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ACTION RPG HAPPY DUNGEONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR XBOX ONE THROUGH EXCLUSIVE GAME PREVIEW PROGRAM

ACTION RPG HAPPY DUNGEONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR XBOX ONE THROUGH EXCLUSIVE GAME PREVIEW PROGRAM

Wild, Wacky Dungeon Crawler from Makers of Best-Selling “Happy Wars” Expands the Happy Universe with New Multiplayer Play

Xbox One Game Preview Program Offers Gamers Opportunity to Preview and Play Exciting New Games Prior to Final Release
TOKYO– August 3, 2016 – Toylogic Inc., a prominent game developer based in Tokyo, has today announced the release of the second title, in its imaginative series of “Happy” games, with Happy Dungeons for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.  Sibling to the incredibly popular Xbox 360 and Xbox One hit Happy Wars, the first ever free-to-play game released on Xbox 360 in 2012, Happy Dungeons is a whimsical, vibrant, and wacky dungeon crawler, also free-to-play that offers plenty of action, adventure and loot, but never takes itself too seriously.  Happy Dungeons is now available exclusively for Xbox One.

“Happy Wars was played by millions of people and remains popular even today proving that even hardcore game genres can be appealing to all manner of players with the right blend of excitement, fun and accessibility,” said Yoichi Take, President and Executive Director, Toylogic.  “We’ve spent the last three years improving on that formula with Happy Dungeons. Our single priority is to challenge ourselves as creators technically and in the pure spirit of fun.  We hope players will see that reflected in Happy Dungeons.”

As an Xbox One Game Preview title, Happy Dungeons offers players the opportunity to play, test and provide feedback directly to Toylogic during the early stages of development.   Game Preview players will have a direct influence on the design of Happy Dungeons as they work with the development team to deliver a truly accessible game that is both exciting and fun.  Toylogic’s ongoing commitment to this level of community collaboration will be evidenced through the monthly releases of exciting new game modes, dungeons, customizable items and even powerful new bosses and monster classes.  In addition, players who participate during the Xbox One Game Preview period will be rewarded with exclusive items, including unique weapons only available during this program which will carry over to the final game, a special pack of Happy Cards that contains an epic item, bonus first aid kits as well as substitute souls.  Players will also be offered access to special discounts through a Founder’s Pack and other choice downloadable packs.

During this first preview stage for Happy Dungeons, players will already be treated to Toylogic’s robust gameplay vision with: 6 action-packed chapters, 30 challenging dungeons demanding to be “crawled,” three mighty character classes – the heavily armored Warrior, the mystical Mage and the medicinal Cleric;  various enemy races and types, including goblins, aliens and other comical humans; 45 different skills offering hundreds of customizable combinations and, more than 600 unique and powerful items that ensure hours of hacking and slashing fun.   Happy Dungeons also features multiplayer co-op gameplay with up to 4 players either online or on the couch locally with split screen play.

Happy Dungeons is available now as an Xbox One Game Preview title – the final game is targeted for release in late 2016.  For more information about Happy Dungeons visit https://www.happydungeons.net/.

About Toylogic
Toylogic was founded on two principles “Toy” and “Logic”.  The Company was born in the spirit of creating “Enjoyment, Surprise and Impression”. Inspired by the quest for technologies and passion for creation, the company offers a wide variety of entertainment across all genres through breathtaking spectacle images, heartwarming stories and exciting new games that can be played by families, friends and gamers of all ages and from all around the world.

‘MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY’ NOW AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE DEVICES

‘MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY’ NOW AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE DEVICES

LONDON (3rd August 2016) –  MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™, the FINAL FANTASY® role-playing adventure game custom-tailored for mobile platforms, is available for iOS and Android today.

Having released to critical acclaim in Japan receiving the App Store’s “Best of 2015” Award, this new RPG adventure features in-depth character customization, ongoing live events, and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform. The all-star development team includes producer Yoshinori Kitase and writer Kazushige Nojima – known for their work on the acclaimed  FINAL FANTASY VII  and upcoming  FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.

