SUPER MARIO RUN LAUNCHES FOR iPhone & iPad ON DEC. 15

Select game content available for free; one-time AUD/NZD $14.99 purchase opens full game

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 15, 2016 – The first-ever mobile game featuring the most iconic video game hero of all time goes on sale for iPhone and iPad on 15^th December (Pacific Time) in Australia and New Zealand. Super Mario Run can be downloaded from the App Store at no cost, and players can try elements of the game’s three modes for free. Once the game has been downloaded, a one-time payment of AUD/NZD $14.99 will grant unlimited access to each of the three modes in this release.

Super Mario Run is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running iOS 8.0 or later. Starting on 15^th December, the game will launch in 151 countries and regions. Super Mario Run supports English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian and traditional Chinese language options.

Super Mario Run is the first Super Mario Bros. game developed specifically for mobile devices. In the game, Mario runs forward on his own, but relies on the tap of a single finger to jump over obstacles, avoid enemies and reach the flagpole to complete courses.

For more information about Super Mario Run or to pre-register for the game, visit https://supermariorun.com/en-gb/index.html.

Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au 
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

THE F1™ CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS!

F1™ 2016 is available now on the App Store, launch trailer released

SYDNEY, 16^TH November 2016 – F1 2016, the official mobile game of the 2016 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, is available now on the App Store, enabling you to race as the world’s greatest drivers wherever and whenever you want to play. A Universal Purchase app that runs on iPhone, iPad and AppleTV, F1 2016 features stunning visuals, multiple game modes and pick up and play controls, perfect for gaming on the move or at home.

To watch the F1 2016 – iOS launch trailer, please visit: https://youtu.be/ipnoNDtt8pU

All 21 of the official FORMULA ONE^TM circuits from the 2016 season, including the thrilling new BAKU CITY CIRCUIT and icons of the sport such as CIRCUIT DE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, CIRCUIT DE MONACO and SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, are faithfully recreated in unprecedented detail on a mobile device, and are all available in quick race, full season, custom season or time trial.

Race as one of the world’s best drivers including MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s Lewis Hamilton, Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, McLaren-Honda’s Fernando Alonso, Sahara Force India F1 Team’s Sergio Perez and many more, with 22 of the world’s greatest drivers and all of the 11 teams from the 2016 season represented.

Ian Flatt, Executive Producer of the FORMULA ONE videogames at Codemasters, commented: “This version of F1 2016 has been developed specifically for mobile devices but continues to deliver a console quality experience in terms of gameplay and graphics. Every car model and every circuit has been optimised from the full console game to ensure the highest quality experience, and we have pushed the technology to the absolute limits. Whether you want a quick race on your favourite circuit or an entire season of races containing practice sessions, qualifying and full length race sessions, it has been designed for playing on the go with flexible game modes that allow you to get straight into the action. The F1 2016 mobile game is great to play whether you are commuting, waiting for friends or sat at home on the sofa.

“There are four different control schemes as well as a full suite of driver assists and in game options that let you create the experience that suits you,” continued Ian.

“Whether you are new to racing games or have been playing them for years, you can find your ideal gameplay experience in F1 2016.”

Developed in partnership with Exient, F1 2016 harnesses the cutting edge technology of the A10 chip, combined with Metal, to make the gameplay even faster and smoother on the newest Apple devices. This allows the game to render 1.4 million polygons on-screen while also applying an array of console-level post-processing effects and multi-sampling anti-aliasing. These effects include depth of field, motion blur, vignette, chromatic aberration and colour grading. This all adds up to provide an unparalleled level of visual fidelity and immersion, never before seen within a FORMULA 1™ videogame on any mobile device.

While the game runs on all iOS 9 and iOS 10 devices, owners of the new iPhone 7 and the new iPhone 7 Plus will benefit from the iPhone 7’s Taptic engine to provide haptic feedback, at the same time as delivering stereo audio (driven by the 3D environment) through the iPhone 7’s dual-speaker setup.

