THE LEGEND OF LEGACY COMING TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ON FEB 12^TH 2016!

NIS America is very excited to announce The Legend of Legacy, a game developed by a core group of legendary developers who came together to create this brand new IP. This awesome game will be arriving in Australia and New Zealand on the 12^th of February on Nintendo 3DS™ as both a physical and digital release!

About the game:

In The Legend of Legacy, seven adventurers — Liber, Meurs, Owen, Bianca, Garnet, Eloise, and Filmia — arrive on the mysterious island of Avalon to pursue their own agenda as explorers. They team up with two of the other adventurers to achieve their objectives — be it exploring the island for treasure, looking for the “god” on the island, or recovering  lost memories. But things change when they discover a singing stone that causes the party to see phantasms of Avalon’s forgotten history.

In addition to exploring the island of Avalon, Combat will offer plenty of challenges in The Legend of Legacy. Combat is turn-based, but players will have the option to create their own formations tailored to their party of three, meaning each party member can be put into a different combat role (defending, attacking, supporting, etc.) at any given time. Formations can be saved and changed between turns as well, giving players plenty of options to maximize their strategies.   

Key Features:

Seven Unique Perspectives – Each character in The Legend of Legacy has their own motivation for exploring Avalon, and their individual conclusion at the story’s resolution. Play through as each character to see them all!

Combats Gets Classless – Managing formations to instruct specific combat roles instead of fixed classes adds a different level of challenge for battle enthusiasts.

Legendary Development – Illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi (SaGa series), renowned composer Masashi Hamauzu (SaGa, Final Fantasy XIII), writer Masato Kato (Chrono Trigger), game designer Kyoji Koizumi (SaGa series), and Masataka Matsuura (999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors) all come together to create this brand new experience.

Balance for the West – Based on user feedback following the Japanese release, several gameplay adjustments were made to enhance the gameplay.

Click here to watch the official YouTube Trailer: https://youtu.be/FKcsVe-v-XI?list=PLo0U2XXgLJkgdz1P7VX-6cWmqzsRuCr3t

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS HD, HYRULE WARRIORS: LEGENDS, AND NEW NINTENDO 3DS XL HYRULE EDITION PROVIDE A TRIFORCE OF RELEASES TO START 2016

Take on the challenges of the Cave of Shadows with the Wolf Link amiibo

22^nd January, 2016 – March will be a blockbuster month for The Legend of Zelda fans thanks to a trio of new releases in Australia and New Zealand, beginning with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for Wii U on March 5 and followed by the release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL Hyrule Edition system and Hyrule Warriors: Legends for Nintendo 3DS family systems on March 24.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is an HD remake of one of the most critically-acclaimed entries in the series, first released on Nintendo GameCube and Wii in 2006. Link’s battle to save Hyrule from the corruption of the Twilight Realm comes to Wii U with high definition visuals and can be enhanced with the power of amiibo.

The new Wolf Link amiibo allows players to open the exclusive Cave of Shadows bonus challenge, a brand new area where skilled players can use the powers of Wolf Link and Midna to take on increasingly tougher enemies on each floor. The Wolf Link amiibo can store hearts earned in the game for the player to use while taking on the Cave of Shadows. After conquering the cave, you can save a record of your remaining hearts to the Wolf Link amiibo, and attempt to beat your score whenever you want.

The game will also be compatible with five other The Legend of Zelda amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection. Both the Link and Toon Link amiibo will refill your arrows, while the Zelda and Sheik amiibo will refill the heart gauge. In a devious twist, the Ganondorf amiibo will cause enemy attacks to inflict twice as much damage until the play session ends. The new The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD amiibo Trailer on YouTube shows the game’s amiibo functionality in action.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will be available at launch on March 5 on Nintendo eShop (AU$79.95/NZ$99.95) or in a Special Edition bundle at retail that includes the Wolf Link amiibo and an audio CD with a selection of the game’s official soundtrack (SRP AU$99.95).

For Zelda fans who prefer gaming on the go, the portable New Nintendo 3DS XL Hyrule Edition launching on March 24 is a striking, gold-coloured console featuring an intricate Hylian Crest design on the front (SRP AU$249.95). Like other New Nintendo 3DS XL systems, it offers better controls, enhanced processing power, amiibo support, as well as access to a wealth of gaming experiences.

