Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #28 Now Available

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February 12, 2016

Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #28 Now Available

Haven’t thought of a gift for Valentine’s Day yet? Get your favourite gamer the gift of games! The Indie Gala Friday Special Bundle #28 contains 12 great indie games for one low price of $2.49.

For a minimum purchase of $0.99, buyers will get:

Goodnight Butcher – Make sure that the meat is ready for tomorrow’s customer at the local meatshop, but beware, you’re not the only thing alive in here.

Cubicle Quest – Spice up your life a little with this retro styled RPG that pits players against all the doldrums of every day life.

Miner Mayhem – Avoid the falling rocks and mine as fast as you can in this casual arcade game.

For a minimum purchase of $2.49, buyers will also get:

NotGTAV – A satirical Snake-like game starring Daffyd, Darren, and British Prime Minister David Cameron.

KRUM – Edge Of Darkness – A hack’n slash RPG that is simple to learn, but difficult to master.

Energy Cycle – A simple but challenging puzzle where you will need to change all of the cells to the same colour.

Eternity’s Child – An hand drawn platformer featuring a fairy tale by Luc Bernard.

I, Gladiator – A comic-book style action game that plunges players into the Roman Coliseum.

Muffin Knight – A 2.5D platformer featuring 18 unique characters and epic boss battles set in a colourful hand drawn world.

Kick Ass Commandos – Leave the bubble gum at home, it’s time to kick ass and save your comrades in this retro style top-down shooter.

Bloodsports.TV – If you like MOBAs but not the competition, then it’s time to brawl in this game set in the Krater universe.

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West – Get your six shooters ready for an team based third-person shooter set in the Wild West.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the bundle is only $2.49. Grab your copy at Indie Gala today.

HITMAN PS4 beta weekend begins today

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Philip Federico

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February 12, 2016

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HITMAN PS4 beta weekend begins today

Experience Agent 47’s recruitment into the ICA

Io-Interactive invites players to join Agent 47 on his very first assignment for the International Contract Agency this weekend on PlayStation 4.

Scheduled to start at 11:00 CET today and ending on February 15^th at 11:00 CET. In North America, the PS4 Beta is scheduled to start at 08:00 PST on February 12^th and ends on February 15th 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 PlayStation 4 via PSN. Alternatively, you can pre-order the Collector’s Edition.

Access to the HITMAN Beta is available for the pre-orders of the Full Experience, Intro Pack and Collector’s Edition.

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. The HITMAN beta starts on February 12^th through February 14^th on PlayStation 4 and February 19^th through February 21^st on PC. Players can guarantee access to the beta by pre-ordering the Full Experience or the new Intro Pack.

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.

PlayStation users exclusively will also gain access to The Sarajevo Six. 6 Bonus Contracts, one of which will be released with each location and sees Agent 47 travel the world in pursuit of six former members of a paramilitary unit called CICADA in this self-contained side-story exclusive for PlayStation 4 users.

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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The Witness Review

Andrew Day

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February 12, 2016

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The Witness
Developer: Thekla, Inc.
Publisher: Thekla, Inc.
Platforms: PS4 (Reviewed) PC
Release Date: Out Now
Price: AU$55.95 – Available Here

Overview

The Witness is one of those rare breeds of game that really tries its hardest to stand out from the crowd. Sure, at its core it is a simple puzzle game but its setting, lack of any sort of confrontation mechanics and a gorgeous art style really make it something worth talking about. However just because something is worth talking about, doesn’t mean it is great and The Witness while compelling for a while quickly fades away into being a series of simple puzzles all set against a beautiful backdrop.

Gameplay

The Witness is such a hard game to quantify. Is it a puzzle game with adventure elements or an adventure game with puzzle elements? Either way, The Witness is definitely a unique game in the current climate; one that has no violence but is still about the journey.

The puzzle element of The Witness boils down to a very simple but well executed mechanic: the Player has to draw a line through a maze, reaching the goal points and all without ever crossing over itself. It is like a version of that old mind twister where you had to draw a house with a X in the middle of it, but on a much more complex scale (and in 650 different varieties).

Many games claim to be “open-world” but there are some huge caveats to that phrase. Typically, you are locked to certain areas until you progress far enough or get good enough gear. Here the entire island is your playground and you are free to wander it at your absolute leisure. While there is a sense of progression present with the language of certain puzzles, player freedom is still very much encouraged here and I love it.

