HASBRO FAMILY FUN PACK FOR CONSOLE GAMING NOW AVAILABLE AT RETAILERS 

Sydney, Australia – October 23 2015 – Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Ubisoft^® announced the availability of Hasbro Family Fun Pack, an exclusive bundle featuring four complete console games based on Hasbro’s famous gaming brands. Hasbro Family Fun Pack is available now in Australia for Xbox One and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

Hasbro Family Fun Pack offers countless hours of fun to be played with friends and family together on the couch or online with people all across the world.  Based on four beloved Hasbro gaming brands, the MONOPOLY Plus, RISK, BOGGLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live! Board games have been adapted for gaming consoles to include stunning environments that come alive as you progress, and introduce new customizable rules and missions in addition to the traditional ways of playing. Whether it’s money-management, strategic conquest, wordsmithing or trivia, Hasbro Family Fun Pack offers a unique and enriching experience for players of all ages. Each game can be played with up to four players at a time (up to six in MONOPOLY Plus) making it the ultimate game for groups.

MONOPOLY Plus Console Game

The MONOPOLY Plus console game brings the classic board game to new heights with a colorful 3D animated board that comes alive and evolves as you play. Players can customize their gameplay experience by selecting which of the “House Rules” they want to play, or pick up the pace with Speed Die mode, a fast-paced way of playing that allows you to move more quickly around the board. 

RISK Console Game

The console version of the RISK game retains the authenticity of the classic 2010 rules, while pushing a modern twist on the world-famous strategy game with 3D tactical battlefields, configurable win conditions and RISK Legacy rule variants. Players can bring out their inner commander from a high-tech war control room and set off to dominate the world using the classic map layout. 

BOGGLE Console Game

The BOGGLE console game brings the classic franchise to a new level with the addition of diverse modes. Fresh rules like point multipliers, timed matches, and even banning certain letters introduce new strategies players can use to topple their opponents. Players can also compete against their friends in person  or experience the multiplayer cooperative or competitive modes online.

Trivial Pursuit Live! Console Game

With adapted difficulty levels and four unique question formats, the Trivial Pursuit Live! console game is accessible to all type of gamers. From standard multiple choice to a category bank, where players will choose multiple selections from a collection of 16 answers, the Trivial Pursuit Live! console game provides more than 1,200 questions for players to show off their knowledge.

For more information, please visit: http://hasbrogamechannel.ubi.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 Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and lifestyle licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

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MARIO TENNIS: ULTRA SMASH FOR Wii U SERVES UP MEGA MULTIPLAYER FUN ON NOVEMBER 21^st

Team up with a compatible amiibo in online doubles, or battle tough CPU opponents in the new Knockout Challenge mode

23^rd October, 2015 – Coming exclusively to Wii U on November 21^st in Australia and New Zealand, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash offers brand new fun for court competitors, including the ability to team up with amiibo. Supported amiibo* can be your partner in online doubles matches, or join you to battle strong computer-controlled opponents in the offline Knockout Challenge mode. The more matches your amiibo plays, the more experience it’ll gain, becoming a uniquely powerful team-mate as its abilities increase over time.

New faces like Rosalina also hit the courts, along with returning characters like Luigi, Waluigi, Boo and more for tennis with a distinct Mushroom Kingdom twist. On top of standard shots like topspin, lobs, slices and more, the new Ultra Smash move sees characters leap high into the air and smash the ball down to devastating effect. Adept tennis tacticians can also gain the advantage by hitting the right shot while standing in the coloured Chance Areas that occasionally appear, unleashing super-strong smashes or bamboozling slices to flummox adversaries on the other side of the net.

Using a combination of controllers including the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller and Classic Controller Pro, up to four players can get together in supported modes for lively tennis battles. And with a choice of camera angles, there’ll be no more defeats blamed on having to play on the far side of the court – the TV and GamePad screen can each show a different end of the court, so both teams will always have the perfect view.

An array of gameplay modes offer plenty of opportunities for tennis tomfoolery:

• Knockout Challenge: Tense tiebreak matches against increasingly difficult computer-controlled opponents await in this single-player mode. If the going gets too tough, you can call in a supported amiibo as your doubles partner.

• Mega Battle: Your character grows to gigantic proportions after grabbing a Mega Mushroom, dominating the court with their increased power and range. When rivals on both sides of the net are giant-sized, anything can happen!

• Classic Tennis: For those who prefer their tennis a little more traditional, Classic Tennis offers two variations: Standard mode features Chance Shots and Jump Shots but no Mega Mushrooms, while Simple puts competitors between the tramlines with no Chance Shots or power-ups – a real test of tennis prowess.

• Online multiplayer: Go up against distant adversaries from all over the world in competitive ranked play in either Mega Battle or Classic Tennis modes, or quickly jump into more casual matches. Two players on the same console can team up to take on all-comers, or a supported amiibo can join you on as your doubles partner on the online courts.

As a limited launch offer, anyone who purchases Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash from Nintendo eShop in its first four weeks on sale will receive a download code for the Nintendo 64 game Mario Tennis on Wii U Virtual Console. This N64 title not only kick-started Mario’s tennis career, it also introduced the world to Waluigi for the very first time.

Compete to see who the top seed is in your household, train up a compatible amiibo as a powerful doubles partner and match up against online opponents in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, coming to Wii U in Australia and New Zealand on November 21^st. Two colourful new controller designs – Wii Remote Plus Toad and Wii Remote Plus Bowser – will also be available on the same day. To get a taste of the tennis action, check out the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash trailer!
* Currently available compatible amiibo include Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Rosalina, Wario, and Donkey Kong.

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

ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD – NEW DETAILS UNVEILED!

After announcing the game in September, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has today revealed new details about ONE PIECE: Burning Blood! Burning Blood is a dynamic and colorful new fighting game featuring the world’s most famous pirate: Monkey D. Luffy. Engage in massive brawls with Sabo, Ace, Bartolomeo, Ener, Crocodile and Bartolomeo, all featured in the “One Piece” Anime & Manga. There’s also the newly announced Smoker – and you can expect other new characters to join the roster!

One Piece: Burning Blood has several features that add a level of strategy to the fighting in the game. Ever dreamt of Luffy, Sabo and Ace fighting together as one epic team against their enemies? Well players can create a team of 3 characters and swap them out in order to gain a tactical advantage. Certain characters can use special Logia Moves for unique abilities: allowing players to burn through their enemies or even move faster than lightning! Logia Fruits also allow the use of Logia Guard: where some characters are untouchable by physical attacks for limited amount of time. However, the powerful Haki blow is a solid counter to this guard. Last but not least, as in the original Manga, Devil Fruits will be the source of unique massive Special Attacks and Reinforced Special Attacks!

PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PlayStation®Vita players can rejoice as this epic fighting-game will be released in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia in 2016!