From the NES original to The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, the lineup of games available for the system already features a selection of no less than nine games from The Legend of Zelda series’ thirty years of history*, and with Hyrule Warriors: Legends also launching on March 24, the tenth one is just around the corner.

Hyrule Warriors: Legends for Nintendo 3DS offers players the chance to experience the action-packed Hyrule Warriors game, originally released on Wii U, but with additional new maps and characters from The Legend of Zelda series. This time, Tetra, Toon Link and the King of Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD join the Skull Kid from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D on the battlefield. In addition, the new character Linkle joins the large cast of playable characters. Players will be able to command multiple characters on the battlefield for strategic moves and immediately switch between any of them to be in the thick of battle at all times.

The game will also be compatible with amiibo of The Legend of Zelda series characters, including the Wolf Link amiibo. By tapping the Wolf Link amiibo onto the NFC area of a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL system, or by using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory with Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL systems, players will be able to unlock enhanced weapons for Midna. Other The Legend of Zelda amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection will also unlock enhanced weapons for their respective characters in the game.

Hyrule Warriors: Legends will be available as standalone software (SRP AU$59.95) or as part of a Limited Edition bundle, featuring a watch that’s a replica of Linkle’s signature compass, and a physical copy of the game (SRP AU$99.95).

Get set for a blockbuster month for fans of The Legend of Zelda series, with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for Wii U on March 5, followed by the release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL Hyrule Edition and Hyrule Warriors: Legends for Nintendo 3DS family systems on March 24.

* The following 9 games from The Legend of Zelda series are currently already available via Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS:

• The Legend of Zelda (Virtual Console, originally released on Nintendo Entertainment System)
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Virtual Console, originally released on Nintendo Entertainment System)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (Virtual Console, originally released on Game Boy Color)
• The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Virtual Console, originally released on Game Boy Color)
• The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Virtual Console, originally released on Game Boy Color)
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
• The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

Additional Links:

Nintendo Australia website: http://www.nintendo.com.au
Nintendo Australia Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo Australia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ
Nintendo AU on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/nintendoau

AMPLITUDE CELEBRATES ITS ANNUAL ENDLESS DAY WITH UNLOCKABLE CONTENT IN ALL THE ENDLESS GAMES

New Details on Endless Space 2’s Factions, Plus a New Endless Legend Expansion Coming Soon

Paris, France – January 21, 2016 – Award-winning indie developer Amplitude Studios is celebrating its annual ‘Endless Day’ with unlockable content in its current slate of titles, a livestream that announced more information on Endless Space 2’s factions, and a new expansion pack for Endless Legend called Shifters. Tune into the Amplitude ‘Endless Day’ celebration now on its Twitch channel.

“This ‘Endless Day’ marks the fifth anniversary of our studio, we want to thank all the players and supporters for making us what we are today,” said Romain de Waubert de Genlis, creative director at Amplitude Studios. “The year 2016 is going to be a very exciting year for us, and we hope you all stick along for the ride.”

Seasonal Shifters once again will re-arrange the Endless Faction gamespace for the better.

During ‘Endless Day’ players are encouraged to play Amplitude Studios’ Endless Space, Endless Legend, and Dungeon of the Endless (PC) to unlock a special hero in each of the games.

During Amplitude’s livestream the team announced an all new expansion pack for Endless Legend called Shifters, launching in April. This expansion will include a new Major Faction called The Allayi, this new civilization will be able to ‘shift’ during winters. All factions will also be able to collect a new resource called the ‘Pearls of Auriga,’ enabling them to unlock new powers through the ‘Altar of Auriga’ and modify the upcoming winters’ impact.

Amplitude also gave more information on Endless Space 2’s Sophon faction, through an official wiki and will be updating it with new information on the factions and game in the upcoming weeks.

