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Get one More Chance at the Tom Clancy’s The Division Beta from February 19-21

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Gamers who weren’t lucky enough to get into the closed beta for Tom Clancy’s The Division earlier this month will be getting one more chance. Ubisoft Massive announced today that they will be running an open beta from February 19 to 21 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. Xbox One owners will get 24 hour early access to the beta, allowing them to start exploring New York City on February 18th. Pre-loading for the beta starts on February 16th. Be sure to pre-load early, as the PC closed beta build clocked in well over 20 GB.

Those who participated in the closed beta still have incentive to check out the open beta. A new story mission as been added to the game and participants will get a special in-game reward for the full game. While everyone waits for the open beta release, check out some stats from the closed beta released by Ubisoft Massive as a nifty infographic:

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Get the new Total War: ATTILA Slavic Nations Culture Pack DLC for Free

Get the new Total War: ATTILA Slavic Nations Culture Pack DLC for Free

As part of the Sega Make War Not Love 3 promotion – if Total War™: ATTILA triumphs, players will receive the new Slavic Nations Culture Pack, which releases on February 25th, for free.

Make War Not Love 3 is the third annual Relic vs Creative Assembly community event and will commence on February 14th at 6pm GMT/10am PST/7pm CET and run until 6pm GMT/10am PST/7pm CET, February 20th. Total War: ATTILA will be competing against Company of Heroes 2™ and Warhammer 40,000®: Dawn of War II™.

Total War: ATTILA will be available to buy at 75% off for the duration of the contest and will be available to play for free from Thursday, February 18th until Saturday, February 20th at 9pm GMT/1pm PST/8pm CET. Percentages mean prizes with all matches/skirmishes completed in each game tallied up and then weighted to decide the winner.

Announced today, the Slavic Nations Culture Pack brings three new playable factions to Total War™: ATTILA. The Anteans, Sclavenians and Venedians may be used in Single or Multiplayer Campaign modes and Custom and Multiplayer battles.

A hardy and mobile people, often seen as the last defence against the Huns, the Slavs range far and wide across the blasted Steppe to recolonise and bring new life to the abandoned earth. When conflict occurs, they release withering hails of poison arrows on their foes. Whether through diplomacy or conflict, they offer the perfect counter to the Hunnic threat, and introduce a number of unique ways to play Total War: ATTILA in both Campaign and Battle.

For more information on Make War Not Love 3, visit www.makewarnotlove.com.

For more information on the Slavic Nations Culture Pack, visit http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/TWA_Slavic_Nations

ASUS to Serve As Preferred Gaming Monitor Partner On 2016 Wizard World Tour

ASUS to Serve As Preferred Gaming Monitor Partner On 2016 Wizard World Tour

ASUS to provide Gaming Monitors for Wizard World Comic Con and Gaming Tour Events

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., February 9, 2016 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced that ASUS will serve as the Preferred Gaming Monitor Partner at Wizard World pop culture, comic con and gaming conventions throughout 2016, beginning with Portland, February 19-21.

ASUS monitors will be featured in eSports competitions and free play areas at Wizard World comic con and Gaming events. The industry-leading monitors will also be integrated with Official Anime Entertainment Partner BANDAI NAMCO’s Tekken 7 gaming cabinets. Wizard World is the only tour in the U.S. offering consumers a chance to free play the pre-release game and even compete in tournaments for cash and prizes.

“Teaming with ASUS is another important step in providing our fans with the best quality to enhance their experience at Wizard World shows,” said John Macaluso , CEO, Wizard World, Inc., “We hope that this is just the beginning of a mutually prosperous partnership with such a significant global player in the tech world.”

Vivian Lien, Chief Marketing Officer at ASUS Computer International, believes this close partnership strongly supports both eSports and the growing community of gamers. “Although eSports has become an incredible phenomenon recently, ASUS has been developing industry leading motherboards, notebooks, graphics cards and monitors for gamers since day one. We’re excited about this opportunity to provide monitors for the Wizard World Tour, and can’t wait to see the results from these intense the competitions.”

The 2016 Wizard World convention schedule is comprised of 18 events, celebrating pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, anime, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World will also allocate significant space on the exhibit floor for major gaming-focused activations and a live streaming competition stage at 10 of its conventions to be held in the following cities: Portland, Ore. (Feb. 19-21); St. Louis (April 1-3); Minneapolis (May 6-8); Philadelphia (June 2-5); Sacramento , Calif. (June 17-19); Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31); Orlando, Fla. (August 5-7); Chicago (August 18-21); Austin, Texas (September 23-25); and Pittsburgh (November 4-6).

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in 2014 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 16,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,200 engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic con and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched Wizard World Store ( www.shopwizardworld.com), CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™, a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2016 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: http://wizardworld.com/searchby/city/.

Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition Out Now

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Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition has hit the shelves for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, and Windows. The updated retail version of the game includes the Dying Light Season Pass, Dying Light: The Following expansion pack, all released DLCs, and the base game. Techland has done some major retooling behind the scenes by improving gameplay and performance of the base game. New gameplay improvements to note include the Nightmare Mode difficulty, Legend Levels, and the new Bounty system. The enhancements are available for all previous owners of Dying Light as part of a free update.

