UBISOFT^® CONFIRMS LOCAL SERVERS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH OF RAINBOW SIX SIEGE

Today, Ubisoft^® announced that there will be dedicated local servers when Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Siege releases on December 1 for the Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six^® Siege will be using the Microsoft Azure datacentres located in Australia to ensure players can enjoy an optimal online experience when the game is launched. “Local servers have been a priority from day one.” Said Ubisoft Australia MD Edward Fong. “It is essential that Australian gamers get to experience the same online environment as players across the globe.”

Microsoft Australia’s Cloud & Enterprise lead Toby Bowers said, “Ubisoft’s use of Microsoft Azure datacentres in Australia demonstrates Azure’s cross-platform capabilities and is great news for the gaming community who will enjoy the benefits of a locally hosted environment and support”.

The datacentres will also be up and running for the closed beta which begins on September 25. Players can secure a Beta key at: http://betacode.ubi.com/2ce68346

For more information on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.com.

For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit ubiblog.com. 

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Inspired by real-world counter-terrorist organizations, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarter confrontations. For the first time in a Rainbow Six game, players will engage in sieges, a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while Rainbow Six teams lead the assault to breach the enemy’s position. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege gives players unprecedented control over their ability to fortify their position by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire, deployable shields, laying mines and more, or breach the enemies’ using observation drones, setting charges, rappelling and more. The fast pace and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming.

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.

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Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse Launches on Xbox One; PlayStation 4 on September 8

Latest title in legendary Broken Sword series, one of the most successful adventure franchises in history with over 10 million units sold, begins its release on next generation consoles 

London –September 4, 2015 – Revolution Software and Koch Media today announced that Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse, the latest iteration of the illustrious Broken Sword adventure game series that has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, has launched for the Xbox One, the all in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, with the PlayStation 4 version to follow next week. Both versions are priced at USD$29.99 with the Xbox One version available starting today on the Xbox Games Store and the PlayStation 4 version arriving on PlayStation Network on Tuesday, September 8^th. The game can be seen in a launch trailer released today by Revolution and Koch Media.

“We were enormously flattered by the passion of fans who asked for the fifth Broken Sword game to come to console. Broken Sword games have had a hugely successful history on previous PlayStation and Xbox consoles, so we are particularly excited that Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One” said Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software.

Encompassing both episodes of the original game, the console version includes numerous enhancements including additional animations, better audio, console-enhanced interface, gameplay improvements, and an exclusive character gallery section. The game is rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB.

For the latest news on Revolution and Broken Sword, please visit facebook.com/brokenswordofficial, follow Revolution on Twitter @Revbot, and view the Revolution YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/RevolutionAdventure.

Broken Sword 5: the Serpent´s Curse – The Adventure Continues

About Broken Sword 5: the Serpent´s Curse

Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery…

A robbery – a murder – and the beginning of another epic original Broken Sword adventure.

An adventure that will hurl intrepid lawyer George Stobbart and sassy journalist Nico Collard onto the trail of a murderous conspiracy forged in the cauldron of war-torn Europe – A conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word.

Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humor, can George and Nico outwit evil forces both ancient and modern and save mankind from disaster?

About Revolution Software

Founded in 1990, Revolution is a world-leading developer / publisher of narrative-driven adventure computer games, with titles such as the Broken Sword series, which has earned over $100 million at retail, Beneath a Steel Sky and numerous major licenses. The company is a pioneer of digital self-publishing, and in 2011 ‘Broken Sword’ went to #1 on the Apple App store in every major European territory, achieved 5 million downloads, and was one of the world’s top 10 most Tweeted keywords.

Broken Sword is one of the world´s best loved adventure series, having been played by over 10 million players and earned exceptional reviews (including a Metacritic score of 91% for Broken Sword – Director’s Cut – iPhone). Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse builds on this rich heritage.

DUNGEON DEFENDERS II ENTERS ‘ALPHA & BEYOND’ WITH NEW MILESTONE UPDATE

Trendy Entertainment’s Action Tower Defense Game Introduces Its First Story Elements and More

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Sept. 4, 2015 – Trendy Entertainment has released the ‘Alpha & Beyond’ patch for Dungeon Defenders II, bringing the action tower defense game to an important new stage of development through Steam Early Access. ‘Alpha & Beyond’ kicks off the process of rolling narrative into Dungeon Defenders II. A gorgeous cinematic sequence introduces players to the story of the game, and two remixed maps – the Happy Throne Room and Ramparts – set up the tragic events coming in the next Adventure Pack.

Dungeon Defenders II now features a Daily Bonus system with growing rewards for the first five maps players tackle each day. An update to Nightmare Mode has reordered Free Play and Nightmare maps into blocks of increasing difficulty to award better experience points and loot. New legendary items, passives and spheres are being added to the game constantly to let players craft unique character builds, and the Skill Sphere UI has been reworked for easier navigation and use in the heat of the moment.

Trendy has also added three costumes to Dungeon Defenders II  with today’s patch – the Steampunktress, Volcano Apprentice and Dryad Apprentice – and it is now much easier to unlock accessories for skins. A fresh monthly quest – called The Big Hunt – offers players a new possessed sword pet to obtain, as well.

Dungeon Defenders II is a third-person action-strategy game in which heroes must defend the magical realm of Etheria from the invading hordes of the nefarious Old Ones. It advances the exhilarating combat, tactical and RPG elements of the core Dungeon Defenders experience with new systems, challenges, abilities and loot. Build the ultimate champions and defenses to take on wave after wave of dangerous enemies across the game’s single-player and cooperative online multiplayer modes.

