CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS III DLC PACK, DESCENT COMES TO PLAYSTATION 4 ON JULY 12

The Third Action-Packed Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC Offering Includes Four Diverse Multiplayer Maps and the Next Chilling Instalment in Treyarch’s Zombies Saga

SYDNEY, Australia – June 29, 2016 – Look out below Call of Duty® fans!  Descent, the third DLC pack for the best-selling console video game on next generation platforms*, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, arrives first on PlayStation 4 on July 12, with other next-gen platforms to follow**.  Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Descent, from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [Nasdaq: ATVI], drops players into four new unique, multiplayer maps and an all-new Zombies experience that continues the fan-favourite Origins storyline in an alternate- U.S.S.R. universe.

“One of things I love most about Treyarch is that team just keeps going for it,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head, Treyarch.  “Descent doesn’t take its foot off the gas, serving up a flat-out scorching Zombies experience, as well as multiplayer map designs and gameplay opportunities that we think our fans are going to love.”

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent features four new multiplayer maps that takes the momentum-based, chained movement system across the globe to unique settings that include a cryogenic prison, a Viking village frozen in time, a giant robot combat arena and a modern day reconstruction of an ancient Roman villa:

• Empire: Treyarch adapts its Black Ops III movement system to the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II fan favourite map Raid.  The re-imagining of this classic, medium-sized map features an authentic Roman villa that has been “recreated by a modern-day eccentric billionaire,” where a classic map structure mixes with the new gameplay mechanics of Black Ops III.
• Cryogen: Located far off the coast in the Dead Sea, an isolated compound holds some of the world’s most dangerous criminals in frozen isolation.  Sentry towers keep watch over the small map’s circular design as frenetic combat is funnelled around the prison’s cryogenic tubes, where opportunities for wall running attacks abound.
• Berserk: Ancient sentinels from a lost civilisation guard the entrance to Berserk, a Viking village frozen in time.  Players will fight through blizzards, and control the centre bridge as they navigate this medium-sized map’s wooden buildings, deadly rocky outcroppings, and tight chokepoints.
• Rumble: Gamers battle amongst larger-than-life mechanised warriors in Rumble, a stadium where giant robots battle to the roar of the crowd.  This medium-sized map funnels high-speed combat to the central arena, where players battle their way through fallen mechs and pyrotechnics.

Descent also thrusts players to an alternate universe of Nikolai’s motherland, the 1940s Soviet Union, in the next highly-anticipated chapter of the Origins Zombies saga, Gorod Krovi.  Players face-off against a swarm of mechanized zombie infantry and dodge hell-fire from aerial dragon assaults, all in the middle of a raging battle within the remnants of Stalingrad.  Gorod Krovi delivers the most exciting Zombies experience yet, filled with horrifying new enemies, exciting new gameplay mechanics and an epic set of Zombie annihilating weapons.

Descent is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 4 at a discounted rate via the Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC Season Pass***, which features four DLC Map Packs planned for the year, as part of the discounted bundle offered at a recommended retail price of AUD$64.95.  Individual pre-purchase of the DLC Map Packs, including Descent, is at a recommended retail price of AUD$19.95. Starting today, pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent for PlayStation 4 to receive an exclusive Gorod Krovi dynamic theme.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III is rated R18+ for High Impact Violence and Online Interactivity by the Australian Classification Board.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent launches on July 12 for PlayStation 4 games and entertainment system from Sony, with other next-gen platform availability to follow*.

*Based on North American physical game sales as of April 1, 2016.

**Descent DLC content not available on PS3 or Xbox 360.

***Season Pass content not available on PS3 or Xbox 360.  Downloadable content in the Season Pass may be sold separately.  If you purchase the DLC Season Pass offering, do not also purchase these standalone DLC Map Packs, as you will be charged for them.  DLC Season Pass and DLC Map Packs may not be available on all platforms or in all territories.  Pricing and release dates may vary by platform.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III game required; sold separately.

About Treyarch

Treyarch is an award-winning video game studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has helped to make the studio behind the Call of Duty®: Black Ops series of games, an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track; Call of Duty: Black Ops II set world-wide launch day records; and the studio’s most recent Call of Duty: Black Ops III had the biggest entertainment opening weekend of 2015, and was the #1 console game globally for the calendar year. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of Call of Duty’s Zombies. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Overwatch Competitive Play Mode is Now Live on PC!

