MIGHT & MAGIC HEROES’ ANNIVERSARY: DISCUSSION WITH THE CREATOR OF THE FRANCHISE

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LONDON, UK — September 10, 2015 — Today, Ubisoft released an interview with Jon Van Caneghem, the father of the Might & Magic Heroes saga, to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the brand. This industry veteran is sharing his vision of the Heroes saga’s evolution through the past 20 years, as well as his testimonies on Might & Magic Heroes VII and the video game industry evolution. Might & Magic Heroes VII will be available exclusively on Windows® PC on September 29^th, 2015.

As part of the 20^th Heroes anniversary and to thank the community, some free content will be released post-launch. Thanks to the very advanced modding tools available in Might & Magic Heroes VII, the team has planned to deliver eight unproduced Heroes IV maps. Based on scripts written by Heroes IV’s original writer, Terry Ray, these stories will finally be brought to life with Heroes VII’s engine, and will enlarge the already massive content present in the base game. These modding tools will be available for free in Might & Magic Heroes VII; allowing players to bring life to their own creations. They will also be able to share and submit them to other community members on the Shadow Council platform.

These eight maps are divided into two campaigns: the first one called Unity, will add a total of five maps focused on the Academy faction and will be released end of 2015. The second one, Every Dog Has His Day, will include three maps of the Stronghold faction and will be released early 2016.

For more information about Might & Magic Heroes VII and the Shadow Council, please visit www.mmh7.com 

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.

SteelSeries Brings Console-Style Gaming to the New Apple TV with the Nimbus Wireless Controller

The New Apple TV Platform Together with the Nimbus Wireless Controller Changes The Game

CHICAGO – Sept. 10, 2015 – SteelSeries, the global leader in gaming peripherals and accessories, today presents a new wireless gamepad controller for the new Apple TV: the SteelSeries Nimbus.

“SteelSeries is at the center of the biggest evolution in gaming. Nimbus represents a new standard in wireless gaming controllers and we’re pleased to be bringing this controller to this incredible platform,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “Our global gaming pedigree, together with our unyielding pursuit of simple, modern design is on full display with Nimbus. We’re thrilled to deliver a truly premium product for the new Apple TV at a great price.”

The Nimbus Wireless Gamepad Controller includes an unprecedented combination of features:

• Rechargeable battery with 40+ hours of life for extended play
• Lightning connector for rapid charging
• Menu button for instant navigation
• Pressure sensitive buttons for precise control

“Nimbus is the result of a lengthy and rigorous R&D effort,” said Craig Olson, President of SteelSeries Worldwide Mobile. “Our engineers and designers have worked tirelessly to create a wireless gaming controller worthy of the new Apple TV. Nimbus will allow consumers around the world to play amazing games on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac with an unprecedented level of performance.”

Pricing & Availability

The SteelSeries Nimbus Gaming Controller will be available on apple.com and in Apple Stores around the globe in late October with a $49.95 / €59.95 MSRP. Please visit http://steelseries.com/nimbus for more information about the controller and sign-up to be contacted once it’s available.

About SteelSeries

SteelSeries leads the market in building gaming peripherals with quality, innovation and purpose. The company’s passion has been the driving force behind many first-to-market innovations and technologies that continue to become the gold standard of the industry and the must-have products for gamers everywhere. The global brand continues to fuel the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and eSports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. The company immerses itself in the passion and glory of gaming, committed to being the best. It is with this mentality that SteelSeries chooses to partner with the world’s most respected and recognized brands to drive the growth and evolution of the gaming industry. http://SteelSeries.com.

Sharpen your Blades! Release Date for Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Revealed, Coming to PlayStation®4 and PC with Exclusive Season Pass Bundles 

Debut Music Video Released and Submit Your Track Contest Also Announced

San Francisco, CA. – Sept. 10, 2015 – Independent game developer Redacted Studios in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil today announced that the highly-anticipated sequel Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma, Volume 1 will be available for digital download on PC and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on Tuesday September 22^nd, 2015.  The game will also be available for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program shortly thereafter at a date to be announced.

