BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE SEEKING DETECTIVES TO SOLVE A DIGI-MYSTERY IN DIGIMON STORY CYBER SLEUTH

Digimon Fans and Gamers in Europe Get Ready to Scan, Raise, Train and Battle with Over 200 Digimon in a New JRPG

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announces that Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth has launched in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia for PlayStation^®4 and PlayStation^®Vita!

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth delivers classic turn-based JRPG gameplay set within a brand-new Digimon adventure. Mysterious events have caused the digital world to merge with the real word, opening portals for dangerous Digimon to enter our reality intent on destroying it. Players will become cyber detectives as they cross-over between the two realities in a race to solve this diabolical digi-mystery. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth enables players to interact with over 200 Digimon including fans favorites such as Agumon, Patamon, Gaomon. Players will scan, raise, train, and digivolve their all-star Digimon team to take on their digital adversaries as well as battle other digi-destined players online.

“Digimon fans in Europe have grown up with the franchise and we are sure that they will enjoy the deeper, more mature storyline. We also invite new Digimon fans to put on their detective gear to solve the mystery in Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth!” Hervé Hoerdt, Vice-President of Marketing and Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth is now available on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia.

Click here to watch the launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYL5_pGX3Fg

For more information:

• Official webpage: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu/product/digimon-story-cyber-sleuth/playstation-4
• Official Twitter: @BandaiNamcoEU

Official Facebook: /BandaiNamcoEU

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 4 AVAILABLE NOW!

-The Perfect Storm is Here!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today released NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 on PC via Steam, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australia. Ultimate powers collide as the fate of Hidden Leaf Village and rest of the Ninja world rest on the shoulders of Naruto and his friends in the epic conclusion of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline.

Developed by world renowned Japanese developer, CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is the most exciting NARUTO experiences ever both in terms of gameplay and graphics. Experience the Fourth Great Shinobi War like never before with immersive battles that give players the chance to become their favorite characters from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN universe. Relive epic moments from within the final arc of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN storyline with cinematic brawls that will take place across the Shinobi world, culminating the climactic showdown between Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. Players can also see what happens after the events of the anime in Adventure Mode and run through a faithful recreation of Hidden Leaf Village as they take on quests from NPCs and battle it out in exhilarating fights.

The series’ trademark one-on-one multiplayer modes return for offline and online play.  Challenge players from across the world or across the couch in heated single match battles to determine the ultimate ninja.  With easy-to-learn controls anyone can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. With the new Leader Change System players instantly swap out their main playable character with their two assist characters, allowing for a higher level of strategy when picking the ultimate team. A robust online suite of options are also available for players to show off their skills with other players around the world. Engage in simple quick matches, enter tournaments and join leagues to group up with friends and experience NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australia.

Click here to watch the latest trailers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9hfb6PIOrg

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FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! 

FINAL FANTASY II (Portal Version) Free Download Period Until 14^th February

SYDNEY, 8^th February 2016 –   Square Enix Ltd., have announced the 1^st Anniversary of its FINAL FANTASY® PORTAL APP. The FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP is a comprehensive source for latest and greatest information relating to the FINAL FANTASY series, including games, publications, music, merchandise, and events – keeping players both informed and entertained!

To commemorate the 1^st anniversary of the mobile apps first launch in Japan, FINAL FANTASY II (Portal Version) will be available to download for free from today, until the 14^th February 2016.

The app is available to download now, for free, from the Appstore and Google Play Store. After logging in with the SQUARE ENIX ID, players can accumulate points through logging in daily and viewing news and videos. These points can be exchanged with in-game items and digital content like wallpapers.

For more information on the FINAL FANTASY PORTAL APP, visit: http://www.square-enix.com/ffportal/

Related Links:

Appstore: http://sqex.to/aCZ

Google Play: http://sqex.to/jfE

Official website: http://www.square-enix.com/ffportal

Official Facebook® Page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy

Official Twitter®: www.twitter.com/FinalFantasy

Stardock Releases Popular Political Strategy Game The Political Machine 2016

Take to the campaign trail today with Stardock’s The Political Machine 2016. Give speeches, go on talk shows, hire unsavory operatives, and do whatever it takes to win the presidency in this popular political strategy game.

The Political Machine 2016 offers the player a choice to play as one of over a dozen candidates such as Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and more. The player can also choose to create their own custom candidate, complete with their own unique avatar, political party, and hometown.

