NEW FEATURES ANNOUNCED FOR POKÉMON SUN AND POKÉMON MOON!

Introducing new Alola region Pokémon and brand-new gameplay features in upcoming Pokémon games

Curve Digital Celebrates 10 Second Ninja X Launch with Free Steam Copies via Pebble Smartwatch App

Count to Ten and Win a Copy of this Challenging Action Platformer, Available Today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and PlayStation Vita

LONDON – July 19, 2016 – Established indie publisher Curve Digital and developer Four Circle Interactive today announced that 10 Second Ninja X—a heart-pumping action platformer in which players must complete levels by destroying everything in ten seconds or less—is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, and Windows PC via Steam for $5.99. To celebrate today’s launch, Curve Digital and Four Circle Interactive have unveiled a unique new initiative which will reward anyone with a Pebble smartwatch and the ability to count to ten with a free copy of 10 Second Ninja X.

There’s a catch, of course: players need to be able to count to ten exactly, to within 100^th of a second. Available to all Pebble users for free via the Pebble App store, challengers of the 10 Second Ninja X 10 Second Pebble Challenge must stop the app’s timer right at ten seconds, and if successful, are immediately presented with a free Windows PC game code redeemable on Steam. Users are welcome to attempt the ten-second challenge as many times as they want.

“If you don’t know how long ten seconds is, you’re going to struggle with 10 Second Ninja X,” said Dan Pearce, Game Director at Four Circle Interactive. “So in a sense, you can consider the Pebble app an entry exam, and a free copy of the game your reward. Of course, for those who want to perfect their skills in-game, 10 Second Ninja X is available now with an irresistible 40 percent off for two weeks – fire up your digital store front now and dive on in. See you on the leaderboards!”

Offering fast-paced, action-packed platforming, the premise of 10 Second Ninja X is simple: destroy everything within ten seconds in order to continue. The studio’s original 10 Second Ninja won many fans, and the standalone sequel improves literally everything about the game’s formula apart from the strict ten second time limit, which remains at ten seconds. Designed from the ground up to be instantly replayable, 10 Second Ninja X is as joyous as it is challenging, and failing a level, be that by meeting a painful end or not completing the objective within ten seconds, is guaranteed to be entirely the player’s fault.

10 Second Ninja X boasts 60 immaculately designed levels spread across six rich and varied worlds. While much of the challenge comes from demonstrating the dexterity and reactions necessary to traverse each level within ten seconds, players looking for a bigger challenge will want to complete each as fast as possible. Each level is a puzzle, with its hallowed three-star reward reserved only for the genuinely skilled. Three-starring levels requires such pixel-perfect precision, such error-free choreography, that a perfect run will come rarely. But when it does, oh boy…

Developed by Four Circle Interactive and published by Curve Digital, 10 Second Ninja X is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, and Windows PC via Steam for $5.99 / €5.99 / £4.79. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

Note: Free codes via the 10 Second Ninja X 10 Second Pebble Challenge app are subject to availability. The app will be updated once codes have expired.

About Curve Digital

Curve Digital is the largest publisher of independent video games on console formats in the world. Working with high profile developers such as Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone), Dan Marshall (The Swindle) and Olli Harjola (The Swapper), Curve helps individuals and small teams bring their games to a larger audience. Curve actively publishes on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U and 3DS.

Website: curve-digital.com

Twitter: @CurveDigital

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Rise Of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration launches on October 11

Ultimate Rise of the Tomb Raider Experience Features New Story Chapter, New Co-Op Endurance, Limited Edition Art Book, and In-Game Content Honoring Classic Lara Croft Games

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (July 19, 2016) – Crystal Dynamics® and Square Enix® continue to celebrate 20 years of Lara Croft®, the gaming world’s iconic heroine, with fans around the world by announcing today that Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration™ will launch on PlayStation®4 on Oct. 11, 2016. Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebrationwill include the award-winning Rise of the Tomb Raider® game, a completely new story chapter entitled “Blood Ties”, new co-op Endurance gameplay, PlayStation VR support for “Blood Ties”, all of the previously released DLC, more outfits, weapons, and Expedition Cards.  The Limited Edition of the game will also feature a limited edition art book.

