‘Flower Farmer’ On Android™, a Unique New Social Gaming Experience Topping the Worldwide Charts

Virtual Farming Will Never Be The Same Again!

Hollywood, FL, May 27^th, 2014:  Independent games developer and publisher, Code4Software LLC, through the brand Code4Mobile, is proud to announce the worldwide release of Flower Farmer to the Google Play™ digital app store.  Available as a premium download and utilizing an in-app purchased currency known as “Flower Power”, this immersive and compelling simulation game has within the first week of launch climbed to the top of the charts and has secured its position on the Top 10 New Paid Casual Games chart and Top 100 overall New Paid Games chart!

Flower Farmer is an easy to play yet advanced massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, offering fresh challenges and cutting-edge features, while benefiting from new real-time player interaction capabilities.  Players of all ages and experience levels will enjoy many hours of fun as they germinate seeds, nurture the seedlings, harvest their flowers, and make stunningly beautiful virtual floral arrangements for sharing across the world with friends and family through various social media.  As an online game, Flower Farmer requires an active Internet connection in order to play.

Flower Farmer is also incredibly realistic.  Players manage all aspects of indoor flower growing, such as ensuring proper lighting, ventilation, and water supply while battling insects, fungus, dehydration, and nutrient deficiency, as well as dealing with the effects of over-watering, over-trimming, and over-fertilization!  The reward is that players get to grow dozens of different types of life-like virtual flowers, each having a unique look and diverse attributes, keeping game play varied and engaging.  Flower arrangements can be created with the virtual flowers the player has grown by using the innovative Flower Arranger mini-app, with any one of a number of colorful vases or different arranger scene backdrops. Finished masterpieces can then be shared through social media with friends and family with just a few clicks.

Flower Farmer is Mobile Online Social Entertainment, which includes the ability to have game-wide chat, player-to-player private chat, contact lists, and an ignore feature.  There are also real-time, online leader boards showcasing stats, such as the wealthiest growers, most flowers harvested, weekly leaders, and more.  Flower Farmer also offers dozens of items that can be crafted and traded among players, for a true multiplayer game experience.

While the initial download of Flower Farmer has much to offer, the in-game purchase system opens up additional flower varieties, arranger scene backdrops, and super effective power-ups.  Additionally, the game’s built-in loot system provides wide-ranging rewards and the chance for uncommon and rare item drops, such as growing equipment, seeds, crafting components, farm gear, and much more!  The game also offers players the ability to use many of these items to craft various new items in the skill areas of Cooking, Engineering, and Alchemy.  These crafted items take the form of plant cures, boosts, and other miscellaneous supplies, which makes play challenging and fun.  Further, the Achievement System provides another helpful feature, allowing players to earn more Flower Power as they unlock achievements related to planting and harvesting flowers.  On a regular basis, new flower varieties, items, achievements, and crafting recipes are added, augmenting an already impressive list of features.

Flower Farmer is available for download from:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.code4mobile.android.flowerfarmer

Journalists interested in further information, additional assets or setting up an interview with the developer are welcome to contact GAME PROMOTER™ by sending an email to [email protected].  Members of the press are likewise encouraged to visit the following Hotlinks for the most recent updates to the game:

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FIGHT THE ENEMY IN THE FROZEN FIELDS OF EASTERN EUROPE IN VOLV INTERACTIVE’S WARFARE NATIONS FOR iOS 

Beijing – June 2, 2014 – Wargaming on iOS just got better. Introducing Warfare Nations by VOLV Interactive, an online strategy game following in the footsteps of Advance Wars and Neo Geo classic Metal Slug. Warfare Nations can be downloaded for free from the App Store today.

The Great War has descended upon Europe. You’re the Commander, the only one standing between glorious victory and certain death. Your troops need your leadership–now more than ever—to survive one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. Enter the shallow trenches of Europe and show the world what true fighting spirit looks like!

Choose a side (Silver Fox or North Polar), and then assemble troops and resources in order to take over enemy bases of increasing difficulty. Train your troops (riflemen, sharpshooters, medics, grenadiers and more); build armor units (armored cars, lightweight/heavy tanks); summon air support when needed (air superiority fighters, bombers); and establish outposts on enemy territory to generate indispensable iron and gold—the key resources for expanding your army and upgrading your troops.

“Warfare Nations offers players the complexity of a PC strategy game with the usability of a mobile app. It’s a game we’ve wanted to make for a long time—and we’re happy it turned out the way it did,” says Jack He, marketing manager at VOLV Interactive. “We think players will enjoy the look of Warfare Nations as well as the soundtrack inspired by epic war movies. Silver Fox or North Polar? May the best army win!”