“The game deals with topics like the Keystone XL Pipeline, human trafficking, and other issues that are current and relevant to this year’s election, said producer Patrick Shaw.  “We’ve added a poll tracking feature so that you can see how your own political races are matching up to what’s going on in the United States right now.”

The game also features opportunities for the candidates to interview on various talk shows to raise their ratings in the polls. Torrid affairs, natural disasters, email scandals, and other random events keep players on their toes and ready to deal with unexpected problems. By purchasing advertisements that appeal to the issues of each individual state, and hiring operatives to bring down your opponent or make you look good, players will find many different strategies for how to take down their opposition and become the President of the United States.

The Political Machine 2016 is now available on Steam for $9.99 at http://store.steampowered.com/app/404620. Visit www.politicalmachine.com  for more information.

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About Stardock: Stardock is a developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software founded in 1991 by nationally recognized technology expert Brad Wardell. Located in Plymouth, Michigan, Stardock is a powerful leader in the video gaming and software development world.  Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire, the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series, and the highly anticipated upcoming Ashes of the Singularity. Stardock puts the user experience first through software that enriches the Windows experience for everyone from casual computer users to highly technical professionals. Products offered by Stardock include Start8, Start10, Fences, WindowBlinds, Multiplicity, and more at www.stardock.com.

ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED INFLICTS TERROR FROM THE SKY AND THE GROUND

The Terror Bird Provides Swift, Deadly Attacks and the Grappling Hook Enables Game-Changing Mobility

SEATTLE, WA – Friday, February 5, 2016 – Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, is bombarding players with an aerial assault today in the newest update to ARK: Survival Evolved. Steam survivors will be delighted that the highly anticipated Tribal Alliances feature has been implemented, along with the frightening glide-able Terror Bird and the multi-use Grappling Hook, handy for traversing the ARK in entirely new ways. Now new players can start the epic survival-adventure ARK: Survival Evolved during the Lunar sale on Steam for only $19.99 (33% off standard price).

Watch the ARK Terror Bird and Grappling Hook Spotlight video on YouTube HERE: youtu.be/bb8eDpB7q3M

The Terror Bird, or Phorusrhacidae Rapidesultor, is a tamable and aggressive avian capable of high-speed sprints and brief leaps. It is not a flying bird per say, as its flight is comprised of short, sustained “Joust”-like glides or leaps. At eight to 12 feet tall, the Terror Bird is aggressive, but still tamable and ridable, making it an excellent combat mount, particularly for harassing and scouting. Riders of The Terror Bird gain most of the benefits of a fast, mobile ground-based theropod, while also gaining some of the freedom of movement from a flyer. Assuming the rider can coax it into staying in the air over a long leap! The Terror Bird shows traits related to theropods such as Utahraptor, Carnotaurus, and Tyrannosaurus, though its attacks differ, as they are made up of lightning dashes and leaping slashes.

The Grappling Hook is a game-changing tool enabling Survivors the ability to scale cliffs, hitch a ride by attaching to a flying creature, wrangle other players/prisoners, or even small creatures to drag along (“Get over here!”). Learning how to regularly use this tool will alter the nature of your attacks and dramatically expand the range of your travels with greater ease and fun!

Today’s ARK update also includes:

• Tribe Alliances (PvE and PvP): Yes, finally, small Tribes can band together against larger ones!
• Fishing Upgrade: Coelacanth Nutritia, common name Coel, are now different sizes (and give different amount of resources depending on the fish size…gives the rare chance of a super-large catch!)
• Fully Localizable Game Text: Now you can crowd-source translation and dynamic fonts for any language without Modding/TC’s!
• All Current Items added to the Master Items ID array

Come join the ARK community forums HERE: steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/

Studio Wildcard is challenging the ARK: Survival Evolved and modding communities to put their creativity to the test in the ultimate ARK: Survival Evolved $60,000 modding competition! Whether it’s building an entirely new ARK Island or designing a new competitive gameplay mode, Studio Wildcard is looking for fans to submit their entries in one of three categories: ‘Mods’, ‘Maps,’ and ‘Total Conversions.’ All entries must be submitted before March 15, 2016, and the winners in each category will be announced on April 15, 2016. Jump into the Worldwide Modding Contest HERE: https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/forms/2-international-modding-contest/

ARK: Survival Evolved will launch in summer 2016 on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation^®4 with Project Morpheus support, and full release on Steam PC. The game is currently playable in Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One and Steam’s Early Access program, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!

