JUGGERNAUT WARS AVAILABLE NOW ON ANDROID DEVICES

Prepare Your Team of Heroes to Take Back the World of Haradan

Moscow, Russia – February 18, 2016 – Video game publisher My.com is proud to announce the release of fantasy action RPG Juggernaut Wars on Google Play in Russian, German, French, Polish, Turkish, and Portuguese languages. Featuring dynamic combat systems, Juggernaut Wars allows players to battle and explore the rich and beautiful world in short sessions. Players will assemble their own squad of unique heroes – 28 are available on release – and embark on a dangerous journey in an extensive campaign.

Watch the new Juggernaut Wars video HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkRYo1OHVqA&feature=youtu.be

In Juggernaut Wars, players fight to save the fascinating world of Haradan – a world familiar to fans of its predecessor Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering, the multi-million download RPG hit from 2012. The world of Haradan has fallen into turmoil and a devastating civil war has further divided its two factions: the League and the Cohort. The ruler of the last city, who was capable of keeping the peace, suddenly disappears under violent and suspicious circumstances. Only the player’s team of heroes can journey the predatory wastelands and woodlands to unravel its mysteries, using dexterity and speed in battle to restore order to Haradan.

Key features:

• Gameplay is set in the legendary universe of Juggernaut: Revenge of Sovering.
• Choose your own “dream team” from a vast roster of fearless heroes, each with their own unique abilities. Collect and enchant weapons to enhance their combat effectiveness and further customize their characters.
• Fast paced strategic combat, presented on a diverse set of colorful battlefields with gorgeous 3D graphics.
• A multitude of game modes, including: A full story Campaign PvP with epic wars between clans, and Trials in which players work together with friends to defeat special monsters in the dangerous world fights.

To learn more about Juggernaut Wars, please visit jw.my.com/?lang=en_GB  and ‘Like’ it on Facebook.

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Children Of Zodiarcs breaks Collective Kickstarter record

Montreal-developed tactics JRPG surpasses Tokyo Dark’s total

Children of Zodiarcs has surpassed the previous funding record for a Square Enix Collective-supported Kickstarter campaign, hitting CAD 245,000 in its final day.

The game, created by Montreal-based indie team Cardboard Utopia, is a tactical JRPG featuring cards and dice, and inspired by other projects such as Final Fantasy Tactics.

The project’s original goal for the campaign was CAD 40,000, but the popularity of the campaign meant that target was reached in the first couple of days.

The previous highest-funded project supported by Collective was Tokyo Dark, from Japan-based developer Cherrymochi, which ended its campaign at CAD 225,000 from a CAD 40,000 target.

The Children of Zodiarcs Kickstarter campaign ends at around 8:30pm GMT / 3:30pm EST on Friday February 19, and currently brings the running total of funding achieved by all 8 Kickstarter campaigns supported by Collective to around USD 800,000.

“We’re incredibly happy for the Cardboard Utopia team – their project has really resonated with people keen to play a new game in the tactical JRPG genre,” said Phil Elliott, creator and project lead on Square Enix Collective.

“We’ve watched the evolution of Kickstarter videogames funding, and for teams without a well-known franchise or famous designer, crowdfunding is getting much tougher – so we’re really happy that we’ve been able to help teams hit their targets.”

Children of Zodiarcs is estimated for release later in 2016; here is a Kickstartercampaign link.

Square Enix Collective is a platform that aims to help independent developers find an audience for their projects, by enabling them to tap into our community and media resources. Projects which gamers support through the initial Feedback phase may be offered continued support through crowdfunding too; but developers are free to choose whether to accept, and retain IP and creative control over their projects.

Collective also offers distribution and publishing services to games already funded, and invests in production of a small number of titles to help them complete development and get to release.

For more information on Square Enix Collective, or if you wish to talk to any of the developers featured on the Feedback platform or supported through funding, please contact your local PR rep or directly via: [email protected]

Square Enix Collective website: collective.square-enix.com
Follow @SQEX Collective on Twitter®: twitter.com/sqexcollective

SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE, and the SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies.  CHILDREN OF ZODIARCS and CARDBOARD UTOPIA are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cardboard Utopia. TOKYO DARK and CHERRYMOCHI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cherrymochi. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

HITMAN PC Beta weekend starts today

Pre-load the Beta now

Io-Interactive invites players to join Agent 47 on his very first assignment for the International Contract Agency this weekend on PC.

Scheduled to start at 17:00 CET on Friday 19^th February and ending at 17:00 CET on Monday 22^nd February. In North America, the PC Beta is scheduled to start at 08:00 PST on February 19^th and ends on February 22^nd at 08:00 PST.