Owners of Dying Light can grab a copy of Dying Light: The Following on its own or as part of the Season Pass. The expansion is set outside the Harran quarintine zone. The outback is filled with zombies and distrustful locals scattered across great distances of wildlife. The all new dune buggy will be Kyle Crane’s best bet for traversing the outback, with its customizable weapons, attachments, decals, and paint jobs.

ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHRONICLES TRILOGY PACK AND ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHRONICLES: RUSSIA AVAILABLE NOW

ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHRONICLES TRILOGY PACK AND ASSASSIN’S CREED® CHRONICLES: RUSSIA AVAILABLE NOW

Take a Journey with Three Assassins Across Unique Time Periods and Locations As They Battle Against Templar Forces

Sydney, Australia — February 10, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that the Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles Trilogy Pack and Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: Russia, the final episode of the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles trilogy, are now available for download on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Additionally, the Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles Trilogy Pack is also available for purchase at retail on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

 

Developed by Climax Studios in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles brings the thrill of being a Master Assassin to 2.5D. Players journey to three distinct civilizations and time periods throughout history, the Ming dynasty in China at the start of its downfall, the Sikh Empire as it prepares for war in India and the aftermath of the Red October Revolution in Russia. Each chronicle stands on its own with a unique setting, art style, story and Assassin, but they are all tied together narratively.

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The final episode, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia, takes place in 1918 when Assassin Nikolaï Orelov must complete one last mission for the Assassin Order before he can escape with his family. His mission: infiltrate the house where the tsar’s family is being held by the Bolsheviks and steal an artifact that has been fought over by Assassins and Templars for centuries. While too late to save the tsar’s entire family, he manages to save the princess, Anastasia, whom he must protect as he escapes the Templars with her and the artifact in tow.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia is available digitally from $13.95. The Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy Pack, which includes the China, India and Russia Chronicles, is available from $39.95. The Assassin’s Creed Chronicles Trilogy Pack will also be available on PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system on April 5.

For more information about Assassin’s Creed Chronicles, please visit assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed.

 

About Climax Studios

Founded in 1988, Climax is an independent video game studio staffed by a team of around 100 dedicated and experienced professionals, with most of the senior management team having worked alongside each other for over a decade. Since its inception, the studio has shipped over 60 products and well over 100 SKUs across all major platforms. Widely recognized as one of Europe’s leading independent studios, Climax is a licensed developer for current and future platforms.

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, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. 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 2014–15 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,464 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, 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.

Asteroid Base Releases Award-Winning Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Onto PlayStation®4

Asteroid Base Releases Award-Winning Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Onto PlayStation®4 

Toronto – February 9, 2016 – Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with someone special by battling the forces of Anti-Love now that 1-2 player co-op game Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime from independent video game developer Asteroid Base is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. In honor of love being in the air and space, PlayStation®Plus members can purchase Lovers for a 30 percent discount for one week.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime features frenzied action that forces friends, family members and loved ones to work together while switching back-and-forth between manning the spacecraft’s controls, weapons and defenses against dastardly alien robots. Those looking to take on Lovers’ perilous campaigns solo can do so with a trusty AI space dog or cat by their side to aid in efforts.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is the ultimate relationship builder and we felt Valentine’s Day was the perfect time to have PlayStation® gamers come together to bring love to the universe,” said Jamie Tucker, Co-Founder of Asteroid Base. “The game’s love themes fit in nicely with the holiday and loved ones can show how strong their relationship is by using teamwork skills to work together and bond over each success.”

Set in a colorful universe, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime offers players an array of weapons with which to battle enemies while avoiding galactic forces of nature and rescuing kidnapped space bunnies, frogs and other charming creatures from the evil forces of Anti-Love. Players shouldn’t be fooled by the cute aesthetic, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime features challenging gameplay that will test gamers of all skill levels, including new difficulty modes Beginner and Veteran.

For more information on Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime please visit the game’s website, or Asteroid Base’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

About Asteroid Base

Formed in Toronto, Asteroid Base is an independent video game studio founded by three friends – an illustrator, an animator and a particle physicist. Asteroid Base has experience developing on various platforms, and the studio’s latest title, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, has earned critical acclaim from both gamers and video game media.

 

KOEI TECMO AMERICA IS PROUD TO ANNOUCE THE RELEASE OF ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

KOEI TECMO AMERICA IS PROUD TO ANNOUCE THE RELEASE OF ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND

Fast-paced Gameplay of the ‘Warriors’ Franchise Combines with Stunningly Engaging Narrative of ‘The Heroic Legend of Arslan’ 2013 Manga;

Final Playable Characters and Launch Trailer Unveiled 

Burlingame, Calif.—February 9,2016—KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce the release of anime-based tactical action title Arslan: The Warriors of Legend for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft via retailers across North America. The game is also available digitally for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as for PC via Steam®. Those who purchase the game via Steam® before February 19 will receive a special 10% discount.

