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!

Total War™: WARHAMMER® Release Date, Pre-Order and High King Edition Revealed 

LONDON – October 22, 2015 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Creative Assembly today revealed the Pre-order Bonus, High King Edition and Limited Edition for Total War™: WARHAMMER®, the game that brings to life the most comprehensive vision possible of the Warhammer Fantasy Battle world –Total War: WARHAMMER will be the first in an epic trilogy, supported with free and paid-for content post-release and is set to launch on April 28^th, 2016.

Pre-order Bonus – Chaos Warriors Race Pack: 

Those gamers who pre-order any edition from participating retailers will receive Total War: WARMAMMER’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. The Chaos Warriors Race Pack includes three new playable Legendary Lords, enabling you to select the corrupted and powerful Chaos Warriors as your race in the Grand Campaign.

Featuring unique new mounts, bloodthirsty units and monstrous creatures, this Race Pack also brings with it a brand new, narrative-driven quest chain for each Legendary Lord, and an armoury of twisted and cursed magic items.

To learn more about the Chaos Warriors, watch the new in-engine cinematic trailer: https://youtu.be/MC1Y2pFP2ls

The Total War: WARHAMMER standard edition is now available for pre-order from Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/364360/ and other retailers world-wide www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer

High King Edition:

The Total War: WARHAMMER High King Edition will be produced in a single, extremely limited run.

Modelled on the legendary Book of Grudges, the High King Edition will ship in a large ornate presentation box, featuring metallic gold and 3D sculpted detail in the iconic Dwarfen style. Contained within is a host of treasures guaranteed to sate the gold-lust of the mightiest Dwarfen High King; including:

• Grudge Ring: This quality metal ring, with a rotating inner band is perfect to spin whilst brooding over grudges and plotting revenge. Six numbered bevels on the inner hoop allow the ring to double as a fully functioning die. 

• Slayer’s Whetstone Pendant: Made of genuine, functional whetstone and inscribed with the talismanic Master Rune of Spite, this hefty trinket would be treasured and jealously guarded by any self-respecting Slayer, who aims to keep a keen edge on their blades. 

• Dwarfen Drinking Horn & Stand: Toast your victories with this beautifully decorated drinking horn; wrought with icons and sigils in the Dwarfen craftsman style. Suitable for both display and practical use, it can hold a full pint and comes complete with its own unique metal display stand. Please note, liquid cannot be ‘sipped’ from this drinking horn, it may only be ‘quaffed’.

• Canvas Map: Plan your campaigns of conquest as any High King should with this gorgeously illustrated canvas map of the game world. 

• Integrated Artbook: Integrated into the High King Edition’s impressive packaging is a large art book featuring exclusive concepts. 

• Metal Case: Protect your game disks from the perilous dangers of the Old World with this exclusive metal case.

• Insider Guide: A printed strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER; this book will help get you started with the game and offers invaluable tactical advice to help you dominate the battlefields of the Old World. 

• Chaos Warriors Race Pack: The Chaos Warriors Race Pack offers a new playable race with a full roster of bloodthirsty units, terrifying mounts and monstrous creatures. Lead the corrupted Chaos hordes as one of three new playable Legendary Lords and embrace the Ruinous Powers as you embark on brand new quest chains, unlocking powerful items and gaining the favour of the dark Chaos Gods. 

The High King Edition is available for pre-order now from the following retailers: www.Totalwar.com/Highking

Limited Edition:

Alongside the extremely rare High King Edition, a Limited Edition will also be available at select retailers. This version includes the metal case and Insider Guide detailed above in the High King Edition www.Totalwar.com/Limited.

All Editions are available for pre-order now www.Totalwar.com/Warhammer. For the latest news about this title and the other Total War games in development, visit www.totalwar.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to Total War’s Youtube Channel for future news about gameplay videos.

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About Total War

Multi-million-selling Total War is one of the most critically-acclaimed series in gaming, now in its 15^th year. A drive for historical authenticity and superb gaming quality has helped establish the franchise as one of the most successful PC games of all time. Alongside the core historical-based games, the Total War series has expanded to include free-to-play mobile (Total War Battles™: KINGDOM) and PC titles (Total War™: ARENA), currently in development. Their dedicated development teams are joined by those working on Total War: WARHAMMER and future Total War titles. Total War’s website is located at www.totalwar.com

About Creative Assembly

Founded in 1987, Creative Assembly is one of the UK’s most successful and established game studios. Creator of the multi award-winning Total War strategy series, the studio has received numerous press, industry and consumer accolades, including BAFTAs and the Develop Industry Excellence awards.  Home to over 420 highly talented developers and counting, the studio continues to expand to cover a variety of triple-A console, PC and mobile projects. Creative Assembly’s website is located at www.creative-assembly.com

About Games Workshop®:

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L) is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own Hobby centres, the Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop can be found at www.games-workshop.com and further details about all of Games Workshop’s licensees and their products are at licensing.games-workshop.com

© Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2015. Warhammer, the Warhammer logo, GW, Games Workshop, The Game of Fantasy Battles, the twin-tailed comet logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All Rights Reserved to their respective owners.

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Games Co., Ltd., and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s website is located at www.sega.com