HITMAN Summer Bonus Episode Live Today

To watch the Summer Bonus Episode launch trailer

https://youtu.be/1BCKJPKL1LU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About EB Games

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

Xbox One S Arrives August 2^nd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality’ ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level via incredible new control elements and a new standard of visual realism, without sacrificing what made PES successful in the first place – playing a match with your friends. The industry-leading Fox Engine once again powers the series to reach new heights, with KONAMI looking to its focus on first touch, the making and receiving of passes, and AI that adapts to counter the way users play to elevate the game’s acclaimed realism. Visitors can get hands-on with the latest football simulation and experience the control reality concept for themselves, a world-premiere for the public!

About Konami Group

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

Fight for the AMX CDC Event Celebrates Tank Centennial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that includes the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile platforms, Windows 10 PCs and Mac OS X. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign.

Official website:

• http://www.wargaming.com

PARAMOUNT PICTURES, SKYDANCE AND BAD ROBOT ANNOUNCE A FOURTH “STAR TREK” FILM

CHRIS PINE AND CAST TO BE JOINED BY CHRIS HEMSWORTH, WHO RETURNS TO THE BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISE AS GEORGE KIRK

HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 18, 2016) – Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot today announced that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise will return to the big screen for another voyage.

In the next installment of the epic space adventure, Chris Pine’s Captain Kirk will cross paths with a man he never had a chance to meet, but whose legacy has haunted him since the day he was born: his father.

Chris Hemsworth, who appeared in 2009’s “STAR TREK,” will return to the space saga as George Kirk to star alongside Pine.

The remaining cast is expected to return.

J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay will write the screenplay. J.J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber will produce through Bad Robot Productions. David Ellison and Dana Goldberg of Skydance will executive produce.

“STAR TREK,” the first film in the rebooted franchise based on “Star Trek,” created by Gene Roddenberry, earned more than $380 million worldwide in 2009. The second installment, “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS,” earned more than $460 million worldwide when it opened in May 2013.

The series’ third film, “STAR TREK BEYOND,” is directed by Justin Lin (“FAST & FURIOUS” franchise) and opens in theaters on July 22, 2016.

Hemsworth is currently starring in “GHOSTBUSTERS” alongside Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon, and filming “THOR: RAGNAROK” and “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR – Part 1” back to back. He is repped by CAA and ROAR.

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About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.