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma will be delivered in three distinct volumes, each with its own new story arch, characters and combat styles to master, plus original soundtrack by up-and-coming indie hip-hop artists that have been mentored by music producer and rapper RZA of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan.  A PC and a limited-exclusive console PlayStation®4 bundle of all three volumes will be available day one for $34.99 on PC and 20% off the SRP for PlayStation.   PlayStation Plus members can get the bundle for the best value at 30% off.  Volumes 1, 2 and 3 will be sold separately as they become available for an SRP of $14.99 on all platforms.

“A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into getting Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma to this launch,” said Steve Escalante, GM of Versus Evil. “The developer, Redacted Studios, has been dreaming of launching this game, the way you are going to play it and experience it over the course of several volumes.  It is a hip-hop opera that folds in a tragic family story with action-packed samurai action and a soundtrack from some amazing indie hip-hop artists.  We can’t wait for the fans to get to experience the next phase in Afro Samurai action.”

The team also released a debut music trailer today, entitled ‘Deadly Identities’ from indie hip-hop artist Visualeyez who along with indie artists Nay Steez and TK created the original soundtrack for the first volume of the game. The video can be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ2oApLfdXo . Visualeyez was first discovered by Redacted Studios founder and Lead Producer David Robinson working as a checkout clerk in a store.  On hearing his mix tape, Dave approached him about creating an original soundtrack for Afro Samurai 2 under the guidance of RZA who has been music director on the franchise since the original animated series and video game.

Continuing this tradition of indie artists working together, Versus Evil also announced contest for up-and-coming hip-hop artists to create their own original Afro Samurai inspired music track.  All submitted tracks which will be considered and the winners track will be included in the official soundtrack for Volume 3. Full details of the contest and submission instructions can be found here: http://www.afrosamuraigame.com/contest .

For more information about Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma, visit http://www.afrosamuraigame.com facebook:/afrosamuraigame, @afrosamuraigame.

About Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma

Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma is a 3^rd person action packed sequel to the original Afro Samurai story and picks up where the first game left off. Written by New York Times Best Selling Author Jim DeFelice, the story follows the path of Kuma, a cybernetically enhanced killing machine with a bear’s head who was made for one purpose, to kill Afro. The game will be released over 3 distinct volumes, each with its own story arc, characters and fighting styles to master, in addition to a unique soundtrack created by up and coming indie hip hop artists that have been mentored by the one and only RZA of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan.  RZA has been the music director on the franchise since the original animated series and was responsible for creating the ‘Afro Sound’ which fans of the franchise have grown to love and respect. 

Afro Samurai is created by acclaimed artist Takashi Okazaki. The animated series is produced by award-winning animation studio, Gonzo K.K. The series won the 2009 Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation 

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.

About Redacted Studios

Redacted Studios is an independent development studio founded by President David Robinson and best-selling author and Head Writer Jim DeFelice.  Based in San Francisco the nimble team has 60+ years’ experience in high-end software development.

About Gonzo K.K.

Gonzo K.K. is a Tokyo-based, internationally-focused, Japanese media company founded in February 2000. Gonzo K.K.  produces cutting-edge entertainment for teens and young adults via the critically acclaimed Gonzo animation brand.  Gonzo K.K. is a world leader in animated content intended for both domestic Japanese and international audiences. Gonzo is the only Japanese animation studio to be nominated for and win a US Emmy Award. (Afro Samurai: Resurrection)

KOEI TECMO UNVEILS REMAINING PLAYABLE CHARACTERS FOR UPCOMING TACTICAL ACTION EPIC SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

BURLINGAME, Calif. – September 10th, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America released today new information and a batch of new assets for Samurai Warriors 4-II, revealing the final group of playable characters  and detailing some of the customization options available to players in this dramatic epic.

Completing the 14 exciting new episodes of the Samurai Warriors saga, the last chapters of Samurai Warriors 4-II revolve around Fealty, Honor, Fate, and War.

The central characters of these thrilling chapters were first introduced as playable in Samurai Warriors 4, apart from the fan-favorite character Gracia, who has been with the franchise since its second installment. Specifically:

• Takatora Todo, a general who has sworn an oath of fealty to the Azai clan and vows to focus on living instead of recklessly endangering his life.

