KOEI TECMO AMERICA LAUNCHES NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

BURLINGAME, Calif. – September 1st, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America today announced that the historical simulation/strategy epic, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence, has shipped to stores and is now available across North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The game is also available for PlayStation®3 via digital download and for PC via Steam®. Those who purchase from Steam® during the first week of launch will enjoy a $10 discount and receive three additional playable scenarios: ‘The God of War Descends’, ‘Stronger than an Alliance’, and ‘Dawn of Revolution’.

KOEI TECMO also released today a launch trailer for the game.

Set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation, players take the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era (15^th-16^th century Japan), and fight for the great ideal of uniting the war-ridden country under one rule. Providing the choice to play as either a historical personality or a uniquely created character, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence offers an extremely wide pallet of choices for the player to shape the world as they please.

Three key elements help you on your path of unification: Creation, Diplomacy and War. Balancing these elements is crucial to expanding your influence and power during the warring period of Japan.

Will you become Shogun? Or will you just become a distant memory? You control the fate of your clan.

Having recently celebrated its 30^th year anniversary, Nobunaga’s Ambition is one of the longest running franchises for KOEI TECMO Games in Japan, and during its lifetime it has received high praise by an ever-growing fan base across an array of platforms.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence has been rated T for “Teen” by the ESRB.

For more Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence news and a first look at the newest trailer, please visit the official website at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sphereofinfluence, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and follow KOEI TECMO America on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS. 

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

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Blockbuster Match Three Puzzle Game Now on Mobile

Star of cult series Vikings storms his way to Australia Clive Standen (aka Rollo) charges into Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney

Vikings fans, get ready to rampage! British heart-throb Clive Standen, star of the Emmy Award-winning series Vikings, hits Australian shores for Oz Comic-Con Brisbane (September 19-20, BCEC) and Sydney (September 26-27, SEC@GI) this month.

Standen plays the impetuous, handsome Rollo, brother of Norse warrior Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Travis Fimmel). Australian fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with this hot new talent straight after his much-anticipated film Everest premieres in Australia on the 17th September. He has also appeared in Doctor Who, Camelot and Robin Hood.

Standen will be taking part in professional photograph and autograph opportunities across the weekend, as well as an exclusive Q&A panel on each day of the show. A limited number of places at an exclusive dinner with Standen on the Saturday night of each show are also available, so those interested should act now to avoid disappointment.

Standen joins a growing list of guests in the impressive line-up for Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney. Other guests recently announced include 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).

Oz Comic-Con Brisbane and Sydney are about more than their film and television guests however, with a huge range of activities and features occurring in both cities across the weekends. Amazing Cosplay (including the state and national finals of the Australian Championships of Cosplay), dedicated workshop stages, a huge range of vendors and talented comic book artists make Oz Comic-Con the place to be this September.

Oz Comic-Con will be held in Brisbane at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 19-20 and in Sydney at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island on September 26-27. 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.

RAZER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW NABU SMARTBAND 

Thousands of Limited Edition PAX Nabu X units to be given to expo attendees as part of Razer wearables celebration 

SEATTLE (PAX Prime 2015) – Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of its Razer Nabu smartband. A two-and-half minute zombie survival guide commercial produced by Razer will inaugurate a marketing campaign that highlights the benefits of “living smarter” with Nabu.

Interested parties may check out the “Five Rules of Zombie Survival” spot at http://rzr.to/nabu-ad

“When we originally announced the Razer Nabu at CES 2014, we received a ton of feedback on features that users enjoyed and aspects that needed improvement,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We re-designed the Razer Nabu with that feedback, including a change in the placement of the button for a more intuitive user experience. The zombie video we’ve made is a fun way for us to commemorate the re-launch of one of our most anticipated products with the fans who helped make it a reality.”

Razer will celebrate its next generation of wearable products at PAX Prime in Seattle this weekend by giving away 2,000 exclusive PAX Blue Nabu X smartbands to gamers at the expo.

Both Nabu and Nabu X will receive major updates through a new companion app that will be compatible with both devices. The new companion app comes with a vibrant UI for a clearer, more motivating picture of the user’s daily activity, as well as advanced auto-sleep tracking algorithms, amongst other new features. Current Nabu X users can download the beta version of the companion app at www.razerzone.com/nabu-x from today.

