ubisoft® unveils the Chiwawa song: a just dance original creation 

Ubisoft Paris Studio has taken up the challenge to create its own song. 

Sydney, Australia – October 1, 2015 – Today, Ubisoft revealed a new original song, CHIWAWA that will appear in Just Dance® 2016, the latest installment in the best-selling* music game franchise of all time.

CHIWAWA is an original song created by the Just Dance team in collaboration with soundtrack composer Tom Salta and Japanese singer Reni Mimura.

“I knew Reni would be the perfect collaborator for this song. I don’t think I ever laughed so much while working on a song, and I hope people will enjoy it,” said Tom Salta, composer, producer and songwriter.

“Tom and I put together all kinds of wacky ideas and we ended up with something incredibly fun and catchy. I know this song will make people smile,” added Reni Mimura, Japanese artist and singer.

Chiwawa is the surprising story of a girl who mistakenly steps on her pet Chihuahua.  Its in-game adaptation is an energetic and silly choreography combined with cute and crazy visual elements linked to the kawaii culture. From flashy colors and flat cats on photocopiers, to ridiculous jumping hot dogs, Chiwawa offers a unique and unforgettable experience for Just Dance players.

“Chiwawa is a fun J-pop song that once you hear, you’ll never forget,” said Alkis Argyriadis, Creative Director at Ubisoft Paris. “The song will be the first Just Dance creation to have an official music video. It was an amazing opportunity for us to collaborate with director Anne Horel of the award-winning Partizan Agency.”

Just Dance 2016 will be released on October 22, 2015 in Australia on all motion-control gaming platforms, including Nintendo’s Wii™ and Wii U™ system, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system. With the Just Dance Controller App, now available for Apple and Android devices* and soon to be available for Windows Phone devices, players on new-gen consoles can use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. Just Dance^® 2016 will feature tracks from artists like Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo, Meghan Trainor, Calvin Harris Ft. John Newman and Lady Gaga.

* The Controller App to use with the pre-launch demo is available for Apple and Android smartphones. Windows Phone app, available at launch, will only be compatible with the Xbox One version of Just Dance 2016.

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.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Wii U are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2012 Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

JUST DANCE UNLIMITED is an online streaming service that grants you unlimited access to an ever-growing catalog of more than 150 songs, playable via JUST DANCE 2016 for the duration of your subscription.

Just dance 2016 offered on Wii U™, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One includes JUST DANCE 2016 game + 1 month subscription to JUST DANCE UNLIMITED.

MIGHT & MAGIC HEROES VII NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS PC 

Sydney, Australia — October 1, 2015 — Today, Ubisoft^® released Might & Magic® Heroes® VII, a return to the fan-beloved turn-based strategy game, exclusively available for Windows PC. For 20 years, Might & Magic® Heroes® titles have set a new standard for computer strategy games, combining a deep fantasy universe with a complete strategic experience, a rich RPG progression and a strong story narrative.

Might & Magic Heroes VII puts players in the middle of a civil war that changed the ruling dynasty of the Holy Empire. The Empress’ murder has left an empty throne, a realm in flames and too many hungry rivals intent on claiming it. The Duke, Ivan, calls together a prestigious council of six trusted advisors in search of a viable strategy to bring this war of succession to an end. This new episode in the series will offer players a more detailed world than ever to explore and conquer, a complex economic system to master and legendary creatures to face in epic battles.

Might & Magic Heroes VII is being developed by Limbic Entertainment, a team of devoted Might & Magic fans, and promises to be the best of the series by respecting its long-standing tradition and introducing features chosen by the community.

For more information about Might & Magic Heroes VII, please visit: mightandmagic.com/heroes7

More details on Might & Magic Heroes VII’s offer can be found here: www.mmh7.com/pr

About Limbic Entertainment

Limbic Entertainment is an independent game development studio based in Germany. Limbic’s core competences are game design, programming, hosting and maintaining games. Since Limbic was founded, the company has released more than 60 product versions, published in more than a dozen languages. Limbic has been a third party developer for Ubisoft for about four years now. Their latest work with Ubisoft was on Might & Magic® X Legacy. For more information, please visit http://www.limbic-entertainment.de.

