PRE-PURCHASE STARCRAFT^® II: LEGACY OF THE VOID^™ AND PLAY THE “WHISPERS OF OBLIVION” PROLOGUE TODAY

Prepare for the conclusion of the StarCraft II saga and enjoy the ultimate competitive real-time strategy experience—standalone Legacy of the Void to launch by summer

Heart of the Swarm^® also now available as standalone game

SYDNEY, Australia—July 16, 2015—In 1998, the world was introduced to StarCraft^®—the groundbreaking science-fiction real-time strategy series about three unique rival species—the terrans, zerg, and protoss—locked into a perpetual war to secure their place in the galaxy. Now, 17 years later, the stunning conclusion to the StarCraft saga is almost here . . . and a new era for the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game is set to begin. 

Legacy of the Void™, the standalone conclusion to the StarCraft II trilogy, will arrive by Australian summer, and players can pre-purchase the game now via the official Legacy of the Void website. Featuring a galaxy-spanning protoss campaign and new multiplayer features such as the cooperative Allied Commanders and Archon Mode that give battlefield generals of all stripes whole new ways to play, Legacy of the Void is being built to deliver the ultimate StarCraft II experience. Pre-purchase digitally through Battle.net^® now, and you’ll gain immediate access to all three “Whispers of Oblivion” prologue missions featuring the legendary Dark Templar Zeratul. Those who pre-purchase digitally or lock in their pre-order at select retailers will also gain entry to the ongoing Legacy of the Void beta test. 

“With Legacy of the Void, we’re giving some of Blizzard’s most iconic characters an unforgettable sendoff and delivering the climactic StarCraft finale players deserve,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “At the same time, we’re excited to bring StarCraft II multiplayer into a whole new era with a host of major new gameplay modes and enhancements—we can’t wait to see what the future holds for StarCraft II competition.”

Multiple Editions Warping In

Legacy of the Void will come in a Standard Edition, which players can pre-purchase a physical version of now for $59.95 AUD, or $54.95 AUD digitally. Players also have the option to upgrade their pre-purchase to the Digital Deluxe Edition ($74.95 AUD), which will unlock a variety of in-game bonuses for Blizzard games (available upon Legacy of the Void’s release), including:

• Archon battle pet ready to join your side in World of Warcraft^®
• Void Seeker mount to charge through the Nexus in Heroes of the Storm
• Protoss card back to demonstrate your psionic potential in Hearthstone^®
• Protoss-themed portraits and unit skin for StarCraft II

Legacy of the Void will also be available in a retail-exclusive Collector’s Edition, which comes equipped with the digital bonus items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as a special edition of the upcoming full-colour hardcover StarCraft Field Manual (retail edition SRP $45 USD); a DVD loaded with cinematics and special features; and a CD soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition will be available at select retailers for a suggested retail price of $109.95 AUD. Players should check their local retailer for details and availability and be sure to lock in their preorder, as supplies are limited.

In addition, anyone who purchases or pre-purchases any edition of the expansion will also unlock access to an upcoming, yet-to-be-revealed StarCraft Warrior Hero in Heroes of the Storm^™, Blizzard’s recently released free-to-play team brawler. 

Your Life for Aiur! 

Picking up where Heart of the Swarm^® left off, Legacy of the Void casts you in the role of Hierarch Artanis, leader of the technologically advanced protoss race. Years ago, the protoss homeworld of Aiur fell to the merciless zerg Swarm. Now, you have raised a powerful fleet of warships known as the Golden Armada and are poised to reclaim your world. But an ancient evil threatens your destiny and the fate of the entire Koprulu Sector. The galaxy’s only hope is for you to reunite the protoss factions and defeat the coming darkness. 

To whet players’ appetites before the launch of the full campaign, a special action-packed prologue titled “Whispers of Oblivion” bridges the storyline between Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void. In these missions, players will join Zeratul to unravel the mysteries of the Xel’naga prophecy. Whispers of Oblivion will be available to everyone free of charge before the Legacy of the Void launch, but players who pre-purchase now will receive instant access to all three prologue missions in the Legacy of the Void beta test. 

