Disney Infinity Toy Box Artists Gather At Disneyland® Resort For the 2015 Toy Box Summit 

Disney Interactive Invites Community and Fans to Participate Via Social Media and at twitch.tv/Disney 

Anaheim, CA – August 11, 2015 – Disney Interactive today announced the schedule of events and tune-in details for this year’s Disney Infinity Toy Box Summit (https://infinity.disney.com/toy-box-summit), a community event, which will be held at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, CA ahead of this year’s D23 Expo 2015. Beginning today through August 13, 2015, top Toy Box Artists from around the world will gather for an in-depth hands-on look at the newly enhanced Disney Infinity 3.0 Toy Box mode, meet the developers from Avalanche Software— the team behind the successful “toys-to-life” franchise— and compete in a Toy Box building competition.

“We have always embraced our extremely loyal and supportive Disney Infinity community,” said John Blackburn, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Avalanche Software. “We’ve seen our fans form a close-knit bond through playing and sharing Toy Boxes and that has resulted in some incredibly creative feats. Bringing our community together for this event is our way of fostering that digital imagination that has made this such a unique and special game.”

The Toy Box Summit events will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST on August 12 and 13 (3:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. AEST on August 13 and 14) in front of a live audience and viewers at home can tune in to watch the livestream on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/disney).  Viewers are encouraged to use #DisneyInfinity on Twitter to submit questions, vote for winning Toy Boxes and more. Full schedule listed below.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

• Toy Box Summit Keynote featuring John Blackburn, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Avalanche Software; John Vignocchi, Vice President, Production, Disney Infinity; and Allison Petrek, Lead Community Manager, Disney Infinity.

• Toy Box Showdown featuring a talented mix of Toy Box community and team members as they take audience suggestions on what to build in the game’s signature mode.

Learn from our experienced Toy Box 3.0 panelists:

• The Walt Disney Company Creative Minds led by Jeff Bunker, VP, Art Development, Avalanche  Software and representatives from Lucasfilm and Marvel Entertainment.

• Spotlight on Toy Box 3.0 featuring Disney Infinity Game Director Bob Lowe and community mentors Troy Johnson and Patrick Efird who will detail all of the new features available in Toy Box 3.0.

• Becoming a Toy Box Artist featuring Avalanche Software community mentors detailing their journey to joining the Disney Infinity family and giving advice to other budding Toy Box Artists.

• Joining Forces for 3.0 Disney Infinity joined forces with development studios to create Disney Infinity 3.0. Learn how Ninja Theory, Studio Gobo and Sumo Digital’s expertise played a unique role in the development of the upcoming Play Sets and Toy Box Expansion Games.

• Starting Your Own Channel panel showcasing top personalities from Twitch, YouTube and the Disney Infinity community team who will discuss how they first got started and share tips for creating exceptional gaming content on each platform.

At the conclusion of the panels, Toy Box Artists will be teamed up with a Toy Box Mentor to compete in the first-ever Disney Infinity 3.0 building competition. They will have all afternoon and evening to build the best Toy Boxes possible. The live event coverage will continue on our social channels, including Periscope and Twitter @DisneyInfinity.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

The community will be invited back for the Toy Box 3.0 Competition Showcase where Toy Box building teams will show off their creations by playing in their Toy Boxes.

A panel of judges will announce a winner based on a set of criteria: theme, design, gameplay and creativity. In addition, the community will be invited to vote either via a social media hashtag campaign or Disney Insider poll. The Community’s pick will be announced one week later.

Disney Infinity: 3.0 will be released in Australia and New Zealand on September 3, 2015, has been rated PG for online interactivity and mild violence.

For additional information, please visit www.disney.com/infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity, join the Disney Infinity Facebook community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity) and Google+ community (https://plus.google.com/+DisneyInfinity), and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) and Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity).

About Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity is an interactive gaming platform where players have unprecedented freedom and endless opportunity to create stories and play experiences starring the beloved characters from across The Walt Disney Company. Building on the success of Disney Infinity 1.0 and 2.0, Disney Interactive announced its latest installment to the best-selling “hybrid toy/video game” this year — Disney Infinity 3.0. In its third iteration, players will utilise real-world interactive figures to activate original storylines (Play Sets) in the virtual game worlds of popular Star Wars franchises and create new adventures with other Disney Infinity characters from across the Walt Disney Company in the Toy Box mode. Disney Infinity 3.0 is rated PG for online interactivity and mild violence.  For more information, visit Disney.com/Infinity.

For additional information, please visit www.disney.com/infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity, join the Disney Infinity Facebook community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity) and Google+ community (https://plus.google.com/+DisneyInfinity),  and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) and Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity).