To commemorate the launch of Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, KOEI TECMO America has unveiled a trailer showcasing all of the game’s key playable characters and impressive battlefield maneuvers! Those interested can view the trailer at: https://youtu.be/yCRAzmriXFc

To further expand upon the game’s roster of characters, KOEI TECMO America today revealed an additional two characters, this time from Arslan’s enemy camp! The first is Hilmes: the mysterious man behind the Silver Mask and Arslan’s arch-rival. Hilmes has temporarily aligned himself with Lusitania, though his end-game appears to go deeper than simply leading the attacking forces to victory. By his side stands Zandeh, a highly skilled sword protector. Both characters will be playable in the Free Mode of the game once they are unlocked via completion of the game’s bonus scenarios. Additionally, three more stages have been revealed: a small Village, the imposing Zabul Fortress, and the vast Keep of St. Emmanuel, which stages the last act of Arslan’s exciting adventure amid its labyrinthine streets. 

Originally written as a novel series in the late 1980’s, The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been adapted to manga and anime numerous times, with the most prominent being the 2013 release of a manga series by famed illustrator Hiromu Arakawa (the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist). Based on this adaptation, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend tells the story of the young crown prince of Pars, Arslan, who is forced out of his kingdom when his father, the king, is betrayed and defeated and his domain conquered. The player takes on the role of Arslan and his few companions as they strive to reassemble an army and fight against overwhelming odds to liberate the kingdom.

The game adaptation of this magnificent story seamlessly blends the fast-paced tactical action gameplay of the Warriors franchise with a stunningly engaging narrative. Using cel-shaded graphics and basing all character design on the anime series, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend delivers a gaming experience designed to fully immerse the player into Arslan’s universe!

Published by KOEI TECMO America, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend is now available across America on the PS4™ system, Xbox One, and digitally for PC via Steam® for a suggested retail price of $59.99. The game is also available digitally for the PS3™ system for $49.99. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

For more news and information on Arslan: The Warriors of Legend, please visit the official website at http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/arslan, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS.

 

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series. 

©2015 Hiromu Arakawa, Yoshiki Tanaka・KODANSHA/ “LEGEND OF ARSLAN” Project Committee, MBS. All Rights Reserved. Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

©2015-2016 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

 

Create your perfect explorer in FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS – available now for the Nintendo 3DS!

Create your perfect explorer in FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS – available now for the Nintendo 3DS!

LONDON (9th February 2016) –   Featuring a huge array of customisable characters, the recently released FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS® allows players to choose from a range of customisable weapons, armour, accessories and abilities, as well as from over 20 jobs to create their perfect explorer! A new trailer released today showcases the customisation options available to players in action.


To view the new Customise and Create trailer now, visit:  https://youtu.be/yYQVki87y1s

In FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS, players can venture solo or in a party of up to four members via the Nintendo 3DS system’s wireless communication functions to dive into dungeons to collect crystals scattered throughout the world. FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS mixes beloved elements of the FINAL FANTASY® series, including a host of legendary characters and eidolons, with modern battle mechanics to create an all-new action-role playing adventure. With more than 200 quests and endless party configurations, adventurers need never stop exploring!

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS is available now in Europe and PAL territories exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS System.
To purchase visit: http://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=FFEXPLORERS&l=nintendo3ds

For more information on the FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS world, game system, multiplayer functionality and much more, visit: http://finalfantasyexplorers.com/en/

Related Links
Store: http://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=FFEXPLORERS&l=nintendo3ds
Official Facebook® Page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy
Official Twitter®: www.twitter.com/FinalFantasy

* Game features English and French in-game text only

About FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS
The world is on the brink of war over its reserves of crystals, the planet’s chief source of power. Players must band together to form an elite squad of Explorers on an island rich in crystals, braving hordes of monsters in hopes of conquering a newly discovered Grand Crystal – every Explorer’s dream.

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS © 2014, 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.

FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS, the FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. Nintendo trademarks and copyrights are properties of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness ‘Emmerson’ Introduction Trailer

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Last week we saw an introduction video for Anne and now we have a video for perhaps the oldest party member in Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, Emmerson. Square Enix and tri-Ace have released a minute and a half video introducing the character who has a frank but fair personality and also has a fondness for alcohol and flirting with women but when things get hairy he uses his large bowgun in battle.

Currently Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Japan on March 31st and has already been confirmed for Western release sometime in 2016.

Shiren the Wanderer Announced for North American Release on PS Vita

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Aksys Games has announced that they are bringing Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus as it was called in Japan when it was released on June 4th last year, a roguelike RPG that is an updated version of the original game, to North America under the unfortunately long name of Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate. The company is planning on releasing the title both physically and digitally on July 26th.

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In this Spike Chunsoft developed game players assume the role of Shiren, a seasoned wanderer, whose most trusted companion happens to be a talking weasel named Koppa as they travel through numerous dungeons and face off against monsters.