As part of a special promotion running until 31st August, Square Enix is awarding players with special in-game items, including Tidus’s signature weapon from FINAL FANTASY X, Brotherhood; a Yuna character card; extra Ability Tickets; Summon Tickets; and much more. Daily login rewards, including extra Bronze Openers, Ability Tickets and Elixirs, will also be available until 12th August.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The new launch trailer can be viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/bAWy3bnF_wI

Related Links:
Official Website: http://www.eu.square-enix.com/mobiusff/
Apple App Store https://itunes.apple.com/app/mobius-final-fantasy/id1091974564?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.mobiusff_ne
Official FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MobiusFinalFantasy
Official FINAL FANTASY Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobiusFF_NE

About MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is a free-to-play app (with in-app purchases)

About the FINAL FANTASY Portal App
The free-to-download “FINAL FANTASY Portal App” provides the latest and greatest on all things FINAL FANTASY, as well as exclusive promotional trailers and developer commentary. By logging-in with their Square Enix account, players can accumulate points that can be exchanged for various items. Also, the iconic Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIIImakes its mobile debut and is playable in the app.
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 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY © 2015, 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, the MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY logo, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, IO INTERACTIVE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.  All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

VR Combat Racer, Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing, Launching August 16th for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive & Windows PC

VR Combat Racer, Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing, Launching August 16th for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive & Windows PC

Innovative Magnet Racer with Shooting, Flight & the Fastest Speeds of any Racing Game Arriving on Steam with Cross-platform Multiplayer

ANCHORAGE, AK, August 3, 2016 – Tastee Beverage Studios today announced that its forthcoming VR combat racing game, Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing, the multiplatform title that pushes the limits of fantasy racing, is now final and will launch on Steam for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows PC on August 16th. Each copy of the game will unlock play for all three platforms so players can choose whichever hardware they prefer.

In development by a small team for over two years and built using Unity 5, the combat magnet racer features immersive VR graphics and blinding speed. Bank Limit ABR features intense pack racing at Mach 10 speeds, cross-platform multiplayer, 20 gravity-defying tracks, three battle arenas for deathmatches, hyperspeed race cars capable of short flights under control and deadly vehicular battles via head-controlled weaponry. Initially announced for Oculus Rift, the game has expanded onto Vive and Windows PC so Vive players can race and even non-VR gamers can join the fray with conventional PC graphics.

Bank Limit: ABR puts players in futuristic race cars that can hit ludicrous speeds while dealing punishment to rivals via head-aimed lasers and missiles. The ability to look in any direction via head tracking to aim weapons, navigate upcoming turns or check status via in-car gauges makes driving and flying the ABR vehicles especially intuitive on VR platforms, allowing players to focus on winning the race and destroying rivals. The game supports most controllers, including Vive controllers, Touch by Oculus (when available), the Steam Controller, Windows gamepads and keyboard/mouse, so racers can choose their preferred controller when playing on any platform.

Beyond the amazing VR immersion, Bank Limit: ABR is all about classic combat racing—with a twist. Players will mash the accelerator and blast away at rivals to reach the finish line first—even if it means they have to soar above the track to gain an advantage. Souped up with advanced tech, the ABR vehicles are capable of flight and players can blast into space for intervals of dogfighting. The game includes single player and multiplayer modes and 20 tracks set in three different worlds for racing combat with up to 25 cars on the track at once. Three battle arenas are also provided for vehicular FPS combat against up to three other human players and 100 AI drone ships. Up to four human players can join in cross-platform multiplayer racing, so Rift, Vive and even non-VR PC players will all be able to race and battle together.

Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing will be available on Steam for $49.99 at launch. For more information, visit http://www.banklimit.com/.

About Tastee Beverage Studios

Dedicated to creating new Virtual Reality (VR) game experiences, Tastee Beverage Studios is the brainchild of programmer Harley Benedict and artist Benjamin Deutscher. An intensely dedicated two-man team, Tastee Beverage Studios leverages Harley’s VR technology wizardry and Ben’s design skills to develop cutting-edge VR titles. The company will launch its first game, the VR combat racer, Bank Limit: ABR, August 16, 2016 for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows PC. For more information, visit banklimit.com.