Stardock Announces 3D Printing, Map Sharing and Mega Events DLC in Latest Galactic Civilizations III Update

Players can 3D print their ship designs and share maps, while the new DLC adds additional gameplay depth

Plymouth, MI – August 11, 2015 – Today Stardock announced the availability of the Galactic Civilizations III 1.2 update which adds the ability for users to get their in-game assets 3D printed, along with the ability for users to share maps, as well as new DLC for galaxy-wide Mega Events.

Players have always been able to design their own ships, and now they can bring those creations to life using 3D printing. With the single click of a button players will be taken to a site where their submission will be evaluated, and if the file conforms to standards players can complete the purchase of their 3D printed model. More details for the process are outlined in-game.

This update also allows players to share the maps they’ve created using Galactic Civilizations III’s map generator. This user-generated content can add more replayability as well as allow users to share their creations and game experiences with their friends.
New DLC provides additional gameplay excitement with the addition of Mega Events.
“Mega Events,” says Galactic Civilizations III designer Paul Boyer, “are galactic events that shake up the game. You might be heading toward diplomatic victory when suddenly a leader is assassinated. Maybe you’re trying for a conquest victory when the Dread Lords return. Each event is an unexpected incident that will require your skill and strategy to overcome if you hope to be victorious. ”

The Mega Events DLC is free for all Galactic Civilizations III Elite Founders and $4.99 for other players.

For more information about Galactic Civilizations III, the 1.2 update and the Mega Events DLC, please visit www.galciv3.com.

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About Stardock
Stardock is a leading developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire and the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Start8, Fences, WindowBlinds, ObjectDock, and more. Learn more at www.stardock.com.

DAYBREAK GAMES TO HOST H1Z1 INVITATIONAL AT TWITCHCON 2015

Portion of Sales from H1Z1 In-Game Crate Key will Constitute Winner’s Prize Pool

SAN DIEGO – Aug. 11, 2015 – Daybreak Game Company LLC today announced its Road to TwitchCon, where the company will be hosting its first H1Z1 Invitational at the inaugural event in September. The H1Z1 Invitational is an opportunity for players and Twitch personalities to come together and fight to the death in the extremely popular survival mod, PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battle Royale, for a chance to win real-life money.

In addition to fans of the game, the H1Z1 Invitational will feature popular Twitch streamers, such as LIRIK, summit1g, CDNThe3rd, LegendaryLea, Sodapoppin, SeriousGaming, SxyHxy, iijeriichoii, reynad27 and many, many more!

From Aug. 11, 2015 to Sept. 22, 2015, Daybreak Games will contribute 25% of sales from the H1Z1 Invitational Crate Key to the progressive prize pool for the 2015 H1Z1 Invitational. The H1Z1 Invitational Crate allows players a chance to obtain one of several coveted in-game items: weapon skins, emotes, T-shirts featuring prominent broadcasters, including OMGitsfirefoxx, Towelliee, dasMEHDI, GoldGlove, itmeJP, and will also feature a special Twitch “Glitch” hoodie.

“Battle Royale is immensely fun to play and watch. Whether you are hiding out or actively hunting down another player, your heart is racing and you are on edge, not wanting to be taken by surprise,” said H1Z1 Producer Steve George. “Many claim that they are great at Battle Royale but there can only be one survivor in this Invitational. It will be a thrilling match to the end and we’re excited to see who will come out on top.” 

H1Z1 will be playable at the Intel Gaming Lab during the show, with the Invitational taking place on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon PDT. Players unable to attend TwitchCon 2015 can tune into Twitch to watch the Invitational live.

Leading up to TwitchCon 2015, Daybreak Games will host a three-week contest between Aug. 11 and 31. During this time, three players will win a trip to TwitchCon 2015 and the opportunity to participate in the Invitational by sharing ‘why they are a Battle Royale badass’. Participants must submit their entries (various mediums accepted) here: http://bit.ly/1JPkR17. Winners will be selected based off of community votes and in-house judging.  Winners will be announced on or about Aug. 20 and 27, and Sept. 3, 2015.

A fourth player will be selected to win a trip to TwitchCon 2015 from attendees of PAX Prime 2015, where Daybreak Games will be featured in the Twitch booth. PAX attendees will be able to participate in the contest by submitting a photograph using an H1Z1 mask distributed only at PAX to share ‘why they are a Battle Royale badass’. Official contest rules can be found here: http://bit.ly/1JPkR17.

More information on the Invitational, Crate and Road to TwitchCon can be found here: https://www.h1z1.com/invitational. 

