GAS GUZZLERS EXTREME IGNITES ONTO CONSOLES LATER THIS YEAR

Combat Action High-Octane Title Speeds Onto Xbox One in Q4-16 And Playstation 4 in Q2-17

Haarlem, The Netherlands – August 31, 2016 – Publisher Iceberg Interactive, in partnership with development studio Gamepires, today announced that the combat racing title, Gas Guzzlers Extreme will be launching on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year for $29.99. Since its initial PC debut, Gas Guzzlers Extreme has amassed a loyal community of racing fans with its distinctive spirit of adrenaline pumping races combined with a trigger-happy action shooter. Xbox One fans can look forward to immersing themselves into this crazily addictive combat racing game before the end of 2016, while PlayStation 4 fans need to keep their foot off the pedal until late Q2-2017.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme presents an exciting new twist on the car combat experience with the addition of furious team combat battles. Players will start out with low performance vehicles and rapidly work their way up to high-performance models by earning money in a series of high-octane races and arena battles. Insane customization features are also available to match any player’s style as well as matching with their clan members on their road to glory.

The DLC packs Full Metal Zombie and Full Metal Frenzy, currently available on Steam, will also be included in console versions at launch, offering more added value as a courtesy to fans. This additional content throws players into the helm as a zombie apocalypse threatens to take over the race arenas in ‘Survival mode’. Armed to the teeth with a mean rig, players must obliterate hordes of the undead with insane power-ups but they must beware as the undead have tricks of their own to fight back.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme includes 12 over-the-top game modes, 42 extreme tracks, 12 varying arenas, 8 different environments, 21 customizable and upgradable cars with 12 unique weapon types and 22 distinct zombie variants to wreak havoc and total carnage! Completely packed with its own unique humor and personality, Gas Guzzlers Extreme promises a ride that players will never forget.

For more information on Gas Guzzlers Extreme, please visit the official Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on Iceberg Interactive, please visit the official website at: https://www.iceberg-games.com/

About Gamepires

Gamepires expertise resides in the highly rendered and superior graphics gaming environments and relies on combining exquisite knowledge in physics and gameplay development with top-class graphic layouts. The team consists of creative groups of developers and designers continuously oriented towards innovation and perfection in game production, their daily passion. This has resulted in a unique game engine, the best of breed gameplay, design and art for each and every entertainment solution we produce. In the last 15 years every Gamepires team member has been engaged in some of the bestselling and top technology gaming products. Their experience and knowledge guarantee the highest performance and usage standards possible.

About Iceberg Interactive 
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Garnering attention with acclaimed releases over recent years, including Endless Space, Endless Legend, StarDrive and Starpoint Gemini 2, the company has an exceptional current line-up, including Oriental Empires, Dawn of Andromeda, Lord of Rigel, Killing Floor 2, Starpoint Gemini Warlords and Starship Corporation – with further promising games in the pipeline.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration gamescom Demo Now Available

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (August 31, 2016) – Crystal Dynamics® today released the Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration™ gamescom theatre demo. In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara becomes more than a survivor, and embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition in search of the secret of immortality. She’ll explore a vast and hostile world, engage in guerilla combat, and discover deadly tombs.

The video showcase begins with the cinematic action of “Thin Ice” from the main campaign, as Lara fights to escape Trinity in a frozen Siberian wasteland. Next is a preview of “Blood Ties”, which will feature over an hour of new single-player story as Lara’s uncle challenges her ownership of Croft Manor. Lara’s determined to prove that she’s the rightful heir and reclaim her legacy, but to do that she must confront the secrets of her past. Finally, there’s a look at the new “Lara’s Nightmare” combat mode, in which Lara must protect her childhood home from hordes of the undead.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is the most comprehensive version of the award-winning experience, and also includes PlayStation VR support, co-op Endurance mode, an “Extreme Survivor” difficulty mode, 5 classic Lara skins, an outfit and weapon inspired by TR III, and all of the previously released DLC. The game launches on PS4 October 11^th, and the new content will be included as part of the Season Pass on Xbox One and PC.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page: http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER franchise has sold over 46 million copies worldwide and inspired one of the most successful video game film adaptations in history, grossing over $300 million at the global box office with protagonist Lara Croft becoming a contemporary global icon. The most recent release in the world famous franchise,  Rise of the Tomb Raider, released exclusively for Xbox One and Xbox 360 on November 9, 2015 and on PC January 28, 2016. The game has received numerous “Best of” nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems. All of this has made TOMB RAIDER once again a destination brand for action-adventure.

