360-degree video, often in real-time or nearly so, eclipsing the time needed using alternative techniques. The open source Project Loom software is expected to be widely available to content creators by the end of the year.

“AMD is committed to bringing VR to millions across the globe and that includes enabling filmmakers to provide cinematic quality to a VR experience,” said Raja Koduri, senior vice president and chief architect, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. “On the Sets of Baahubali is being shot with the new bb360cc camera and the teaser clips being shown a MAMI are easily the most stunning 360 video yet experienced. The Sword of Baahubali is a very ambitious real-time computer graphics VR experience that is designed to push the limits of next generation GPU hardware.”

“We’re excited to be working with AMD’s Radeon Technologies Group to create state-of-the-art VR experiences,” said Shobu Yarlagadda, co-founder and CEO of Arka Media Works. “We are targeting the release of The Sword of Baahubali in April, 2017 around the release of the film. We already have a few hundred theaters planning to install the VR equipment to support the launch of this extraordinary and compelling VR experience.”

Supporting Resources
•    Blog: AMD Radeon Technologies Group Brings Cinematic VR to Millions of Movie Fans
•    Learn more about Radeon Pro
•    Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
•    Follow @RadeonPro on Twitter

About AMD
For more than 45 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualisation technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.

UBISOFT^® ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR PAX AUS 2016 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 27, 2016 — Today Ubisoft announced its line-up for PAX AUS 2016; For Honor^TM, Just Dance® 2017, Steep^TM, South Park^TM: The Fractured But Whole^TM, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and Watch Dogs® 2, will be presented at the show. Attendees can check out the full line-up at the Ubisoft stand 2320 at the Melbourne Convention Centre Nov 4 – 6.

The Watch Dogs theatre will play host to a live interactive demo where the audience will get to see the vibrant open world where anything can happen and can choose where in San Francisco to explore next.

The Ubisoft stand will also feature hands on opportunities with all of the following releases. Attendees can experience the unique combat system of For Honor and choose to wade into battle as either a Viking, Samurai or Knight. The Just Dance 2017 dance floor welcomes everyone to break out their best dance moves to this year’s hottest hits and classics from yesteryears. Visitors can head to the slopes with Steep and traverse this epic open world on skis, boards or even blasting through the air in a wingsuit. South Park: The Fractured But Whole will offer gamers the chance to embrace their inner super hero as Cartman and his pals attempt to protect South Park with fists, farts and foul language. Plus a lucky few will be chosen to experience the fart power of the revolutionary Nosulus Rift.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to see an exclusive behind closed doors demo of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, showcasing the option to take a stealthy co-op approach to a mission rather than going in all guns blazing.

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, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. 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 its 2015-16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Visual Novel Developer Frontwing’s Latest Project “Grisaia: Phantom Trigger” Announced

Tokyo, Japan – October 28, 2016 Tokyo-based visual novel developer Frontwing has announced its newest project, “Grisaia: Phantom Trigger”. “Grisaia: Phantom Trigger” is a dramatic visual novel series, with the first two installments to be released for the PC in Spring of 2017. The official website for the series can be found here: http://www.grisaia-pt.com

The Grisaia series is Frontwing’s most popular franchise, with sales of the games in the first trilogy topping 300,000 units worldwide. The series has also had a very successful anime adaptation, produced by NBC Universal and directed by Tensho, as well as serialized manga adaptation.

“Grisaia: Phantom Trigger” takes place after the existing Grisaia trilogy, and features a completely new group of heroines as well as a new protagonist. The story follows a class of students at Mihama Academy, which has been converted by anti-terror organization CIRS into a ‘specialist training school’ for a new generation of operatives.

Both illustrator/character designer Akio Watanabe and writer Ryuta Fujisaki return from the original Grisaia trilogy to work on “Phantom Trigger”, and the game will feature SD character artwork by nanaca mai. The opening theme, “Ends of the Earth”, is composed by Hitoshi Fujima and sung by Marina Kawano, with lyrics by Yoshikazu Kuwashima.