HEX: Shards of Fate – Herofall Set Announced

HEX: Shards of Fate – Herofall Set Announced

Expansion introduces over 270 new cards | New eSports tournament series in the “Cosmic Crown Showdown”

Karlsruhe, August 3rd 2016 – Gameforge and developers HEX Entertainment are revealing the first details on the upcoming fifth set, “Herofall”. The latest card set brings an additional 275 new cards to HEX: Shards of Fate, and is slated for release this fall. Alongside the new cards, we will see the first tournament based on the newly introduced ladder system in the “Cosmic Crown Showdown”.

Let the Games Begin!

In the Cosmic Crown Showdown, all those players who’ve reached the Cosmic tier play off against one another, with the top 64 players from both the “constructed” and “limited” ladders being eligible to participate. The qualifying rounds will revolve around the ongoing ladder system, where each season has a two-month run. By the end of August we’ll know who the finalists are, and the first Cosmic Crown Showdown can get rolling at the beginning of September.

Of Heroes and Mercenaries

Alongside new card designs, 18 legendary cards and 20 new champions, the update brings with it a selection of new sleeves and PvE cards. The conflict between HEX’s two factions—between the Ardent and the Underworld—will be in the spotlight for the new troops, actions and heroes.

New tactical possibilities also unfold as new keywords—specific card mechanics—make their way into the game. More details will be released on the HEX community website http://en.hex.gameforge.com/news.html soon.
About HEX: Shards of Fate

HEX: Shards of Fate combines the challenging and strategic planning of a trading card game (TCG) with the rich depth of a role-playing game (RPG), creating a whole new genre: the RPG-TCG. Thanks to the fully digital nature of HEX: Shards of Fate, entirely new game dynamics are made available to TCG fans, making the experience even more varied and strategic. In addition, HEX: Shards of Fate offers the unique elements of an RPG, such as PvE campaigns, guilds and customisable Champions. The game breaks genre-boundaries and ensures extensive and tactical entertainment.

About Gameforge
With more than 20 titles and over 450 million registered players, Gameforge is the leading provider of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) in the western hemisphere. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, the group offers its online games in more than 75 countries and employs 450 members of staff. The portfolio encompasses numerous well-known game industry brands, including client-based titles such as Orcs Must Die! Unchained, HEX: Shards of Fate, prized role-playing game AION Free-to-Play and TERA as well as Europe’s most successful MMO, Metin2. In future, competitive RTS Dropzone and action-laden Anime MMORPG SoulWorker will add to the collection. Popular browser-based games such as OGame and Ikariam as well as a growing portfolio of mobile games complete their offering. For more information please visit http://corporate.gameforge.com/.

Madman Is Releasing the Complete Series Box Set of ‘Transformers: Prime’ Today

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Madman Entertainment has released both a DVD and Blu-ray box set containing the complete series of Transformers: Prime in Australia today. The box set will be available in New Zealand on September 8, 2016.

The series ran for three seasons, with a total of 65 episodes being produced. It was originally broadcast in North America from November 2010 to July 2013 on Hub Network, now known as Discovery Family. The DVD box set contains all episodes across 14 discs, while the Blu-ray box set features them across 9 discs. The suggested retail prices for Australia are $109.95 AUD and $129.95 AUD respectively. The suggested retail prices for New Zealand are $109.99 and $129.99 NZD respectively.

The List of Madman Entertainment’s Anime Releases of August 2016

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Madman Entertainment has released several anime titles in stores across Australia today. The following list details all of their anime releases of August 3, 2016.

  • Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! Complete Season 1 – DVD only. All 12 episodes are featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles. On-disc extras include six animated shorts, the textless opening and ending animation and the TV commercial collection.
  • Girl Friend Beta Complete Series – DVD only. All 12 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The textless opening and ending animation sequences are included as on-disc extras.
  • Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!! Complete Series – DVD and Blu-ray. All 12 episodes are featured with dual language options. The episode commentaries and textless opening and ending animations are featured as on-disc extras.
  • Log Horizon Season 2 Part 1 – DVD and Blu-ray. Episodes 1-13 are featured with dual language options.
  • Love Live! The School Idol Movie – DVD and Limited Edition Blu-ray. The film is presented with dual language options.
  • Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals Part 2 – DVD only. Episodes 27-51 are featured with dual language options.
  • Psychic School Wars – DVD and Blu-ray. The film is presented with dual language options.
  • Psycho-Pass the Movie – DVD and Blu-ray. The film is featured with dual language options.
  • Shonen Hollywood -Holly Stage for 49- Complete Season 1 – DVD only. All 13 episodes are presented with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
  • Your Lie in April Part 2 – DVD and Blu-ray. Episodes 12-22 are featured with dual language options.
  • Yurikuma Arashi Complete Series – DVD and Blu-ray. All 12 episodes are presented with dual language options. The episode commentaries, textless opening and ending animations, promotional videos and TV spots are included as on-disc extras.

RISK® URBAN ASSAULT AND BATTLESHIP® CONSOLE GAMES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

RISK® URBAN ASSAULT AND BATTLESHIP® CONSOLE GAMES ARE NOW AVAILABLE 

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Ubisoft® have announced that two new console games, RISK® Urban Assault and Battleship®,  are now available for download.

RISK® Urban Assault console game is available on Sony PlayStation® Store for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and on Microsoft Xbox Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®.

Battleship® console game is now available on Xbox Store for Xbox One® and will be available on PlayStation® Store for PlayStation®4 system later this quarter.

Both console games will be part of the Sony Totally Digital Program until August 24th and the Microsoft Winter Spotlight Program until August 9th.

RISK® URBAN ASSAULT CONSOLE GAME

The RISK® Urban Assault console game is an exciting new version of the RISK® brand set across five iconic cities from around the globe, such as New York, London and Paris. At its heart, it retains the DNA that makes the RISK® game so popular with an additional layer of strategy introduced by commanders, facilities and alliances.

Players will wage war in the campaign mode, where they will need to choose among five different factions, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Players will also choose commanders to employ with unique abilities and new strategies to use such as diplomacy or using city funds. Players will enjoy a brand-new RISK® gaming experience in the new online modes such as League Play, where they will play six games in a league and earn points, medals and gain promotion for winning. Both campaign mode and online modes are playable with up to five players, offline or online.

The RISK® Urban Assault console game is available on Sony PlayStation® Store for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and on Microsoft Xbox Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®.

 

BATTLESHIP® CONSOLE GAME

Battleship® console game players will deploy their fleet and strategic skills on a modern, dynamic and interactive 3D board to destroy the enemy before their own ships are sunk.

The new Clash at Sea! mode will bring new exciting features to the classic gameplay players know and love. In this mode, players strategize to win by managing their resources and using their fleet’s special abilities to win the game. For players who crave competition and challenges, they will have the ability to play with their friends locally or online in a unique player-versus-player experience as well as track their progress on the global leaderboard.

The Battleship® console game is now available on Xbox Store for Xbox One® and will be available on PlayStation® Store for PlayStation®4 system later this quarter.

For more information about RISK Urban Assault and Battleship console games, please visit hasbrogamechannel.com

For more information about RISK® Urban Assault, please visit: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/risk-urban-assault/

For more information about Battleship®, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/en-au/game/battleship/
For more information about all of Ubisoft’s titles, please visit blog.ubi.com

Discover the Alpha Pokémon Arceus at GAME for your Nintendo 3DS today!

Discover the Alpha Pokémon Arceus at GAME for your Nintendo 3DS today!

London, United Kingdom: 2 August 2016— Pokémon 20th celebrations continue as fans are invited to head to GAME stores to collect the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and the latest Pokémon merchandise.
Owners of Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X orPokémon Y for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can head into their local GAME store and receive Arceus, one of the Mythical Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, for free.

Arceus is the Alpha Pokémon which originally debuted in Pokémon Diamond andPokémon Pearl in 2007. According to the legends of Sinnoh, Arceus emerged from a Pokémon Egg and shaped all there is. Arceus has the power to become any Pokémon type while holding special corresponding plates, discovered in various locations across the Hoenn region in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This Arceus is distributed with the following attributes:

·         LEVEL: 100
·         TYPE: Normal
·         ABILITY: Multitype
·         MOVES: Judgment, Recover, Hyper Beam, Perish Song

Arceus is available now at GAME. Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game can join the celebration with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Mythical Pokémon Collection—Arceus on 3 August. This collection includes a special Arceus promo card, a pin of the Mythical Pokémon, two Pokémon TCG: Generations booster packs and a code to unlock cards in the Pokémon TCG Online.

