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New FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS update features BRAVE FRONTIER crossover event, PvP mode and more

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New FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS update features BRAVE FRONTIER crossover event, PvP mode and more

Mobile Game Celebrates 8 Million Downloads With Limited Time Login Bonus Campaign

LONDON (11th November 2016) –   Square Enix Ltd., today released an update for its mobile game FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®, featuring an epic, limited-time crossover event featuring characters from BRAVE FRONTIER and a new PvP gameplay mode. Additionally, a special login bonus campaign will be available to all players in celebration of global version’s 8 million-download milestone reached earlier this month.

From 11th November to the November 24th, the worlds of BRAVE FRONTIER and FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS collide during a special collaboration event. Players from both titles will aid each other in unlocking special prizes by completing event stages a certain number of times. FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS players will venture into the Grand Gaia Chronicles, helping to unlock reward tiers for BRAVE FRONTIER players by completing the dungeon, while clearing the Overwhelming Darkness stage in BRAVE FRONTIER will unlock reward tiers for FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS players. If both stages are collectively cleared enough times to unlock every reward tier for both games, all players will receive a bonus Unison Reward.

Characters from BRAVE FRONTIER will also make an appearance in FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS, including Tilith, Karl, Seria, and the worldwide version exclusive Elza. Each hero has been uniquely transformed into a pixel art version of their character, and will be available through Feature Summon for the duration of the event.

PvP Mode also makes its debut with this recent update—players face off against teams formed by other players in the Arena, battling head to head for the chance at in-game rewards. Players will accumulate points by winning Arena matches, and then ranked among other players based on total points. At the end of each weekly and monthly ranking period, players will receive rewards based on their overall rank, including Arena Summons Tickets and character stat-boosting items.

Having surpassed 8 million downloads outside of Japan since the game’s release, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is commemorating this special milestone with a special login campaign. Players who login between 1st November and 30th November can obtain Summon Tickets, a Trust Moogle™, and other unique login bonus rewards every day.

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is to download now through the App Store and Google Play Store.

Related Links:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/final-fantasy-brave-exvius/id1078553808?ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFBEWW
Amazon Appstore: https://www.amazon.com/SQUARE-ENIX-CO-LTD-FANTASY/dp/B01KUHETFY/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFBE_EN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ffbeen

About FINAL FANTASY Portal App
The free-to-download “FINAL FANTASY Portal App” provides the latest and greatest on all things FINAL FANTASY, as well as exclusive promotional trailers and developer commentary. By logging-in with their Square Enix account, players can accumulate points that can be exchanged for various items. Also, the iconic Triple Triad card game from FINAL FANTASY VIII makes its mobile debut, and is playable in the app.

About gumi Inc.
Founded in 2012, gumi Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3903) is a leading global mobile game publisher and developer headquartered in Japan, with overseas operations in China, France, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States. The company has proven success in launching titles worldwide, such as the widely popular role playing games Brave Frontier and Phantom of the Kill. With ongoing publishing and development projects on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and more, gumi aims to change the world through innovative entertainment products and services, including both original content and collaborations with popular IP. For more information, please visithttp://www.gu3.co.jp/en/home-en/ .

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 46 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

FINAL FANTASY: BRAVE EXVIUS ©2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Developed by gumi Inc.
Illustration/ ©2014-2016 YOSHITAKA AMANO

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Persona 5’s Morgana Introduced with English Trailer

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Persona 5’s Morgana Introduced with English Trailer

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Atlus USA is continuing with their series of character introduction videos that also serve as English dub samples for the main characters in Persona 5. Earlier this week we saw Ryuji introduced and now the mascot character Morgana, who will be voiced by Cassandra Morris, is given the spotlight with an English trailer alongside an interview video with the voice actor for the character.

Atlus describes Morgana as an anthropomorphic cat-like thing that, despite appearances, absolutely hates being called a cat, and is far more than what she seems. This mysterious creature from another world is a professional thief and serves as a mentor figure to the disaffected youths in the Phantom Thieves. Most importantly, Morgana is the irreplaceable heart and soul of the team.