PREPARE FOR A HERO POSE IN CHAMPIONS OF ANTERIA™, AVAILABLE NOW

Join the Extravagant Champions in an Epic Quest to Restore Anteria to its Former Glory

Ubisoft^® has released Champions of Anteria™, a new tactical real-time strategy game from Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio, available for digital download on Windows PC.

In this new heroic adventure, players immerse themselves in the magical fantasy land of Anteria, where they must strategically wield the powers of five Champions to defeat enemies and free enslaved territories.  Battle by battle, the Champions must reclaim Anteria’s lands from warring factions, taking on startling creatures, perilous environments and terrifying bosses that challenge even the most skilled players to use Active Pause mode to adjust their combat tactics on the fly.

Players will blaze their own trail to victory by choosing to either free a surrounding territory or defend one from invasion. Players will pick three of the five Champions to battle through each mission, each Champion skilled with using one main elemental power of water, fire, metal, nature or lightning and weak while battling against another. Strategically choosing the powers players bring to battle will either give them the upper hand or result in embarrassing defeat. The strategic combat system allows players to pause the game at any time in order to adapt their playstyle and carefully plan their moves. Between missions, players can train their Champions and craft powerful new gear using the home base management system. Thanks to its innovative mix of gameplay, its narrative single-player experience and focus on player’s freedom of choice, Champions of Anteria offers a fresh take on the RTS genre.

To purchase Champions of Anteria on Uplay Shop, please visit: http://store.ubi.com/anz/champions-of-anteria/

A free demo for Champions of Anteria is available on Uplay  at club.ubi.com and Steam.

For more information about Champions of Anteria, please visit championsofanteria.com.
About Blue Byte, a Ubisoft Studio

Blue Byte has a long history of developing AAA PC games such as the ever-popular 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 2205TM which brought the acclaimed city-builder series into space and Champions of AnteriaTM, a new Real-Time-Strategy experience to be released on August 30, 2016. Blue Byte created and operates browser-based and mobile games, like The Settlers® Online and Assassin’s Creed® Identity. More unannounced projects, some of them in close collaboration with other Ubisoft studios are currently in development. In 2016 Blue Byte is celebrating 15 years of being part of the Ubisoft family. To learn more, please visit www.bluebyte.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.

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

KONAMI Signs Exclusive Partnership with CBF, Announces Pre-Order Content Details for PES 2017

Sydney, 31 August 2016 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), where fans will be able to experience one of Brazil’s most famous tournaments – Campeonato Brasileiro – only in PES 2017.

“We are starting this partnership with great expectation, both for the growing space this segment has been gaining as well for Konami’s excellence,” said Walter Feldman, General Secretary, CBF. “We have been working for some time to achieve the Brasileirão’s entry into the world of electronic games and we believe that this is merely the beginning of a great job we plan to do in this area. There is absolutely no doubt that the games industry is a fundamental step when dealing with the multiplicity of aspects, with the internationalization of Brazilian football and the loyalty of fans.”

“As one of the most celebrated football confederations in the world, we’re honored to have CBF exclusively included in PES 2017,” said Takayuki Kubo, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “We are very excited to see how CBF is presented in game, which will include recreations of core elements, such as the official match ball and trophy. Fans will also enjoy the realistic aspects of the tournament mode, which delivers an elevated gameplay experience.”

For the fifth time in a row, 20 Brazilian teams from the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (“Série A”) will be included in the game. This represents the only full local league in one of the top football countries in the world to only be featured in PES 2017. Fans will be able to play their favorite players – with real name representations for licensed players – and sport their respective uniforms from Brazil’s most popular teams.

