INCOMING! ASSAULT SUIT LEYNOS AVAILABLE NOW – EXCLUSIVELY FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4

Mobilize Mighty Mecha on Land, Air, and in Space, With Intense Battles Against Alien Invasion Forces 

Los Angeles, CA – July 12, 2016 – Rising Star Games, a video game publisher renowned for bringing unique and diverse games to players everywhere, together with Dracue Software, is excited to announce that the fantastic mech-action shooter Assault Suit Leynos is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Assault Suit Leynos will also be launching in Europe on July 14. Based on the legendary classic 16-bit series (also known as Target Earth), the Assault Suit series is famous for fierce and fast shooting action, a tactical variety of missions, and wonderful weapon customization options. Assault Suit Leynos on PS4 continues the hardcore standard while delivering HD visual quality for the ultimate alien-blasting experience.

Those interested in reviewing Assault Suit Leynos on PlayStation 4, please contact Anthony Chau ([email protected]) to request a review code.

Watch the new Assault Suit Leynos launch trailer HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=kbMLyvJyAl8

You’re gonna need a bigger gun against the monstrous bosses in Assault Suit Leynos

“The biggest, best and most thrilling summer blockbusters always feature an alien menace to conquer,” said Lee Skittrell, marketing strategist, Rising Star Games. “Assault Suit Leynos stands confidently alongside the most explosive sci-fi smash hits, with its faithful HD remaster and – via a host of new gameplay features – retooling of, a much-loved classic from the halcyon days of console gaming.”

As Earth reels from the impact of a fourth world war and dwindling resources, an uneasy truce between nations sees mankind reach for the stars. Colonies are settled, resources are mined, and the future starts looking a little brighter. Just as peace finally seems possible, an unknown enemy emerges from the deepest region of space to threaten the very existence of humanity. Only one thing can stop them – it’s time to deploy the Assault Suit Squadron! Gamers will blast through the opposing enemy forces with devastating weapons like machine guns, rocket launchers, and laser beams, all while discovering the hidden truth behind the invaders.

Developed by Dracue Software, Assault Suit Leynos is available now on the PlayStation®4 system for $19.99, with a physical boxed edition scheduled for September, and the digital PC release to follow. Assault Suit Leynos will also be launching in Europe on July 14. For more information, follow Rising Star Games on Twitter and visit the official Rising Star Games website.

ABOUT RISING STAR GAMES
Rising Star Games is a privately held video games publisher with a global reach. With operating offices in Europe and USA the company publishes video game entertainment across all gaming platforms from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and via Steam. With decades of combined experience and a genuine passion for interactive entertainment, Rising Star Games is proud of its ever-expanding and enormously diverse catalogue of over 120 titles. www.risingstargames.com

TEAM17 REVEALS WORMS W.M.D ALL-STARS PRE-ORDER EDITION, FEATURING ROCKET LEAGUE®, SAINTS ROW IV, AND MORE!

LATEST IN WORLD-RENOWNED STRATEGY SERIES LAUNCHING AUGUST 23^rd

TUESDAY JULY 12^TH 2016 (9AM UK) – Award-winning veteran games developer and international games label Team17 today announced that Worms W.M.D is now available to pre-order and comes with a blockbuster line-up of guest stars from hit games such as Rocket League®, PAYDAY 2 and Goat Simulator. Worms W.M.D will arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Steam and GOG.com on August 23^rd.

All gamers pre-ordering the game before its August 23^rd launch will receive the following Worms W.M.D All-Stars content:

• Rocket League – Worms fans worldwide are eager to cause mayhem with the all-new, mega-powerful Tank in Worms W.M.D, but wait until they get their hands on the Rocket League Octane Battle-Car! Soccer meets driving meets Worms. What’s not to like?

• Goat Simulator – Use the Goat-on-a-Rope weapon to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies as the goat swings around the gorgeous digitally painted 2D landscapes using its sticky tongue to hone in on them! Laugh maniacally as the homicidal maniac with hooves explodes, turning your opponents’ troops into worm meat! We also have a pretty cool Goat Simulator three mask set. Because, why not?

• PAYDAY 2 – It’s Payday time for the worms. Stick it to the man by dressing your invertebrate chums up in the masks that have become iconic for millions of PAYDAY 2 fans around the world and plan your attack looking like a total badass. They’ll never take you alive!