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.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Might & Magic, Heroes, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Creative Team Behind Earthworm Jim and The Neverhood Launch New Clay Animated Video Game, Armikrog

 Launch Trailer Released as Pencil Test Unveil their Unique Point and Click Adventure Game for PC, Mac and Linux

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – September. 30, 2015 – Independent game developer Pencil Test Studios in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil have released Armikrog, the highly-anticipated spiritual successor to the cult classic The Neverhood. Armikrog for PC, Mac and Linux is now available to purchase for $24.99 through all major digital retailers, with a deluxe edition featuring the full game soundtrack by Terry Scott Taylor, also available for $29.99.

Armikrog has been created using classic stop motion animation sculpting, set building and clay and puppet fabrication techniques. Follow the adventures of space explorer Tommynaut and his pal Beak-Beak (a blind talking dog) as they crash land on an alien planet, and help them escape from the mysterious fortress called Armikrog.  Guide the pair through a variety of precarious situations in gorgeously hand crafted environments packed with puzzles and a slew of odd inhabitants.  Voiceover talent includes well-known actors Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain) and Michael J. Nelson (Mystery Science Theater 3000).

“We’re proud, exhausted, elated, and humbled to finally launch Armikrog,” said Pencil Test Studios co-founder Mike Dietz. “Without the help of Doug TenNapel who created the original  concept and main characters, Terry S Taylor who produced the ethereal and fun soundtrack, our strong and loyal Kickstarter community and a host of experienced artists and talented volunteers, we would not have managed to bring our collective vision to life.  This is a true form of playable art.  We can’t thank everyone enough.”

“We were incredibly excited when we partnered with the Pencil Test team to help them bring this game to market, and seeing the end product come to life has been very fulfilling” said Versus Evil General Manager Steve Escalante. “Armikrog is truly a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind video game that will appeal to gamers of all ages.”

The launch trailer for Armikrog can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlT0f82hcJg

For more information about Armikrog, visit http://www.armikrog.com

About Pencil Test Studios
Pencil Test Studios is an independent game development and animation production studio founded in 2009 by game industry veterans Mike Dietz and Ed Schofield. Located in Lake Forest, Calif., the studio specializes in content creation, development and production services for games, mobile devices, film, and television, while offering many different animation styles including 2D, 3D, stop motion and mixed media. The studio has collaborated on numerous successful videogame franchises with high profile clients such as Disney, Pixar, and Activision, providing extensive experience and familiarity working within a wide variety of game production pipelines.

About Versus Evil
Versus Evil, LLC is a US based independent video game publisher.  The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market.  Led by group of AAA games industry veterans, Versus Evil’s services include the full suite of publishing support including brand marketing, community, social, PR, creative, production, QA, legal, distribution and other general business support.  As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland, New York, and London and works with indie studios in North America, South America, and Europe.

For more information visit: http://vsevil.net/

© Versus Evil LLC. 2013-2015. All rights reserved.

Wargaming Unveils its First Virtual Reality Tank Battle Reenactment

360° experience produced in cooperation with Google immerses viewers in a historic 1941 battle recreation

October 1, 2015 — Wargaming today released “1941 Battle: 360° Reenactment”, a unique 360° virtual reality video that teleports the viewer into the heart of battle with four tanks, 40 infantry reenactors, artillery and warplanes for the first time ever.

“Wargaming is excited to share our passion for history, and to use innovative technology to bring history alive,” said Tracy Spaight, Director of Special Projects at Wargaming. “Recreating this historic tank battle in 360°, with iconic tanks like the T-34 and Panzer III, will reignite the past like never before.”

Earlier this year, Wargaming’s global PC phenomenon World of Tanks, in partnership with Google and The Bovington Tank Museum, released a series of five 360° videos titled “Virtually Inside the Tanks”. Covering famous vehicles such as the M4 Sherman from the movie “FURY”, viewers could discover some of history’s most notable tanks, inside and out.