With the exception of VR support, all of the new content in Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration will also be available for Xbox One and PC players. Current Season Pass owners on Xbox One and PC will automatically receive the content for free, and moving forward the existing Season Pass will be updated to include the new content. There is no Season Pass on PlayStation 4, as all of the content is included in the initial release.

“The studio is celebrating with all Tomb Raider® fans, thanking them for being on Lara’s 20 year journey with us,” said Scot Amos, co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “The team has packed in surprises, new story, and the top-requested special features into this 20 Year Celebration edition.”

“Blood Ties,” a new premium DLC, beckons players to explore Croft Manor in a new story mode; then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. When Lara’s uncle contests ownership of the Manor, Lara must explore the estate to find proof that she is the rightful heir, or lose her birthright and father’s secrets for good. Players can then test their zombie-killing skills in the replayable “Lara’s Nightmare” mode: a haunted Croft Manor where players have new challenges and must rid the Manor of an evil presence.

Additionally, support for PlayStation VR empowers players to unlock the mysteries of Croft Manor in first person.

“This year we celebrate 20 years of the iconic Lara Croft,” said Ron Rosenberg, co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “This provided the perfect opportunity for us to deliver a new Tomb Raider experience. With the addition of PlayStation VR support, you can play the world through Lara’s eyes for the first time in franchise history.”

In addition, for the first time in a Tomb Raider game, a new online co-op expansion to Endurance mode lets fans raid tombs in a brutal wilderness together. Two players must team up to survive the harsh elements by day, as well as lethal threats from enemies by night. Fire takes fuel, food restores health, and every resource must be hunted, collected, or crafted. Battle to the top of the leaderboards, as others try to beat your longest survival run.

Working with long-time partner Nixxes Software, the development team has also created a number of additions that celebrate Tomb Raider releases through the years, including a re-envisioned version of the cold-weather outfit and the Hailstorm pistol that Lara donned in “Tomb Raider III”. A special classic Lara card pack will allow fans to replay the game with five classic Lara models from the games over the years, including the original Lara model that started it all in 1996.

At the special request of hardcore fans, the main game becomes even grittier with a brutal new “Extreme Survivor” setting. This new difficulty level takes the toughness of Survivor and ratchets it up several notches starting with all checkpoints being stripped out of the game. The only way to save the game is forage enough resources to light campfires.

All previously released DLC will be included, including the three hour story addition Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Cold Darkness Awakened in which players must combat waves of infected predators, 12 DLC outfits, 7 DLC weapons, over 35 Expedition Cards, and more.

Rise of the Tomb Raider, currently available for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC, is one of the most celebrated games of the past year. The game was nominated for more than 75 awards, winning 27. Rise of the Tomb Raider was also nominated for nine DICE Awards, more than any other title in 2015.

For more information on  Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, please visit the official website and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Related Links
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Official Twitter:  @TOMBRAIDER
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Official YouTube Channel:  http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER franchise has sold over 45 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.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with 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 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://square-enix.com/

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER: 20 YEAR CELEBRATION
RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER© 2015, 2016 Square Enix Ltd. All rights reserved.
RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER, TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, IO INTERACTIVE, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

HITMAN Summer Bonus Episode Live Today

To watch the Summer Bonus Episode launch trailer

https://youtu.be/1BCKJPKL1LU

COPENHAGEN, July 19, 2016 – HITMAN’s Summer Bonus Episode is live today.
The Summer Bonus Episode consists of two separate ICA missions which catalogue Agent 47’s first trips to both Sapienza and Marrakesh. This Episode is not part of the story arc of HITMAN, being previous ICA missions they are set apart from the main story.

In Sapienza, ‘The Icon’, sees the town taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster complete with a 100ft mechanical killer robot in the middle of the town square – what sort of accidents lie in wait with a whole film set, complete with pyrotechnics, at your disposal..?

And in ‘A House Built on Sand’ players will travel to the noisy and busy night markets of Marrakesh where Agent 47 must stop a billion dollar deal taking place.

The Summer Bonus Episode presents players with a range of new in-game Challenges and Opportunities that will keep them busy along with a new type of setting for Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets.