About TwitchCon 2015

Taking place on September 25-26 at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco, TwitchCon 2015 is the first ever convention dedicated to Twitch’s community of partners, broadcasters, and viewers. For more information, visit TwitchCon.com and follow @twitchconsf.

About H1Z1 & Battle Royale

Enter a world that has been overrun by zombies and fellow survivors since the H1Z1 virus outbreak. Fight for your life against the infected and against the brutality of others as you attempt to live and see another day. Will you survive?

Created by PLAYERUNKNOWN, Battle Royale is the ultimate survival game-mode in H1Z1, where the most skilled players prove they have what it takes to be the last one standing.

H1Z1 is currently a Steam Early Access title. Players who choose to purchase and participate in our Alpha build should anticipate an evolving feature set, bug, incomplete content, missing features, server wipes, and potentially game breaking issues. Early Access is designed for those wishing to support the ongoing development of H1Z1 and be a part of shaping its future.

More information can be found on the official website: https://www.h1z1.com/home.

About Daybreak Game Company

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises such as EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2, DC Universe™ Online,  H1Z1™, Landmark™ and the highly anticipated EverQuest Next™, Daybreak creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.

To learn more, visit www.DaybreakGameCompany.com.

Breakneck™ app to launch August 27, 2015 on the App Store

PikPok unveils all new high speed, high fidelity action game for iPhone and iPad

NEW ZEALAND, Wellington, August 11, 2015 – Leading publisher PikPok today announced that their new game Breakneck™ will launch for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch on August 27, 2015 on the App Store.
Breakneck sees players speed across an Earth ravaged by an alien occupation, chased by relentless pursuers.  Flying close to obstacles boosts speed but increases danger, and the valuable resources that litter the landscape need collection, requiring precision and risk-taking by the player.  Featuring state-of-the-art graphics, daily environment changes, and action-packed surprises, Breakneck is a game thrill-seekers of all ages will enjoy.

“We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of Breakneck on the App Store” said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of PikPok.  “Combining facets of racing games and endless runners, and set in a constantly evolving environment with a futuristic twist, Breakneck builds on PikPok’s past successes and strengths to create a whole new high fidelity, edge of your seat experience.”

The Breakneck app features:

• Thrilling action gameplay as you speed through a hostile world, building distance and collecting supplies
• Daily and weekly missions to test your abilities
• Awesome 3D graphics and environments depicting a ravaged post invasion landscape
• Phantom ships of last and best daily runs so you can race to beat your best score
• Environment resets daily so there are always new paths and challenges to master
• Weekly tournaments and leaderboards so you can compete against other survivors
• Boosts and unlockable ship upgrades to help you tackle ever-evolving challenges

Breakneck also features an all original soundtrack by music artist Kadington.  More information about Kadington can be found at www.kadingtonmusic.com

Media and more information about the Breakneck app can be found at

www.pikpok.com/games/breakneck.

About PikPok

PikPok is a leading publisher of great games across mobile, tablet and desktop. With a portfolio of original, licensed, and third party developed properties, PikPok delivers games that appeal to all consumers with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and immersive audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok has released multiple critically and commercially successful games including the popular Flick Kick® series, BAFTA nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, Into the Dead® and more. Steal a moment, and play a game from PikPok. For more information on PikPok, please visit www.pikpok.com and www.facebook.com/pikpokgames

The Suitcase is Packed and The Gas Tank is Full – Paddington: Adventures in London and Garfield Kart Launch Today on Nintendo 3DS

Anuman Interactive and Koch Distribution Label, Ravenscourt, Bring Mystery and Racing To Fans of the Iconic Characters

Larkspur, Calif., August 11, 2015 – Iconic children’s characters Paddington Bear and Garfield arrive today on the portable Nintendo 3DS handheld entertainment system as French publisher Anuman Interactive and Koch Media distribution label, Ravenscourt, announce the availability of both titles. The games Paddington: Adventures in London and Garfield Kart are published under the label Kids’ Mania for $29.99 each.

In the first of the two games, Paddington Bear arrives in London in order to find explorer, Montgomery Clyde. During his adventure, players must help Paddington and the Brown family solve a series of engaging and playful mysteries. Along the way he interacts with memorable Londoners, works with the police to catch thieves, solves puzzles given by his Aunt Lucy and satisfies his love of marmalade sandwiches.

In the second of the two titles, Garfield Kart, players can enjoy 3D racing action with the world’s most famous cat or popular characters such as Jon and Odie. The game features multiple single-player racing modes including Quick Race, Championship, and Time Trial. Unleash weapons such as the “Cuzzzhion” to instantly put the competition to sleep and take the pole position in the funniest racing game on Nintendo 3DS.