Labeled “The Prologue”, the Beta takes place twenty years before the Paris Showstopper mission. Set in a secret ICA training facility, the Prologue features a pivotal moment in Agent 47’s life – his introduction to the ICA and very first meeting with his future handler Diana Burnwood. The Prologue features two free-form training hits, which will introduce players to the features and mechanics of the upcoming HITMAN game. The Prologue will also be available as part of the first episode of HITMAN releasing March 11^th, 2016.

HITMAN Beta Trailer Link

The only way to guarantee your access to the HITMAN Beta this weekend is to pre-order the game digitally on PC via Steam. Access to the HITMAN Beta is available for the pre-orders of the Full Experience andr Intro Pack.

HITMAN will launch on March 11^th for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

All pre-orders will also include the ‘classic’ REQUIEM pack which includes exclusive in-game digital items inspired by Hitman: Blood Money including the Requiem Legacy white suit, Blood Money shirt, tie and gloves, silenced ICA-19 chrome and white rubber duck explosive.

Related Links
Official Website: hitman.com / Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/hitman / Follow @Hitman on Twitter: twitter.com/hitman / Visit the subreddit: reddit.com/r/hitman

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UBISOFT^® AND SCHOLASTIC COLLABORATE ON NEW YOUNG ADULT BOOK SERIES “LAST DESCENDANTS” BASED ON THE ASSASSIN’S CREED^® UNIVERSE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — February 19, 2016 —Ubisoft^® and Scholastic have announced a collaboration on a new young adult book series, Last Descendants, based on the hit video game franchise Assassin’s Creed^®. Written for readers ages 12 and up by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, the first book in the “Last Descendants” series will launch simultaneously in September 2016 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The second book will follow in January 2017.

Last Descendants is an action adventure, historical fiction saga featuring a group of teens caught up in the centuries-old Assassin-Templar feud. Inspired by the popular video game series, the first book is set concurrently in the present-day, 1860s New York City, and during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and will feature historical figures including William “Boss” Tweed, Hernan Cortes, renowned opera singer Adelina Patti, among others.

“Collaborating with Scholastic combines our shared passion for storytelling and using history as our playground to bring a new story to life,” said Aymar Azaizia, Head of Content at Ubisoft. “The Last Descendants book series represents a great opportunity to further develop the Assassin’s Creed universe in a way that appeals to both newcomers and existing fans.”

“Assassin’s Creed is an immersive world filled with rich and engrossing historical settings that teens will be drawn to again and again,” said Debra Dorfman, Vice President and Publisher, Global Licensing, and Media Consumer Products, Scholastic. “Scholastic has a proven track record of bringing major franchises to the publishing world and we are excited to introduce these thrilling novels by author Matthew J.Kirby to readers everywhere.”

More about Last Descendants:

Nothing in Owen’s life has been right since his father died in prison, accused of a crime Owen is certain he didn’t commit. Monroe, the IT guy at school, might finally bring Owen the means to clear his father’s name by letting him use an Animus — a device that lets users explore the genetic memories buried within their own DNA. The experience brings Owen more than he bargained for. During a simulation, Owen uncovers the existence of an ancient and powerful relic long considered legend — the Trident of Eden. Now two secret organizations will stop at nothing to take possession of this artifact — the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order. It soon becomes clear to Owen that the only way to save himself is to find the Trident first.

Under the guidance of Monroe, Owen and a group of other teenagers enter a simulation of memories they all share within their DNA: the 1863 draft riots in New York City. Owen and his companions will find themselves tested on the gritty streets of New York, and their experiences in the past will have far-reaching consequences in the present.

About the author

Matthew J. Kirby is the critically-acclaimed author of the middle-grade novels Icefall, which won the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery and the PEN Center USA Literary Award; The Clockwork Three, which was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start; Cave of Wonders from the bestselling Infinity Ring series, and The Lost Kingdom. His books have been named to the New York Public Library’s 100 Books for Reading and Sharing and the American Library Association Best Fiction for Young Adults lists. Kirby is also the author of the forthcoming young adult gothic thriller, A Taste for Monsters (September 2016). He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his family.

About Assassin’s Creed

Initially launched in 2007, Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 96 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, mobile games, novels, as well as a feature-length movie currently in development.

© 2016 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.

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.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, comprehensive classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized and solutions to support children’s learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 95 year history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to “Open a World of Possible” for all children. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

For more information about Scholastic, visit the media room at: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com.