The Summer Bonus Episode is available for players who own the Full Experience or own the combination of Intro Pack + Upgrade Pack, at no additional cost and will be available for download today. For all other players, the Summer Bonus Episode will be available for individual purchase later in the Season, packaged together with a third bonus mission for one price. At that time, Full Experience and Upgrade Pack owners will also get access to the third bonus mission at no additional cost.

PS4 and Xbox One: Available between 12:00 and 14:00 BST
PC: Available between 14:00 and 16:00 BST

HITMAN began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May and now the Summer Bonus Episode in July before the final three locations; Thailand, the United States and the season finale in Japan arrive later in 2016.

HITMAN is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

Related Links: hitman.com / facebook.com/hitman / twitter.com/hitman /reddit.com/r/hitman

About HITMAN
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money and the recent Hitman: Absolution.

About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial “Kane & Lynch” series and the adorable “Mini-Ninjas”. Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/.

Hitman © 2016 Io-Interactive A/S. All rights reserved. IO-INTERACTIVE and the IO logo are trademarks of Io-Interactive A/S. AGENT 47, HITMAN and the HITMAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co. Holdings Ltd. The “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

EB GAMES ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF THE LARGEST EB GAMES & ZING POP CULTURE STORE IN THE WORLD

Australia’s leading video games retailer, EB Games, is excited to announce the Grand Opening of EB Games Sydney, the company’s flagship Sydney store opening this Wednesday, 20^th July from 5:30 PM. EB Games Sydney is a dual EB Games and Zing Pop Culture store located in Westfield Sydney in Pitt Street Mall. At a whopping 341m² it is officially the biggest EB Games and Zing Pop Culture store in the world.

“Pop culture collectibles are a huge part of the diversification of the EB Games brand. Every pop culture fan wants to show off a piece of their fandom and this goes hand in hand with the gaming universe,” said Marketing, Brand, Events and Engagement Director Debra McGrath.

“EB Games Sydney is our biggest store ever and will be a true sight to see for every kind of fan.

“We have already had over 1300 people RSVP to attend Wednesday’s event, which is set to be bigger than any game or store launch we have ever seen.”

Media and the public are invited to attend and will receive 20% off storewide on top of the epic deals already in The Biggest Sale Ever plus a free EB Expo Friday Twilight ticket valued at $39.95. To further commemorate this once in a life time event, all guests will also score a special EB World card exclusive to EB Games Sydney to prove their gaming cred for years to come.

The EB Games Sydney Grand Opening promises to be a night to remember, with loads of free entertainment on offer. Attendees will get the chance to rub shoulders and have their photo taken with celebrity cosplayer personalities from around Australia, and aspiring Padawans can learn the way of the Jedi with awesome lightsaber demonstrations from Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy. Guests can also take home a souvenir with free balloon art sculptures of their favourite pop culture characters, awesome caricatures and much more.

The EB Games Sydney Grand Opening takes place on Wednesday 20^th July, from 5.30pm – 10:00pm at EB Games Sydney downstairs in Westfield Sydney in Pitt Street Mall, next to Mad Mex. Media are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible via: http://bit.ly/299vqRp.

About EB Games

EB Games Australia head office is located in Queensland, with retail stores operating in every Australian State and Territory. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp. Currently EB Games have 375 retail stores in Australia. The Company sells new and preowned video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.

Xbox One S Arrives August 2^nd

Last month, we revealed a new member of the Xbox One family, the Xbox One S. Today, we’re excited to announce that the highly-anticipated 2TB Xbox One S launch edition will begin hitting shelves in Australia on August 2^nd. That means that all pre-orders will arrive on August 2^nd and, for those of you that haven’t yet, you can still pre-order a 2TB Xbox One S launch edition through microsoftstore.com and select retailers. Availability is limited and demand is high so you’ll want to check with your local retailer for more information and pre-order your console soon.

Xbox One S is the most compact Xbox yet, 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One, and includes a built-in power supply. We also shifted one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster for increased accessibility.

Beyond the fresh new design, Xbox One S is the first and only console that allows you to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in stunning 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR). That means you’ll get to enjoy your favourite shows and movies in the clearest, most realistic video possible. With HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true visual depth of your favourite games.