About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com

Kid’s Mania is a registered trademark of ANUMAN Interactive.
© 2015 Anuman Interactive, all rights reserved
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© Paddington and Company Ltd 2015
Paddington Bear™, Paddington™ and PB™ are trademarks of Paddington and Company Ltd

Pikachu Welcomes Players to Boston for the 2015 Pokémon World Championships!

All the Action Will Be Live Streamed via Twitch and Pokemon.com

GROW HOME COMING TO PLAYSTATION^®4 SYSTEM 

Vertical Adventure Game to Participate in PlayStation^®Plus Vote to Play Program  

LONDON, UK – August 11^th 2015 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced that Grow Home, a quirky experiential climbing adventure developed by Ubisoft Reflections, will be available for download on PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system on September 2^nd 2015.

In Grow Home, players are free to explore a strange open world full of floating islands, majestic caves and waterfalls set in a beautiful and minimalist art style. Players take on the role of BUD (Botanical Utility Droid), an excitable child-like robot sent on a mission to search the galaxy for a new species of plant that can save his home world.

By growing and directing the giant Star Plant into a towering organic sculpture, players reshape the planet and create a magnificent landscape that lets them climb to great heights. The game’s innovative climbing controls and BUD’s unique abilities challenge players to continually reach for higher ground – but one wrong move and it’s a long way down!

As a participant in the Vote to Play program, Grow Home will be among a selection of games that PlayStation^®Plus members can vote on to be part of their Instant Game Collection. Members can cast their vote starting August 13, with results to be announced August 24. The winning game will be available free for PlayStation^®Plus members. More information about the campaign can be found on the PlayStation Blog.

Grow Home is available to download now on Windows PC.  For more information about Grow Home, please visit: www.growhomegame.com

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. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc

“THE WALKING DEAD: NO MAN’S LAND” MOBILE GAME GIVES FANS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE GUIDED BY DARYL DIXON

Next Games and AMC Premiere “The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land” Gameplay Trailer, Voiced by Norman Reedus 

The First Official Mobile Game Based on the Hit AMC TV Series Features Fights for Survival in a Post-Apocalyptic, Walker-Infested World 

NEW YORK and HELSINKI, FINLAND – August 11, 2015 – Next Games, the Finnish mobile games studio, and AMC today revealed the first gameplay trailer and key details of the official mobile game based on AMC’s record-breaking hit TV show “The Walking Dead.” The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land, an action-packed strategy game, will allow players to experience the world of the iconic TV series with its spine-chilling moments through gameplay tailored for touch screen devices.

The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land is centered around surviving in a hostile, post-apocalyptic world, fighting the walker menace and making tough choices about the fate of the player’s survivor group. During the course of the game, players will need to choose the right people with the right skills and weapons to take down walkers, survive missions and save other survivors. A recurring theme of choosing the best survival strategy and making the right tactical choices is at the heart of the game.

Daryl Dixon, the crossbow-toting, fan-favorite character, portrayed by actor Norman Reedus in the TV series, helps the player get established in the game and guides players in the final points of survival and combat with the undead. Danger is everywhere, as fans face hordes of walkers in locations familiar from the TV show. The new trailer gives fans a taste of the action.

“The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land is devotedly crafted for ‘The Walking Dead’ fans. We are very excited about the momentous opportunity to bring one of the most adored TV shows into the mobile realm in collaboration with our partner AMC, the creators of the TV series,” said Teemu Huuhtanen, CEO at Next Games. “We combine IP, TV show talent and join forces with AMC in a never-seen-before way. This game is a big first step in Next Games’ strategy to become the premier partner for TV networks, movie studios and beyond who aspire to work with a veteran game studio in extending their IP into mobile games.”

“The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land has the thrill of hand-to-hand walker combat, but players also get the opportunity to solve strategic puzzles, build their own survival refuge and develop their group,” said Mac McKean, senior vice president of digital media for AMC and SundanceTV. “It’s a beautifully rendered, thoughtful and engaging mobile game, and we’re so pleased with what our partners at Next Games have created. We’re looking forward to giving fans an exciting new way to engage with the world of ‘The Walking Dead.’”

AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” the highest rated basic cable program in the history of television and the #1 show on TV in the U.S. among adults 18-49 for three years in a row, will kick off its sixth season on Sunday, October 11^th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with an extended 90-minute episode. The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land game is slated for launch on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in conjunction with season 6 of “The Walking Dead” this October.

For more information, please visit www.thewalkingdeadnomansland.com.