Overwatch players, get ready to sharpen your skills, perfect your strategies, and test your mettle in the ultimate competitive arena. Welcome to our newest game mode: Competitive Play!

Competitive Play is available right now on PC, and will be arriving from next week on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Once you reach account level 25, the mode will become available via the “Play” button in the main menu. Simply select “Competitive Play” from the submenu, and you’re ready to enter a match. You can join on your own or in a group, and Overwatch’s matchmaking system will automatically find the best game possible for your skill level. Before you can kick off your competitive career, every new player must first complete 10 placement matches in order to obtain their initial skill rating. This rating will be a number between 1 and 100, with higher values indicating a greater skill level. Skill ratings will be visible at the beginning of every match. As you compete, your rating will increase or decrease with each win or loss based on a number of factors, including your own performance and the skill of the other players in the match.

The names of these seasons, along with their schedule, will mirror the real-world seasons in the northern hemisphere—and the Summer 2016 season is already underway! At some point during each season, we’ll also activate a leaderboard that will highlight the best players in the Overwatch community—so those who manage to fight their way into the top 500 players on each respective platform will receive an in-game notification, certifying their competitive credentials for as long as they can hold the position within that season.

As players compete, they’ll earn some new cosmetic rewards for their collection. When players win matches, they’ll earn Competitive Points which can be exchanged for Golden Weapons to equip on their favourite heroes. Plus, at the end of each season, everyone who completed the required 10 placement matches will receive a special seasonal spray and player icon to celebrate their achievement.

To learn more about Competitive Play—including details on changes to maps, scoring, and game rules—head to the official Overwatch blog post here or check out Jeff Kaplan’s latest Developer Update Video.

LET’S GET PHYSICAL: TERRARIA WII U MAKES ITS WAY TO RETAIL STORES IN NORTH AMERICA

Boxed Version of Action-Packed Sandbox Adventure Game Comes to Wii U

CALABASAS, Calif. — June 28, 2016 — Following the Wii U digital launch of sandbox action-adventure crafting game Terraria earlier this month, the , both 505 Games and creator-developer Andrew Spinks’ Re-Logic revealed that the game is now available for purchase in retail stores across North America for $29.99.

The Wii U edition uses its native touchscreen controls for easy access to Terraria’s world, four-player local split-screen co-op and eight-player online multiplayer as well as the ability to post achievements on the Miiverse leaderboards to track progress.

“Terraria for Wii U offers a gaming experience that’s designed perfectly for the touchscreen controls of the Wii U”, said Dean Scott, Producer of 505 Games. “505 Games has continuously updated and refined the gameplay for nearly all consoles and devices, and now we’re bringing the wildly popular 2D crafting gameplay to the Nintendo Wii U community.”

With a combination of 2D combat and an innovative crafting system, Terraria offers hundreds of unique and craftable items and randomly generated pixel worlds with more than 150 enemies to encounter. Since launch, more than 18 million Terraria copies have been sold across all platforms.

Terraria is available starting today for Wii U in North America at major retailers such as GameStop, Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and more. The game can also be purchased digitally via the Nintendo eShop on Wii U for $29.99. For more information on Terraria, please visit: https://terraria.org/

About 505 Games

505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels.  The company publishes games on leading console and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Product highlights include, Sniper Elite 3, PAYDAY 2, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Terraria, How to Survive, Defense Grid 2, ADR1FT and the upcoming ABZU.

505 Games has offices in Los Angeles, Milton Keynes, UK, Lyon, Munich, Milan and Madrid and a network of distribution partners within the Nordic territories and Australia.  For more information on 505 Games and its products

Nicalis Launches Voodoo-Infused Roguelike Action RPG Full Mojo Rampage on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

Hex Your Way Through Loot Filled Randomly Generated Dungeons Full of Mojo Mayhem

Santa Ana, Calif. — June 28, 2016 — Nicalis Inc., a publisher known for its work on critically-acclaimed games such as The Binding of Isaac, 1001 Spikes and Cave Story, today proudly announced that Full Mojo Rampage, the voodoo-infused roguelike action RPG is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $12.99 SRP. To celebrate the game’s launch on consoles, Nicalis has released a brand-new gameplay trailer.