Transport yourself to a 360° battlefield now with Wargaming:

• https://youtu.be/HHOf2JDwHc8

To discover what historical virtual reality videos are capable of with World of Tanks, please visit the 360° video and VR cinema network, Littlstar:

• http://vr.worldoftanks.asia

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About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 10 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile and tablet. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2015, Wargaming announced World of Tanks for Sony’s PlayStation®4, continuing its console campaign. The mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming’s trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

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NBA LIVE 16 TAKES THE COURT

LIVE PRO-AM, LIVE Motion and New Gameplay Headline This Year’s Title

SYDNEY, Australia. – Oct. 1, 2015 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched NBA LIVE 16 on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. NBA LIVE 16 highlights the brand-new LIVEPRO-AM mode, as well as the new LIVE Motion physics system. Players can express themselves both on and off the court with new gameplay mechanics, fresh gear and kicks, plus new ways to play.

LIVE PRO-AM provides players the chance to rise together with online team-play mode LIVERun and the new cooperative Summer Circuit mode. In LIVE Run up to 10 players can compete in online games to 21 points on iconic courts like Rucker Park, Venice Beach, Terminal 23 and more. Summer Circuit allows up to five players to travel around North America challenging all-star teams as they try to become the true kings of the court. Those who have played the NBA LIVE 16 demo on Xbox One or PS4 will be able to carry over created player progress and unlocked gear, getting a leg up on the competition.

Players can find the perfect gear to express their personality, with hundreds of shirts, shoes, sneakers, and more available from top brands. Players can also get themselves in the game with the official NBA LIVE Companion (available on the App Store and Google Play) featuringGameFaceHD. This exclusive mobile scanning technology allows fans to quickly and easily scan their face and upload it to their in-game character.

Created characters can also be used in Rising Star career mode (retaining all progression across modes), and aspiring GMs can try their hand at running a NBA franchise in Dynasty mode. Players looking to build an unbeatable crew of both modern stars and past greats can jump into LIVE Ultimate Team, and those hoping to either relive or rewrite history can check out LIVE Rewind and Big Moments. Newcomers or players looking to build their skill base can jump into Learn LIVE, with multiple options for drills and practice sessions.

Fans will also be treated to enhanced gameplay in NBA LIVE 16 thanks to the new LIVE Motion physics system. Players move with purpose and react intelligently to try and get open with cuts and off-ball screens. Plus, new mechanics like touch passing and dribble handoffs make it easier than ever to orchestrate the offense and make the big play. In addition to all these features, new shot mechanics, shot meter and feedback give players instant information to help them learn exactly when to release the ball. With the variety of modes, options and gameplay upgrades, there’s something in NBA LIVE 16 for everyone.

NBA LIVE 16 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and is available now for Xbox One and PlayStation®4. EA Access members can save 10% when they buy the digital version of NBA LIVE 16 and Ultimate Team Points on Xbox One. To learn more about NBA LIVE 16, visit https://www.easports.com/au/nba-live .

Final season of Dexter and The Walking Dead season 5 added along with Halt and Catch Fire, Wentworth season 3 and the world premiere of Let’s Talk About made for Presto

Presto today announced signature programming set to stream in October, starting with the arrival of the final season of Dexter.  Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under) stars as Dexter Morgan, a blood splatter expert who doesn’t just solve murders; he commits them. The arrival of the final season wraps up the story of Dexter, the ultimate anti-hero/serial killer committed to only murdering the guilty, and means Presto subscribers can watch all seven seasons of series.

Presto also adds The Walking Dead season 5 to its exclusive line up of this internationally acclaimed zombie-drama based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. The Walking Dead is one of the most watched dramas on Presto and is known as much for its blood-spattered shuffling zombies, gore and violence as it is for its emotional, character-driven and dramatic story-telling.