The first DLC map pack, for the No. 1 top-selling video game of 2015, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Awakening from Activision Publishing, Inc. and developer Treyarch, is available now on PlayStation 4 and coming to Xbox One and PC on March 4, 2016.

DLC 1: Awakening features:

• Skyjacked: High above urban Zurich, Skyjacked is a modernized version of the popular Call of Duty®: Black Ops II multiplayer map Hijacked. Utilizing the new core movement system featured in Black Ops III, this map gives players new ways to explore the environment, while still retaining the same fast and frenetic gameplay players love.
• Splash: Dive into battle in this abandoned water park, featuring a vibrant and colourful environment, including waterslides, a wrecked pirate ship and a lazy river. Splash encourages an open flow of combat with opportunities for underwater gameplay.
• Gauntlet: Delivering three unique environments within one action-packed map, Gauntlet showcases Treyarch’s classic three-lane map structure, transporting players into battle through a sprawling jungle, sub-zero artic zone and rainy urban cityscape.
• Rise: A versatile multiplayer map, Rise is set in the snowy outskirts of Zurich in the middle of an ongoing construction site for a massive subterranean Coalescence research campus.  With multiple engagement areas throughout this larger map, each section caters to different styles of gameplay. 

Awakening also introduces the first chapter of Call of Duty: Black Ops III’s Zombies DLC adventure with Der Eisendrache picking up where The Giant left off.  Set in a chilling medieval Austrian castle during World War II, players will embark on an epic 4-part journey with the Origin characters Richtofen, Nikolai, Takeo and Dempsey, spanning the DLC season.  The ancient site on which the castle sits was the scene of unspeakable horror where massive deposits of Element 115 have recently been discovered.  Players will discover a variety of exciting plot twists and surprises as they survive waves of the undead.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Awakening DLC Map Pack is available at a discounted rate via the Call of Duty: Black Ops III Season Pass**, which features all four DLC Map Packs planned for the year, as part of the discounted bundle offered at a suggested retail price of $64.95. Individual purchase of DLC Map Packs is at a suggested retail price of $19.95.  Call of Duty: Black Ops III is rated R18+ for high impact violence and online interactivity. 

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

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

MIGHT & MAGIC^® HEROES^® VII FREE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE 

Dive into UNITY, the first half of The Lost Tales of Axeoth 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – February 19, 2016 – Ubisoft^® has released UNITY, the first of two free downloadable content pieces for the turn-based strategy game Might & Magic^® Heroes^® VII. For 20 years, Might & Magic Heroes titles have combined a deep fantasy universe with a complete strategic experience, with a rich RPG progression and a strong story narrative. UNITY is the first part of The Lost Tales of Axeoth, a free two-campaign downloadable content piece which brings scripts that were originally written for Heroes of Might & Magic^® IV to life.

In UNITY, players will take control of the Academy faction through the story of Genevieve Seymour, whose odyssey takes place in a new and unexplored world in the aftermath of the Reckoning. This event destroyed the world of Enroth and centenarian knowledge of magic. Genevieve aims to recollect the lost spells and to create a brand new philosophy of magic: the Theory of Unity. But her quest is not without pitfalls, as few sorcerers want to give up their precious knowledge.

UNITY features 10 hours of extra gameplay across five new maps, and includes more than 80 returning characters and creatures from Heroes of Might & Magic IV. The Lost Tales of Axeoth have been developed as a mod for Might & Magic Heroes VII, and all the new game elements available can also be used freely by fans to create their own maps and mods.

The Lost Tales of Axeoth is being developed by Limbic Entertainment, a team of devoted Might & Magic fans, who are celebrating the franchises’ 20^th anniversary by recreating and updating the fan-beloved Heroes of Might & Magic IV within Might and Magic Heroes VII.

The Lost Tales of Axeoth: Unity is now available for free as part of the 1.7 update for Might & Magic Heroes VII.

For more information about Might & Magic Heroes VII, please visit: mightandmagic.com/heroes7

More details on The Lost Tales of Axeoth: Unity can be found here: https://mmh7.ubi.com/en/blog/post/view/the-lost-tales-of-axeoth-unity-now-available

More information on The Lost Tales of Axeoth campaign can be found here: https://mmh7.ubi.com/en/blog/post/view/the-lost-tales-of-axeoth

About Limbic Entertainment

Limbic Entertainment is an independent game development studio based in Germany. Limbic’s core competences are game design, programming, hosting and maintaining games. Since Limbic was founded, the company has released more than 60 product versions, published in more than a dozen languages. Limbic has been a third party developer for Ubisoft for about four years now. Their latest work with Ubisoft was on Might & Magic® X Legacy. For more information, please visit http://www.limbic-entertainment.de.