You can check out that video plus an interview with her voice actress below and as for the game itself, Persona 5 is set to be released in North America and Europe on February 14th for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Morgana Introduction

Cassandra Morris Interview

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea Launch Bonuses Announced

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Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea Launch Bonuses Announced

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Koei Tecmo has announced that those who purchase Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea within the game’s launch window will be given a number of extra bonuses to go along with the title. Those who buy the upcoming PS Vita RPG within one month of its release, either digitally or physically, will be given five bonus costumes that can be worn in the game, including the Administrator Suit, Hero Girl Costume, Cosmo Fighter Costume, Sophie Style Costume and a Plachta Style Costume.

Along with these bonus costumes a special selection of background music will also be available for download for free, though no details have been revealed as to what tracks were chosen. Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is currently set to be released for the PS Vita in North America on January 17th and in Europe on January 20th and you can check out the first English trailer for the title below.

Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash Adds Leo, Souji, and Yuyaki to the Roster

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Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash Adds Leo, Souji, and Yuyaki to the Roster

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Marvelous have announced that when Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash is released that three new playable characters will be part of the roster. These three characters are not entirely new to the series, as they are characters in the smartphone card game Senran Kagura: New Wave G Burst, they will be brand new to the majority of players when the game is released on the PlayStation 4.

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The final character introduced this time around is named Leo and she is a second year student who is the leader of the Zodiac Guiding Star Association. Leo is the daughter of an incredibly rich and high-class family meaning she highly values elegance and propriety and while she possesses strong leadership skills, she can also be a bit foolish at times. Despite being super wealthy, Leo is a fan of taking naps.

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Details for each of the characters have been revealed, with the first being Souji, a first year student at the Hebijo Calndestine Girls’ Academy. Souji was born into a distinguished family of evil shinobi and has grown up with a strong sense of justice since she was young and thanks to her position is something of a narcissist who overestimates her own ability but always strives to avoid defeat.

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The second character is Yuyaki, a second year student and the leader of a group named the Tono Tengu Squad. Being the leader of the group Yuyaki has a strong sense of responsibility and pride and takes on a vicious persona when she is in battle though outside of combat she has a rather soft and gentle demeanor.

Robinson: The Journey Out Now for PlayStation® VR

Philip Federico
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Robinson: The Journey Out Now for PlayStation® VR

Step into a world of adventure in Crytek’s sci-fi spectacular

Frankfurt am Main (Germany) November 11, 2016 – Get ready for a breathtaking encounter with a whole new reality in Crytek’s Robinson: The Journey – out now for PlayStation® VR.

Combining the power of PS VR and Crytek’s CRYENGINE technology, Robinson: The Journeyinvites players to step into a sci-fi world full of adventure, secrets, and dinosaurs. Playing as Robin – a boy stranded in the unmapped territory of Tyson III – gamers’ resourcefulness will be put to the test as they search for survivors of a doomed space voyage alongside AI unit HIGS and baby T-Rex Laika. With each step, they’ll discover just how hostile their surroundings truly are and unravel the engrossing storyline at the heart of the living, breathing VR world they find themselves in.

To mark the release of the game, a new launch trailer setting the scene for Robin’s adventure is now live at youtube.com/robinsonthejourney. Gamers can also go deeper into the development of Robinson: The Journey with a series of dev diaries and blogs athttp://www.robinsonthegame.com/ .

Robinson: The Journey is available now from the PlayStation Store, the game’s official website, and major retailers for a recommended retail price of £54.99. Players can choose to experience the game on both PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro using the PlayStation VR headset.

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You Tube Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/Z7byoJEeYUU

About Crytek
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development platform CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai (China), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, and The Climb. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games on a Pay What You Want business model.

For more information visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com .

Corpse Party 3DS Review

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Corpse Party 3DS Review

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Corpse Party

Developers: Team GrisGris, 5pb.
Publisher: XSEED Games
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Release: Available Now
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

The first entry in the Corpse Party series has never been more accessible than it is now. Initially released for the PSP back in 2011, those looking to get into the series will now find that they can access it either through the PC or now on the Nintendo 3DS. That being said, while the PC version released earlier this year is more of a remake of the original PC release eight years ago, this 3DS release is a remake of the PSP version. With Corpse Party for 3DS now available, is it worth diving into?