“Grisaia: Phantom Trigger” is planned to be released in a serialized format, with the first two entries releasing simultaneously in Spring of 2017. A third entry will follow in the Summer, and subsequent titles in the series are also planned. Currently the game is confirmed for sale on the Steam platform, and other information will be announced as it is confirmed.

The “Phantom Trigger” series is being localized in English by Frontwing’s experienced in-house translation team, the members of which are proficient Japanese to English translators who possess JLPT N1 certification or equivalent. It also features a brand-new system allowing simultaneous display of English and Japanese text during gameplay, as well as language switching at the press of a button.

About Frontwing
Frontwing is a developer of Japanese visual novels. Since the company’s founding in 1999 as a bishojo games developer and the release of Frontwing’s first title, “Canary’ (Canaria: Kono Omoi o Uta ni Nosete) in August 2000, we have published a number of titles in the visual novel genre. From school life love stories to hardcore adult games, as well as titles which utilize 3D computer graphics, our creations cover a diverse range of genres. Our products, as well as the characters they feature, have come to represent the world of bishojo games. Frontwing marked its first venture into the overseas market May 29, 2015, with the English release of ‘The Fruit of Grisaia’ on Steam.  Since then, we have self-published the Corona Blossom series, as well as two ‘Grisaia’ series side stories, ‘The Leisure of Grisaia’ and ‘The Afterglow of Grisaia’, and further localized titles are in the works.

Frontwing is also currently planning a relaunch of their joint crowdfunding project with AKABEi SOFT2 to localize their visual novel “Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shojo” (“Wheel Country, Sunflower Girl).

Titanfall 2 Is Now Available Worldwide

Respawn Entertainment Delivers Action-Packed Single Player Backed by Fast, Fluid Multiplayer in an Experience that is Unmatched

SYDNEY, Australia – October 28, 2016 – Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that the highly anticipated Titanfall™2 is now available in stores worldwide on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Origin™ for PC, and for the first time in the franchise, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Winner of the Official Game Critics’ Award for Best Online Multiplayer at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June, Titanfall 2 builds on the signature Pilot and Titan combat the series is known for and provides a deeper, more robust experience that once again delivers innovative, unique, and exciting gameplay. Titanfall 2 is receiving universal praise from critics around the world, with Game Informer giving it a 9.5, calling it a “must play”, while GamesRadar+ calls Titanfall 2, “one of the most creative and rewarding FPS in recent memory”, and PlayStation Lifestyle states Titanfall 2 is, “the new king of the FPS hill”.

“With Titanfall 2, we built on the dynamic Pilot and Titan gameplay established with the first Titanfall to deliver an experience that is deeper, more refined, yet still as fun as ever,” said Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn Entertainment. “In single player, we’ve crafted something that is unlike any other campaign out there, and in multiplayer, we once again deliver gameplay that feels, plays, and looks great.”

Featuring the first single player campaign in the series’ history, Titanfall 2 delivers a carefully crafted action-adventure experience that provides a vibrant mix of exciting, innovative gameplay that brings fresh ideas and mechanics to the shooter genre. Following a failed Militia assault on the IMC planet of Typhon, Militia rifleman Jack Cooper must team up with BT-7274, a Vanguard-class Titan, to uphold a mission they were never meant to carry out. Over the course of the campaign, Jack and BT-7274 must work together to overcome insurmountable odds, and along the way realize that they are unstoppable together.

In multiplayer, Respawn builds on the dynamic Pilot and Titan gameplay to once again deliver an experience that is fast, fluid, and fun. Whether it’s fighting as a Pilot – the agile, mobile, and incredibly deadly apex-predators of the Frontier – or one of six all-new Titans – 20-foot-tall war machines wrapped in armor – Titanfall 2 delivers a deep, robust experience that is unmatched. Titanfall 2 also introduces Networks, an in-game social hub that serves as player’s home base during multiplayer. Making it fast and easy to play with friends both old and new, Networks range from casual to competitive. Each Network will also be able to take advantage of a daily Happy Hour, where each player within that Network gets bonus Merits they can use to unlock in-game items quicker.