The Brazilian teams from “Serie A” that will be featured in PES 2017 includes: América Mineiro, Atlético Mineiro, Atlético Paranaense, Botafogo, Chapecoense, Corinthians, Coritiba, Cruzeiro, Figueirense, Flamengo, Fluminense, Grêmio, Internacional, Palmeiras, Ponte Preta, Santa Cruz, Santos FC, São Paulo FC, Sport Recife, and Vitória FC.

PES 2017 will also feature all of Brazil’s most popular stadiums, which include: Estádio do Maracanã, Arena Corinthians, Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi), Estádio do Mineirão, Estádio Beira-Rio, and Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro).

Additionally, users who pre-order PES 2017 will receive the following bonus content:

*For full details, visit www.konami.com/wepes/2017

PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality’ ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level through incredible new control elements and a new standard of visual realism, without sacrificing what made PES successful in the first place – playing a match with your friends. The industry-leading Fox Engine once again powers the series to reach new heights, with KONAMI focusing on first touch, the making and receiving of passes, and adaptive AI to elevate the game’s acclaimed realism.

PES 2017 will be available on September 15th for PlayStation 3, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam. View the latest trailer at www.konami.com/wepes/2017.

Wargaming Helps Restore Stalwart KV-1 Tank

A new video shows how this iconic Soviet tank was discovered and restored

August 31, 2016 — The KV-1 is one of the most iconic tanks in Soviet World War II history, and over the past several months, Wargaming, along with The Historical and Cultural Complex Stalin Line, have been busy restoring the vehicle to fully working order. To document this journey, Wargaming has produced a special video.

In November 2015, fragments of the legendary KV-1 were discovered and salvaged from a bog in the Vitebsk region, Belarus. The salvage crew discovered a turret equipped with a rare L-11 gun, and fragments of the running gear—a sprocket wheel with two road wheels on the right side, and a part of the hull’s underside. As restoration work on the tank began, the hull was recreated on the basis of the ISU-152.

The project was dedicated to the 75^th anniversary of when Zinoviy Kolobanov and his crew put 22 German tanks out of commission during the Battle of Krasnogvardeysk. His feat is also remembered in World of Tanks with the special Kolobanov’s medal. The restored KV-1 has now become part of the museum’s vehicle collection and will participate in historical reenactments.

“Preserving history is in Wargaming’s DNA,” said Alexander Bobko, Head of Global Special Projects at Wargaming. “Earlier this year, Wargaming refurbished and transported the rare AC-1 Sentinel tank from the USA to its homeland in Australia. We’re always searching for new ways to bring history to life and share it with the public, and the KV-1 restoration and documentary is another initiative we’re excited about.”

You can discover how the KV-1 was restored in this video:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1YcekJ-4Kk

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About World of Tanks

World of Tanks is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare of the mid-20th century. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 450 armored vehicles from the United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, France, Great Britain, Japan, China, Czechoslovakia carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

About Wargaming

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

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

Official website:

• http://www.wargaming.com

AZEROTH BURNS UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE LEGION— NEW WORLD OF WARCRAFT EXPANSION NOW LIVE!

Master the Demon Hunter hero class, take up mighty Artifact weapons, and unlock the mysteries of the Broken Isles in the latest chapter of the Warcraft saga

Sydney, Australia—August 31, 2016—A storm of fel fire rains from the heavens, and demonic armies flood into Azeroth in terrifying numbers. The Burning Legion has returned, and the sixth expansion to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed massively multiplayer role-playing game, is now live!

In Legion, Azeroth faces complete obliteration as the warlock Gul’dan brings forth a demonic army more powerful than any the Horde and the Alliance have ever faced. To stop the Legion’s destructive crusade, Azeroth’s defenders must embark on a quest to unlock the mythic secrets of the Broken Isles, seek out and master Artifact weapons of legendary might, and rally like-minded champions to their cause in their Order Halls. In this desperate hour, they must also strike a forbidden pact with the outcast Demon Hunters of the Illidari, fel-twisted disciples of the dreaded Illidan the Betrayer. Should the heroes of Azeroth fail… kingdoms will burn.