Legacy of the Void^™, the third and final chapter in the StarCraft II saga, is a standalone game, meaning you’ll be able to purchase, play, and harness the power of the protoss without owning any previous entries in the series. 

Definitive StarCraft II Multiplayer Experience

In addition to the single-player campaign, Legacy of the Void will feature a host of new features that will make it the ultimate StarCraft multiplayer experience. Two heads are better than one, and Archon Mode applies this maxim to competitive gaming. In this brand-new two-player mode, players merge together to become a greater, unified force by sharing control over a single base. It’s the perfect mode for rookies to learn tactics from seasoned veterans—and a fun way to amplify the power of a burgeoning all-star.

Allied Commanders is a new, open-ended game mode with campaign-style objectives that breathes new life into the StarCraft cooperative experience. Here, each player will choose a powerful commander to lead their favourite army into battle and fight in diverse scenarios with dynamic, campaign-style objectives. Players can then level up these commanders to gain access to new units, abilities, and customisation options for their armies.

The thrill of competing in a StarCraft II tournament is like no other gaming experience around, and Legacy of the Void makes it easier than ever for everyone to get in on the action. With Automated Tournaments, players from around the world can prove their might in no-holds-barred daily online competitions. Tournaments will be held for players of all skill levels, unlocking the potential for anyone to feel the excitement of surviving through elimination rounds and clawing their way to victory.

Heart of the Swarm Goes Standalone

For players who haven’t yet played the first StarCraft II expansion, Heart of the Swarm, it just became a little easier to stage a zerg rush. Starting today, the original StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is no longer required to play Heart of the Swarm—making this the perfect time to catch up on Kerrigan’s story and command a host of additional multiplayer units for all three factions. 

Legacy of the Void will be released for Windows^® and Mac^® PC. Visit www.starcraft2.com to learn more.

With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.
For screenshots, artwork, and other media, visit http://blizzard.gamespress.com/StarCraft. 
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft^® and the Warcraft^®, StarCraft^®, and Diablo^® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes nineteen #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net^®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:

Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including release windows and details about Legacy of the Void, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

‘OFFICIAL E3 PLAYTHROUGH’ & INTERACTIVE ‘CHOOSE YOUR OWN CHAOS’ YOUTUBE TRAILER, RELEASED TODAY.

Following an incredibly successful E3 for JUST CAUSE 3 – with 10 award wins and over 20 nominations – Square Enix and Avalanche Studios are proud to share the new ‘OFFICIAL E3 PLAYTHROUGH’ trailer.

The island republic of Medici is the ultimate sandbox. With Rico’s new abilities and countless weapons and vehicles, there’s an infinite amount of possibilities around every corner. Each obstacle presents countless options for an explosive outcome – how creative can you be with Rico’s vast arsenal of equipment?

“At E3, we wanted to show our fans a sneak peek into the sheer volume of creative choices they will have access to in the game,” said Christofer Sundberg, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Avalanche Studios, “Today, we’re excited to share the fun with the rest of our Just Cause fans around the world.”

In addition to this, we’re also sharing the multi-path, ‘CHOOSE YOUR OWN CHAOS’ trailer from the E3 show floor – an expanded version of the ‘OFFICIAL E3 PLAYTHROUGH’ allowing you to choose how the action unfolds at key moments.

Watch the OFFICIAL E3 PLAYTHROUGH trailer at: https://youtu.be/DWlplz818o4 

Discover JUST CAUSE 3’s unparalleled freedom of choice for yourself in the multi-path ‘CHOOSE YOUR OWN CHAOS’ trailer here: https://youtu.be/egYNYVxrWGE

Get ready to ‘Set the World on Fire’ on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and high-end Windows PC on December 1^st 2015.

