UBISOFT^® ANNOUNCES UNO^® VIDEO GAME WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AUGUST 9th

UNO® BUILDS ON THE CLASSIC CARD GAME TO PROVIDE FANS OF ALL AGES WITH A TIMELESS PARTY EXPERIENCE ON CONSOLES AND PC

LONDON, UK — July 19, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft^® and Mattel announced that UNO^®, the successful card game, will be available for digital download on Xbox One, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC on August 9, 2016.

In UNO^®, players take turns matching a card in their hand with the colour or number card shown on the top of the deck. In addition to classic UNO^® gameplay, the UNO^® video game will also have a variety of online and social features. Players will have the ability to drop in and out of games as well as connect with family and friends using voice and video chat. To up the ante, players who strategise and stack their way to winning matches can snag a spot on weekly and global leaderboards. Additionally, the UNO video game will give players interactive tutorials, in-game tips, and display the house rules before every match.

UNO^® is developed by a team of new talent and industry veterans from Ubisoft Chengdu, the Ubisoft’s second development studio in China. Opened in 2008 in the Chengdu Tianfu Software Park, it has become one of the biggest studios in western China.

Additionally, UNO^® video game will be part of the Microsoft Summer Spotlight Program until August 16, featuring the selection of best new digital games of the summer.

For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit http://www.ubiblog.com.

‘BATMAN – The Telltale Series’ Steps Out of the Shadows on August 2nd

First Look at New Series in Motion in World Premiere Trailer

Today we can unveil the digital release date and world premiere trailer for BATMAN – The Telltale Series.

The first of five episodes in the season, Episode 1: ‘Realm of Shadows’ will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday August 2nd on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.

“This trailer/video may only be displayed if it is behind an age-gate that: (1) is age-neutral (i.e., requires the user to input their date of birth or select it from a drop-down bar; (2) employs reasonable technical measures to keep underage users from re-entering their age after initially being denied access; and (3) does not display any ESRB rating information on the video player or the age-gate itself. Failure to implement these requirements may jeopardize your ability to obtain material of this nature from us in the future.”

The series will also be available to purchase at retailers starting September 13th 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 on September 16th.

Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale’s vision of Batman will feature 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 as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, andLaura Bailey as Selina Kyle. Additional cast and characters will be revealed as the season progresses.

For more information on Telltale Games, and more news surrounding the series, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter @TelltaleGames.

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Qin Shi Huang leads China in Civilization VI

2K and Firaxis Games today revealed that Qin Shi Huang will lead China in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on Oct 21^st for Windows PC.

Qin Shi Huang was a ruthless leader, responsible for conquering and uniting the various warring states of China. He went on to become the nation’s first emperor in 221 BC.
During his reign, Qin Shi Huang’s military generals greatly expanded the size of China’s territory. Qin Shi Huang was known for enacting major economic and political reforms that helped bring standardization to the many varied Chinese states, as well as unifying each state’s walls into one singular Great Wall of China. Finally, Qin Shi Huang is known for building the world-famousTerracotta Army – a literal army of life-sized clay soldiers.

Unique Unit: Crouching Tiger Cannon
Gunpowder, discovered in China around 9^th Century AD, was initially only used for fireworks and celebratory activities; however, its application eventually spread to warfare. And so the “Crouching Tiger” was born, a rough prototype of a cannon that was essentially an iron tube, wrapped in thick rope and sealed at one end. The Crouching Tiger was reported to be in use throughout China in 1368 and even as late as 1592.

Unique Improvement: Great Wall
In Civilization V, any player could construct the Great Wall Wonder; in Civilization VI, the Great Wall is a unique improvement exclusive to China. While the idea of a wall is certainly not unique, The Great Wall of China is the most impressive, inspiring awe for over 2000 years.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://steamcommunity.com/games/289070/announcements/detail/879709710368041934

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/C7hR4j6z1I8

For the latest news on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.

FINAL FANTASY XIV cumulative players exceed 6 million

Patch 3.35 offers growing community exciting new content

London (19^th July, 2016) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the critically-acclaimed, FINAL FANTASY® XIV has now drawn in over six million cumulative players globally – excluding free trial – in under three years. The accumulated accounts reflect the growing community of players who enjoy the consistent schedule of content updates.
This significant milestone coincides with today’s release of Patch 3.35 and the announcement of a free login campaign period that will run globally from July 25 (8:00 AM BST) to August 30 (07:59 AM BST). The latter offers lapsed players up to five full days to explore the wealth of new content.

Patch 3.35 introduces the Deep Dungeon: The Palace of the Dead, where newcomers and veterans can band together for an unprecedented adventure in FINAL FANTASY® XIV. With parties of up to four, the Palace of the Dead is the first of many planned content updates where players can battle through an array of enemies, avoid traps and tackle bosses to gain valuable experience. The dungeon features randomly generated maps, several dozen floors, and starts every participant at Level 1 with a unique new progression system. Diving deep into the dungeon will see players focusing on strengthening their gear throughout their journey, as they work to unravel the mystery of the Palace of the Dead.

The free login campaign will be available to players registered for a service account that has not been active for 30 or more days before the campaign period. Those with active subscriptions will not be eligible. The free login period lasts a maximum of five days, until 07:59 AM of the fifth day after logging in.

Related Links
Patch 3.35 Full Patch Notes: http://bit.ly/29Kkpn0
The Lodestone®: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/
Official Website: www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, 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. 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 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 and 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://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .

FINAL FANTASY XIV © 2010 – 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
HEAVENSWARD and A REALM REBORN are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY XIV, FFXIV, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Watch the Spaghetti Western Mayhem of Sombrero in New Gameplay Teaser

July 19, 2016 –  Load up your six-shooters and round up your friends for Sombrero, a rapid-fire party game of spaghetti western mayhem for 2-4 players (local and online), coming to PC and Xbox One.

https://youtu.be/8RxvFEm2t44

Choose from nearly two dozen characters and lunge through a non-stop hailstorm of bullets and TNT. Pull up a couch or head online to blast your friends across four different game modes with a bunch of authentic weaponry…they had exploding rocket-powered fists back then, right?

The debut game from one-person developer PixelMetal, and indie game publisher Alliance Digital Media, Sombrero is coming soon to Steam and Xbox One. As an added bonus, there will be free post-launch content that will add even more mayhem to the mix!

For more about Sombrero, follow @PixelMetal on Twitter, or visit:
http://sombrerogame.com/

About Alliance Digital Media
Alliance Digital Media is a licensed publisher for Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Microsoft and Nintendo, and publishes both originally created and third party licensed games in console, mobile, and PC/Mac formats.

Follow them on Twitter @WeMakeGames, or visit:
http://alliancedigitalmedia.com
http://facebook/alliancedigitalmedia

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
Official Homepage:  www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter:  @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page:  http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr:  http://tombraider.tumblr.com/
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.