What’s more, Pokémon players can gear up for new ways to battle in the Pokémon TCG: XYSteam Siege expansion, coming 3 August. Use dual-type Pokémon to open the way to powerful new strategies and battle with the likes of Volcanion, Mega Gardevoir, Xerneas and Yveltal in this latest expansion to the Pokémon TCG: XYSeries. More information can be found here: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-tcg/xy-steam-siege/explore-and-watch/ .

GAME stores will also have a selection of Pokémon merchandise, including the latest TCG products and the video games Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokkén Tournament available to purchase while stocks last.

Arceus fans can head to any GAME store and look for even more collectible items featuring the Mythical Pokémon, including a plush from TOMY and an exclusive T-shirt designed by Bioworld Europe. Both items are exclusive to GAME Digital plc in the United Kingdom while stocks last.

To receive Arceus, fans must own a system in the Nintendo 3DS family and Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. Please ask staff in a GAME store for instructions on how to receive an Arceus code.*

Pokémon. Twenty Years. Train On.™

To connect with Pokémon online:

·         Visit Pokemon.co.uk
·         Like the official Pokémon Facebook page at Facebook.com/Pokemon
·         Follow @Pokemon on Twitter
·         Check out the official Pokémon YouTube channel atwww.youtube.com/Pokemon

*For more information about the Arceus distribution at GAME UK, please see the following website: www.game.co.uk. One per customer, while stocks last.

How to get the Mythical Pokémon Arceus in Pokémon Omega Ruby , Pokémon Alpha Sapphire , Pokémon X and Pokémon Y :

1. Make sure your Nintendo 3DS system is connected to the internet. For Nintendo Customer Service, go to support.nintendo.uk.
2. Open your Pokémon Omega Ruby , Pokémon Alpha Sapphire , Pokémon X orPokémon Y game.
3. Select MYSTERY GIFT on the main menu.
4. Select RECEIVE GIFT, then YES.
5. Select GET WITH CODE, then YES, then YES again to connect to the internet.
6. Enter your code.
7. Watch as you receive your Mythical Pokémon Arceus.
8. Speak to the delivery girl in any Pokémon Center to receive your Arceus.
9. Be sure to save your game.

ENDS
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About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit Pokemon.co.uk.

About GAME Digital

Listed on the London Stock Exchange in June 2014 and comprising three divisions—Retail, Digital Solutions, and Esports and Events—GAME Digital plc is dedicated to delivering an authoritative range of gaming products, services and experiences to the gaming communities of the UK, Spain and beyond.

GAME’s UK and Spanish retail businesses are the market leaders in each country, operating a total of nearly 600 stores across the two countries, a fully integrated omni-channel offer including the multi-award winning GAME App, and a reach of more than 17 million customers across its Reward programmes.

Through GAME’s Digital Solutions division, GAME is pioneering the use of new technologies to deliver gaming content and reach gamers and business partners outside its main markets. Multiplay, GAME’s Esports and Events business, delivers unparalleled gaming events and experiences directly and on behalf of third parties, including its flagship consumer event, Insomnia.

For more information, please visit  www.gamedigitalplc.com  or  www.multiplay.com .

‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series’ Premieres Today for Download from Telltale Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series’ Premieres Today for Download from Telltale Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Become the man behind the mask as BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode One: Realm of Shadows is Now Available; Season Pass Disc also available in stores Sept. 13

San Rafael, Calif. & Burbank, Calif., August 2nd, 2016 – Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today released the season premiere episode of the highly anticipated BATMAN – The Telltale Series, now available for download.

BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode One: Realm of Shadows makes its worldwide debut digitally today on PC from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services; on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4; and on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One®. The premiere episode will also be available later this week on Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services; later this month on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 3, and on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox 360®; and the week of Sept. 13 for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

The series will also be available to purchase at retailers for a MSRP of $29.99 USD or equivalent starting Sept. 13 in North America as a special “Season Pass Disc,” which will include the first of five episodes in the season, and will grant access to the subsequent four episodes as they become available for download via online updates. The series will then be available to purchase at retailers across Europe beginning Sept. 16.