The App can be purchased from here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/f1-2016/id1130901077

An Android version of F1 2016 will launch in the coming weeks.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future news, Youtube for video content, and visit the product website for additional information.

A CLEAN FINISH – SUPPORT CHIKARA: ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING IN FINAL INDIEGOGO WEEK

Inspired by the golden age of video game wrestling from the 16-bit era, CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling takes the best parts of arcade games like Wrestlefest and Saturday Night Slam Masters to bring players the most over-the-top, CHIKARA wrestling matches ever conceived with the power of Unreal Engine 4. Be part of the wrestling revolution as CHIKARA enters the final days in the worldwide crowdfunding campaign over at Indiegogo.com.

Watch the CHIKARA: Arcade Action Wrestling promo video HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=Aaps2vOzRsQ

CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling has more than just powerful suplex action.

Gamers and wrestling fanatics alike can help contribute to the final funding of game development by supporting the development at the CAAW Indiegogo web project. The Indiegogo website features a tiered system of contributions and each tier bracket includes amazing rewards; the greater the contribution to the development of CAAW, the greater the reward!

Additionally, backers can participate as campaign ambassadors in our referral program on Indiegogo, earning exclusive gifts by recommending and sharing the crowdfunding campaign with their friends and wrestling communities.

The high-flying arcade action of CAAW was inspired by the 16-bit golden era of wrestling games.

CHIKARA: Arcade Action Wrestling will sport many features including:

• Stars of CHIKARA – A roster of all the top stars, complete with their over-the-top lucha libre antics to faithfully represent the CHIKARA including Princess KimberLee, Hallowicked, Dasher Hatfield, Ophidian, and many more!
• Great Game Modes – 10 initial playable game modes are planned including One vs. One, Tag Team, Three-way match, Four-way match, Four-way elimination, 6-man tag team, 6-man elimination, Cage Match, Infinite Gauntlet and Battle Royal.
• Slick and Stylish Visuals – 3D cell-shaded, high-quality visuals capturing the sensational CHIKARA-style.
• Animated Action – Hundreds of hand-crafted animations to perfectly capture the movement and antics that make CHIKARA unique to the wrestling world.
• Engaging Gameplay – Intuitive controls allowing players of all ages and skill levels to get into the CHIKARA action while emulating the simple gameplay style of classic arcade wrestling games.
• Customization Options – Wrestle Factory Creation Suite puts the creative power in the hands of players with an advanced create-an-arena and create-a-wrestler programs that include body morphing, move set assignments, tons of 3D accessories and more.

CHIKARA’s crowdfunding campaign will finish on Wednesday, November 16 on Indiegogo.com

Visit the official CHIKARA website to learn more about the world of CHIKARA.

Stay tuned and follow up the project via Twitter at @CHIKARApro.

WWE 2K17’s NXT Enhancement Pack is now available

2K today announced the WWE 2K17 “NXT Enhancement Pack” is now available as downloadable content exclusively for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, enabling access to playable NXT Superstars Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura, as well as a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT in the game’s MyCareer Mode.

The pack will include:

NXT Enhancement Pack (PS4™ system and Xbox One Exclusive)

• Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;
• Players will earn a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT during MyCareer;

As a reminder for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers, the “NXT Legacy Pack” is also available as downloadable content, enabling owners of these platforms to acquire the trio of playable NXT Superstars. This pack includes:

NXT Legacy Pack (PS3™ system and Xbox 360 Exclusive)

• Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;

View or embed the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F399rwwgLNo

Fans can check out WWE 2K17 on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 16 and available worldwide for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
We are NXT!

Calling all pilots: time to fight the swarm of insects! GALAGA WARS™ is now available on mobile!

We received a message from deep in our galaxy: We’re in danger again, 35 years after the first galactic fight! Aggressive alien enemies such as “Bee”, “Butterfly”, “Scorpion” and many more have invaded in GALAGA WARS, a new galactic mobile game. We need you, pilot!

Click here to watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSJjeY5YEI

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe confirms that the epic fight has started all over the world on iOS and Android. The first reports are showing highly addictive gameplay!