• Saints Row IV – The most outrageous, over-the-top action franchise in videogames, arrives in Worms W.M.D in the form of the Dubstep gun from Saints Row IV. This baby can inflict massive damage whilst making pedestrians (and worms) dance. Yes, dance. Team17 is proud, and slightly nervous, to announce that the Dubstep Gun will be bringing the dance-pocalypse as one of our mounted guns in honour of this awesome weapon.

• Unturned – The free-to-play zombie survival sensation, where millions of users try their best to stay alive, shuffles into Worms W.M.D in search of brains! And in homage to this popular zomb-fest, Worms fans can dress their slimy pals in a three mask set and wage war in an Unturned

• Broforce – Coming to the explosive rescue of worms everywhere is the fan favourite Broforce Turkey Bomb, bringing the pain in Worms W.M.D. And that’s not all!  The Liberty Strike is a Broforce flavoured airstrike which will rain down fiery hell from the skies. Booyah!

• Orcs Must Die! Unchained – The War Mage and Sorceress have vowed to protect the world and guard the rifts. But sometime after the last great battle, trouble is brewing again. Whilst we wait for the Orc Invasion, we can dress our worms up in this Orcs Must Die! three mask set and unleash the excellent crafted minions weapon.

• Yooka-Laylee – Dress your worms up as one of gaming’s most anticipated double acts with the awesome Yooka-Laylee seven mask set!

• The Escapists – A three mask set from the award-winning 2015 hit The Escapists is a must-have accessory for all wormy wannabe escapists. And if you want somewhere different to escape to, there’s a new mission waiting for you.

• Classic Worms – Ahhhh, precious memories of mutually-assured worm destruction! Don’t you just wish you could re-live them? We’ve got you covered! Unleash the Ming Vase, Sheep Launcher and Kamikaze weapons, get stuck into five classic missions and head into battle in a classic Worms three mask set!

Xbox One exclusive content:

• Rare All-Stars – Exclusive to Xbox players is the Rare All-Stars content with some of the most famous characters from the legendary developer joining the carnage! Unleash the devastating Joanna Dark from Perfect Dark on your enemies and send your worms into battle with an exclusive five-mask set (Blast Corps, Jet Force Gemini, Jetpac, Killer Instinct and Battletoads).

Steam exclusive content:

• Team Fortress 2 – TF2 brings the worm pain with the devastating Sentry Gun weapon and nine mask set featuring the full TF2 crew of Pyro, Demoman, Medic, Spy, Soldier, Scout, Sniper, Heavy and Engineer.

The Worms W.M.D All-Stars Edition will be available to all gamers who pre-order Worms W.M.D ahead of its launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam and GOG.com on August 23^rd.

Pre-order now from the Xbox Games Store, the European PlayStation Store*, Steam and GOG. Steam and GOG pre-orders will be live from 6pm BST UK time.

See all the content in action in the new pre-order trailer: https://youtu.be/1InXWY4EkQY. Further Worms W.M.D assets are available to download from: http://bit.ly/WMDprepp.

[*] Please note pre-order is territory dependent, please check your local digital store.

About Worms W.M.D:

The worms are back in their most destructive game yet. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever.

Work your way through 30 campaign levels of increasing difficulty using the huge arsenal of new and classic weapons at your disposal. Use new vehicles to cause chaos amongst the enemy ranks and use buildings to gain the tactical advantage as you try to dominate the battlefield!

Take on up to five opponents in hilarious all-out tactical worm warfare with up to eight worms each, either in local or online multiplayer, including ranked play. Flatten your opponents with the Concrete Donkey. Turn them into chunks of worm meat with the Holy Hand Grenade. Rain down hell from above in helicopters or pound them into oblivion with the tank. With over 80 weapons and utilities at your fingertips, this is Worms at its chaotic best!

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PARAMOUNT TELEVISION AND ANONYMOUS CONTENT OPTION THE RIGHTS TO ONE OF EA’S BEST-SELLING GAMES, BATTLEFIELD

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (July 12, 2016) – Paramount Television and Anonymous Content have optioned the rights to one of the most successful and dynamic videogames, Battlefield^TM, from DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio. Michael Sugar, 2016 Academy Award winner, and Ashley Zalta from Anonymous Content will serve as executive producers.

The Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay, and is recognized for delivering the premier all-out war experience across land, sea and air. The award-winning Battlefield franchise has amassed more than 60 million players worldwide since debuting in 2002, and the franchise continues to boast highly-engaged audiences across its catalogue titles.

“Paramount TV actively seeks smart content from all sectors that will resonate with audiences and translate to compelling programming,” said Amy Powell, President, Paramount TV. “EA’s Battlefield has an incredibly dynamic narrative, coupled with a loyal fan base, which will allow us to bring this exciting and unique property to the small screen. We look forward to working with EA and Anonymous Content and thank Michael Sugar for his tenacity in bringing us this exciting project.”

“Battlefield has a tremendous built-in, engaged fan base, making it a highly coveted piece of IP primed for long-form adaptation,” said Michael Sugar, partner, Anonymous Content. “Together with EA and Paramount TV, we’ll develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly fifteen years.”

“Battlefield is one of the most loved properties among our players,” said Patrick Söderlund, Executive Vice President, EA. “We are thrilled that Anonymous Content and Paramount TV will look to introduce fans to Battlefield through a new medium.”

Battlefield continues the partnership between Anonymous Content and Paramount TV, which have a first-look production deal for scripted television programming across broadcast, premium cable, cable and online audiences. This marks the organizations’ entrée into content based on a videogame franchise.

“Michael’s track record speaks for itself,” added Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of EA Entertainment. “Combined with his passion for Battlefield, we cannot imagine a better team than Anonymous Content and Paramount for this project.”

Watch the Battlefield 1 Official Reveal Trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNr_9YcFDZI

Previously announced projects from Paramount TV and Anonymous Content include “Thirteen Reasons Why,” ordered straight-to-series by Netflix, based on the New York Times bestselling YA book by Jay Asher and executive produced by Selena Gomez; “Maniac,” a 10-episode, straight-to-series to be directed by Cary Fukunaga starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, ordered by Netflix; “Spoonbenders” based on Daryl Gregory’s highly anticipated novel; a series based on New York Times Bestselling book from Rebecca Traister, “All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation;” a series based on Rachel Kushner’s National Book Award finalist “Telex from Cuba,” adapted by Oscar^®-nominated screenwriter, Phyllis Nagy (CAROL); a drama series based on Caleb Carr’s “The Alienist” from Emmy^® Award-winner Cary Fukunaga, Academy Award^®-winner Eric Roth and Academy Award^® nominee Hossein Amini executive producing; “Berlin Station,” a 10-part series shooting in Berlin set to premiere in fall 2016 on Epix; “Legbreakers,” an English language version of the hit Swedish drama series “Torpederna,” pilot will be written by Irvine Welsh; and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: and Other Lessons from the Crematory,” adapted and executive produced by “Nurse Jackie” co-creator, Evan Dunsky, based on Caitlin Doughty’s New York Times Best-Selling memoir.

About Paramount Television

Paramount Television develops and finances a wide range of creative television programming across all media platforms.  Paramount Television is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a global content company with premier television, film and digital entertainment brands.

About Anonymous Content

Founded in 1999 by Managing Partner Steve Golin, Anonymous Content is a leading management and Film, TV and Commercial production company. Anonymous Content manages the careers of many of the world’s most renowned and innovative directors, writers, actors and comedians, working closely with them to achieve their goals by both creating and finding roles for them, whether in feature films, television, commercials, music videos or brand integrated content. Anonymous Content’s clients have been recognized with Academy Awards^®, Emmys^®, Golden Globes^®, Tony Awards^®, Pulitzer Prizes^® and other prestigious awards. The company’s award-winning Film & TV division boasts many commercially successful and critically-acclaimed works, including Oscar Best Picture Winner SPOTLIGHT, starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams, and Oscar Nominee for Best Picture THE REVENANT, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. Past projects include BABEL, WINTER’S BONE, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and 50 FIRST DATES. The company’s TV slate includes the Golden Globe winner for Best TV Series (Drama) “Mr. Robot” (USA Network), “True Detective” (HBO), “The Knick” (Cinemax), and “Schitt’s Creek” (POP), as well as upcoming titles “Quarry” (CINEMAX), “The Alienist” (TNT), and “Berlin Station” (EPIX).  Through its Commercial work, Anonymous Content is also the driving creative force behind countless top brands, including Prada, Nike and Coke. For more information, visit www.anonymouscontent.com. 