Story

During a stormy night a group of students are telling ghost stories as a sort of, going away party for one of their friends who will be moving away. While the class representative Ayumi is telling a particularly scary story, their teacher arrives and frightens them all. Bringing with her Yuka, Satoshi’s younger sister, she tells the group to wrap things up. Before the group splits up, Ayumi suggest that they perform a special doll ritual to ensure that they all remain friends forever.

corpse-party-3ds-screenshot-006Although the group is warned that if things go wrong, something terrible will happen the group continues to go through with the act. After things go horribly awry, the nine members wake up to find themselves almost entirely separated from one another and surrounded by a hellish landscape littered with broken windows, dilapidated woodwork, and worst of all… dead bodies and gore everywhere.

It isn’t long before these displaced survivors find themselves encountering hostile spirits that are all too eager to fill the halls of the haunted school of Heavenly Host with more death. With death a constant possibility, players step into the shoes of multiple characters over the course of five chapters where they must explore the school and try to unravel the mysteries that lie within in an effort to find out why they ended up there and also how to escape with their lives.

corpse-party-3ds-screenshot-007As you navigate through the five available chapters in Corpse Party it will quickly become clear that the title is one that favors a little trial and error as it is entirely possible to stumble upon an event that will either immediately result in a bad end, or lock you into an early end for the chapter, resulting in the player needing to go through once again in order to find the true ending. This means that players will often need to think of the game as being one of trial and error and one that can unfortunately force the players through a number of repeated scenes thanks to the save system.

Despite this negative, Corpse Party masterfully manipulates players by fleshing out many of the main characters and getting players invested in whether or not they will live or die. The title employs its own brand of psychological horror that the series has come to be known for and although the tone of the game can shift wildly thanks to some odd things that the characters say or a girl’s inability to go to the bathroom anywhere but a toilet, those who want to play a horror game will still be satisfied here.

corpse-party-3ds-screenshot-008It is worth noting that this 3DS version of the game also offers players some additional story segments that have to be unlocked by obtaining certain conditions, a few of which are rather difficult to discover, that help flesh out the story a little bit more. These are new additions on top of what was already available in the PSP release meaning those who do want to revisit the halls of Heavenly Host will be able to enjoy a few extras here and there.

Gameplay

For those unfamiliar with the Corpse Party titles, players will need to navigate through the halls of Heavenly Host Elementary from a top-down perspective while trying to find clues all while avoiding various traps as well as spirits and others that wish to do them harm. There is an HP system to worry about but this rarely comes into play.

An interesting aspect of Corpse Party’s gameplay is the fact that while exploring a level and interacting with objects in the world there are very few indications that what the player did is actually the correct thing to do. In fact simply activating certain items, or forgetting to grab an item, may lock you into a bad end as mentioned earlier with no warning until it is already too late. This means players will need to use their best judgment to avoid an early end. It is worth noting that thanks to save files being limited to candles scattered around levels that if players do end up messing up, they will need to often replay entire scenes that are unfortunately unskippable and can only be fast-forwarded through by speeding the text along.

corpse-party-3ds-screenshot-1Add to the fact that the creepy hallways and entities that players will be encountering work so well together and players will need to be on their toes quite often or run the risk of dying as well. That being said, sometimes finding these bad ends and unlocking extra chapters does help expand the game a bit more so don’t be too afraid to stumble around a bit and be sure to read the various notes left behind by those who couldn’t make it out alive.

Visuals & Audio

Being limited to the 3DS’ screen actually works quite well for Corpse Party and thanks to the character sprites being reworked and the artwork for the character portraits being updated a bit, players will find a nice looking cast of characters that are vibrantly portrayed against the often grisly backdrop that they are set against. The designs of the school are rather simplistic but thanks to some rather gruesome designs and a lot of effort being put into creating a foreboding atmosphere, players will often feel on edge. There are various pieces of artwork for major scenes and it is worth noting that the only time 3D is actually used is during these art pieces as it is disabled during general gameplay.

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It is worth noting that this release still only offers the original Japanese voice track for the game but this works well enough thanks to the fact that the voice work is handled incredibly well, especially when something terrifying is happening. This is partially due to the fact that players should really play this game with headphones of some sort as spoken dialogue, creaking floors, screams, and whispers are all recorded binaurally to immerse players in the experience.