As a GALAGA Fighter, you have powerful weapons at your disposal. Blast insects with powerful lasers (PEW PEW!!), and give them a run for their money with the mighty rockets (BOOM!!!), and drop dangerous space mines on the Queen Bee. You will need every bit of firepower, so be sure to unlock and upgrade the full arsenal. Select one of your favorite starships (based on famous games from the past), launch into the skies and prove your worth on the galactic battlefield. Your friends are already out there: If you can save them from the claws of the insects, you will activate the famous “Twin Mode” which doubles your firepower. GALAGA WARS comes with an epic soundtrack, responsive touch controls and beautiful graphics. Can you defeat the swarm?

“I played the original Galaga in an arcade booth when I was 10, so it’s a dream come true to create Galaga Wars for a new generation of players, especially this year being GALAGA’s 35th anniversary. It was a great challenge re-inventing one of the most famous titles in videogame history, trying to keep the essence and spirit of what makes this game unique, but also adding cool new ideas to really excite players.” said Chanh LY, Producer and Project Owner at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

“We are honored to work on such an amazing IP with BANDAI NAMCO. Galaga is iconic in every way, and the Paladin team has done a great job re-imagining the game for the 21st century. We stayed true to the heart of the game from 35 years ago, going so far as working with the original game design documents and analyzing every pixel in the original art. That said, the new Galaga Wars is a unique game with some very interesting innovations. I think it will bring a big smile to players around the world!” said Derk De Geus, CEO at Paladin Studios.

Pilots, be ready! GALAGA WARS is available on the App Store and Google Play!

FOX INNOVATION LAB RELEASES THE MARTIAN VR EXPERIENCE

Executive Produced by Ridley Scott and Directed by Robert Stromberg, Interactive, Immersive Adventure Takes Fans to Mars 

Sydney, Australia – 15 November, 2016 – Fox Innovation Lab, Twentieth Century Fox’s research and development centre, in partnership with RSA Films and The Virtual Reality Company, today announced the availability of its first commercial virtual reality endeavour, The Martian VR Experience, available November 15 for PlayStation®VR (PS VR), which recently launched for the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) system, and HTC Vive™ on Steam®.

Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Robert Stromberg,  The Martian VR Experience is an interactive, immersive adventure with viewers participating from astronaut Mark Watney’s perspective, performing tasks that will facilitate his chances for survival. Users can fly onto the surface of Mars, steer at zero gravity through space, drive a rover and experience other key scenes from the hit film in a 360-degree virtual reality environment.

“I’ve always tried to approach filmmaking from the standpoint of creating an immersive experience. Now with the tools that are available to us in virtual reality, we can raise the bar even higher. The audience can experience storytelling in ways we previously could only imagine,” said Ridley Scott, Executive Producer of The Martian VR Experience and co-founder of RSA Films. “Mars has never been closer to being within our grasp and I’m so thrilled that we can invite people into The Martian VR Experience.”

“Virtual reality is transforming what we think of as movie entertainment – people can be the viewer behind the screen, and now they can participate in the story,” said Robert Stromberg, Director of The Martian VR Experience, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Virtual Reality Company. “With The Martian VR Experience, we were able to take Ridley’s cinematic vision and create an immersive VR experience that gives people the ability to be Mark Watney, to face his struggles, experience his successes, as if they were part of the film.”

“The Fox Innovation Lab is at the forefront of exploring virtual reality as a new storytelling medium,” said Mike Dunn, President, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Innovation Lab. “The Martian VR Experience is a testament to the opportunity for filmmakers to connect with audiences in new and deeper ways.”

The mission of the Fox Innovation Lab is to drive the development of innovative technology and new consumer experiences across all formats and distribution models. The pioneering R&D center works closely with production, marketing and distribution across all divisions.

Following the success of Fox’s first immersive virtual reality experience with Reese Witherspoon for the film Wild, the Fox Innovation Lab chose Ridley Scott’s, The Martian, for its first commercial virtual reality release. 