NIGHTHAWK INTERACTIVE AND RENEGADE KID PARTNER TO BRING MUTANT MUDDS SUPER CHALLENGE TO PLAYSTATION®4, PLAYSTATION®VITA AND WINDOWS PC ON JULY 26

Dimension-Defying Platformer Will Support Cross-Buy Between PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita

EDISON, New Jersey – July 11, 2016 – Nighthawk Interactive has announced that it is scheduled to launch independent developer Renegade Kid’s Mutant Mudds Super Challenge on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC on July 26. The game is a sequel of super challenging proportions to 2012’s original, critically praised, side-scrolling platformer Mutant Mudds, featuring over 40 totally new levels and five mighty boss battles designed to test the skills of super players. It also includes five colorful new pixel-art world themes and bonus chiptune music.

Mutant Mudds Super Challenge twists traditional 2D platformers with three dimension-bending layers to jump between: the foreground, background and middle ground. Armed with a potent water cannon and jetpack, players can run, leap, crouch, hover and shoot to traverse each stage’s exciting assortment of enemies, spikes, phasing platforms, crushing blocks and more. Core abilities can be augmented with special power-ups to increase hover time, perform a huge vertical boost, or equip a power shot, and hidden pathways offer pick-ups and 20 secret unlockable characters for intrepid explorers to find.

Mutant Mudds Super Challenge is expected to arrive on July 26 on the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®Vita system with cross-buy support through the PlayStation®Store, as well as Windows PC via Steam. It is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.

About Nighthawk Interactive
Built by a team of industry veterans, Nighthawk Interactive aims to combine their proven experience with the ever-changing needs of modern game development. With a strong focus on publishing, co-publishing, retail distribution and business development support, Nighthawk is about helping developers make the great games we love to play. For more information about Nighthawk, visit www.NighthawkInteractive.com, and follow us on Twitter at (@NH_Interactive).

About Renegade Kid LLC
Founded in 2007 by Jools Watsham and Gregg Hargrove, Renegade Kid LLC is an award-winning independent video game development studio based in Austin, Texas. Having created many memorable gaming experiences for the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™, with titles including the Dementium series, Moon, ATV Wild Ride, Mutant Mudds and Bomb Monkey, the studio is expanding its portfolio by exploring additional gaming platforms, such as Wii U™ and mobile devices. Renegade Kid is excited about the future of video games, and continues to devote its efforts towards creating fun, high-quality games.

Christopher Tin Composing Title Theme For Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

2K and Firaxis Games today announced Christopher Tin is the composer of the title theme for  Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on October 21^st for Windows PC.

Famed for his composing of the only piece of video game music to win a Grammy Award, the title theme to  Sid Meier’s Civilization IV ‘Baba Yetu’, Tin returns to the franchise to compose for  Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, called ‘Sogno di Volare’ (The Dream of Flight).

“I wanted to write a piece that captured the essence of exploration”, said two time Grammy Award winning composer Christopher Tin, “both the physical exploration of seeking new lands, but also the mental exploration of expanding the frontiers of science and philosophy.”

The world premiere of ‘Sogno di Volare’ will take place at the Cadogan Hall in London, England on July 19th. Tin will be accompanied by Britain’s National Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Angel City Chorale (US), Prima Vocal Ensemble (UK) and Lucis (UK). Alongside the performance of ‘Sogno di Volare’ will be a rendition of ‘Baba Yetu’, making this event unmissable for any fan of the Civilization series.

Tickets for the event can be found here:  http://www.cadoganhall.com/event/the-music-of-christopher-tin-160719/

For the latest news on  Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit  the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, subscribe at http://youtube.com/civilization and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.

NEXON KOREA RELEASES NEW HEROES AND EXPANDED GUILD BATTLES FOR MEDAL MASTERS ACTION RPG

Real-Time, Party Based RPG Receives Significant Content Update for iOS and Android

Seoul – July 11, 2016 – More dynamic battles and heroes rollout as NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, launches the latest content update for its popular, action-packed mobile, collectible RPG Medal Masters. Developed by Korean-based Enfeel Inc., Medal Masters is available in 154 countries around the world, including North America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, for Android and iOS.