To join our growing band of survivors, journey to Steam or Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One to download the game. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

H1Z1® to Split into two Unique games with dedicated development teams: Fight-to-the-Death Spectacle H1Z1: KING OF THE KILL™ and Open-World Zombie Survival Game H1Z1: Just Survive™

H1Z1: King of the Kill to Launch on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One This Summer 

SAN DIEGO – Feb. 5, 2016 – Daybreak Game Company LLC today announced the upcoming separation of the Early Access survival game H1Z1® into two independent games. H1Z1: King of the Kill™ is a large-scale, high-intensity multiplayer shooter comprised of a variety of new fight-to-the-death game modes, including fan-favorite PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battle Royale. King of the Kill will come out of Early Access and launch this summer on consoles and PC. H1Z1, in turn, will now be called H1Z1: Just Survive™, and will refine its focus on delivering a persistent, post-apocalyptic, open-world zombie experience where scavenging, crafting and base-building are the difference between life and death. 

On Feb. 17, 2016, both H1Z1: Just Survive and H1Z1: King of the Kill will be available on PC through Steam Early Access for $19.99 USD each. All players who currently own or purchase H1Z1 on or before Feb. 16 will be granted both games upon the separation. 

“Since its release last year on Steam Early Access, we’ve had more than 2.5 million downloads of H1Z1 and rank as the number four top selling game on Steam of 2015 releases,” said Laura Naviaux, Chief Publishing Officer of Daybreak Games. “We launched H1Z1 as an Early Access title to allow the player community to help shape our development. Over the course of development, we discovered it had evolved into two unique gaming experiences, appealing to two distinct communities. Fostering lasting communities is the bedrock of our organization, and by allowing these worlds to exist independently and grow in their own distinguished ways, we can better deliver on a consistent vision and clear roadmap for each game toward official release and beyond.” 

Both Just Survive and King of the Kill will continue to progress in Steam Early Access under the umbrella of the H1Z1 universe, but will be developed with independent milestones by dedicated teams within Daybreak Games. King of the Kill will come out of Early Access and launch simultaneously on PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One this summer. Just Survive will remain in Early Access through the end of the year. 

“H1Z1: King of the Kill is all about the spectacle,” said Jens Andersen, Executive Creative Director of Daybreak Games.  “All of the game modes will feature unique gameplay elements that invite prowess, chaos, glory, and a little bit of ridiculousness all into one fight. The next game mode we introduce will make vehicles an important part of the exhibition, adding another layer of energy and turbulence to the mix as players have to move rapidly to different areas of the map in order to stay alive.” 

Andersen added, “H1Z1: Just Survive development will remain focused on creating an open-world survival experience. We are working on creating a world that’s immersive, that captures the mindset of the last remaining humans trying to survive a post-apocalyptic zombie-filled wasteland – what does it feel like to be forced to scavenge for resources, to have to construct shelters to live, to aid or hinder the last remnants of human civilization? It’s a richer gameplay experience and we want to make sure we do it justice.” 

For more information regarding the upcoming changes to H1Z1, visit: https://www.h1z1.com/news/just-survive-king-of-the-kill-game-split-february-2016. Additional information may also be found on the official H1Z1 website: www.h1z1.com.

About H1Z1: Just Survive

In H1Z1: Just Survive, the H1Z1 zombie virus has crippled civilization. Corrupted by the need to survive, gone are the comforts of society as a new normal permeates the world. You are one of the last remaining humans. Every choice matters, every moment is borrowed time and every breath could be your last. If you don’t want to join the dead – or the undead – you’ll have to be cutthroat, resourceful and alert at all times. Scavenge, craft and build to protect yourself from zombies, roaming beasts and perhaps the deadliest threat of all – fellow humans. Do you have what it takes to Just Survive?

About H1Z1: King of the Kill

H1Z1: King of the Kill is a large-scale, fight-to-the-death shooter where every second counts. Drop into the high-intensity, arena-style grudge match and activate your inner beast mode. Gear up fast, throw together a game plan and see if you have what it takes to be the last man standing. Rack up a kill streak, or just add to the chaos – this is a spectacle, and only one can be King of the Kill. #DyingIsForLosers

About Daybreak Game Company

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2, DC Universe™ Online, Landmark™ and the highly anticipated EverQuest Next™, Daybreak creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.

To learn more, visit www.DaybreakGameCompany.com.