Related Links

Official Homepage: justcause.com

Official Facebook® Page: facebook.com/JustCause

Official YouTube Channel: youtube.com/JustCauseGame

Follow @JustCause on Twitter®: twitter.com/JustCause

SPECIAL EDITION BOND BLU-RAY & DVD RELEASES ARRIVE THIS SEPTEMBER

BOND COLLECTIBLES WITH NEW SPECIAL FEATURES

RELEASED AHEAD OF UPCOMING 24th JAMES BOND ADVENTURE, SPECTRE

Sydney, Australia (July 16, 2015) – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are releasing a special edition collectible box-set on Blu-ray and DVD on September 23rd, ahead of the November 6^th global release of SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure.

Included in the Blu-ray boxset are two new featurettes are based on interviews with renowned Bond writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. “The Shadow of SPECTRE” concentrates on the history of SPECTRE, the fictional global criminal syndicate and terrorist organization. The second featurette, “The Story So Far”, recaps and relives the significant moments from the previous three Daniel Craig Bond films.

The James Bond Collection features all 23 iconic Bond films together in one collection, which includes a 24^th space for SPECTRE.  Also included on both Blu-ray and DVD is a bonus disc exclusive featuring “Everything or Nothing”, a 90-minute documentary on the untold story of 007.

Available now on pre-order at JB Hi Fi https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/Banners/007-collection

ABOUT EON PRODUCTIONS

EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family.   Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising.   EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films.   The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-three films produced since 1962.  Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE & SKYFALL. They are currently producing the 24th film, SPECTRE.

ABOUT METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content.  In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels and is the majority owner of and distributor for United Artists Media Group (UAMG). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and DigitalHD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

MORE PIZZA! Classic Educational Game Remake, Zoombinis, Gets a Release Date

Non-profit Educational Leader TERC Delivers an All-New, Complete Zoombinis Experience to a New Generation

Boston, July 14, 2015 – Following the incredibly successful Kickstarter from earlier this year, TERC, a not-for-profit leader in K-12 math and science education, announced today the anticipated return of the beloved and classic children’s educational game, Zoombinis, launching on iPad and Android tablets on August 6 for $4.99.

Zoombinis is developed in conjunction with the world class designers at FableVision Studios, an award-winning educational transmedia developer, along with Learning Games Network.

“Together we have recreated the Zoombinis adventure so that it can be shared with a whole new generation, in a touch screen format,” said David Libby, Director of Technology, TERC. “With the advances in technology since the Zoombinis first appeared in the ’90s, we were able to craft the perfect blend of problem solving with entertainment that can be enjoyed in mobile or classroom setting.”

Numbering in the hundreds, the Zoombinis need your help. The small blue creatures, each with distinct personalities and appearances, are all imprisoned by the evil Bloats who took over their home – and you need to help them reach the safety of Zoombiniville. Using logic, data analysis, pattern finding and problem solving skills, children and adults will face a series of increasingly difficult challenges set within entertaining environments such as Pizza Pass, Titanic Tattooed Toads and Mudball Wall. Help the Zoombinis travel in groups until all 400 of them are safe in Zoombiniville.

For more information visit:
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/ZoombinisGame
Web: http://www.zoombinis.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zoombinisgame
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoombinisgame
YouTube: http://youtube.com/zoombinisgame

About TERC
For nearly fifty years, TERC has been introducing millions of students throughout the United States to the exciting and rewarding worlds of math and science learning. Led by a group of experienced, forward-thinking math and science professionals, TERC is an independent, nonprofit, research-based organization dedicated to engaging and inspiring all students through stimulating curricula and programs designed to develop the knowledge and skills they need to ask questions, solve problems, and expand their opportunities. Visit us on the web at: www.terc.edu

About FableVision Studios
FableVision creates technology-enhanced media and story to move the world to a better place. FableVision’s signature blend of positive media, storytelling, and interactive technologies is sought after by a host of best-in-class organizations, including leading publishers, broadcasters, educational and nonprofit organizations, museums, and health care organizations, such as PBS Kids, Smithsonian Institution, the Jim Henson Company, and National Geographic Society. Together with our partners, we have designed and developed hundreds of interactive games and activities, mobile apps, animated films, websites, television and web ads, interactive museum kiosks, and eBooks. Visit us on the web at: www.fablevisionstudios.com

