Newegg Inks Partnership With Wizard World

Year-long Sponsorship Positions Newegg Squarely at the Intersection of Technology and Pop Culture

February 18, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – Newegg – the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America – today announced that it committed to a year-long sponsorship of Wizard World’s (OTCBB:WIZD) comic con and gaming events. The initiative encompasses a total of 17 events in major cities across the United States, the first of which kicks off this weekend in Portland, Oregon and runs from February 19-21.

Wizard World comic con and gaming events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles and contests.

“Newegg’s support of Wizard World’s comic con and gaming events shows how integral technology is to our attendees,” said John Macaluso, President and CEO of Wizard World. “Very few brands bridge the gap between tech and pop culture. Newegg connects authentically with the gamers who make up our audience, which makes it a great cultural fit for our events. We are pleased to welcome them to the Wizard World family.”

Newegg’s collaboration with Wizard World sets the stage for a very visible presence at upcoming Wizard World comic con and gaming events. At five of the shows, Newegg will showcase products, host celebrity appearances, and conduct raffles and other giveaways.

Newegg will be featured on Wizard World’s social platforms, in email promotions, and in video content co-hosted on Wizard World and on Newegg’s GameCrate website.

“We are always looking for new venues to connect with our customers in a personal way, and Wizard World gives us the perfect opportunity,” said Merle McIntosh, Newegg’s SVP of Sales and Marketing. “Wizard World comic con attendees are creative, tech-savvy and align perfectly with the Newegg brand.”

For more on the 2016 Wizard World Portland comic con and gaming event at the Oregon Convention Center, visit http://wizd.me/PortlandPR.

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About Newegg Inc.

Newegg Inc. is the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in the United States. It owns and operates Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com ) which was founded in 2001 and regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings. The award-winning website has more than 25 million registered users and offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest consumer electronics products, detailed product descriptions and images, as well as how-to information and customer reviews. Using the site’s online tech community, customers have the opportunity to interact with other computer, gaming and consumer electronics enthusiasts. Newegg Inc. is headquartered in City of Industry, California.  The Newegg Hybrid Center is located at 18045 Rowland St., City of Industry, CA 91748.

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic cons 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™ (www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS update brings raid battle function and new FINAL FANTASY IV collaboration

LONDON (18^th February 2016) –   Square Enix Ltd., today launched a major update for its multiplayer tactical RPG game HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS®. The new update brings the third collaboration with FINAL FANTASY® IV. – including new characters to collect via the “gacha” mechanic, introduces a new collaboration quest with an original storyline, and marks the first HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS collaboration raid event since release!

The raid event will run until 22^nd February (14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET), and will feature appearances from familiar FINAL FANTASY IV characters, Golbez and Rubicante.  Players must join forces to defeat these strong opponents, with victorious players gaining the chance to obtain Rubicante as a reward, one of the four elemental lords.

A collaboration quest will also run until 24^th February (14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET), in which players can obtain Yang from FINAL FANTASY IV. The quest will offer an original story and will introduce an all-new battle map created especially for the event.

The new collaboration event will also introduce two new FINAL FANTASY IV characters, Rydia and Rosa, for players to obtain – each with skills such as ‘Summon’ and ‘Esuna’. The collaboration event will also allow players to obtain any characters they may have missed from the previous FINAL FANTASY IV collaboration events for a limited time; including, Cecil, Golbez, Kain and Edge (will end on 27^th February 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET).

Heavenstrike Rivals is available now for iOS and Android devices. To download now, for free, visit:

iOS:  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/heavenstrike-rivals-monster/id929464758?mt=8
Android:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.HEAVENSTRIKERIVALS_WW&hl=en

For more information on HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS, visit:http://www.heavenstrikerivals.com/

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FINAL FANTASY IV iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy-iv/id575119311?mt=8&at=11lc5S
FINAL FANTASY IV Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIV_GP&hl=en
FINAL FANTASY IV Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IHX3TIW

About Heavenstrike Rivals
In HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS, players enter a war-torn world on the brink of extinction and embark on an epic adventure full of simple yet highly immersive tactical battles. The once-prosperous aerial kingdom of Lunnain lies in tatters, assaulted from above by the Fallen – ruthless monsters of nightmare who seek only complete destruction. But the people will not take their fate lying down, and their strike back at the heavens starts now.
Developed as a brand new IP for mobile platforms, SQUARE ENIX® has worked with UK based developers MEDIATONIC Ltd., (Amateur Surgeon) to create the game and bring the world to life. The project has had a collaborative approach, with Japan-based Yumiru Corporation supporting development and, keeping it in the SQUARE ENIX family, the game also features characters designed by Ryoma Ito (FINAL FANTASY® TACTICS ADVANCE) and music by Ryo Yamazaki (FINAL FANTASY XIV).
In HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS, players must fight their way to the top of the game’s leader boards for heavenly global domination.

About Mediatonic Ltd
Mediatonic design, build and operate games that connect and entertain millions of players worldwide. Our studios in London and Brighton are focused on creating titles packed full of story, life and character. We take pride in crafting games that challenge and inspire us every day.

More information on Mediatonic can be found at  http://mediatonicgames.com/

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/ .

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