A new Starter Pack of Dungeon Defenders II is out now on PC via Steam Early Access for $14.99. The Defenders Pack and Collector’s Edition, each featuring a variety of in-game exclusives, are also available on Steam. Dungeon Defenders II will launch on PC, Mac, Linux and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system as a free-to-play title supported by ethical in-game purchases in the future.

For more information, please visit www.DungeonDefenders.com, and follow along at www.facebook.com/DungeonDefenders and www.twitter.com/TrendyEnt.

About Trendy Entertainment

Trendy Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Gainesville, Fla. Created by veterans of the video game industry, Trendy Entertainment is focused on developing fun and innovative video games across multiple platforms. The company believes digital distribution deserves the same AAA-quality releases as retail.

Watch out for Nargles! Evanna Lynch and Robbie Jarvis are apparating into Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney

Break out your spectrespecs, put on your butterbeer cork necklaces and make sure to pack your Quibblers – Evanna Lynch, best known for her role as quirky Hogwarts student Luna Lovegood, is catching the Floo straight into Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney. Joined by fellow Harry Potter alum Robbie Jarvis (young James Potter), Lynch will be bringing magic to Australian muggles on September 19-20 (Brisbane) and 26-27 (Sydney).

A diehard Harry Potter fan before being cast in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Lynch understands the love and passion shared by fans at Oz Comic-Con all too well. In the post-Potter world, Lynch has appeared in the film G.B.F, as well as in the UK stage tour of Houdini in 2014. She will also appear in the upcoming film, My Name is Emily.

Lynch and Jarvis will be signing autographs and taking part in professional photograph opportunities (if only wizarding photos were real!), as well as answering questions about everything in the Potter-verse in exclusive Question and Answer panels. An extremely limited number of places are also available at a special meet and greet event with Lynch and Jarvis on the Saturday night of each show. Potterheads should buy their tickets as soon as possible to secure their place at this magical event.

Lynch and Jarvis join a growing list of guests in the impressive line-up for Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney. Other guests recently announced including Kevin Smith (Clerks – Brisbane only), Clive Standen (Vikings), Brian Krause (Charmed), Stephen Hunter and Jed Brophy (The Hobbit), Jim Beaver (Supernatural), Mark Sheppard (Supernatural – Brisbane only), Ksenia Solo (Lost Girl), Rachel Luttrell (Stargate Atlantis) and Rachel Nichols (Continuum). This is in addition to previously announced guests including Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver, Stargate SG-1), Tim Rose (Star Wars), Rob Maschio and Sam Lloyd (Scrubs) and Dante Basco (Hook).

With family friendly activities, exclusive workshops, outstanding cosplay, an amazing range of vendors and some of the top comic-book talent, Oz Comic-Con is an unmissable event in Brisbane and Sydney this September.

Oz Comic-Con will be held in Brisbane at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 19-20. Tickets and tokens are on-sale now from www.ozcomiccon.com.

For a full guest-list and further information, please visit www.ozcomiccon.com.

About Oz Comic-Con

Oz Comic-Con produces pop culture events across Australia that celebrate TV shows, movies, comic books, graphic novels, anime and gaming. The events feature multi-genre content from across the spectrum – appearances by film and television stars, comic book artists and voice actors; gaming demonstrations and cosplay competitions; creative workshops and master classes; and hard-to-find merchandise. Oz Comic-Con proudly supports local Australian talent and businesses in many areas, providing a platform to showcase Australian creativity and endeavours. Oz Comic-Con was created by Sydney-based company DCA Enterprises, who now work in partnership with international event organisers ReedPOP to produce the Oz Comic-Con shows. The ReedPOP portfolio includes New York Comic Con, C2E2, PAX (Prime, East and Australia), Star Wars Celebration, Emerald City Comicon and the UFC Fan Expo.

RIOT ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL WILD CARD ALL-STARS

Riot Games Oceania has today announced they will be hosting the first international League of Legends esports event in Oceania – the International Wild Card All-Stars (IWCA).

IWCA will take place from 26 – 29 November, seeing Oceania, Turkey, Russia, Japan, Brazil, South East Asia and Latin America regions compete at the prestigious Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, which is home to the Australian Open. The first two days of round robin will be broadcast live, with the playoffs being held in front of a live audience on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November.

Over the two live days, fans can take part in player signings and photo opportunities before taking their seat to watch the international teams battle it out in a bid to be crowned the All-Stars Champions. The winners will then travel to Los Angeles to take part in the ASE (All-Star Event) on 10-13 December at the NA LCS studios.

“We are really excited to hold IWCA in Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena. It’s going to be great to see players putting aside their team rivalries to represent their regions. We hope fans from around the world rally behind their All-Star teams”, says Daniel Ringland, Esports Manager, Riot Games Oceania

Esports fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite players to represent their region at IWCA between 21 – 28 September via the League of Legends client.

Over 6,000 tickets for the live weekend event will go on sale 7 September. Ticket Prices (includes booking fee and GST):

• Saturday 28 November: Single IWCA ticket, RRP $25
• Sunday 29 November: Single IWCA ticket, RRP $30

HOYTS will also be hosting viewing parties at cinemas across Oceania, with tickets available from 7 September.

Visit http://promo.oce.leagueoflegends.com/en/iwca-2015/index.html for tickets and more information.