Overall

Corpse Party’s release on the 3DS may be quite a few years after the original and somewhat distanced from the rest of the storyline, as it currently only continues through PSP and PS Vita titles, but it does come across as the best version of the game so far. The PSP version was already a noticeable improvement over the PC release and this improves upon that further by adding some extra story segments to an already incredibly creepy and well-written narrative that few horror titles can offer.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension Review

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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension Review

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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension

Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed)
Release: Available Now
Price: $59.99 USD – Available Here $89.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Koei Tecmo surprised many last year by bringing Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence to Western audiences as the strategy title only occasionally makes an appearance outside of Japan but it looks like they were quite successful with the original release. That is because they have also released Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension, an expanded version of the original release, in the West as well. So now that this version is available for fans, is it worth picking up?

Story

The story found in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension remains very much the same as fans of the previous title will remember as it is set within the Sengoku Era of Japan though the choices for various scenarios to play through have been expanded. A number of smaller historic events and exchanges between figureheads of the era are also given some extra attention here and there.

nobunagas-ambition-sphere-of-influence-ascension-screenshot-26This helps give the era a bit of extra life while also keeping fans of the Sengoku period a little something extra to enjoy. It is worth noting that the localization effort for the game is a little barebones at times, with some translated text coming off as incredibly stilted and other times very repetitive so be prepared for that.

Gameplay

While any good strategy game offers layers upon layers of complexity for players to delve into, the Nobunaga’s Ambition series has always been a difficult one to plunge into and that remained true in the previous entry. It is almost essential that players take part in tutorial missions in order to understand the various mechanics that are on play as well as how to properly navigate the admittedly messy and overcomplicated menus that players will spend most of their time in.

Successfully learning everything you can from the tutorial is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this game however as the more power a player is given, the more they will have to manage at any given time. This means that while players can simply choose to start as a retainer, meaning they are given a small piece of land to manage rather than an entire kingdom, they will immediately have to be concerned about keeping rescources high. This includes labor, which allows men to perform tasks such as building, working on diplomacy to gain truce, planting crops to keep your people alive, and simply waiting for each task to be completed by your group or assigned to you by your lord.

nobunagas-ambition-sphere-of-influence-ascension-screenshot-49If players are so keen, they can rise up the ranks in their kingdom if they choose to serve under a daimyo or branch off entirely, joining a new force or starting your own bid to rule over all of Japan. The more territories you claim, the more land you possess which can make you a target as you grow near enemy villages. It is worth noting that the city building this time around is far more refined as players will find that various town upgrades and their placements around a city will provide various bonuses depending on their location. This allows players to potentially min-max certain elements of some cities while also giving areas a life of their own by making them look entirely different from other locations.

Generals each have a large variety of techniques that can greatly assist on the battlefield, which keeps things from getting too tedious overall. Battles are a bit more revamped this time around as players not only have a variety of different options, with siege battles now being included so players can choose to siege a location or repel one, as well as take part in a naval conflict in an effort to attack an enemy in a new, possibly unprepared, way. On top of this, rather than simply staring at the battlefield players are now able to take on a more up close and personal view where they can focus on a general’s unit and issue specific orders that help buff their units and debuff others while also activating various other formations and powers. This doesn’t really play too much of a role in most battles, unless they are really evenly matched without player intervention, but it does keep things interesting.

nobunagas-ambition-sphere-of-influence-ascension-screenshot-16Of course conflict is only one option available to players as they can continue to grow their power through political marriages and gaining friendship with other units in an effort to swing them to your side. These things grow more complicated the more power a player has, so as mentioned before it is best to start out small rather than as a lord immediately or else you’ll need to manage far more than simply a few people’s happiness at once, instead you’ll need to worry about keeping officers happy, worry about spying on other lords, and much more though this also means that players will often be able to take on various problems however they see fit, making this a great entry for fans of strategy games.

Visuals & Audio

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension hasn’t seen a whole lot of visual improvements over the original entry in the series. The various changes to the civic development and the ability to get a closer view on combat is a nice plus and hlps keep things fresh but don’t expect a whole lot of attention to detail in some regards, especially since battles and some textures are incredibly simplistic looking.

nobunagas-ambition-sphere-of-influence-ascension-screenshot-21That being said, the drawings of character portraits remain a huge positive as the amount of detail put into giving each character a unique look, at least through their portrait, is appreciated. As far as the soundtrack is concerned, players can expect quite a few pieces of music that fit the period well plus a number of heavier tunes to match up with action of a battle.