Following the release of Titanfall 2, all post-launch maps, modes, and weapons will be available for free to all Titanfall 2 players. This all starts on December 2*, when Respawn releases Angel City – the remastered fan favorite map from the original Titanfall.

For more information on Titanfall 2, join the conversation on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter andInstagram.

• Players that pre-ordered any edition of Titanfall 2 will get access to Angel City starting on November 28th

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.

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.

EA, EA SPORTS, Origin, The Sims, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Titanfall is a trademark of Respawn Entertainment, LLC.  PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.

About Respawn Entertainment
Founded in 2010, Respawn Entertainment is an independent videogame development studio based in Van Nuys, California. The studio was formed by Vince Zampella and Jason West, former co-founders of Infinity Ward and two of the co-creators of the multi-billion dollar franchise Call of Duty™. Titanfall 2 is the sequel to the studio’s debut title, Titanfall. More information about the company is available at www.respawn.com.

BUST A MOVE WITH JUST DANCE^® 2017 OUT NOW!

Grab your smartphone controller and hit the dancefloor with Beyoncé, SIA, Zayn, Fifth Harmony, DNCE, Ariana Grande, Hatsune Miku, Major Lazer, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Queen, The Weeknd and many more! Justin Bieber “Sorry” Demo also available to download now. 

Ubisoft^® has released Just Dance^® 2017, the latest installment of the top-selling music game franchise*, available on Wii U™, Wii™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system today and for the first time in the history of the franchise, the game will be launched digitally on Windows PC. Just Dance 2017 will also be available on Nintendo Switch™ in March 2017.

Just Dance 2017 delivers its most fun and diverse track listing yet, from blockbuster chart-toppers to throwback favourites everyone will find something to get down to. Featuring bangers like “Lean On” by Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake, “Like I Would” by Zayn and   “Worth It” by Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink as well as Maroon’s 5’s brand new single “Don’t Wanna Know”, party favourites like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) by Beyoncé and classics like “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.

More accessible than ever, players can use their iOS and Android smartphones as controllers with the Just Dance Controller App. The Just Dance Controller App works with current-gen platforms and allows players to dance without additional accessories like cameras.

Players can start warming up for Justin Bieber’s 2017 Australian and New Zealand tour with the playable demo of his blockbuster hit “Sorry”. Available now, the demo has given thousands of fans their first taste of Just Dance 2017 and is free to download from the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation^®Network and Xbox Live.

For players who just can’t get enough, Just Dance^® Unlimited, the dance-on-demand subscription streaming service is available for current-gen consoles owners and PC players. Offering a catalogue of more than 200 songs at launch, Just Dance^® Unlimited includes access to exclusive content and tracks such as the newly announced addition “Youth” by Troye Sivan. The standard version of Just Dance 2017 will include three months access to Just Dance Unlimited on Xbox One, PlayStation

4, Wii U and Digital PC.

The complete Just Dance 2017 tracklist includes:

• “All About Us” – Jordan Fisher
• “Bailar” – Deorro Ft. Elvis Crespo
• “Bang” – Anitta
• “Bonbon” – Era Istrefi
• “Cake By The Ocean” – DNCE
• “Can’t Feel My Face”- The Weeknd
• “Carnaval Boom”- Latino Sunset
• “Cheap Thrills”- Sia Ft. Sean Paul
• “Cola Song”- INNA Ft. J Balvin
• “DADDY” – PSY Ft. CL of 2NE1
• “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen
• “Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5
• “Dragostea Din Tei” – O-Zone
• “El Tiki”- Maluma
• “Ghost In The Keys” – Halloween Thrills
• “Groove” – Jack & Jack
• “Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
• “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll”- Fast Forward Highway
• “Into You” – Ariana Grande
• “La Bicicleta” – Carlos Vives & Shakira
• “Last Christmas” – Santa Clones
• “Lean On” – Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake
• “Leila” – Cheb Salama
• “Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake Ft. Justin Bieber (Ubi Club Reward)
• “Like I Would” –  Zayn
• “Little Swing” –  AronChupa Ft. Little Sis Nora
• “Oishii Oishii” – Wanko Ni Mero Mero
• “PoPiPo”  – Hatsune Miku
• “RADICAL” – Dyro & Dannic
• “Run The Night” – Gigi Rowe
• “Scream & Shout” – Will.i.am Ft. Britney Spears
• “September” – Equinox Stars
• “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyonce
• “Sorry” – Justin Bieber
• “Te Dominar” – Daya Luz
• “Tico-Tico no Fubá” – The Frankie Bostello Orchestra
• “Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)” – Silentó
• “What Is Love” – Ultraclub 90
• “Wherever I Go” – OneRepublic
• “Worth It” – Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink

For the latest information on Just Dance 2017, the Just Dance Controller app, or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit: just-dance.ubisoft.com/en-au.

Follow Just Dance on Instagram @JustDanceANZ.

Data from NPD Institute in NCSA and from GfK Institute in EMEA – April 2015

About Just Dance Controller App

The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game and watch Just Dance content on the go

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, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. 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.

ANNO 2205™: Ultimate Edition NOW AVAILABLE 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 28, 2016 – Ubisoft^® has announced that the acclaimed Anno gameplay is now available in an Ultimate Edition taking a giant leap forward and becoming even more sophisticated when the player’s economical grasp reaches beyond the stars.

Launched in November 2015 and developed by Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio, Anno 2205™ has been updated regularly with lots of new content which enhanced the game to become the biggest game of the franchise so far. The Ultimate Edition contains the complete Anno 2205 experience with the main game, the premium DLCs “Tundra”, “Orbit” and “Frontiers” and the free updates “Wildwater Bay”, Veteran’s Pack” and “Big Five Pack”.

Players can now play in multiple territories like the Moon, the Arctic, the Tundra and the Temperate Earth, each with its own challenges and scenarios. From expanding their corporation on giant areas of more than 400 km² in Anno’s biggest session (“Wildwater Bay”) to discovering the long forgotten “Vanha Plains” sector or conquering space by building, expanding and managing their own modular space station, players will be able to enjoy the most complete Anno experience. Thanks to Frontiers, the game’s last DLC, fans will also enjoy three new sectors with special quests and challenges.

The Anno 2205: Ultimate Edition is now available on Uplay and other digital platforms.

For the latest information on Anno 2205, please visit: http://annogame.com

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, Watch_Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. 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.

About Blue Byte, a Ubisoft Studio

Blue Byte has a long history of developing AAA PC games such as the beloved build-up strategy series The Settlers® which debuted in 1993 and ANNO® for which the studio began overseeing the production in 2007. Blue Byte opened its doors in 1988 and was acquired by Ubisoft in 2001. Since then Blue Byte is located in the city of Düsseldorf, Germany and expanded in 2014 with the acquisition of a new branch in Mainz. Recent projects include Anno 2205™ which brought the acclaimed city-builder series into space and Champions of Anteria™, a new Real-Time-Strategy experience. Blue Byte also works in close collaboration with other Ubisoft studios on projects such as the PC version of For Honor™ and post-launch content creation for Rainbow Six® Siege.  Additional teams work on browser-based and mobile games, like The Settlers® Online and Assassin’s Creed® Identity. In 2016 Blue Byte is celebrating 15 years of being part of the Ubisoft family. To learn more, please visit www.bluebyte.com.

© 2016 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Anno 2205, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Anno, Blue Byte and the Blue Byte logo are trademarks of Ubisoft GmbH in the US and/or other countries.