Let’s Talk About, the ambitious short series produced by writer, director and actor Matilda Brown, will have its world premiere on Presto in late October. The 10-part series about being “up the duff” in a relationship that’s only just begun also stars Matilda’s father Bryan Brown (Cocktail) and Richard Davies (Offspring) with each episode taking a hilarious and cheeky look at what to expect when you’re unexpectedly expecting.

Other hit programming arriving on Presto in October includes: 

• Halt and Catch Fire (season 1) – Return to 1980s where the PC era is about to catch fire and a renegade trio risks everything for their vision of building a computer that can change the future;
• Wentworth (seasons 1-3) –  Draws on characters and storylines of the iconic Prisoner series as it builds its own brave and bold, contemporary narrative behind the walls of Wentworth prison;
• Mad Men (seasons 1-7) – Ad exec Don Draper navigates the high-pressure world of Madison Avenue advertising firms balancing his image of a top ad pro with his role as a family man;
• 30 Rock (seasons 1-7) – Based on the backstage antics at Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock centres on Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), head writer for a live sketch-comedy as she juggles all the egos that surround her while trying to chase her own dreams.

Presto’s curated special collections for October celebrate Halloween and shows for kids featuring both spooky tales and fun family programming:

 Presto Movies and Presto Entertainment subscribers will be able to enjoy new movies being added to the Presto roster in October including:

1 October

• The Wedding Ringer – Socially awkward Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is two weeks from marrying the girl of his dreams (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), but is running out of time to find groomsmen, when he turns to Best Man Inc., a company that provides attendants for friendless grooms.

4 October

• Minority Report – Tom Cruise plays the head of the ‘Pre-crime’ unit, where police use psychics to arrest murderers before they commit their crime, until one day when Cruise is himself accused of the future murder of a man he’s never met.

11 October

• Paddington – Paddington, a young bear, sets off on a journey to England in search of a new home and finds himself in the care of the Brown family as he explores the amazing city of London, all the while sought by taxidermist Millicent Clyde (Nicole Kidman) who has designs of her own on his rare hide;

12 October

• The Gambler – Literature professor Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler who risks it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral.
• The X-Files: I Want to Believe – FBI special agents Mulder and Scully reunite to investigate a missing-persons case and encounter a priest (Billy Connolly) who may or may not be experiencing psychic visions.

19 October

• The Interview – Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) set up an interview with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un when they are recruited by the CIA with an outlandish mission: Assassinate the dictator.

25 October

• It Follows – After carefree teenager Jay sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh for the first time, she learns the horrible news that she has received a curse that is passed from victim to victim and she will now be stalked by a phantom assassin unless she can pass the curse to someone else.

For consumers yet to subscribe, Presto is currently offering new customers a one month free trial^ of the Presto Entertainment bundle subscription, providing access to Presto’s full TV and movie libraries.

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About Presto

Presto allows Australians to experience great entertainment on demand, for a low monthly subscription fee. Presto is currently available to its subscribers across Windows PCs, Mac, select iPads/ iPhones, select Android tablets/smartphones, select Samsung Smart TVs and via Google Chromecast. Full list of compatible devices: presto.com.au/devices. Subscribers can register up to four compatible devices and watch two devices simultaneously. Presto TV is backed by Foxtel, Australia’s leading subscription television provider, and the Seven Network, Australia’s number one free-to-air network. Presto Movies is owned by Foxtel Management Pty Limited. 

Presto TV ($9.99/month) features a huge library of TV shows from quality production houses including HBO, 20th Century Fox, SHOWTIME®, CBS Studios International, Viacom International Media Networks and Hasbro Studios as well as a range of the best local content from Foxtel, the Seven Network and ABC Commercial. Presto Movies ($9.99/month) features a constantly updated library of recent blockbusters and old favourites from major and key independent film studios including MGM, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, Roadshow Films, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Entertainment One Films Australia, ICON, Studiocanal and Transmission Films. The Presto Entertainment bundle ($14.99/month) provides subscribers with access to Presto’s full TV and movie libraries.