Overall

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension adds extra layers to an already incredibly complex strategy game that will leave fans of the genre pleased with the amount of possibilities at their fingertips while also leaving newcomers a bit befuddled. With a tutorial to help players get a long, most of their time with the game will still be spent struggling against the various interfaces while also testing their skills along the way, making for a title that will take a while to learn but is satisfying once you do.

MAJOR Miitomo UPDATE OUT NOW BRINGS NEW FEATURES AND NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH FRIENDS

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MAJOR Miitomo UPDATE OUT NOW BRINGS NEW FEATURES AND NEW WAYS TO INTERACT WITH FRIENDS  

Send private messages, customise rooms and share in more ways than ever before

11th November, 2016 – When Nintendo’s first smart-device app, Miitomo, launched in March, it set the stage for future mobile games like the upcoming Super Mario Run. Miitomo has received a major update that adds even more ways for players to express themselves and communicate with friends and is out now.

After downloading the free update, users can immediately enhance their social adventures by sending private messages to any of their friends who also have the Miitomo app, customising their in-game Mii character’s room with things like posters and Nintendo-themed wallpaper and sharing their answers and outfits with even more Miitomo users.

Here is a taste of some of the new things users can do after downloading the free Miitomo update:

  • Private messages: After downloading the update, users can send private messages to anyone on their friends list. Users can set the expression of their Mii, and either a user’s main Mii character or a Sidekick Mii will personally deliver the in-app message to the friend.
  • Room customisation: Rooms can be decorated with custom flooring and wallpaper, which can both be collected for free in the in-app Miitomo Drop game or by completing in-app actions. Some of the wallpaper is even inspired by some of Nintendo’s key franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. Rooms can also be decorated with posters, adorned with Miifoto images or even real-life photos contained on the user’s smart device. Each room can hold up to eight posters. Poster spots, which each hold one poster, can be purchased individually for $1.49 from the in-game store.
  • Style Central: Dressing up in the latest outfits in Miitomo is a big part of the fun. With the new Style Central feature, users can submit up to three of their favourite custom outfits a day to share with other users. These other users can browse the submitted outfits to ‘like’ them or try them on. By sharing outfits, users receive My Nintendo points that can be redeemed for fun Nintendo rewards. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/ for more information about My Nintendo.
  • Answer Central: One of the main features of Miitomo is answering fun questions and sharing those answers with others. The new Answer Central hub displays a public list of questions and answers that anyone can browse or comment on. This opens up the social interactions to a much wider base.
  • Sidekick Mii characters: Sidekick Mii characters are controlled by the account user, but play secondary roles to the main Mii. Sidekicks have their own rooms, can be dressed and can even be set to public or private. Up to 100 Sidekick Mii characters can be assigned to the main user.
  • Easier to Use: A new timeline feature allows you to see your friends’ latest answers without the need to speak to other Mii characters. You will also be able to see your friends’ customised rooms.

Alongside the update, Miitomo has launched in more countries including Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. For more information about Miitomo, visit https://miitomo.com/en/.

A major new Miitomo update available now allows users to send private messages, customise rooms, use Sidekick Mii characters, and much more.

 

Additional Links:

Miitomo website: https://miitomo.com/en/

My Nintendo website: https://my.nintendo.com/

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au 
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

World of Tanks Blitz Available on Steam

Philip Federico
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World of Tanks Blitz Available on Steam

Play the game anytime, anywhere with cross-platform battles on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS X

November 11, 2016 — World of Tanks Blitz is now available on Steam. Those who take to the battlefield on phones and tablets can finally prove their worth and face off with PC users. However, the question of “to battle or not to battle” is up to each player: they can choose a single platform or a mixed-platform matchmaker.

Nearly 200,000 players took part in the two Beta weekends prior to the game’s full release on Steam. These tankers put the new cross-platform matchmaker through its paces and shared their feedback, which was invaluable in improving the gaming experience.