In celebration of Endless Day, players can purchase the following for an amazing discount on Steam:

• Endless Legend Collection – $20.39 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend – $10.19 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend Emperor Edition – $13.59 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend Emperor Edition Upgrade – $3.73 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend Shadows – $4.41 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend Guardians – $3.39 (66% discount)
• Endless Legend The Lost Tales – $1.33 (33% discount)
• Endless Legend Echoes of Auriga – $2.00 (33% discount)
• Dungeon of the Endless – $4.07 (66% discount)
• Dungeon of the Endless Crystal Edition – $2.71 (66% discount)
• Dungeon of the Endless Crystal Edition Upgrade – $2.71 (66% discount)
• Dungeon of the Endless Rescue Team – $1.33 (33% discount)
• Endless Space Emperor Edition – $5.99 (80% discount)
• Endless Space Disharmony – $1.99 (80% discount)
• Endless Space Gold – $6.99 (80% discount)

Known for its deep, engaging, and gorgeous 4X strategy games, Amplitude Studios won the venerable 2013 Golden Cube and Community Choice Unity Awards for Endless Space and the 2015 Best 3D Visual Experience for Endless Legend. For more on Dungeon of the Endless, visit Amplitude Studios on its Website (www.amplitude-studios.com), like it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter.

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ABOUT AMPLITUDE STUDIOS
Amplitude is an independent team of experienced video game lovers (and developers) with a single goal: Create the best strategy games with the players’ help! Based in Paris, France, the studio boasts an international team that has worked all over the world on major AAA titles. Since Amplitude’s creation in 2011, the studio has released Endless Space, Dungeon of the Endless and Endless Legend, all critically acclaimed. A pioneer in its working method, while developing its first game Amplitude launched an open crowdsourced development process called “GAMES2GETHER.” This platform enables the community to participate in the creation of a video game from the early stages of development. Today, this methodology enables the studio to fulfill the expectations of its players while earning international recognition for the quality of its productions. Read more at www.amplitude-studios.com.

The Escapists The Walking Dead Heading to PS4

Wakefield, UK – 22^nd January 2016 – Games industry veteran and games label Team17 have today put out an advanced warning to all survivors, a herd of walkers has been spotted and only you can stop them when The Escapists The Walking Dead breaks out on PlayStation 4 on the 16^th February.
The Escapists The Walking Dead merges the gameplay and aesthetics of the smash-hit, indie game The Escapists with the universe and characters of the worldwide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead. Team17, working in close collaboration with Skybound Entertainment, have taken the very best of both worlds, featuring panels, dialogue and the story of the award-winning comic series recreated in the charming 8-bit pixel art stylings of The Escapists.

In The Escapists The Walking Dead players will take on the role of iconic protagonist Rick Grimes, who must lead and protect a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast. Rick and the survivors must secure, survive and escape a number of dangerous environments which faithfully follows the narrative timeline of the hit comic.

The Escapists The Walking Dead features:

• 5 levels following the timeline of the award-winning comic including Harrison Memorial Hospital, Greene Family Farm, Meriwether Correctional Facility, Woodbury and Alexandria
• Comic book panels and dialogue taken from the hit comic series and faithfully recreated in 8bit style
• Weapons including craftable upgrades and iconic weapons such as Michonne’s Katana
• Characters from the hit series. Play as Rick Grimes alongside a cast of iconic survivors from the comic including Carl, Lori, Glenn, Hershel, Maggie, Dale, Tyreese, Michonne, Abraham and Gabriel, all faithfully re-created in charming pixel art style
• Crafting system. Choosing from over 250 materials, you’ll need to craft more than 70 different items to keep your survivors safe including tools like cutters and shovels and weapons such as the modified pistol and rifle.
• 24 bonus collectibles to find
• Leaderboards and Trophies

The Escapists The Walking Dead will be available to download for PlayStation 4 on the 16^th January.

Assets are available to download from: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3ogy3ncunwkqwu9/AAAGtfHzoMY20MrqDrYDkgAEa?dl=0. Using the password: press2016

To keep up to date with all the information on The Escapists please visit www.team17.com , like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

About The Escapists The Walking Dead
The Escapists The Walking Dead. Developed and published by Team17 Digital Ltd. © 2015. Team17 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners. Developed and published by Team17 Digital Limited.

About Skybound Entertainment
In 2010, The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman saw an opportunity to start a company that would nurture creators and give them resources to produce content while retaining creative control of their properties. Partnering with long-time collaborator, and fellow executive producer of The Walking Dead David Alpert, Skybound Entertainment was born. Skybound has properties across television, film, interactive, and beyond. The company also creates a wide range of merchandise, including its first tabletop card game Superfight, apparel, board games, and action figures.