Set in the mystical shoes of a knowledge-hungry apprentice, in Full Mojo Rampage players serve deities known as Loa in their pursuit of strange, dark magic. Utilizing abilities bestowed by Loa alongside an ever-changing array of enchanted items known as mojos, up to 4 players will venture together through randomly generated spooky 3D environments. Alone or co-op, players will slaughter, steal and summon their way to sorcerous splendor. Players can also engage in a variety of awesome online versus modes that support up to 8 players, including challenges such as Capture the Flag, Deathmatch and King of Mojo.

Slated to bewitch players with the brand new Endless Mode as well as a multitude of visual, content and gameplay improvements based on player feedback, the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Full Mojo Rampage are guaranteed to conjure up a hex of a good time!

Features of Full Mojo Rampage

• Battle strange and challenging foes via intense, roguelike action RPG style gameplay
• Tear through the Voodoo realm in vivid, randomly generated environments brimming with secret rooms, shrines and loot. Forcefully avenge the Voodoo gods known as Loa to earn special items and enhancements
• Voodoo with up to 4 players cooperatively on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, featuring a multitude of improvements such as enhanced visuals, new content and gameplay adjustments based on player feedback
• Play solo, or experience a wide variety of cooperative game modes including Campaign, Daily Quests, Survival Mode and Endless Mode, as well as up-to-8-player competitive modes such as Capture the Flag, Deathmatch and King of Mojo
• Gain power and upgrade characters via earned experience and gold, which persist through death – dying is not an end, it is only a means of becoming a stronger voodoo soul!
• Jam out to an original soundtrack composed by Alistar Lindsay of Prison Architect fame

Developed by Over The Top Games and published by Nicalis, Full Mojo Rampage is now available on PS4 and Xbox One for $12.99. For more information on Full Mojo Rampage, mojo on over to the official website at www.fullmojorampage.com. This game has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

About Nicalis, Inc.

Based in Southern California and founded in 2007, Nicalis, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher with a proven track record for developing and publishing well-polished games. More information on Nicalis can be found at http://www.nicalis.com. Follow Nicalis at: http://www.twitter.com/nicalis

DEVOUR GOD EATER RESURRECTION TODAY ON THE PLAYSTATION 4 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND PLAYSTATION VITA HANDHELD SYSTEM

Team Up Online With Friends and Take Down Earth-Destroying Monsters

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 28, 2016) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. the premier publisher of anime videogames today released GOD EATER™ RESURRECTION digitally for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld system across the Americas exclusively through the PlayStation®Store. Join the ranks of an elite force of monster fighting God Eaters, take up arms with all-powerful God Arc weapons, and join friends to slay gigantic monstrosities threatening to bring about humanity’s extinction.

In GOD EATER RESURRECTION players take control of the newest recruit to the Fenrir Organization’s Far East Branch, a New Type God Eater with a rare ability to wield a God Arc capable of transforming between blade and gun forms. Players will be tasked with accepting missions from their home base to hunt down vicious Aragami, evil monstrosities with god-like adaptability. Immune to conventional weaponry, the Aragami have forced humanity into small decrepit pockets of civilization in a devastated world. The Aragami’s single known weakness is the God Arc, a living weapon constructed from Oracle Cells. Players can use the Oracle Cells within their God Arc to devour the essence of defeated Aragami to upgrade their weapons to take on more formidable opponents.

Players will have a variety of God Arcs to choose from before they head out on missions that best suit their play styles. Players will also be able to coordinate their loadouts with friends in the game’s online cooperative multiplayer mode. Team up with up to three friends online to take on story mode missions and use the team’s combined skills to topple Aragami and enjoy GOD EATER RESURRECTION’s storyline together.

“The world of GOD EATER RESURRECTION is rich in story and combat, presenting colossus sized enemies to defeat with friends, enveloped in an engrossing dramatic storyline that pushes the action forward,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The deep customization and progression systems along with over 100 hours-worth of gameplay ensures players will become attached to their own unique characters as they eviscerate the scourge of Aragmi threatening humanity.”

Players who pre-order GOD EATER™ 2 RAGE BURST for the PlayStation 4 system digitally through the PlayStation Store will be able to receive instant access to a free version of GOD EATER RESURRECTION starting on June 28, 2016. Players who pre-order the physical limited Day One Edition of GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST through participating retailers will receive a free download voucher for GOD EATER RESURRECTION when they pick up their copy of GOD EATER 2 RAGE BURST on August 30, 2016; while supplies last. This special pre-order offer enables players to fully engage themselves in the GOD EATER universe throughout the entire summer season.