“We’re excited to return to one of Warcraft’s core conflicts—the ongoing war against the Burning Legion—and send players on their most epic adventure yet,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’ve filled Legion with features and content that give players whole new ways to experience World of Warcraft, including a brand-new hero class, awesome Artifact weapons that unlock a new progression path, and more freedom to explore than ever before. We can’t wait for players to see everything in store in this expansion.”

World of Warcraft: Legion introduces a host of new features and content to aid heroes in their quest to save Azeroth:

• New Hero Class: Demon Hunter—Unleash Havoc in the form of devastating and dextrous attacks, or seek Vengeance and use your demonic powers to protect allies from harm. Demon Hunters begin their quest at level 98, so you can quickly join the battle on the Broken Isles.
• New Feature: Artifact Weapons—Seek out and master legendary Artifacts, mighty class-specific weapons from Warcraft lore—such as Ashbringer and Doomhammer—that grow in power as you use them in battle against the Burning Legion.
• New Continent: The Broken Isles—Explore new zones that dynamically scale to your level. Brave the vrykul realm of Stormheim, where mythic titan Keepers clash for control; unlock the secrets of the night elf ruins of Azsuna; free Val’sharah from the grip of the Emerald Nightmare—your path is yours to forge.
• Boost to Level 100—Head straight to the front lines of the battle against the Legion with an included level 100-character boost. Try out different classes before you commit to boosting, with Legion’s new Class Trial feature.
• New Feature: Order Halls—Gather with fellow members of your class and plan your resistance against the Legion. Command troops and champions of your order—including iconic Warcraft characters—to carry out missions to further your cause.
• New PvP Honour System—Earn new PvP-specific powers as you advance through the new Honour system, and earn rewards that benefit you whether you’re in the Arena, on the Battlegrounds, or engaging in PvE content.
• New Feature: World Quests—Experience a vast and ever-changing array of adventures for max-level characters. Hunt for rare treasures, spontaneously join forces to conquer elite bosses, and much more.

World of Warcraft: Legion is available in a Standard Edition (physical and digital versions available; RRP $69.95AUD) as well as a Digital Deluxe Edition ($94.95 AUD), which contains a hoard of in-game bonuses for a variety of Blizzard games: an Illidari Felstalker mount and pet for World of Warcraft, a Felstalker mount for Heroes of the Storm, a helm transmog and wings for Diablo III, and a pair of fel-infused StarCraft II portraits.

World of Warcraft: Legion is also available in a retail-only Collector’s Edition (RRP $129.95 AUD), which includes the digital bonuses from the Digital Deluxe Edition along with a full-colour hardcover art book, a behind-the-scenes two-disc Blu-ray/DVD set, a CD soundtrack, and a Legion mouse pad. Supplies are limited, and players should check with their local retailer for availability. Visit http://collectors.wowlegion.com to learn more.

World of Warcraft: Legion is now live in the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and launches September 1 in China, Korea, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. For more information on the expansion, visit www.wowlegion.com. For the World of Warcraft: Legion press kit, please visit http://blizzard.gamespress.com/en-AU/World-of-Warcraft

MARK MCMORRIS INFINITE AIR AMPS UP THE AUTHENTICITY WITH  FIVE NEW PLAYABLE PRO SNOWBOARDERS

Get Ready to Experience the Ultimate Ride as Decorated Pro Snowboarders in Maximum Games’ Upcoming Action Sports Game for PC and Consoles

Sydney. 31 August 2016 – Grab your board and take to the mountains! Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer HB Studios, shows off the addition of five top professional snowboarders in a brand new trailer for its upcoming action sports game, Mark McMorris Infinite Air, which is set for release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC via Steam® on October 25th, 2016.

Joining the Canadian pro-snowboarder and cover athlete, Mark McMorris, will be Olympian and three-time X Games Gold medalist Silje Norendal, two-time X Games Gold medalist Torstein Horgmo, two-time X Games Gold medalist Danny Davis and Norwegian style master Ulrik Badertscher. Proving that snowboarding runs in the family, Mark’s very own brother, professional snowboarder and on-air personality Craig McMorris, also joins the pack, rounding out the group of top athletes. This all-star lineup of six well-known and highly talented pro snowboarders will be available to play in-game, adding yet another layer to the authenticity and excitement of the snowboarding experience only available in Infinite Air.*

“Working closely with the development of Infinite Air and getting these amazing riders involved in the game has been amazing,” said pro snowboarder Mark McMorris. “We wanted players to experience the same thrill we feel on the snow and it’s exciting to think that soon they will know what that adrenaline feels like.”