Warfare Nations can be played solo (single-player campaign) or against opponents from all over the world through the PvP Outpost.

Key Features

• Two nations to choose from: Silver Fox and North Polar.
• War can be beautiful: Gorgeous retina graphics with 4 unique environments–Outskirts, Forest, Countryside, and Ruins.
• 50+ powerful combat units to dominate both land and sky: 9 different infantry troops and armored units, plus 7 unique air support units.
• Conduct research to take your army to the next level: 35+ resource bases to explore and research new technologies.
• Draw your troops into battle: Line-drawing control system (think Flight Control).
• Boss fights: 7 personality-laden bosses between levels—each fight worthy of a victory bonus.
• Build your army: Collect enough gold and iron to upgrade your HQ and strengthen your troops.
• Quick online battles: Always fast-paced—with just 1 minute to get started, and 5 minutes per round.
• Dominate your enemies online: Challenge thousands of other players, raid their bases, and enjoy the spoils of war!
• Smooth operator: Seamless connection for smartphones and tablets with matchmaking; supports Wi-Fi and 2G/3G/4G.
• Marching madness: Awesome soundtrack that pays homage to the heroic war movies of the 20^th century.

Warfare Nations is free to download and play. A discounted Starter Pack will be available for a limited time ($1.99)—providing players with enough diamonds, iron, and gold to teach the enemy a few valuable life lessons 🙂

The game is also available on Android (through Google Play and Amazon’s Appstore), and it will soon be available on Windows Phone.

Download URL

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/warfare-nations/id874200464?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8

Trailer

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1JZbSA9WZE

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pages/VOLV-Interactive/326733737370132

Twitter

https://twitter.com/volvapps

About VOLV Interactive

VOLV Interactive was founded in 2011 by Yuqi Tian and is based in Beijing, China. The studio is incredibly passionate about strategy and simulation and has released a number of mobile titles over the years—including Ace Wings Online, Black Operations, and Call of Victory. For more information on VOLV Interactive, please visit http://volvapps.com/

Ubisoft® Turns Chicago Into The Ultimate Weapon With The Release Of Watch Dogs™

Further Explore the Watch Dogs Universe with the ctOS Mobile Companion App, Ebook and Season Pass

San Francisco, CA — May 27, 2014 — Today, Ubisoft announced that the highly anticipated open world game, Watch Dogs, is now available at retailers in North America for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Watch Dogs is rated M for Mature and is available for $59.99 across all versions.

Watch Dogs tells the story of Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. Now on the hunt for those who hurt his family, players will be able to monitor and hack their enemies by manipulating everything connected to the city’s Central Operating System (ctOS). Watch Dogs lets the player use Chicago as their ultimate weapon and exact their own style of revenge.

The Watch Dogs ctOS mobile companion app is also available for download for free on iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android™ devices. The ctOS mobile companion app is a groundbreaking, real-time companion game that will take the player’s experience beyond the console, allowing them to connect and compete with friends, even when away from their home console. The ctOS mobile companion app delivers revolutionary dual-screen gameplay that enables gamers to play from anywhere, at any time.

A season pass is also available for $19.99 and offers savings of more than 25% on post-launch content, including:

•             The all-new single-player story featuring T-Bone, a brilliant but eccentric hacker who lives by his own rules.

•             A new Digital Trip game mode, Conspiracy!, where players must find and eliminate all of the cyborgs.

•             Exclusive Untouchables Pack with an M1 SMG weapon and a 1920s mobster outfit.

•             New missions, weapons, outfits and more.

For PlayStation® owners, Watch Dogs offers additional exclusive content featuring four extra missions representing one extra hour of exclusive gameplay. A unique White Hat Hacker outfit as well as bonus tech points providing new in-depth knowledge about an important faction in the Watch Dogs universe. This content will be unlockable at launch via code. For more information on the Watch Dogs Season Pass, please visit shop.ubi.com/wdseasonpassrelease.

For fans who want to explore their own digital footprint, please visit digitalshadow.com. The Watch Dogs Digital Shadow website is an eye-opening experience that allows Facebook users to explore their digital life through the lens of a hacker, and get a glimpse of ways in which they could potentially be targeted based on real user data that is available on their Facebook profile and on public sources on the web. With the number of Digital Shadows created to date, Watch Dogs fans are aware of the data that they make public, that Facebook friends could be seen as liabilities, of the various geolocation data that can be surfaced and a host of additional hacker-relevant information.

