Scavenge the Spoils of War in a Deadly New Warface PvP Challenge

All-new Bag & Tag mode features Free for All action in the Mojave Desert

Frankfurt am Main (Germany) September 30, 2015 – Prepare to hunt or be hunted as the new Warface “Bag & Tag” PVP game mode comes to Crytek’s Warface today.

Featuring 16-player Free for All action, Bag & Tag introduces a vast new PVP map based on the Mojave Desert. As darkness falls and storm clouds gather, players will scrap for top spot on the leaderboard by taking out every enemy in sight and collecting dog tags from fallen victims. Bonus points for gathering dog tags means players can boost their chances of victory by scavenging the spoils of war.

The Mojave Desert-inspired map offers a sprawling wilderness battleground for players to exploit. Twilight conditions create tempting ambush possibilities, and reckless soldiers will quickly find themselves falling victim to more calculating enemies amid the cut-throat climate of Free for All gameplay.

Bag & Tag mode signals the latest addition to Warface’s ever-expanding list of cooperative and competitive challenges, and players can experience all the game has to offer by downloading it completely for free from warface.com or Steam.

Watch a trailer for the brand new Bag & Tag PVP mode at youtube.com/warfacegame.

About Warface
Warface is a team-based shooter loaded with cooperative and competitive action, stacks of game modes and a wealth of weapons for players to get their hands on. Gamers can choose to play as Riflemen, Medics, Snipers or Engineers as they work together and attempt to uproot the Blackwood military faction in Co-op play, or choose their side and lock horns with fellow players in PVP battles. Download the game from warface.com or via Steam today —completely for free.

About Crytek
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher and technology provider with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and seven other studios around the world. Established in 1999, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome and Warface. All of Crytek’s games are developed using CRYENGINE, the company’s cutting-edge 3D game technology, which is also the first choice of other leading developers and licensees when creating games for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and Android. Crytek’s ongoing growth in the games-as-a-service market has extended the company’s reach as they continue to deliver top quality interactive experiences to players through self-publishing platforms online.

For more information visit http://www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com .

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 .