The Martian VR Experience debuted at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), was accepted into the prestigious New Frontier Program at Sundance and is the recipient of the Cannes Silver Lion in Digital Craft as well as the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Next VR Award.

The Martian VR Experience is available for PS VR and HTC Vive for $29.95.

DAMI IM JOINS STELLAR VOICE CAST IN DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S TROLLS

SYDNEY — 15 November, 2016 — 20^th Century Fox Film Distributors Australia is excited to announce that chart-topping artist and Eurovision star Dami Im is joining Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake in the Australian version of this year’s hugely anticipated film from DreamWorks Animation, TROLLS. Dami Im lends her voice to the small but significant character of Grandma Rosiepuff, the grandmother of Justin Timberlake’s character Branch!

“I’m very excited to be involved in DreamWorks’ TROLLS alongside such an amazing cast. I had so much fun recording my small part and it’s an honour to voice Justin Timberlake’s Grandma! I can’t wait for everyone to see the film, and get immersed in this incredibly fun, colourful, music-filled world.”

The talented singer-songwriter will join Justin Timberlake at the Australian Premiere of TROLLS, this Sunday November 20 at Hoyts, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.

TROLLS features a stellar voice cast including Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Russell Brand, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Quvenzhané Wallis, with John Cleese and Gwen Stefani.

From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year. Enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach. The incredibly infectious soundtrack is produced by Justin Timberlake and features original music, including his #1 worldwide smash ‘CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!’, along with new tracks from Ariana Grande and Gwen Stefani, and a number of classic hits from the ‘60s – ‘80s performed by the cast.

DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is a fresh, fun comedy filled with music, heart and hair-raising adventures.

Check out the trailers here: http://bit.ly/TrollsTrailer2 and here: http://bit.ly/TrollsTrailer3

Troll-A-Long music video: http://bit.ly/TrollsMusicVideo

Ariana Grande ‘They Don’t Know” music video: http://bit.ly/2dWpISE

TROLLS IS IN CINEMAS DECEMBER 1, SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENINGS NOVEMBER 26/27

J!NX LAUNCHES TWO NEW LABELS FOR CASUAL AND COMPETITIVE GAMERS

New J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro Lines Established to Create the Official Styles for Everyday and Performance Apparel in Gaming

SAN DIEGO — Nov. 14, 2016 — Jinx Inc. (stylized J!NX) has launched two new lines of apparel for gamers: the J!NX Brand, a collection of core clothing featuring comfortable fits and soft fabrics inspired by the upbeat and relaxed attitude of gaming, and J!NX Pro, an original label catering specifically to professional gamers and esports enthusiasts. Both lines build upon J!NX’s standing as a leading designer and provider of high-quality gaming lifestyle goods online and at retail. Drawing from this experience, both the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines offer consumers a means of paying tribute to not just one particular video game license, but gaming culture as a whole.

“J!NX was created to celebrate gaming culture and lifestyle. Video games are not just something we do, they are woven into who we are,” said Sean Gailey, J!NX co-founder and CEO. “That passion and expertise uniquely position us to establish the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines as the gold standard for core and competitive gaming apparel at an unprecedented scale.”

The new J!NX Pro line combines high-performance fits and fabrics with the utmost regard for form and feel to convey the dedicated look of professionalism that competitive teams expect. Maintaining focus while playing to win requires comfort and confidence, and so J!NX’s designs utilize true-to-size fits, top-grade moisture-wicking materials and fashion-forward styles on par with those of mainstream sports.

“It’s striking how underserviced professional esports players are compared to their counterparts in the NBA or NFL in terms of professional-grade performance wear,” said John Nite, J!NX’s new vice president of creative/product and a former design director at Under Armour. “The J!NX Pro line is a direct response to that, with high-quality styles designed with pro gamers’ unique needs and tastes at heart.”

The first official J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro offerings of t-shirts, jerseys, joggers, hoodies and hats are now available online at JINX.com, with plans to expand to brick-and-mortar retail by fall 2017.