About Team17 Digital Ltd
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading independent developer and publishing label headquartered in West Yorkshire (UK). Team17 publishes games for PC, console, mobile and handheld devices and other digital platforms. Visit www.team17.com for more info.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES MORTAL KOMBAT™ XL

Expanded Version of Award-Winning, Hit Mortal Kombat™ X Videogame to Include Brand New Content from Kombat Pack 2 and Previously Released Downloadable Content 

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mortal Kombat™ XL, the definitive experience of the award-winning, hit Mortal Kombat X videogame, which was the best-selling game in franchise history and recently named the Best Fighting Game by The Game Awards 2015.  Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat XL will be available in Australia and New Zealand, beginning March 2 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

Mortal Kombat XL offers the ultimate Mortal Kombat X experience that includes the main game and all content featured in upcoming Kombat Pack 2:

• Brand new playable characters the Xenomorph from Alien, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror film series, Triborg and Bo’Rai Cho
• Never released Apocalypse Skin Pack
• Previously released content including playable Goro, Brazil Skin Pack, Kold War Skin Pack and Kold War Scorpion Skin

Also included with Mortal Kombat XL are previously released downloadable content from the original Kombat Pack:

• Playable characters Predator, Jason Voorhees, Tremor and Tanya, with each accompanied by three themed skins
• Samurai Skin Pack

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ most recent instalment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation.  The game combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.  For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.

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About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About NetherRealm Studios

NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold over 42 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at www.netherrealm.com.

MORTAL KOMBAT XL software © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by NetherRealm Studios. ALIEN and PREDATOR ™ & © 2016 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. JASON VOORHEES and all related elements are trademarks of and © New Line Productions, Inc.  The Texas Chainsaw Massacre © 1974 VORTEX, INC. /KIM HENKEL/TOBE HOOPER Leatherface™ and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre™ are trademarks of VORTEX, INC./KIM HENKEL/TOBE HOOPER. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

ANNO 2205: free DLC Wildwater Bay now available 

EXPAND YOUR CORPORATION ONTO THE BIGGEST TEMPERATE EARTH SESSION AND SOLVE THE RIDDLE OF THE ABANDONED UNDERWATER CITIES

London, UK– January 20, 2016 – Today, Blue Byte® and Ubisoft® announced the release of the first Anno 2205^TM DLC, “Wildwater Bay,” a new Temperate Earth session which is free for everyone who owns the game. The new session comes with the latest Anno 2205 patch and offers new content and optimisations.

In Wildwater Bay, players can expand their corporation onto a large continental area with several islands at its shore, resulting in the biggest session of Anno 2205 so far with a size of roughly 100,000 acres. The monumental size will help players in acquiring additional costal and mountain slots. The new sector quest focuses on the mystery of the abandoned underwater cities from the previous Anno title, so veteran players will be able to meet relics from the past.

In addition to the Wildwater Bay session, three new ornaments have been added, as well as a new ability to the Corporation HQ, which can now increase the overall public building supply capacity of all types. Players will also profit from a clearer World Market interface and the special “Big 5” events.

Wildwater Bay is the first free DLC for Anno 2205 to be released in 2016 with further free DLCs planned. The next big update will be the “Tundra” expansion, coming at the end of February, which is part of the season pass and will also be able to purchase separately.

Anno 2205 is in development at Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio, and was released worldwide on PC on November 3 2015. For the latest information on Anno 2205, please visit: http://annogame.com/

 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 Blue Byte, a Ubisoft Studio

Having opened their doors in 1988, Blue Byte’s first hit came in 1991 with Battle Isle, followed by the ever-popular development strategy game The Settlers® – which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013. Following their acquisition by Ubisoft in 2001, the studio continued work on The Settlers® series, and began overseeing the production of ANNO® in 2007. Winner of 2012 “Best European Studio” award (European Games Awards), Blue Byte expanded in 2014 with the acquisition of a new branch in Mainz. The teams are developing and operating HD, browser-based and mobile games, including Might and Magic® Heroes® Online, ANNO® Online and The Settlers® Online, captivating millions of players worldwide. In 2014 the studio successfully launched ANNO®: Build an Empire on mobile devices. Currently The Settlers®: Kingdoms of Anteria for PC and Assassin’s Creed® Identity for smartphones and tablets are in development at Blue Byte’s Düsseldorf studio while the Mainz studio works on Anno 2205 which will bring the acclaimed city-builder series into space. More information can be found at www.bluebyte.com.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Anno 2205, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Anno, Blue Byte and the Blue Byte logo are trademarks of Ubisoft GmbH in the US and/or other countries.