A unique band-to-band communication technology is built into the Razer Nabu. Users will be able to display fitness tracking and smartphone notifications directly on their wrist via a discreet OLED screen. To find out more about the Razer Nabu, please visit www.razerzone.com/nabu.

PRICE: $99.99

AVAILABILITY: 

Pre-order – Opens Sept 15^th

Shipping – October 2015

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Compatible with: iOS devices – iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, 6 and Android 4.3-and-up devices

Lithium-polymer battery with up to 6 days life

Splashproof Display and sensors:

OLED 128×16 single color

3-axis accelerometer

Cylindrical vibration motor

Software:

Pairing via Bluetooth Low Energy

Nabu companion app downloadable on Google Play Store and Apple iTunes

Video: http://rzr.to/nabu-ad

ABOUT RAZER: 

Razer is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers, and identify with the gamer lifestyle.  Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel, and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek.  For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer

Razer – By Gamers. For Gamers™.

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THE RAZER WILDCAT TOURNAMENT GRADE CONTROLLER FOR XBOX ONE™ OFFERS GREAT CONTROL AND PRECISION 

Razer’s latest console gaming product is designed for eSports 

SEATTLE, WA (Pax Prime 2015) — Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One, a pro-gamer-validated, tournament-grade, console controller with four multi-function buttons added to the conventional array, which allows gamers to re-bind any button on the controller for easy access.

25% lighter than other tournament grade controllers, the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One features an ergonomic shape to increase actuation speed and a quick control panel that allows users to create dedicated button layout profiles for different games on the fly.

“The Razer Wildcat for Xbox One is the third generation Razer Xbox controller and the result of years working with eSports athletes on many prototypes,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “The lightest tournament-grade controller in its class with additional remappable buttons gives gamers an incredible edge.”

Designed with the feedback of eSports athletes, the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One offers unrivalled durability with reinforced high carbon steel analog stick necks, removable aircraft-grade aluminum triggers, and optional palm grips and analog stick grip caps.

Product Features:

• 2 shoulder Hyperesponse Multi-Function bumpers
• 2 removable Hyperesponse Multi-Function triggers
• 4 Hyperesponse ABXY action buttons
• 4 button Quick Control Panel
• Optional trigger stops for rapid fire
• 5 mm audio port for stereo audio output and microphone input
• Optional rubber palm grips
• Optional analog stick grip caps
• Carrying case
• Detachable 3 m / 10 ft. lightweight braided fiber cable with Micro-USB connector
• Approximate size : 106 mm / 4.17 in. (Length) x 156 mm / 6.14 in. (Width) x 66 mm / 2.60 in. (Height)
• Approximate weight (without cable) : 260 gm / 0.57 lbs 

Price:   U.S. $149.99 / EUR €179.99 

Availability:

Razerzone.com – October 2015

Worldwide – October 2015

Product Images:

For digital screens (websites, mobile, social media)

Wildcat PNG – RGB

Product Video:

www.rzr.to/WildcatVideo

For more information about the Razer Wildcat, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-controllers/razer-wildcat-xbox-one

About Razer:

Razer™ is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for five years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek. For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer.

Ubisoft Kicks Off The Uplay Shop Spring Sale

Buy any Ubisoft product on sale and secure your access to Tom Clancy’s The Division™ and Rainbow Six® Siege’s Betas

WHAT: Now that everyone is back from summer vacation and ready to start new adventures, Ubisoft is launching its Uplay shop Spring Sale. The sale includes discounts of up to 80% on more than 450 titles and UbiCollectibles (a collection of premium merchandise for fans of Ubisoft’s popular brands). In addition to these deals, Uplay members in Australia & New Zealand who purchase a Ubisoft product via the Uplay shop during the sale will secure their access to the Closed Betas of Tom Clancy’s The Division™ and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege.

WHO: Discounts on digital games are available for Uplay members throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Middle-East, Asia, and Africa. Discounted physical games and UbiCollectibles are shipped to more than 140 countries within the Region

WHY: Seasonal sales give the gamers a chance to discover new games and add to their collections, whether they’re looking for a recently released title at a discount or a gaming classic. With discounts across multiple platforms and genres, the Uplay Spring Sale has something for every gamer.