One month free Presto Entertainment trial
^New subscribers to Presto only. Offer includes a complimentary one month free trial of the Presto Entertainment subscription only. Offer period commences on Presto Entertainment registration date. Offer not transferable or to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Presto Entertainment monthly subscription fees apply by direct debit from expiry of the trial period, unless the trial subscription is cancelled before the end of the trial period. No lock in contract. Full Presto Terms and conditions apply: www.presto.com.au.

Presto terms and conditions
*Presto requires an internet connection, data and a compatible device. There is no ongoing subscription commitment, however Credit Card details must be provided at the time of Presto registration for any ongoing direct debit monthly subscription payments that apply. Monthly subscription fees apply unless you cancel your subscription before the end of a subscribed month. Pro rata monthly subscription fees may be charged to your account if you elect to switch Presto subscriptions before the end of a subscribed month, for details see: https://community.presto.com.au/. Recommended Internet speeds apply. Internet connection with minimum speed of at least 3Mbps required to view Presto. Presto is available over 3G/4G networks and Wi-Fi on compatible devices. ISP and data charges apply unless you connect to Presto via Foxtel Broadband and Telstra fixed broadband. Video quality may vary according to connection type. Only available for use in Australia. Full Presto Terms and Conditions apply, see: www.presto.com.au/webcms/legal/PRESTO.Copyright FOXTEL Management Pty Limited.

We’re excited to announce that the PS4’s 3.0 updated system software has been rolled out in Australia and is now currently available on all PlayStation 4 consoles.

There are a lot of changes in this update, from entirely new features to UI enhancements. This new update is focused on creating new ways to connect with friends and players around the world, expanding the social capabilities of the system even further.

Please see below for an overview of the top new additions:

Events: A new Events app has been added to PS4, which is accessible from the home screen. This provides an overview of activities taking place in the games most played, as well as official broadcasts. For example, this week there is a double XP racing event in Driveclub and a Team of the Week Event in FIFA 16, for which players can register directly from the Events app. Once registered, utilise the auto-boot functionality to set the PS4 to automatically turn on and launch the game and Event at the Event start time. Stay tuned for new gaming events and broadcasts.

Communities: PS4 users will have the ability to create and join communities based around shared interests, such as games, genres, and more. Communities include a message board with general discussion, screenshots shared by players, and the ability to join parties/games. The Communities for owned games can be found on its live detail page, as well as from friends that have joined in the Friends app.

PlayStation Plus: This is a new dedicated section to all things PlayStation Plus, which can be accessed from the PS4 home screen. It allows players to easily manage memberships, see the monthly free games to download and deals for PS Plus members, and all the games redeemed through PS Plus on PS4. In addition, online storage on PS4 for members has increased to 10GB. 

Sharing video clips to Twitter: Video clips can now be shared directly from the PS4 to Twitter. All video clips are maximum 10 seconds — to trim longer clips, double tap the SHARE button to start recording a video, and press it again to stop. 

YouTube live: Livestream directly from the PS4 to YouTube. All livestreams will be made viewable across YouTube. 

Request to Share Play and Broadcast: Been dying to try out a friend’s new game? Now players can Request to start a Share Play session or watch friends play via a Broadcast.  

Live from PlayStation: Keep up with the hottest gaming trends by viewing the most popular broadcasts, video clips, and screenshots uploaded from around the world. 

PNG Screenshots: For high quality game screenshots, images can now be saved in PNG instead of JPEG. To access this feature, press Share > Share Settings > Screenshot Settings > Image Format.  

Favourite Groups: Favourite Groups is a new addition to the Friends app, making it easier for players to access groups of people they play with frequently. Already available are groups for Call of Duty, Rocket League, and (of course) Destiny fireteam. Once players are in the favourite group, they can see the online status for players, the games they’re playing, and the option to message or chat in party. 

Stickers: From the PS4 system’s Messages app, there is a new option for Stickers. The 3.00 update will contain stickers themed around Uncharted 4, Knack, Little Big Planet3, Resogun, and more.

We hope you enjoy the new PS4 3.0 software system update.