For everything I love about this game though, I seem to find something I hate and it is sad to say thig but I am not a big fan of the actual puzzles in the game. The line puzzles seem like a cool idea at first, especially with how the clues are presented to you but after about an hour and a half with the game I kind of got tired with the concept and just wished there was something else to break it up a little bit. When you use the same mechanic or element over and over again eventually it turns from fun into repetitive and I definitely found that to be the case here. Don’t get me wrong, the way in which the puzzles are presented and the clues given is nothing short of genius and I had some definite “ah haaaaaaa!” moments as I figured them out, but in the end it was just a fancy wrapping on the same present every time.

Visuals & Audio

While the line-puzzle elements of The Witness left me a little bored and over it, the game’s presentation was a whole other story. To put it bluntly, The Witness may be one of the most visually striking games I have ever played, and one that I really did enjoy every minute looking at. The soft cell-shaded animation style was reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker but cranked up to 11.

The way light pierces through tree branches, or the sound of waves gentle crashing on the shore really help The Witness come alive. This is a world that has been so carefully and lovingly created that you cannot help but stand and state in awe at everything around you. Many of the game’s puzzles rely on visual clues to help you solve them, which works well because it just means you are spending more time flicking through the tremendous game world.

The fact that the player is the only tangible character should invoke this sense of loneliness or isolation, but with the well-recorded motivational quips and little audio logs scattered through the island, I never felt alone. Instead I would liken it more to that youthful exploration that I did as a kid when I would walk through the park and see new things every few feet. It is a great feeling and I just wish that the gameplay was really able to capitalize more on that instead of making me feel like it was a chore that got in the way of my exploration.

Overall

The Witness is such a unique game that the closest comparison I can make with it and anything else would have to be Journey, and even that isn’t doing justice to either franchise. The Witness is a game that makes me mull over and question the entire gaming landscape – and that is a good thing. However, I can’t help but think of it as the video game equivalent of “Oscar Bait.” The presentation, way it stands out from the norm and production values make it seem like something that critics would fawn and gush over while general audiences may not get all the hype. That isn’t to say that The Witness isn’t a good game; it is fun, engaging and a unique way to present the puzzle game format. However, the fun of the game as well as its ability to engage me dropped off rather quickly and no number of cleverly placed clues with a brilliant backdrop can hide the fact that I was basically just drawing houses with crosses in them.

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Xbox Newsbeat: February 12, 2016

Jamie Laike Tsui

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February 12, 2016

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It’s a crazy week this week on the Xbox and Windows 10 front. This week’s Xbox Newsbeat is crammed full of news from Quantum Break, Rocket League, and more.

Quantum Break Coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 on April 5

Huge news for PC gamers this week. Remedy confirmed the swirling rumours that their upcoming game Quantum Break will receive a Windows 10 version. The game will launch on both platforms on April 5th. Those who pre-order the game on Xbox One will be able to snag a copy of Quantum Break for Windows 10, Alan Wake, and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for free. The Windows 10 offer is only for digital pre-orders, but the two Alan Wake titles will be distributed to participating retailers, too. More information on the Windows 10 launch can be found at the official FAQ.

No major Xbox One release is complete without a special bundle. The A 1TB Xbox One bundle will be released for $549 AUD on March 29th that will come with digital copies of Quantum Break, Alan Wake, and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare.

The Halo World Championship Tour: Sydney Recap

It’s been a wild ride, but two qualifiers has been named for the ANZ region. Team Immunity and Team Exile5 will be advancing to next month’s Halo World Championship. ESL has put together a great recap of the day’s matches at their blog. Best wishes to Team Immunity and Team Exile5, do us proud!

Rocket League is Coming to Xbox One on February 17

The indie darlings that has absolutely stolen the sales chart with simple yet addictive gameplay that mixes soccer and remote control cars is coming to Xbox One. Rocket League will launch on February 17th for $19.99 USD. The game will come exclusive Xbox One items from popular Xbox One IPs like Halo and Sunset Overdrive. The following paid DLCs that were launch on PC will come bundled for free on Xbox One:

“Supersonic Fury” – Two Premium Battle-Cars, 12 Decals, 5 Paint types, 2 Rocket Trails, 2 Wheels
“Revenge of the Battle-Cars” – Two Premium Battle-Cars, 12 Decals, 3 Paint types, 2 Rocket Trails, 2 Wheels, 4 Toppers, 2 Antennas
“Chaos Run” – Two Premium Battle-Cars, 12 Decals, 2 Wheels, 2 Rocket Trails, 3 Toppers, 3 Antennas

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta & Minecraft: Pocket Edition Explode with Mechanical Possibilities!