About Learning Games Network
The Learning Games Network mission: By identifying and partnering with organizations that are working to create, research and disseminate game-based learning tools, the Learning Games Network amplifies the impact of these organizations and broadens access to high-quality educational games for learners at every age. Visit us on the web at: http://learninggamesnetwork.org

COMMAND VAST ARMIES IN LARGE SCALE BATTLES AND CONQUER THE ISLAND OF JAPAN 

Form alliances! Build your armies! Defeat those who oppose your dream of uniting Japan!

Hertfordshire, 15^th July 2015- KOEI TECMO Europe released today a wealth of video clips and other assets pertaining to the upcoming release of famed strategy/ historical simulation Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence, slated for release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system across Europe on 4^th September 2015. The game will also be simultaneously available digitally on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and on PC via Steam®.

Battles play a vital role in Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence. Although it is not necessary that players would have declare war to strengthen their position, it is quite possible that enemy lords will try to attack castles, towns, and settlements to increase their area of influence and grow their wealth. Defeating enemy fiefs can also strengthen the overall standing of the player’s chosen clan, so growing a strong, well equipped and well trained, loyal army is a key component to completing the game successfully.

Players can enter the battlefield with one or multiple army regiments, call on banner-men, allies and subordinates and use the terrain strategically to the advantage of their clan!

Battles are resolved in multiple ways, with the two main ones being a remote, birds-eye view of the map where there is free control of individual armies or combinations of allied forces and a close-up view option that offers more control of individual units.

Taking the first option, allows for a Multi-faceted Battle; meaning there can be various fronts and skirmishes all over the map and control of the chosen clan and its allied forces. All battles are in real time, so this option offers a better overview of the map, as well as ally and enemy movements.

In the second event, players can strategize further using information like terrain particularities and current weather (e.g. finding out the army would go faster taking a detour around a hill rather than going over it on a straight line). Close-field battles also offer the player the possibility to take on the role of the Grand Commander. Doing so opens up the option to use officer ‘Traits’ and ‘Tactics’. Traits are passive special abilities of officers that automatically take effect when the officer is present. They can be learned when the officer levels up or through his/her retainers and can affect –among others- strategic, military, or diplomatic situation.

Tactics are actions unique to each officer that can be used to strengthen the army or weaken the enemy for a short period of time. A few of the ‘Tactics’ available are ‘Bondbreaker’ (a power that makes enemy soldiers fight each other), ‘Incite’ (which nullifies the enemies strengthening effects), ‘Against all Odds’ (limits the army’s speed but greatly increases their strength) and many more.

‘Tactics’ can be used at any time during a conflict by expending ‘Command Points’- a metric of the army’s energy levels.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence offers a great selection of options for tactical warfare and allows the player to choose how each skirmish or conflict should be resolved. If battle is not the best strategic option, players can opt for negotiations or diplomacy to gain friendly allies and weaken the enemy forces.

For more Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence news and a first look at the trailer please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames and www.nobunagasambition.eu and follow us on twitter @koeitecmoeurope 

ABOUT NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION

Having 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. Now, its latest chapter, ‘Sphere of Influence’, is released in Europe for the first time.

The game is named after one of the most prominent and infamous figures of the Sengoku era (Warring States) of Japanese history, Nobunaga Oda. He fought to realise his dream of a united Japan and a new world. Though he fell before his dream was accomplished he left behind a revolutionary legacy of castle towns, technological improvements, developing culture, modern warfare, a new system of economics etc.

Hailed as one of the best instalments in the franchise’s history, this extremely intricate, deep, and meticulous strategy game is set against a backdrop of a fragmented nation and asks the player to take up the mantle of a Daimyo, a feudal lord of the Sengoku era (15^th– 16^th century Japan), who will fight for the great ideal of uniting the war-ridden country under one rule, thus becoming the first Shogun.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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