“Creating an entirely original story surrounding the man behind the mask and challenging players to take on the role of Bruce Wayne just as much as the mythic Batman has resulted in one of our most sophisticated Telltale series yet,” said Kevin Bruner, CEO, Co-Founder of Telltale Games. “Our game will explore all aspects of Bruce’s life, from his tense encounters in public with Gotham City’s most notorious criminals by day, to his thrilling chases across the rooftops at night, players will think twice about their actions and consequences in a city that’s always watching the actions of its most famous billionaire.”

“Telltale Games is renowned for its unique style of interactive storytelling, which is a great match for the incredibly iconic character of Batman,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We are excited to further expand our partnership with Telltale to bring fans an entirely new way to experience the many layers of Bruce Wayne’s story.”

The series also marks the first ever unique, local multiplayer options for a Telltale game with the all-new Crowd Play feature. Revealed at the game’s sneak preview during San Diego Comic-Con, Crowd Play allows game owners to invite a group of players to vote on story decisions and give feedback from their mobile devices using any web browser connected online when following along with the lead player on a main screen. The feature is designed to allow 2-24 or more players to enjoy episodes together in their living rooms, and will also accommodate much larger crowds and audiences of over 1,000 at special upcoming live events in theaters organized by Telltale. Crowd Play will allow for a new and instantly accessible way for players to enjoy Telltale entertainment together as a group, creating an experience that continues to break new ground in the space between games and interactive cinematic storytelling. Visittelltale.com/crowdplay/support for more information on the feature.

BATMAN: The Telltale Series is an episodic game series licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and based on DC’s iconic character. Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale’s vision of Batman features an award-winning cast of talent, including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer asLieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey asSelina Kyle. Additional cast and characters will be revealed as the season progresses.

BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode One: Realm of Shadows is rated M (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Language, and Violence by the ESRB. Future content in the season is yet to be rated by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Warner Bros.

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, like Telltale Games and BATMAN – The Telltale Series on Facebook, and follow @TelltaleGames on Twitter.

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About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading and award-winning independent developer and publisher of games for every major interactive platform from home consoles and PC to mobile and tablet devices, and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By successfully developing games as an episodic series and frequently releasing in the format of a game season, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader with numerous honors and awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, SXSW, the IMGA, and more, as well as being named Studio of the Year across multiple years. Telltale’s reputation for quality has been established across more than two dozen different product releases over the years with recognition and acclaim from publications like IGN, The New York Times, and Variety, including over 100 “Game of the Year” awards from publications like USA Today, Yahoo! Games, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, E!, Official Xbox Magazine, The Telegraph, Metacritic, and more.  Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, iOS, and Android-based platforms. For more information visit www.telltalegames.com .

Pedro II leads Brazil in Civilization VI

Pedro II leads Brazil in Civilization VI

2K and Firaxis Games today revealed that Pedro II will lead Brazil in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on Oct 21st for Windows PC.

Pedro II, born in 1839, was the second and final ruler of the Empire of Brazil, a 19th-century state comprised of territories encompassing Brazil and Uruguay. Civilization V players will undoubtedly recognize Pedro II, who led Brazil in the game after being introduced in theBrave New World expansion.

Groomed for rule from the age of five after his father abdicated the throne and fled to Europe, Pedro II was known for his strong devotion to his people despite his resentment towards the monarchy that robbed him of so much of his childhood. Despite this adversity and the crumbling state of the Empire his father left him with, Pedro II managed to steer Brazil towards prosperity until he was suddenly usurped in a surprise military coup d’état and exiled to Europe, where he remained until his death in 1889.

Pedro II earned the respect and admiration of some of the greatest scholars at the time, and is forever remembered as a champion of knowledge, culture and science.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog:http://steamcommunity.com/games/289070/announcements/detail/880836957218005721.

You can download new assets on the 2K Press Hub, and a new trailer is available to view or embed on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/SafL6Dbu1Lk

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