A major update has gone out that finally adds redstone components to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Suddenly, wild things like basic computers and automated machines have become possible! The new features are as follows:

Finally make more advanced mechanical contraptions for your world with additional redstone components. Comparators, repeaters, dispensers, droppers, hoppers, trapped chests and various additional Minecart types will all be available. Invent all the things!
Tangle with spooky witches and their huts during your adventures. Witch huts found while exploring swamps also now contain an exciting new feature – their cauldrons will be filled with a randomly generated potion that you can snag for your own if you’re feeling sticky-fingered.
Speaking of cauldrons, they can now be used to dye your armour an array of beautiful colors.
Display your coolest loot in your home with Item Frames – or mount your maps on the wall to plan your adventures with a world overview.
Other gameplay elements new to Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Beta are slime blocks, wearable pumpkins, red sandstone as well as improved chicken jockey mobs.
Even beyond gameplay elements, we’re also now introducing the ability to import and export maps into the Windows 10 Edition Beta, making it easier for you to share your favourite worlds with friends.

New DLC for Rise of the Tomb Raider

The “Wilderness Survivor Pack” is out for Rise of the Tomb Raider. It adds the Nightshade outfit, Deathsong bloody hatchet, and a card pack guaranteeing two rare cards and three cards with increased chance at being rare. The pack is available on the Xbox One store for $3.95 AUD.

Unravel: What Makes this Puzzling Platformer Unique?

EA isn’t all about publishing giant AAA titles. Unravel is their new platformer developed by Coldwood Interactive. The game stars Yarny, a little red creature made of yarn. As traverses the winter wonderland, he slowly become unraveled, allowing him to swing through the levels. Check out Xbox Wire’s preview of the game. Unravel is out now for Xbox One and Windows.

Hitman Brings Episodic Assassinations and Endless Options

The Hitman reboot is an episodic title coming out on Xbox One and Windows on March 11. Buyers have the option of just trying out the first episode and buying the rest of the game if they like it or buying the whole shebang at once. Ahead of the beta kicking off on February 19th on PC, Xbox Wire put together a short preview of what fans can expect from the new game.

Getting Up to Speed with Rainbow Six Siege’s “Operation Black Ice” DLC

The first major content drop for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is out. “Operation Black Ice” adds the new map Yacht set in the frozen over Boffin Bay. Additionally, two Canadian JTF2 operators have been added. Buck is a Quebecois assaulter rocking an underbarrel shotgun attached to his C8-SFW and CAMRS marksman rifle. Frost is the JTF2’s defender, packing a nasty bear trap that is so thin, it looks like a welcome mat. Inattentive enemies that step on it will be immediately incapacitated and will need a revive from a teammate. Additionally, a ton of polishing has been done behind the scenes with the latest update. Check out the full details at Xbox Wire.

Wandering Son Mangaka Creates Short Manga For Upcoming Single

Sanjay Parbhu

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February 12, 2016

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Wandering Son Mangaka Creates Short Manga For Upcoming Single

When it comes to making music getting a mangaka involved is always a good option; they can design an album cover like the Evangelion author did for Eric Clapton, or they can create a short manga to be included in an upcoming single like Takako Shimura.

The creator of Wandering Son and Aoi Hana has created a short series which will accompany the latest single from voice actress/signer Kana Hanazawa, the song is titled “Tōmei na Onna no Ko” and is going to be on sale in Japan within the next two weeks.

Hanazawa has made three studio albums and released eight singles, you may recognise her voice in Oreimo as Kuroneko or as Mayuri in Steins; Gate. The single is being produced by Yukari Yamazaki, band member of pop rock group Kukikodan, the band has been involved with Shimura before as they provided the opening theme for the Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers) anime.

Sega 3D Classics Collection to come with a Set of Retro Decals

Dustin Spencer

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February 12, 2016

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Sega 3D Classics Collection to come with a Set of Retro Decals

If you are someone who is waiting for Sega 3D Classics Collection to land on the 3DS, you now have another reason to get pumped. Sega have announced that the game will come with a set of decals, providing a look back at old logos and mascots of the past.