A NEW DRAGON BALL ADVENTURE AWAITS AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE LAUNCHES DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

From Dragon Ball Super characters to giant 6 vs. 1 Co-op Battles, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 sets the stage for the biggest Dragon Ball adventures ever imagined!

Sydney, Australia – October 28^th, 2016 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, the premier publisher of anime videogames, today announces the launch of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, the most expansive Dragon Ball videogame experience to-date. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is available for purchase now in Europe, Middle-East, Australasia and Africa for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC Digital on STEAM®.

Taking place a few years after the events of the original Dragon Ball Xenoverse, players assume the role of a Time Patroller with the mission to once again set the history of the Dragon Ball world on the correct course in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. Featuring enhanced graphics and gameplay design, as well as a new hub city called Conton City that is seven times larger than the previous hub city, the game is poised to be the most immersive and detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 also adds new characters to its already robust roster including characters from Dragon Ball Super such as Goku Black, Hit, and Future Trunks.

In addition, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 returns with a more robust and expanded character customization mode that delivers more customizable options, additional features, and special upgrades. The multiplayer mode delivers epic versus battles including huge 6 vs. 1 co-op fights enabling players to band together in order to take down giant bosses.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is available now in Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. To find out more about DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2, head over to www.dragonball-videogames.com.

Click here to watch the launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPWQIu712zg

If you would like a review copy and have not received one yet, please respond to this email.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

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FINAL FANTASY XV CELEBRATES GOING GOLD WITH NEW CG CINEMATIC TRAILER – ‘OMEN’

Season Pass and DLC Details Also Revealed

SYDNEY, 28^th October 2016 – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XV has gone gold. To mark this production milestone, a new CG cinematic trailer, entitled “Omen” released today. Eagle-eyed viewers will see that this dynamic new trailer also celebrates the game’s gold status in a unique way. Omen is a conceptual CG cinematic trailer created by the world-renowned 3D animation studio DIGIC Pictures, who also worked on KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV. Noctis negotiates a rapidly shifting world, endless waves of enemies, a gradual loss of abilities and a madness that brings harm to his beloved fiancée. Inspired by the world and story of FINAL FANTASY XV, the trailer depicts a nightmarish “omen” for Noctis’ father King Regis, of a catastrophic future that must be avoided.

To watch the new Omen trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/8ivTFP7Qa-Y

With FINAL FANTASY XV going gold, development now moves towards creating the Season Pass and DLC that will provide further content and ways to enjoy FINAL FANTASY XV into the year ahead.

The main focus of the Season Pass are three original episodes that take place during the events of FINAL FANTASY XV. Each episode features one of Noctis’ best friends as the playable character in an all-new adventure that offers unique play styles tailored to each friend. Episode Gladiolus is the first new character adventure to arrive and will be followed by Episode Ignis and Episode Prompto. Each episode will also be available for purchase individually.

Following the individual character episodes is Comrades; an expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XV that offers a brand new online co-op mode for up to 4-players, allowing teams to take full control of Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis and Prompto as a group. Comrades will be available for purchase separately and is included in the Season Pass.

These additional contents and episodes are managed by Haruyoshi Sawatari (Producer, Business Division 2) and overseen by FINAL FANTASY XV Director Hajime Tabata with development led by core members of the FINAL FANTASY XV team.

“Last year I travelled around the world and attended many game events. I felt an amazing passion and sense of expectation towards FINAL FANTASY XV from series fans everywhere,” said Sawatari. “From seeing that I really wanted to make it so that the fans could enjoy the game for longer and evolve and expand it even further. I will take these feelings and give them form, to deliver an amazing experience.”

About FINAL FANTASY XV:

The latest instalment in the classic series, FINAL FANTASY XV is set in an enthralling world where fantasy meets reality. Players will embark on an adventure like no other. Join Crown 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 will be available on the 29^th November for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XV, visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/

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