Fans can also further explore the world of Watch Dogs with the ebook, Watch Dogs™ //n/Dark Clouds. Written by John Shirley, author of numerous novels, short stories, screenplays and teleplays, the Watch Dogs //n/Dark Clouds storyline picks up where the video game leaves off. The ebook is a first for Ubisoft, conceived in house and released exclusively via digital channels. For more information, please visit: watchdogs.com/ebook.

To stay connected with Watch Dogs, please visit the official website: watchdogsgame.com Facebook page: facebook.com/watchdogsgame Twitter account: twitter.com/watchdogsgame

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 and Far Cry. 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 2013–14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,007 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Watch Dogs, 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. iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc

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Iruka and Konohamaru Join the Ranks of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION

BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today released new assets for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM REVOLUTION.  The new assets focus on new Hidden Leaf Village ninjas. Iruka Umino is a Hidden Leaf Village instructor who must wrestle with the fact that his pupil, Naruto Uzumaki, holds the tailed beast that killed his parents many years ago.  Konohamaru Sarutobi is the grandson of the Third Hokage.  His biggest role model in life is Naruto Uzumaki with whom he shares several similarities including their unique transformation technique; Sexy Jutsu.  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION will be available this September throughout the Americas on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, on PC via STEAM.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION combines stunning anime visuals and fluid 3D ninja fighting action once more for the largest and most explosive Ultimate Ninja STORM game yet!  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION features brand new gameplay mechanics including devastating Combo Ultimate Jutsu attacks, allowing characters to combine their honed powers to create powerful techniques to bring opponents to their knees. With a roster reaching 100 playable characters spanning the entire NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime arcs, there are sure to be characters that fit everyone’s play style.

Nexon Enters into Strategic Partnership with Austrian Game Developer Socialspiel Entertainment

Makes Equity Investment and Agrees to Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Rights; Extends Nexon’s Western Gaming Presence and Expands Mobile Portfolio

TOKYO – May 27, 2014 – NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced a strategic relationship with Socialspiel Entertainment GmbH (“Socialspiel”), a Vienna-based social and mobile game development studio.  Led by industry veterans Mike Borras and Helmut Hutterer, Socialspiel is a highly-acclaimed European game development studio focused on high-quality, character-driven free-to-play mobile and browser games.

Under the terms of the agreement, Nexon will make a cash equity investment in Socialspiel in exchange for a minority stake in the company and the nomination of a Director to Socialspiel’s Board.  The agreement also provides Nexon with exclusive worldwide publishing rights for SocialSpiel’s upcoming mobile and tablet titles, notably the 2015 release of an as yet untitled action RPG where players build a legacy of heroes and custom weaponry used to battle their way through randomized dungeons.

“This long-term strategic partnership combines Socialspiel’s experience and track record of developing unique, high-quality game play experiences for Western audiences with Nexon’s extensive free-to-play experience, global publishing platform and international user base,” said Owen Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon. “This announcement marks yet another milestone in our strategy to grow our business in the West and we are excited to work with the talented Socialspiel team to bring exciting new AAA-quality titles to players around the world.”

Socialspiel was founded in 2010 by former teammates from Rockstar Games and Deep Silver.  The Socialspiel team has established an outstanding reputation for itself includingTight Lines Fishing, winner of the Social Game of the Year at the 2011 German Game Developer Awards.

“Nexon pioneered the free-to-play business model over 15 years ago so they have the expertise and scale we were looking for in a strategic partner,” said Mike Borras, Chief Executive Officer of Socialspiel.  “Additionally, Nexon shares our focus on developing differentiated, high-quality content, and we are look forward to working together to leverage their extensive free-to-play knowledge and international platform to bring our future titles to an even wider audience.”

The companies expect Socialspiel’s next title to launch in spring 2015.

About NEXON Co., Ltd.  http://company.nexon.co.jp/
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online　games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first　graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept　of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in　which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance　their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 60 online games in more than 100　countries and since its founding, Nexon has generated more than 1.4 billion player　registrations. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed　on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About Socialspiel Entertainment GmbH               http://socialspiel.com
Socialspiel Entertainment builds awesome mobile and tablet online games from our headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans from Rockstar Games and Deep Silver, we create highly original games with high production value and engaging characters. Socialspiel is advised by Agnitio Capital.