It is kind of rare to see official decal stickers in the west for the most part, so this is quite the collector’s item to go with an already awesome set of games. April 26th marks the physical release for this set – and even though these are on the eShop right now separately – the exclusive Puyo Puyo and Power Drift are sure to even the scale just a bit (The original Sonic however is still the main draw being the definitive version to play). Stay tuned, as this cart is coming soon.

Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim Release Date Announced

Tom Alderton

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February 12, 2016

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Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim Release Date Announced

Following their successful Kickstarter campaign (and unsuccessful first campaign), Phoenix Online Publishing and Overflow Games have today announced the release of their epic action RPG Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim, set for April 26th on PC, Mac and Linux. Described as a ‘sweeping fantasy tale’, Cornerstone will allow players to hold the heathen hammer high as they lead a young viking named Tyrim through the wondrous world of Nygard. The game will feature extensive combat and crafting mechanics, combined with physics-based puzzles, giving you all the tools Tyrim needs to quest and battle his way through the nine worlds of lore.

~~The Lay of Thrym~~ The Song of Tyrim sets the player against that most classic of adversaries, pure evil, as Tyrim attempts to discover what happened to all the men of his village of Borja, missing for years. A boy gone astray, the hunt will see Tyrim explore a wide range of climes and environments, from dungeons to desert; idyll villages to raging seas; from the halls of the free, to the towers of torment, where treasures lie in mountains high. You won’t be left entirely to the mercy of the open world however, with the player being able to craft all of his own equipment, as well as a variety of vehicles. Beyond the mundane equipment you can forge the game also secrets away rare artifacts and forbidden magic, encouraging exploration of a quite vibrantly animated world.

The announcement trailer is available to be viewed below, and the game can be pre-ordered from Phoenix Online‘s website.

World of Warships to Challenge the Elite with Team Battles

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Philip Federico

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February 12, 2016

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World of Warships to Challenge the Elite with Team Battles

Captains will be able to form their own teams for high-level, 7-vs-7 skirmishes

February 12, 2016 — Wargaming today announced the new battle type “Team Battles” for World of Warships will set sail in Update 0.5.3. This new battle type, which unlocks at account level 12, lets captains create an elite squadron of players, work with them to sharpen their skills, and then set out to decimate their opponents and rule the waves.

Taking the prestige of World of Warship’s naval combat to a new level, Team Battles are the domain of certain tier vessels, consisting of 7-vs-7 skirmishes. Players can have up to 10 people in their team (with three in reserve). They can also be recruited for up to three teams simultaneously, so there is always a new Team Battle waiting on the horizon. Team Battles will only be available during “prime time,” a necessary restriction to ensure a competitive number of players are all in the queue.

“The fans have been asking for more forms of team interaction since we started developing World of Warships,” said Danny Volkov, World of Warships Development Director, Wargaming. “With Team Battles, we’ve listened to their feedback and created an arena where they can meet teammates, forge their perfect squad and take on intense battles with top players in their region.”

On a team’s journey to become the dominating force of the seas, they will advance through a number of leagues, battling towards a common objective, to improve their ranking. Through Team Battles, captains get their fill of high-level skirmishes and truly take their skills to the next level.

To learn more about Team Battles, please watch the video:

https://youtu.be/xRRZyiMBr0U

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat!

Learn more about World of Warships:

http://worldofwarships.asia

Swift German Scouts Make an Entrance in World of Tanks Blitz Update 2.6

Rapid and well-armored, 6 new German light tanks are ready to hunt down the competition

February 11, 2016 — Wargaming today announced the release of Update 2.6 for World of Tanks Blitz, which adds a brand-new branch of German light tanks to the mix. These new vehicles are great for players who enjoy surveying the action from afar as a scout or rushing in with swift hit-and-run tactics.

The new German light tank line, consisting of six vehicles with superb mobility, speed and high damage potential, culminates in the Spähpanzer Ru 251, the first Tier 8 light tank in World of Tanks Blitz. This tank, like its brethren, is perfect for reaching key positions before the enemy and dealing pinpoint damage with its quick aim time, making it an asset to any squad.

Update 2.6 also introduces new game mechanics. Tankers can now blast through objects to strike enemy vehicles lurking in cover, and with dangerous ricocheting shots, a shell will continue moving and can even penetrate objects or another vehicle. These enhancements add another exciting dimension to World of Tanks Blitz’s rapid combat, making matches more unpredictable than ever.