From the high alpine snowy mountain tops to the beloved powdery play zones, Infinite Air boasts more than 100 square miles of vast backcountry terrain in a highly detailed open world waiting to be uncovered. The options are endless as procedurally generated mountains guarantee that no two rides will ever be experienced the same way. Soaring high across the panoramic sky and utilising the assistance of a helicopter that drops you in, just like the real pros, players will also have the ability to land in virtually any location offered in the game.

Infinite Air amplifies the hyper-realistic experience of snowboarding with the thrill of achieving massive air. With the inclusion of real-world events such as the popular Burton US Open Slopestyle and Half Pipe, courses can mirror the twists and turns of the real life competition. Infinite Air promises to deliver the visceral intensity of professional snowboarding for those who seek it.

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is currently in development from HB Studios and will be published by Maximum Games. The game will be available worldwide on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC on October 25th, 2016.

The YouTube gameplay trailer can be found here: https://youtu.be/3regPsUbBEk

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is available to pre-order for AUD $89.99. Please visit http://www.infiniteairthegame.com/ for more product information.

For more information on Maximum Games, please visit: http://www.maximumgames.com

*Athlete quotes and bios for media use are available upon request. Please contact the media address below for more information.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing, and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.

About HB Studios

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios is an electronic entertainment software company that specializes in creating console, mobile, handheld and PC games. To date, HB has shipped 45 titles, selling over 23 million units, and contributed to 19 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.hb-studios.com.

© 2016 HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Developed by HB Studios. HB Studios, HB Studios logo, Infinite Air, and the Infinite Air infinity logo are trademarks of HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Athlete name and image rights used under license. Published under license by Maximum Gamesä. Maximum Gamesä and the Maximum Gamesä logo are trademarks of Maximum Games, LLC. All rights reserved.

H1Z1®: King of the Kill® Launches From Steam Early Access for Windows PC on Sept. 20

A complete overhaul of the map, new scoring system with Season play, Twitch integration and more define the new experience of Daybreak Games’ fast-paced survival shooter

SAN DIEGO – Aug. 30, 2016 – Daybreak Games has announced that the massively multiplayer survival shooter H1Z1®: King of the Kill® will officially release out of Steam Early Access for Windows PC on Sept. 20, 2016.

LARRY’S TAKE: “You could make top 60 in one match and top five in the next; the drama of that competition makes King of the Kill extremely entertaining to play and watch. The game is inherently competitive, but by design all players have a chance of claiming the coveted number one spot, not just the elite. The feeling you get when you outlast hundreds of other players – it is what drives players to compete – and you can’t get it anywhere else.” – Larry LaPierre, SVP of Games at Daybreak Games

H1Z1: King of the Kill has greatly evolved over its course in Early Access as a result of feedback from the community, including overhauls to the combat and vehicle systems, the addition of Skirmishes, and changes to the toxicity system. At launch, players can expect new features and updates that transform King of the Kill from a working Early Access title into a fully realized, highly intense multiplayer shooter.

KEY LAUNCH FEATURES:

• The Arena, a Totally Revamped World Map – This larger map is designed to improve the pace and performance of matches overall, with additional points of interest for showdowns and surprises, better loot distribution for player spawns, and greatly improved graphics and lighting.
  • The Arena will be a focal point of action for those playing H1Z1: King of the Kill at PAX West this weekend at Booth #1909, and later when some of Twitch’s top streamers and players compete in the second annual H1Z1 Invitational on Oct. 2, 2016 at TwitchCon.
• New UI – A fully redesigned and more intuitive user interface speeds the flow of movement and action. The HUD has been made more effective at relaying important player information moment to moment, inventory management has been simplified, and preset skin loadouts enable instant skinning, giving players more control over their character customization.
• Training Mode – This special mode allows new players to get familiar with the game and gives existing players a chance to warm up before jumping into a full match. In Training Mode, players automatically respawn after death, allowing them to get back to the fight more quickly to hone their skills.
• Twitch Integration – At launch, players will be able to connect their Twitch and Daybreak accounts, making it easier for streamers to invite viewers to team matches and for fans to find popular and up-and-coming players to watch online.
• Scoring System – Progression outside of matches is evolving to foster the natural competitive spirit of the H1Z1: King of the Kill community. A new and more dynamic scoring system after each match will award points to players based on their placement, their kill total and when in the match those kills took place, with higher points going to kills that take place later on. This new system will give players immediate feedback on their performance, as well as the opportunity to earn in-game rewards. It will apply only to solo matches at launch.
• Seasons – For those that crave further competition, Seasons will allow players to feel confident in their wins and resilient in their losses by better tracking their progress and accumulating their top 10 best game scores, as well as providing in-game rewards. Seasons will last for a pre-determined timeframe, during which a player’s score will be accumulated based on how well they do in matches. The specific length of a Season will be determined after player feedback during the pre-season, which will be announced at a later date.

PRODUCER’S LETTER: For more information about the game’s launch features and a console update, read Executive Producer Chris Wynn’s message to the community here: https://www.h1z1.com/king-of-the-kill/news/h1z1-producers-letter-august30

H1Z1: King of the Kill will focus on continuing to escalate its last-person-standing thrills with solo and team-based matches, while exploring fresh challenges through new Skirmish types that feature changing rule sets and rewards. The game’s future also includes further embracing of player competition with greater support for structured organized play, tournaments and more. Players can expect continued support through new game updates after release.

H1Z1: King of the Kill will officially launch on Sept. 20 for $29.99 on PC, but will remain at $19.99 throughout Steam Early Access. More information leading up to release can be found at www.h1z1.com/kotk, as well as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch.

About H1Z1: King of the Kill
H1Z1: King of the Kill is a massively multiplayer online survival shooter where 150 competitors are dropped into an enormous 100 sq km map to scavenge and run-and-gun in the chase to be crowned King.

ESRB Rating: Rated M for Mature for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, and Suggestive Themes.

About Daybreak Games
Daybreak Games is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, such as H1Z1®, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2 and DC Universe™ Online. Daybreak creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. To learn more, visit www.DaybreakGames.com.

Cartoon style pinball minigame from FINAL FANTASY XV now available for mobile devices

Experience the Thrill of Non-Stop Pinball Action Game, ‘JUSTICE MONSTERS FIVE’ for iOS and Android Devices

LONDON (30^th August 2016) – Hugely popular with Noctis and the rest of the residents in the Kingdom of Lucis, JUSTICE MONSTERS FIVE™, the pinball minigame in FINAL FANTASY® XV is now available for mobile devices. This brand-new style game of pinball combines role-playing elements with some of the franchise’s most iconic monsters.

Fans can join the five heroes, Bomb Bro, Casanova Coeurl, Fab Flan, Grim Gargoyle and Lamiana (who make up the JUSTICE MONSTERS FIVE) in non-stop pinball action and help save the planet Nova from the diabolical Lord Vexxos. Using the game’s simple touch and flick controls, players can fight in exhilarating battles, recruit and train new monsters, and unleash special attacks to fight for justice and defeat the forces of evil.

To celebrate the launch, Square Enix Ltd., is awarding players with special in-game items, including 150 Golden Orbs and Daily login rewards (5 Golden Orbs per day) from now until 25^thSeptember at 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST.

The new launch trailer can be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iZ785B_u6lc

The game is now available for free on iOS and Android devices, and will be coming to the Windows 10 devices soon. This mini-game will also be playable at the Crow’s Nest Diner inFINAL FANTASY XV when it launches worldwide for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system on 29^th November.

Players can download the game today at the following links:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/justice-monsters-five/id1075780355?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.jusmonvj

Related Links:
FINAL FANTASY XV Official Website:  http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/
FINAL FANTASY XV YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSuIHSbDFH6Enz3AXeUHaA
FINAL FANTASY XV’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ffxv/
FINAL FANTASY XV’s Twitter account: @FFXVEN
FINAL FANTASY XV’s Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/ffxv/

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 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 46 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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