WHEN: The Uplay Spring Sale runs now through September 13th. The sale features short-term (48 hours / 72 hours) and long-term deals (7 days / 14 days) across the entire Uplay shop catalog, including titles from Ubisoft, Square Enix, Capcom, WB and more.*

WHERE: Find these offers and more at http://shop.ubi.com

FINAL FANTASY XV CONFIRMED FOR 2016 RELEASE 

New Assets Showcased at PAX Prime

SYDNEY, 1^st September 2015 – During this weekend’s Active Time Report (ATR) from PAX Prime, Square Enix Ltd., confirmed that FINAL FANTASY® XV will be released in 2016. FINAL FANTASY XV Director, Hajime Tabata, also revealed new assets and showcased a video message from Avalanche Studios Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Christofer Sundberg.

“We’re proud of our technical capabilities and the work we’ve done to help shape the open-world genre,” said Sundberg. “We hold the FINAL FANTASY franchise and the team working on it, in such high regard and are excited to be a part of the next chapter.”

New videos, concept art and screenshots were also unveiled at PAX Prime, giving gamers a glimpse at Caem, a secret outpost near the sea that acts as a port for transferring players between continents, and a closer look at the game’s driving feature.

SQUARE ENIX also introduced a new program titled “Active Time Report Snap Shot,” a short segment that provides a recap of all the information revealed from the latest Active Time Reports. The episode from PAX Prime can be viewed on YouTube.

Players looking for additional information about FINAL FANTASY XV can tune into the upcoming Active Time Report at next month’s Tokyo Game Show, which will cover more details on Luna and Regis, as well as information about the fishing (mini-game) and chocobo-related features.

Watch the FINAL FANTASY XV Driving Gameplay video at: https://youtu.be/ovAIFQyxMLk

Finally, the company announced an event in March 2016. More details of this event and the release date will be unveiled at a later time. 

FINAL FANTASY XV will be available in 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

About FINAL FANTASY XV

FINAL FANTASY XV tells the engaging tale of Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades, out on the road and fending for their lives after the armed forces of Niflheim launch a surprise assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis.

Related Links:

FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasy

FINAL FANTASY XV Homepage: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/

FINAL FANTASY Twitter®: @FFXVEN

Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/squareenixpresents

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents

Driving Gameplay Video Stream: http://youtu.be/ovAIFQyxMLk

Driving Gameplay Video Download: CLICK HERE

Imperial City, the first DLC game pack for the award-winning multiplayer roleplaying game The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is now available worldwide for PC and Mac. Imperial City will be available for Xbox One on September 15 and PlayStation 4 on September 16.   

Imperial City, the heart of the Cyrodiilic Empire, has fallen to Daedric Prince Molag Bal and now all three alliances must battle not only against the Daedric forces, but against each other as well!

Developed by ZeniMax Online Studios, the first DLC game pack for the largest Elder Scrolls game ever created is packed with new content. Featuring new areas, quests, enemies, and exclusive items, Imperial City adds hours of additional gameplay for players adventuring through Tamriel on their own, in small groups, or with hundreds of others:

• New PVE and PVP Content

Featuring six distinct Imperial Districts, battle against the forces of Molag Bal as well as the other Alliances.

• Additional Dungeons

The extensive Imperial Sewers network offers new PVP and PVE challenges for small groups of adventurers, while White-Gold Tower and Imperial Prison challenge PVE adventurers with both Normal and Veteran difficulties.

• New Quests, Enemies, and Characters

Whether participating in massive PVP battles in the Imperial Districts or adventuring in one of the new dungeons, players will be introduced to new quests and enemies, including the Xivkyn.

• Additional Weapons, Armor, and Currency

Fight the forces of Molag Bal to plunder Tel Var Stones, a new form of currency you can use for exclusive Veteran Rank 16 weapons and armor, or search for new Treasure Vaults containing other rare finds.

• Imperial City-Exclusive Collectibles and Items

Exploring Imperial City or visiting the Crown Store will reward the player with a host of new collectibles including pets, mounts, costumes, and polymorphs!

Imperial City is included with an active ESO Plus membership or is available for 2,500 crowns via the Crown Store. For more information visit elderscrollsonline.com.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End will launch exclusively on PlayStation 4, March 18, 2016.