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. Might & Magic, Heroes, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Master of Orion Voice Cast Announced: Mark Hamill,Alan Tudyk, Michael Dorn Headline Reboot of a Legend

Collector’s Edition Available February 26, Granting Early Access to the Stars!

February 19, 2016 — WG Labs is raising the curtain with specific details about the Master of Orion voiceover cast. In addition to AAA graphics and updated gameplay, the renowned 4X strategy game delivers an amazing voice cast comprised of legendary actors from science fiction, horror and video games. This carefully selected ensemble of talented performers has been recruited to bring the iconic aliens, robots and celestial entities from Master of Orion to life. Early access to Master of Orion and this impressive celebrity lineup becomes available on February 26^th with the purchase of the Collector’s Edition.

“The original Master of Orion captured the hearts of gamers with solid gameplay and a rich, diverse universe where every choice makes a difference,” stated Chris Keeling, Director of Product Vision at WG Labs. “Having some of the most iconic science fiction, horror and video game voice talent lending their skills to the game only helps us realize this amazing universe in even more exciting ways.”

Headlining the cast is Mark Hamill (Star Wars Saga) in addition to Alan Tudyk (Firefly), Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Kat Cressida (Haunted Mansion), John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt), Dwight Schultz (Babylon 5), Nolan North (Uncharted series) and Troy Baker (The Last of Us) among many others.

Even more exciting, explorers will be able to get a head-start on mastering Orion with Early Access by purchasing the Collector’s Edition of Master of Orion on February 26 via Steam and GOG.com, retailing at AUD $56.99 and NZD $59.99. The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition purchase points can be accessed at the link below:

• http://masteroforion.asia/editions

Included in this version are the first three legendary Master of Orion titles, retro pixel ship skins, a beautifully detailed digital art book, modernized orchestral soundtrack by the original composer of the Master of Orion series and an exclusive new race only available in the Collector’s Edition: the Terran Khanate.

The full Master of Orion voice over cast list in alphabetical order is below:

• Troy Baker: Klackon Advisor, Psilon Emperor
• B. Blanc: Bulrathi Advisor, Meklar Advisor, Meklar Emperor
• Kat Cressida: Mrrshan Empress
• John de Lancie: Human Emperor
• Michael Dorn: Narrator
• Robert Englund: Terran Emperor
• Nika Futterman: Darlok Advisor, Mrrshan Advisor
• Jean Gilpin: Klackon Emperor
• Mark Hamill: Alkari Emperor
• John Kassir: Alkari Advisor
• Misty Lee:, Silicoid Advisor
• Sumalee Montano: Terran Advisor
• Nolan North: Darlok Emperor, Sakkra Emperor
• Dwight Schultz: GNN Anchor
• Roger Craig Smith: Sakkra Advisor
• Fred Tatasciore: Bulrathi Emperor, Silicoid Emperor
• Alan Tudyk: Psilon Advisor
• Kari Wahlgren: Human Advisor, GNN Anchor

For more information on Master of Orion visit:

• masteroforion.com

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About Master of Orion

Master of Orion is a modern rebirth of the critically acclaimed sci-fi strategy game. The forerunner of the influential “4X” style, Master of Orion builds on the iconic eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate, gameplay that the original game pioneered. This reimagined title stays true to its legacy, delivering on the promise of deep strategy, hard fought battles, diplomacy, and exploration—all with a healthy dash of humour.

Players can expect a fresh perspective on the original 10 races, each offering different styles of play. Within thousands of ever-changing galaxies, hundreds of unique technologies, and dozens of ships waiting to be tested, no two games will ever be the same.

Official website:

• http://masteroforion.asia

About WG Labs

WG Labs is an organizational unit within Wargaming that acts as a breeding ground for new ideas and solutions. We believe that people and companies with great ideas should be given an opportunity to shine and those with talent should be nurtured.

WG Labs is aimed at testing and implementing innovative projects created within Wargaming or shared with us. It will generate, evaluate, and launch in-house products that go beyond the company’s paradigm, as well as support external development teams in game’s creation and publishing.

Here we experiment with new game mechanics, platforms, services, business models, and create new products at the company’s studios in cooperation with 3^rd party developers.

Wargaming will work with internal and 3^rd party studios worldwide, publishing games across a number of platforms. We believe that good ideas become great when working together and are open for collaboration.

To learn more about WG Labs and also submit your project, please visit:

• wglabs.com