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

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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.

Pocket Platoons to Bring Giant Battles to Small Screens

World War II Mobile Strategy Title to Focus on Tactics, Story, and Depth with Over 300 Campaign Stages and a Variety of Game of Modes

SEATTLE — August 11, 2015 — En Masse Entertainment, publisher of TERA — one of the most-played MMORPGs on Steam— is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Pocket Platoons. Scheduled to charge into battle on August 27 for iOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices across North America and Europe, Pocket Platoons finds players building bases of operations and controlling customized armies in a stylized, WWII-themed strategy extravaganza.

“Pocket Platoons is a little game with a lot of heart. It has so much to offer with its amazing depth, wide range of units and variety of modes,” said Chris Lee, En Masse Entertainment CEO. “In this game, troop position really matters, which will appeal to players looking for fantastic turn-based combat strategy. Core gamers will gravitate to this gem of a game for their mobile devices.”
Choose between the Allies and Axis factions, build your base, summon and strengthen your army, and then lead your troops into battle. Enjoy a variety of single-player skirmishes, PvP battles, and epic 5v5 coalition combat. With over 300 campaign stages, hundreds of progression quests, dozens of tactical units, and a wide variety of combat modes to master, Pocket Platoons brings a new experience to the mobile strategy genre. Instead of relying on luck-based battle systems and pay-to-win micro-transactions, Pocket Platoons rewards player skill and a deep understanding of battlefield positioning and combat tactics.

Pocket Platoons will be free to download on the App Store, Google Play™, and the Amazon Appstore on August 27. For more information please visit the official Pocket Platoons product page.

For supporting assets for Pocket Platoons, including today’s announcement trailer and screenshots, please visit: http://bit.ly/PocketPlatoonsAnnounce

About En Masse Entertainment

Based in Seattle Washington, En Masse Entertainment embodies the evolution of modern game publishing. The company’s mission is to publish great games and provide great service. Beginning with En Masse’s inaugural title, TERA, and continuing with Zombies Monsters Robots and its first mobile game, Fruit Attacks, the company has built a track record of excellence and innovation. The team at En Masse includes experts in online technology, live service, branding, community, and player support, allowing them to thrive as a publisher in the digital era. For more information, visit EnMasse.com.

“PETERPALOOZA” INVADES FAMILY GUY: THE QUEST FOR STUFF IN THE HOTTEST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF 2015 

Recording Stars Snoop Dogg, Weird Al, Deadmau5, Alice Cooper and More Join a Brand New Adventure on Mobile Devices

San Francisco, August 11, 2015 – TinyCo and Fox Digital Entertainment are pumped to announce the totally freakin’ sweet update to FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff – “Peterpalooza”.

Peterpalooza features fan favorite recording artists including Snoop Dogg, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Deadmau5, Alice Cooper, Avril Lavigne, and Rick Astley.  The “Peterpalooza” event is now live and runs through September 17, 2015. Awarded one of the “Best Mobile Games of 2014” by Facebook and “Best Mobile Game of 2014” by the Mobile Excellence Awards, FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff is available to download for free on the App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore.

Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg had this to say, “Let Quahog know that the D-O-double-G is coming to town to get Peterpalooza bumpin’.” 

The event features top voice talent from the music world as they work with Peter Griffin to find the source of mysterious activities that threaten to sabotage the event. These musicians are featured in-game and are voiced by the artists themselves.

“Music festival season is in full swing, and we’re cranking the volume to eleven with the Peterpalooza event,” proclaimed Andrew N. Green, Head of Business Development and Operations at TinyCo. “We guarantee music enthusiasts and Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff fans alike will love partying in Quahog with such top voice talent in what is sure to be one of the craziest and weirdest music festivals in history!”

FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff continues to engage with fans from around the world with new features and updates while maintaining its signature style and humor. The “Peterpalooza” in-game event is now live and runs through September 17, 2015. Download FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff for free on the App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore.

About TinyCo

Founded in 2009, TinyCo has developed more than a dozen successful games for the App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon App store with titles such as FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff and Tiny Monsters. The company’s mission is to make people happy five minutes at a time through incredible, fun and original mobile entertainment. The company’s investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Pinnacle Ventures and angel investors including Ron Conway and Keith Rabois. For more information about TinyCo, please visit http://www.tinyco.com. Become a fan of FAMILY GUY: The Quest for Stuff on Facebook and Twitter (@playfamilyguy).

About FAMILY GUY

FAMILY GUY follows the adventures of endearingly ignorant dad, Peter Griffin, and his hilariously odd family of middle-class New Englanders—wife Lois, daughter Meg, son Chris, baby Stewie and dog Brian—in Quahog, Rhode Island. The animated series, which features the voice talents of Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry is a 20th Century Fox Television production. Seth MacFarlane is Creator/Executive Producer. Rich Appel and Steve Callaghan serve as Showrunners/Executive Producers, while Danny Smith and Kara Vallow serve as Executive Producers. Become a fan of FAMILY GUY on Facebook at www.facebook.com/familyguy and follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/familyguyonfox (@familyguyonfox).

About Fox Digital Entertainment

Fox Digital Entertainment (FDE) is the 20th Century Fox division dedicated to fostering new and innovative mobile content and apps in emerging distribution channels. FDE develops and produces original videos, apps and games based on new concepts and extensions of existing Fox brands. The group has produced a number of award-winning products, among them ANGRY BIRDS™ RIO, ICE AGE VILLAGE™, THE SIMPSONS™ TAPPED OUT, FAMILY GUY: THE QUEST FOR STUFF and many others.