• Lady Hayakawa, whose sense of honor and devotion to her family lead her to accept a cruel fate with bravery and a steady hand.

• Yoshitsugu Otani, whose allegiance to the famed Mitsunari Ishida forces him to face a great enemy.

• Gracia, an innocent young girl with a very unique goal in mind.

In addition to screenshots of the new characters, KOEI TECMO has also revealed customizable options for weapons and mounts that can be used in the game. Both weapons and mounts in Samurai Warriors 4-II have ranks and levels; players can combine similar types of weapons or mounts to upgrade their level and abilities. Combining high rank and high level weapons or mounts with those of the same elemental attribute can result in a “Compatibility Bonus” that allows the weapon or mount to break through the maximum level cap and bestows it new abilities!

These exciting features open up endless possibilities that provide a unique play-style for each of the 14 protagonists of this riveting war drama.

For more Samurai Warriors 4-II news and a first look at the new playable characters please visit http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sw4-2/. Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and follow KOEI TECMO America on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS.

ABOUT SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

Samurai Warriors 4-II is a hero-focused saga that casts a spotlight on the Samurai that shaped the Sengoku era and tells their stories through 13 exciting new chapters. These chapters revolve around nine characters introduced in Samurai Warriors 4, three fan-favorites from previous titles, and a brand new addition to the samurai roster.

Published by KOEI TECMO America, Samurai Warriors 4-II will release on September 29^th, 2015 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and digitally on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, and on PC via Steam®. This title has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

©2015 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

©2015 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Pokémon GO Allows Players to Catch ‘em All in the Real World

Pokémon, Niantic, and Nintendo Collaborating on New Mobile Pokémon Game Slated for Launch in 2016

Meet the Nibblers! Coral and her friends bare their teeth as Rovio launches brand new mobile game Delicious next step in match-puzzle evolution now available on App Store and Google Play

Helsinki, Finland – September 10th, 2015 – Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment Ltd is pleased to introduce the Nibblers, a daring group of fish out of water venturing from the waves to explore the Lands Above – and partake of its forbidden fruits. 

In the Nibblers’ eponymous island-hopping adventure, the gang search for oranges, pears, bananas, plums, rosehips – anything as long as it’s tasty and matches in a row of three or more! – and try to evade the pesky reptilians at the top of this brave new world’s food chain. Coral, Octo, Bouncer and the rest of the toothy gang use their special abilities to knock out obstacles, fend off the ravenous lizards and help players advance through more than 200 unique and puzzling levels – with new ones added all the time.

By connecting to Facebook, players can also challenge their friends in the leaderboards, or cooperate by sharing special gifts that help each other survive and thrive in the fruit-frenzied quest for a new life on dry land. 

“We’re thrilled to bring a completely new IP to the mobile gaming scene,” says Heini Kaihu, Head of Studio at Rovio. “Nibblers may be newly evolved creatures, but fans of our other games will recognize the Rovio touches – strong characters, beautiful visuals, and a lush soundtrack recorded with live orchestra and soloists. This will be a game you want to return to again and again.” 

Nibblers was soft launched in Canada, Finland, New Zealand and Australia at the beginning of the summer. 

“The results in those territories have been amazing, with a very high player engagement,” adds Executive Producer Teemu Hämäläinen. “With early feedback from the soft launch, we’ve also been able to polish the game and develop the gameplay to a very high and compelling standard. We are proud to welcome Nibblers to the global Rovio family.” 

The game is available now in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Download Nibblers: http://download.nibblers.rovio.com

Nibblers Trailer: http://youtu.be/7POoJO2CC60

Nibblers on the Web: http://nibblers.rovio.com

Follow Nibblers on Facebook and Twitter @NibblersGame. 

About Rovio Entertainment

Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the creator of Angry Birds™, is a global industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland that creatively combines digital with physical, breaking the boundaries of traditional content delivery. What started as a casual game in 2009 became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release. Today Angry Birds is not only the most downloaded game of all time, it is a worldwide known entertainment brand reaching out into publishing, licensing, animations, books and location based entertainment. Rovio’s animated Angry Birds feature film is slated for 2016.

http://www.rovio.com