Xbox One S also comes bundled with the new Xbox Wireless Controller featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth* support. The controller can be purchased as a standalone item for $89.95AUD RRP and will also be available on August 2^nd. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with Xbox One S.

The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will be available in Australia in limited quantities for $549AUD RRP on August 2^nd.

Gears of War fans can also pre-order the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition 2TB Bundle – the first-ever custom-designed Xbox One S bundle – for $599AUD RRP today, ahead of its release date on October 7^th. For players looking for the full Gears of War treatment, two new custom controllers (sold separately) are also available for pre-order – the Crimson Omen and JD Fenix Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers ($109.95AUD RRP). For more details, visit the Xbox Wire or your local retailer.

With the biggest blockbuster line-up of games in Xbox history coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 this year, platform updates to help you stay connected with friends on Xbox Live with even more games across your favourite devices and more hardware options available, 2016 and beyond is looking to be an incredible time to be an Xbox gamer.

*Bluetooth capabilities require Windows 10 devices running the Windows Anniversary Update

KONAMI Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG & PES 2017 at Gamescom 2016

Yu-Gi-Oh! and the ‘Best Sports Game’ of Gamescom 2014 & 2015 comes to Cologne

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has announced its highlights for this year’s Gamescom, as the publisher showcases Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, and the eagerly awaited PES 2017 at the Cologne event.

With the show opening to trade and press on Wednesday, August 17^th and to consumers on Thursday, August 18^th at the Koelnmesse GmbH Exhibition Centre in Cologne, Germany, KONAMI will offer consumers and industry influencers the opportunity to access some of the biggest titles in KONAMI’s portfolio.

KONAMI will showcase its extensive range of Yu-Gi-Oh! titles as well as proudly premiere the world’s first consumer hands on for PES 2017 via dedicated booths.

KONAMI’s dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! booth is located in Hall 5.2 / A030 / B031

KONAMI’s booth featuring PES 2017 is located in Hall 8.1 / B021

The booth for business partners and media can be found in Hall 4.2 / A010 B011                                     

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME is the best-selling trading card game in the world with over 25 billion cards sold. It is a game of strategy, where players create individual Decks of cards collected from Structure Decks and Booster Packs. Two players engage in a duel while using cards that represent powerful Monsters, magical Spells and surprising Traps. Duellists with well-constructed Decks, dominating monsters, solid strategy and good fortune are the victors in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is the exclusive licensee and rights holder to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in Europe and Oceania.

PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality’ ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level via 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 looking to its focus on first touch, the making and receiving of passes, and AI that adapts to counter the way users play to elevate the game’s acclaimed realism. Visitors can get hands-on with the latest football simulation and experience the control reality concept for themselves, a world-premiere for the public!

About Konami Group

KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company of the Konami Group on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of “Digital Entertainment Business”, “Health & Fitness Business”, “Gaming & Systems Business” and “Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines Business”. KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988 and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami Group is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.

Fight for the AMX CDC Event Celebrates Tank Centennial

New chained operation offers free Tier VIII tank and in-game rewards

July 18, 2016 — The Fight for the AMX CDC event is now live for PlayStation^®4, Xbox One and Xbox 360. The second in the console platform chained ops missions continues the commemoration of 100 Years of Tanks by allowing players to earn the powerful French Tier VIII AMX Chasseur de chars medium tank and additional prizes through to July 29.

To participate in the Fight for the AMX CDC event, tankers can head into battle with any Tier III–X vehicle from any nation to accumulate experience. Awards for reaching milestones each week include consumables, Premium Account time, XP boosts and the ultimate reward, the AMX Chasseur de chars.

The AMX Chasseur de chars packs a powerful punch with its accurate, quick aiming and devastating firepower. With a high top speed, this tank can easily claim sniping positions early on, and while capable of massive destruction, it is balanced by light armour, so tankers need to pick their moment to shoot and moment to hide.

For more information on the Fight for the AMX CDC event, visit the official website:

• http://worldoftanks.asia/en/news/pc-browser/22/contest-battle-brag-amx-cdc/

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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