THE MIGHTY QUEST FOR EPIC LOOT^TM LAUNCHES WATCHDOGS^TM CROSSOVER

Gear up with exclusive WatchDogs items

Screenshot Download Link: http://we.tl/X4jmLkx36l

London, UK – May 27, 2014 – Today, Ubisoft^® announced a crossover between The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and WatchDogs, the highly anticipated open-world hacking game. To celebrate the launch of WatchDogs, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot unveiled unique WatchDogs content, including new branded weapons, clothing and bandanas for each of the four character classes and a WatchDogs Castle theme.

This content is available for a limited time and can be found both in-game, as individual items, and through a special pack that contains all of the exclusive WatchDogs content. Starting today and running until July 1^st, players will be able to deck out all four characters and their Castle in WatchDogs gear.

Players are also invited to test their hacking and looting skills in the newly created level 12 “WatchDogs” Castle in the Bling’s Landing region. Beware of traps, because this Chicago-inspired castle is full of them!

To join the looting madness, sign up on the official website:  www.themightyquest.com.

For the latest news on Ubisoft collectible merchandise, please visit and like the page www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

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 and Far Cry. 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 2013-14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,007 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

©2014 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Watch Dogs, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

© 2013 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and its logo, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

E3 College Game Competition Finalists Announced

Rising College Talent to be Showcased at the Industry’s Pinnacle Event

Washington, DC – May 27, 2014 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced the five finalists of its annual E3 College Game Competition, which is aimed at recognizing the best student talent in video game development. The finalists, chosen by a judging panel of revered video game industry talent, will receive a special showcase display and valuable networking opportunities at E3, the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games.

The finalists are:

• Lawrence Technology University
• Savannah College of Art and Design
• University of Denver
• University of Texas at Austin
• University of Utah

“Young developers are the lifeblood of our industry. Their creativity, vision, and spirit of innovation are essential to the continued growth and evolution of this dynamic industry,” said Rich Taylor, senior vice president of communications and industry affairs at ESA, which owns E3 and is the trade association for the U.S. video game industry. “We are incredibly proud to work with so many outstanding universities in fostering the next generation of industry talent.”

The competition winner will be announced at E3 which takes place June 10-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

The competition targeted 400 US colleges and universities with computer and video game development programs, and each competition submission was carefully reviewed by a panel of top tier game publishers, developers and media outlets. The finalists have earned the coveted opportunity to display their games among nearly 200 leading-edge computer and video game companies that will show off their most innovative and advanced interactive entertainment products at this year’s E3

Produced by IDG World Expo, companies still interested in exhibiting at E3 should contact the team at (877) 216-6264. A full list of current exhibitors is located on http://www.e3expo.com/.

E3 2014 show hours are:

• Tuesday, June 10, 2014           12:00PM – 6:00PM
• Wednesday, June 11, 2014      10:00AM – 6:00PM
• Thursday, June 12, 2014          10:00AM – 5:00PM

Attendee registration information and details can be found at www.E3Expo.com.

On-site registration will open Sunday, June 8, at 1:00 pm at the LACC. Members of the press interested in covering E3 should contact [email protected] for credentialing.

E3 is the world’s premiere trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the ESA, the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. For more information, please visit http://www.E3Expo.com or follow E3 on Twitter at @E3 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/E3Expo.com.

ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers, including conducting business and consumer research, providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property and technology/e-commerce issues, managing a global anti-piracy program, owning and operating E3, and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations. For more information, please visit http://www.theesa.com/ or follow ESA on Twitter: @RichatESA.

FINAL FANTASY III now available on Steam

LONDON, UK – May 27, 2014 – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announces FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, is available from today on Steam, priced £10.99/€12.99.

First released in Japan in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the FINAL FANTASY series to become a million-seller, establishing once and for all that SQUARE ENIX’s classic RPG saga was here to stay. The game first reached European shores in 2007 when it launched as a 3D remake on the Nintendo DS, also selling in excess of one million copies.

Now available on Steam, FINAL FANTASY III has been optimised for PC gaming with new and improved 3D visuals and story sequences, and includes Steam Trading Cards and Achievements and new visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards.

The Story of FINAL FANTASY III

Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world’s fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost – but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world.

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness.

Game Features

• New and improved 3D visuals and story sequences
• Quicker browsing through the monster bestiary and other game record
• New visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards
• Upgraded graphics
• Includes Achievements
• New feature of Steam Trading Cards

About FINAL FANTASY
Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 100 million units worldwide.

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 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 62 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 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/.

© 1990, 2014 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO, and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. Nintendo trademarks and copyrights are properties of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.