“With the game already available on Windows, Google and Apple stores, Steam was a natural step,” said Andrey Ryabovol, World of Tanks Blitz Publishing Product Director. “We want to give our players freedom when choosing where, when, and through which channels they want to play World of Tanks Blitz. We’d like to welcome our new players and encourage everyone to join in and have fun battling across iOS, Android, Mac OS X, and Windows devices.”

With the release of World of Tanks Blitz on Steam, the game has become a true multi–platform title offering full cross-platform gameplay across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS X. Those with a Wargaming.net ID can get direct access to World of Tanks Blitz on any device, meaning all in-game content, experience and credits will be saved.

Players can grab 4 different Pioneer Packs upon release, which include some unique tanks: the Panther 8.8, VK 45.03 and Großtraktor Krupp. As an added bonus, the special Steam camouflage “Breakthrough” will be available on all Blitz compatible devices from November 9-18.

With the release of World of Tanks Blitz on Steam, the game is now available for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and Mac OS X.

Download World of Tanks Blitz from Steam:

For more information about World of Tanks Blitz, head to the official website for your region:

 

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About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a free-to-play team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Players can take to the battlefield in cross-platform battles for a variety of smartphones and tablets, as well as on Windows 10 devices and Mac OS X.

With an impressive roster of over 200 iconic armored vehicles, stunning graphics, intuitive touch-screen controls for tablets and phones, as well as keyboard and mouse support for the PC version, World of Tanks Blitz makes it easy to jump into short, action-packed 7vs7 tank battles no matter where you are.

The unified Wargaming.net ID allows switching between platforms and devices while retaining in-game progress, while cross-platform support lets World of Tanks Blitz community play together on a single server.

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 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.

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TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE “OPERATION RED CROW” UPDATE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

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TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE “OPERATION RED CROW” UPDATE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

Join over 10 Million Players in the Rainbow Six Siege Community during a New Free Trial from November 11 to 13 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 11, 2016 – Ubisoft® has announced that Operation Red Crow, the fourth major update for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available on November 17 for Xbox One, Sony Playstation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. In line with the studio’s commitment to provide new post-launch content for the game and complete the Year One road map, this content update introduces a free new map and new gameplay features. Once again two new Operators will be available for Season Pass holders on November 17 and for all players on November 24.

Celebrate Red Crow’s Launch with a Free Weekend

Ubisoft also announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available for free from November 11 to 13, for the first time on PlayStation®4 system, as well as on Windows PC via Uplay and Steam.

 

In the lead up to the fourth major update, the Rainbow Six community remains strong and continues to increase with more people playing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege than there were at launch. There is no better time to join the strong community of more than 10 million players and discover Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege firsthand.

The New Skyscraper Map and Two New Japanese S.A.T. Operators

In Operation Red Crow, the Skyscraper map is perched high above the streets of Nagoya, Japan, where Operators have to neutralize an organized crime threat within a Yakuza-filled mansion. Two Japanese Special Assault Team (S.A.T.) Operators, Hibana and Echo, have been enlisted to suppress this menace:

  • Hibana is an expert at gaining entry in high risk areas thanks to her explosive leadership on the field. She is equipped with the SuperNova and Type-89 as primary weapons, allowing for rapid motions and providing precise room-to-room clearings.
  • Echo, a tactical and technology-driven Operator, is also equipped with the SuperNova, along with the MP5SD4 as primary weapons, allowing him to proceed rapidly and precisely in Close Quarter Battle contexts.

Season Pass owners will benefit from seven days of exclusive access to these new Operators, while all other players will be able to unlock them with their Renown or R6 Credits after the exclusive period.

To learn more about Red Crow please visit www.rainbow6.com/redcrow

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is currently available worldwide for Microsoft Xbox One, Sony Playstation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

For more information about the game and news on the upcoming title update, Operation Red Crow, please visit: www.rainbow6.com

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Inspired by real-world counter-terrorist organizations, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarter confrontations. For the first time in a Rainbow Six game, players will engage in sieges, a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the enemy’s position. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege gives players unprecedented control over their ability to fortify their position by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire and deployable shields, laying mines and more, or to breach the enemies’ position using observation drones, setting charges, rappelling and more. The fast pace and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming.

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

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