From humble beginnings to extraordinary discoveries, Nathan Drake will embark on his next adventure. Drake’s world is turned upside down when his older brother Sam, long believed dead, suddenly appears seeking his help. Together they will embark on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a conspiracy behind a long lost pirate colony and its fabled pirate treasure.

In anticipation of the title’s launch, there will be two limited edition versions of the game available for pre-order: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Special Edition and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Libertalia Collector’s Edition. 

The Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Special Edition (only available at select retailers) contains a premium, collectible treatment plus an inside look at Naughty Dog’s development process. It includes:

• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Blue-Ray Disc
• Collectible Steelbook case designed by Alexander “That Kid Who Draws” Laccarino
• 48 page hardcover art book by Dark Horse and Naughty Dog
• Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil sticker sheet
• Naughty Dog Points: redeem the points to unlock new multiplayer content and character upgrades

Accompanying this, the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Libertalia Collector’s Edition (only available at select retailers) includes everything listed above, plus:

• A 12” premium Nathan Drake Statue by Gentle Giant
• Three multiplayer outfits: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Heist Drake, and Desert Drake outfits
• Three custom weapon skins: Golden Weapon Skin, Snow Weapon Skin and Desert Weapon Skin
• Henry Avery, Thomas Tew and Adam Baldrige Sigil ball cap
• Madagascar Sidekick outfits
• Phurba Dagger Taunt
• An Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End dynamic theme

Digital edition

For those who prefer to own the game digitally, you’ll also be able to download the Uncharted 4 Digital Standard Edition from the PlayStation Store. The Digital Standard Edition will include:

• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End digital download
• Two multiplayer outfits – Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Heist Drake
• Two custom weapon skins: Golden Weapon Skin and Snow Weapon Skin
• The Phurba Dagger Taunt
• Naughty Dog Points

If you want the complete digital experience you can pre-order the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes everything above plus:

• Desert Drake Multiplayer Outfit
• Desert Weapon Skin
• Thomas Tew and Adam Baldridge
• Uncharted 4 Triple Pack: includes future access to the first-ever single-player story add-on for the Uncharted series and two multiplayer packs that will unlock new, rare and legendary multiplayer items
• Instant unlock of two multiplayer customisation items

The Triple Pack will also be available to purchase separately as an add-on. If you already pre-ordered Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End through the PlayStation Store, you can update to the Digital Deluxe Edition to nab the discount on the Triple Pack.

FINAL FANTASY XV confirmed for 2016 release

Video Message from Avalanche Studios and New Assets Showcased at PAX Prime

LONDON (31^st August 2015) – During this weekend’s Active Time Report (ATR) from PAX Prime, Square Enix Ltd., confirmed that FINAL FANTASY® XV will be released in 2016. FINAL FANTASY XV Director, Hajime Tabata, also revealed new assets and showcased a video message from Avalanche Studios Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Christofer Sundberg.

“We’re proud of our technical capabilities and the work we’ve done to help shape the open-world genre,” said Sundberg. “We hold the FINAL FANTASY franchise and the team working on it, in such high regard and are excited to be a part of the next chapter.”

New videos, concept art and screenshots were also unveiled at PAX Prime, giving gamers a glimpse at Caem, a secret outpost near the sea that acts as a port for transferring players between continents, and a closer look at the game’s driving feature.

SQUARE ENIX also introduced a new program titled “Active Time Report Snap Shot,” a short segment that provides a recap of all the information revealed from the latest Active Time Reports. The episode from PAX Prime can be viewed on YouTube.

Players looking for additional information about FINAL FANTASY XV can tune into the upcoming Active Time Report at next month’s Tokyo Game Show, which will cover more details on Luna and Regis, as well as information about the fishing (mini-game) and chocobo-related features.

Finally, the company announced an event in March 2016. More details of this event and the release date will be unveiled at a later time.

FINAL FANTASY XV will be available in 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

About FINAL FANTASY XV
FINAL FANTASY XV tells the engaging tale of Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades, out on the road and fending for their lives after the armed forces of Niflheim launch a surprise assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis.

Related Links:
FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasy
FINAL FANTASY XV Homepage:  http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/
FINAL FANTASY Twitter®: @FFXVEN
Twitch:  http://www.twitch.tv/squareenixpresents
YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .
FINAL FANTASY XV © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. MAIN CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA

FINAL FANTASY XV, FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY logo, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. “PlayStation” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Xbox One is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.