Medal Masters’ ‘Call of Destiny’ update gives players and fans of the real-time, party-based RPG enhanced gameplay and brand new experiences with the addition of new challenging battles and bigger hero enemies. The latest update will feature an expanded Guild Battles to allow players from all over the world to battle against each other measuring strength and skills against global competitors. In addition, to three new heroes, players are invited to offer feedback to existing heroes in the new ‘Hero Evaluation Board’.

The ‘Call of Destiny’ update includes:
·         Expanded Guild Battle for players to compete globally;
·         Three new heroes to recruit including the dark hero Mordred, fire hero Apollon, and the wood hero Pan;
·         Max. level and Infinite Challenge levels increased to 100;
·         New ‘Hero Evaluation Board’ for players to provide character feedback;
·         The Skeleton King: Available for a limited time, this powerful wizard can be obtained in the Advent Dungeon until July 12.

Medal Master players can now experience a brand new adventure as they journey to save more than 388 different heroes, collect medals, and become the ultimate medal master. The game is available in 12 languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian.

Medal Masters is available for download now via mobile device from the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android worldwide.

Additional information for members of the press:
·         Assets for Medal Masters can be downloaded here:http://bit.ly/MedalMastersUpdate
·         Official Medal Masters website: http://medal.nexon.com
·         Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MedalMasters

About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 150 titles in more than 150 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About Enfeel Inc.
Enfeel is a mobile developer based in Bundang, South Korea. Established in 2010, the studio has achieved major success in Asia with its acclaimed Birzzle series of games, and looks to expand to many valuable markets worldwide through working with experienced partners and delivering world class content.

CREATORS OF CALL OF DUTY: INFINITE WARFARE EXPLORE THE GAME’S IMMERSIVE, ALL-NEW NARRATIVE AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2016

Hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller, Panel to Showcase Never Before Seen In-Game Footage

Limited Edition Call of Duty Poster Created in Partnership with Mondo Given Away to All Panel Attendees

July 11, 2016 – Call of Duty® is returning to Comic-Con! On July 21^st, Activision and Infinity Ward, along with Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller will take fans behind-the scenes of the rich narrative in Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare.  The 60-minute panel will debut never-before-seen footage from the game’s all-new story and unpack the creative process of crafting the campaign.  Members of the studio and cast will share new details and provide a glimpse into the ‘making-of’ the unforgettable journey players will undertake when Infinite Warfare launches worldwide this November 4^th.

The panel will take place on Thursday, July 21^st at 1:00pm in room 6BCF.  Panelists include:

• Taylor Kurosaki, Narrative Director at Infinity Ward
• Jeff Negus, Director of Photography at Infinity Ward
• Brian Bloom (The A-Team, Once Upon a Time in America)
• Jamie Gray Hyder (True Blood, Graceland)
• David Harewood (Supergirl, Blood Diamond)
• Jeffrey Nordling (Sully, Big Little Lies)

Additionally, panel attendees will receive a limited edition, hand-numbered Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare lithograph poster with special finishing treatments. The poster was created in partnership with Mondo (www.mondotees.com) and drawn by artist Matt Taylor (www.matttaylor.co.uk).

For more information, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty or follow @CallofDuty_ANZ and @InfinityWard on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is scheduled for release November 4^th on PlayStation® 4 system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC.  The title is not yet rated.

About Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Award-winning studio Infinity Ward breaks new ground in storytelling, by exploring the weight of leadership and the responsibilities that come with it in an emotional, character-driven narrative. Players are thrust into wartime leadership as Captain Reyes, a Tier 1 Special Operations soldier, who takes the helm of the Retribution, one of Earth’s last remaining warships. In a time of unthinkable hardships, Reyes must lead the remnants of coalition forces against a relentless enemy in a war that stretches to new terrains across the vast expanse of our solar system.

Infinite Warfare introduces new weaponry, new player abilities and stunning new settings to the Call of Duty franchise.  In addition to a riveting single player campaign, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will also deliver a robust multiplayer mode, and a unique cooperative zombies experience.  More details will be released at the upcoming Call of Duty fan celebration, Call of Duty XP, September 2 – 4.

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. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.