GOD EATER RESURRECTION is rated “T” for TEEN by the ESRB and is priced at a MSRP of $19.99. It is available now for purchase exclusively on the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 4 system and PlayStation Vita handheld system. The game will also be available on PC via STEAM on August 30, 2016. For more information regarding GOD EATER RESURRECTION and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, http://www.god-eate, http://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, http://www.god-eater.com/us/,  http://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, and https://www.twitter.com/GodEaterDen.

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION™ EXPANSION I: UNDERGROUND NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS PC

 ADDITIONAL FREE CONTENT ALSO COMING WITH UPDATE 1.3

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London, UK – June 28, 2016 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced that the Underground expansion for Tom Clancy’s The Division™ is now available on Xbox One and Windows PC. Underground is available with the Season Pass or can be purchased separately for £11.99, and will be released for the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system on August 2.

In the Underground expansion, agents must fight a war on two fronts. Below the streets of New York, enemy factions are regrouping and preparing a large-scale attack. Players will confront these threats with up to three friends as they explore randomly generated dungeons comprised of subways, tunnels and sewers and recover powerful loot. While in Hell’s Kitchen, the Dragon’s Nest Incursion offers the biggest challenge to date where, the Cleaners are developing a devastating new weapon and have set their sights on the Base of Operations as their first target.

Additional Expansion I: Underground Feature

New Gear Sets

• L.I.N.D. – Control the battlefield with an improved Pulse skill and flashbangs with this hybrid gear set.
• DeadEYE – Dictate long-range engagements with powerful critical strikes or accurate headshots.
• FireCrest – Set enemies ablaze with this offensive gear set.
• Reclaimer – Boost the entire group with this ultimate support set.

In addition, starting today, Update 1.3 will add new free content for all players on Xbox One and Windows PC, and will then be available from July 5^th on PlayStation^®4 system. 

Update 1.3

• Find and equip nine new weapon types
• Experience Hudson Refugee Camp and Queens Tunnel in Challenge mode for better rewards
• Play the new Heroic difficulty to unlock top-tier rewards in incursions and select missions
• Get the all new Alpha Bridge gear set
• Discover the Terminal, a new shared social space inside the Base of Operations

For more information about Tom Clancy’s The Division, please visit thedivisiongame.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. Tom Clancy’s, Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, The Division logo, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. BRINGS HIGH STYLE TO THE FIGHTING GAME GENRE WITH JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN 

Strike a Pose with a Bizarre and Eclectic Cast of Characters Battling for the “Truth” in a Truly Unique Fighting Game Exclusively on PlayStation 4

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 28, 2016) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier publisher of anime video games today announced that JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN has officially launched in the Americas exclusively on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Players will have their turn at striking a pose while teaming up with friends in this ultra-stylish, two-versus-two, 3D action-brawler that features characters from each arc of the incredibly influential JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime and manga series.

Developed by famed Japanese videogame studio, CyberConnect2, creators of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle, the hit NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM series as well as many other fan-favorite franchises; JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN takes the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in a completely new direction with an original storyline supervised by Hirohiko Araki, the creator of the original manga series.

“CyberConnect2 is famous for developing some of the best anime-based fighting game experiences in the world and JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN is the latest addition to its illustrious roster of great games.” said Eric Hartness Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We’re eager to see fighting game fans in the Americas immerse themselves in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure universe and battle it out in the most over-the-top and stylish ways possible.”

Presenting a unique two-versus-two style of gameplay, players can select their team of combatants from over 50 different characters, each with unique signature attacks that fans of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series know and love. Characters in JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN are classified by specialized fighting styles, giving clues to the type of attacks a character may deploy along with specific strategies players may use in the midst of battle. The fighting styles can include summoning a fighting spirit to battle alongside the player’s character, harnessing energy to perform powerful attacks, fighting on horseback, and more. Players with an understanding of how each character operates will be able to tactically fight alongside their partner as they stylishly lay waste to their opponents. Knowledge of each character’s fighting style is especially critical in the game’s four-player multiplayer mode that enables two teams to battle each other in online matches where communication and teamwork will be key factors to achieve victory.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN is rated “T” for TEEN by the ESRB. The game is available digitally now in the Americas exclusively on the PlayStation Network at a MSRP of $59.99 for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system (prices may vary for other countries in the Americas). For more information about JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN or other games from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit; http://www.bandainamcoent.com, or join the conversation on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS/ or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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