To learn more about World of Tanks Blitz, visit the official portal:

http://wotblitz.asia

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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. Drawing inspiration from the hugely popular World of Tanks, it introduces cross-platform tank combat for a variety of smartphones and tablets, as well as on Windows 10 PCs.

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 mobiles, tablets and Windows 10 PCs. 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

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Now Available for Android Devices

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Philip Federico

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February 12, 2016

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Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Now Available for Android Devices

Today, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories arrives for Android devices. Just like the iOS version released in December, Liberty City Stories for Android includes updated real time lighting and shadows, upgraded textures and art, greater draw distance, performance enhancements for touch-based gaming like analog steering and rebalanced targeting, and cross-platform cloud saves via Social Club. And for a limited time, you can get Liberty City Stories for just $5.99(AUD/NZD) on both mobile platforms (ends 2/24).

Plus, if you download Liberty City Stories and then sign in to Social Club within the app, you’ll unlock the bonus I HEART LC t-shirt for that same account used in Grand Theft Auto Online for PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC (please allow up to 24 hours for the I HEART LC Shirt to become available in GTA Online).

For details on compatible devices please visit the Rockstar Support page, and watch the Liberty City Stories Mobile Trailer here.

The superb GTA Series Videos YouTube channel show off their new I Heart LCS t-shirts which you can now unlock by purchasing the iOS & Android versions of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR CAPCOM PRO TOUR: COUCHWARRIORS’ BATTLE ARENA MELBOURNE 8 AND OZHADOU NATIONALS 14

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Philip Federico

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February 12, 2016

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AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR CAPCOM PRO TOUR: COUCHWARRIORS’ BATTLE ARENA MELBOURNE 8 AND OZHADOU NATIONALS 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 12, 2016 – Overnight, Capcom, ahead of launching Street Fighter™ V, has announced its Capcom Pro Tour event circuit. CouchWarriors’ eighth annual Battle Arena Melbourne, Australia’s largest competitive fighting game event, and the fourteenth OzHadou Nationals (Sydney), Australia’s longest running competitive fighting game event, will both be Ranking events on the international esports series, the Capcom Pro Tour, putting Australia’s best fighting game players in the global spotlight.

By earning ranking points at BAM8, OHN14 and other Capcom Pro Tour Ranking Events, competitors can qualify for a place in the prestigious Capcom Cup Finals this November. In addition, winners of Street Fighter V at each event will be sent to the Capcom Pro Tour Asia Finals in South Korea; the winner of this CPT Premier event will earn a direct qualification to the Capcom Cup Finals.

The Capcom Cup, in its fourth year, has showcased the best of the best in Street Fighter™, with past champions including renowned players Naoto Sako, Yusuke Momochi and “Kazunoko” Ryota Inoue. All three have made appearances in Australia before, so only time will tell what sort of international talent the promise of CPT ranking points might bring to Melbourne and Sydney this year, and which local champions will rise up to challenge the best in the world.

If you’re looking for your own piece of the action, you can register for Battle Arena Melbourne 8, to be held at CQ Functions in Melbourne on May 13-15, and look forward to news regarding OzHadou Nationals 14 in Sydney, closer to its date of August 26-28.

As part of the wider Australian fighting game community, both CouchWarriors and OzHadou strive to make new players welcome, and host a range of events for players to enjoy and level up their game.

About CouchWarriors: CouchWarriors Inc. is a not for profit association created to energise the fighting game community. Starting in 2006 as an informal community group, it created an event series for social play and ranking battles which serves as the heart of the Melbourne scene. The project has blossomed into large events like the major annual, Battle Arena Melbourne (BAM), providing tournament services, support and resources for industry including major events such as PAX Australia, and ongoing support to community companion events.

About OzHadou: OzHadou is a group passionate about bringing together fighting gamers throughout Australia. Since its founding in 2001, OzHadou has been establishing connections between fighting gamers nationwide. As the chief fighting game body in Sydney, the OzHadou team has developed extensive tournament experience which culminates annually in the OzHadou Nationals (OHN), Australia’s first and longest running fighting game major, where the nation’s best gather to compete for the coveted title of “OHN champion”.

About Capcom Pro Tour

The Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) is the premier league destination for competitive fighting games. Featuring the latest flagship title of the legendary Street Fighter series, the CPT brings together players and spectators from all over the world to share their love of gaming. With over a dozen official events, and even more independently run tournaments involved, the CPT showcases the very best that competitive gaming has to offer. More information about the Capcom Pro Tour can be found at www.capcomprotour.com.