Kobojo’s Highly Anticipated Mobile JRPG Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey to Launch as a Premium Title in U.S. and Europe 

PARIS – Aug. 11, 2015 – Independent game developer Kobojo has revealed that its upcoming Japanese role-playing game (JRPG), Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey will officially launch as a premium mobile game on iOS platforms in the U.S. and Europe later this year. The game is in production at Kobojo’s Dundee, Scotland studio with the aid of Kazushige Nojima (writer of Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy X) and Hitoshi Sakimoto (composer of Final Fantasy Tactics, Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy XII).

Combining some of the best elements of classic JRPGs, this innovative new role-playing game seamlessly combines an engaging adventure and intense battle sequences with freeform exploration, item crafting and a unique storyline – all presented with gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D art and accompanied by a comprehensive soundtrack. At launch, Zodiac will be available as a premium app purchase from the App Store, offering multiple areas to explore, numerous dungeons, hours of quests and side-quests, and in-depth cinematic sequences and epic boss encounters. The game will be supplemented following launch with episodic updates that unfold the story of Orcanon, add new areas to explore, release additional unlockable character classes and powers to discover, and interesting new characters to meet and exciting new challenges to reveal the secrets of this new mysterious world.

“The heart and soul of Zodiac has always been to bring players a classic JRPG experience regardless of platform – the kind of experience that JRPG fans enjoy, and sadly, that no longer seem as common as they once were,” said Kobojo CEO Mario Rizzo. “Listening to the great feedback we received after showing the game at GDC and E3, we’ve made the unprecedented decision to shift gears from Kobojo’s usual free-to-play format to make Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey a premium game for Western audiences. We’re excited to announce that the launch of game will offer an original Nojima-san storyline and the thrilling gameplay that we’ve all been hoping to see from a new JRPG product in a standalone, one-time premium game purchase, with episodic content updates to continue the epic saga of Orcanon.”

Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey will launch later this year on Android and will launch on PC and Sony platforms shortly afterwards. Exact pricing information will be released closer to launch. 

About Kobojo

Kobojo develops engaging, online RPG titles that are designed for touch devices. The company is passionate about developing high-quality multiplayer game mechanics and is known for its extraordinary hand-drawn 2D graphics. It has created and is currently managing the highly successful mobile RPG Mutants: Genetic Gladiators. Kobojo is a private company, founded in 2008, with headquarters in Paris, France and a new development studio in Dundee, Scotland.

Cloud-Based Project Management Platform, Streamframe, is Now Available Worldwide

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – August 11, 2015 – Streamline Media Group announced today that its new proprietary cloud-based project management platform specifically designed for video game development, Streamframe, is now commercially available to users globally. During its testing phase Streamframe has already served an integral part for thousands of developers creating games worldwide. For more information and to start using Streamframe, visit: www.streamframe.com 

“The complexity of game development has moved beyond spreadsheets and one-dimensional systems”, said Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group. “Teams today need a unified development platform that brings together art, code, production and administration into one place so that they can have a holistic view of their project and its effect upon the organization. Streamframe does just that while also tracking all the individual changes taking place during the course of development. For the first time teams are able to get a general overview and immediately deep dive into the state of play.” 

Streamframe builds projects quickly through a sophisticated framework that incorporates tracking of resources, time and finances. Teams collaborate, manage clients, feedback and workflows all through a socially powered interface. Clients stay informed on every aspect of a project whenever they want by simply logging into Streamframe’s Client access to view project status. The ability to implement any necessary changes to development quickly and seamlessly leads to a massive reduction in turnaround times. While most project management tools are static, Streamframe is highly responsive and allows on-the-fly adjustments to free creativity and prevent lags in project timelines.  

 To register and learn more about Steamframe visit: www.streamframe.com

ABOUT STREAMLINE MEDIA GROUP

Streamline Media Group, Inc., is an award winning group comprised of media, entertainment and technology experts. Working through its daughter companies, Streamline Studios and Streamframe, Streamline Media Group leverages high-end production expertise, proprietary technology and the economies of scale of Southeast Asia to devise uncommon solutions that drive its clients’ business forward. For more information, please visit www.streamline-mediagroup.com  

ABOUT STREAMLINE STUDIOS

Streamline Studios is the largest  independent game developer and content outsourcing studio in Malaysia. A subsidiary of Streamline Media Group, Inc., Streamline Studios combines its proprietary technology, Streamframe, with veteran lead teams and economies of scale of Malaysia to bring its clients’ visions to reality. With more than 200 productions completed, including Bioshock Infinite, Gears of War and Pillars of Eternity, Streamline Studios is the go-to studio for discerning publishers and developers that require no-nonsense creative execution. Streamline Studios, with Streamframe, have experienced over 340% growth in the last 12 months and as Malaysia’s largest game developer it is currently recruiting talent from all over the globe. For more information, please visit www.streamline-studios.com. 

ABOUT STREAMFRAME

Streamframe is the first cloud-based project management platform engineered by game developers for game developers. It recombines production, project and client management into an entirely new social-powered platform that is powerful and easy to use. Currently in preview-release and utilized by thousands of developers worldwide, Streamframe organizes development chaos, bringing a flexible, fluid tool to the complex production streams of game development and allowing teams both the freedom to create and keep a clear focus on the bottom line. For more information, please visit www.streamframe.com.