BANDAI NAMCO GAMES AMERICA INC. RELEASES NEW KUSHINA UZUMAKI ASSETS FOR NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION

BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today announced a new playable character for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM REVOLUTION.  Kushina Uzumaki, mother of Naruto Uzumaki, will be bringing her unique brand of fighting to the battlefield for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and STEAM® for PC this September throughout the Americas.

Kushina Uzumaki, second jinchuriki of Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is known to hold a temper to match her striking red hair.  This quick red-hot temper makes her a formidable opponent against anyone foolish enough to cross her or her family.  Kushina’s appearance in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION will also detail a brand new storyline “The Far Reaches of Hope” between herself and Team Minato members Rin, Kakashi, and Obito.

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 Combination 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.

NEW ONE PIECE UNLIMITED WORLD RED BATTLE COLISEUM MODE DETAILS AND STREET DATE REVEALED

Earlier this year, BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. announced for ONE PIECE Unlimited World Red the brand new Battle Coliseum Mode, where all the fierce and powerful pirates of the seas will collide for the ultimate brawl. Today the leading developer, Ganbarion, and publisher are proud to reveal new details about this mode. A total of 20 characters will be playable in this arena including Fujitora, “Flame Fist” Ace D. Portgas, the stunning Empress Boa Hancock, the whole Straw-Hat crew and more! Players will be able to select their favorite character, including characters like Jimbei that were formerly quest-limited, and experience the heated battle of their dreams against the most fearsome bosses the ONE PIECE universe has ever seen!

The challenging and promising ONE PIECE Unlimited World Red game will reach American shores on July 8, 2014 for PlayStation^®3, PlayStation^®Vita, Nintendo 3DS^TM and Wii U^TM. For the latest news and updates, please visit http://www.bandainamcogames.com.

TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON PHANTOMS® RELEASES SECOND REDESIGNED MAP FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH 

London, UK – May 12, 2014 – Today Ubisoft® announced that the launch of Ghost Recon Phantoms was well received with a positive response from Steam and PC players. The game is now the third most played free-to-play title on Steam, with more than 200,000 daily active users across all platforms and more than half a million visitors to the Ghost Recon Phantoms website daily.

“We are thrilled with the number of active players which just passed the one million mark. We are seeing a lot of new players from countries where the game was already available during open beta, like the UK and Germany, as well as from newly opened territories including Brazil and Australia. There has also been a rise in popularity of the game in Asia, in particular South Korea and Singapore, which is especially important to our team as Singapore is where the game was created,” said Corey Facteau, producer on Ghost Recon Phantoms. “We are going to continue improving Ghost Recon Phantoms by releasing regular new content in game, and we are looking forward to seeing what suggestions these new territories have and how it will help us shape the future of the game.”

In late April, the Attica map, formerly known as Attica Heights, was redesigned to match the new style of Ghost Recon Phantoms. For information on how the map changed please see this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD3gThDB2sk

The second redesigned map since the launch, The Subpen, formerly known as Balaklava Sub-Pen, was released today along with smoke grenades that are now available in the Ghost Recon Phantoms store.

To know more about the latest redesigned Subpen Map please check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1l3NdyzrKM&feature=youtu.be

For the latest information and to play now and play for free visit: www.GhostReconPhantoms.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 2012-13 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,256 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com/.

© 2013 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s, Ghost Recon, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries

Revolutionary Tower Defense Game, Breach TD, Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Video game company Space Rhino Games launched on May 2^nd 2014, a Kickstarter campaign for Breach TD, its first mobile game, set to debut during the Summer of 2014. The Kickstarter effort will aim to gather additional funds to expand the game’s already innovative goals. Their initial crowd-funding goal is $35,000, with many stretch goals to follow. For access to the Kickstarter campaign visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spacerhinogames/breach-td.

In creating a Kickstarter campaign the Breach TD creators are able not only to present their game to a global community of gamers, but also ensure that their future goals have an additional form of funding. These include not only being prepared for the current challenges of creating a complex mobile game, but also expand upon the features of such game after launch. Some of the features they hope to expand upon after the original release are allowing for Voice Chat between players and diverse attacks in the multiplayer capacity that will already exist. A variety of rewards will be available for the backers of the Kickstarter campaign such as additional unlocked Guardians, Battle Relics, exclusive wallpapers, access to development forums, and for those big spenders even the opportunity to design your own artwork for the game.

BreachTD.com will be unveiling Kickstarter updates, as well as game development updates such as new guardians and other pertinent game information, so users will be up-to-date on the elaboration process leading up to the game’s release. On the game’s website players will be able to get the latest game news and updates; a comprehensive game guide including game-play instructions and other background information; Guardian and Battle Relic descriptions; access to multimedia such as videos and artwork; a community section with forums open for discussions with other users; and much more. Players can also follow Breach TD via social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others accessible through the site for further updates.

Breach TD is a tower defense game, without the towers, set to revolutionize the genre by creating a unique take on game play, action visuals and user interaction.  The game allows for a variety of defensive units and battle relics (items with unique powers) to choose from for the formation of unique builds. It also will have a 3v3 multiplayer component, the ability to go into the offensive against the enemy team, and the ability to support your allies within that same component, which further separates it from other tower defense games.

For more information on Breach TD visit www.Breachtd.com and stay tuned for updates on the game’s release and other news regarding the Kickstarter campaign. 

About Space Rhino Games 

Space Rhino Games was established in 2013 to develop videos games for multiple operational platforms. Its first game, Breach TD, will be released the Summer of 2014 initially for mobile platforms and with an online version to be released later. Space Rhino Games mission is to become one of the most recognized player centric videogame companies in the world. Its focus is to develop player-focused, free to play games, where the player community forms the foundation of its business. Its goal is to develop smart strategic concepts, which promote team-based gameplay while delivering an action packed experience, fostering and building a strong, avid, and loyal online community. For information visit www.spacerhinogames.com.

DIABLO^® III: ULTIMATE EVIL EDITION^™ COMING TO CONSOLES AUGUST 19

Includes Diablo^® III and critically acclaimed Reaper of Souls™ expansion

Preorder for PS3^™, PS4^™, Xbox One, or Xbox 360 now and receive exclusive bonus in-game item

SYDNEY, Australia—May 12, 2014—On August 19,console gamers around the world will be able to join the crusade against death itself when Diablo^® III: Reaper of Souls^™ – Ultimate Evil Edition^™ launches on the PlayStation^® 3 and PlayStation^® 4 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.The console-exclusive Ultimate Evil Edition includes all of the content from the originalDiablo III, as well asnew features and updates fromthe critically acclaimed Reaper of Soulsexpansion. With six customisable character classes, five engrossing acts, and countless hours of gameplay, this all-inclusive package is a treasure trove of fast-paced demon-slaying action and cooperative adventure. 

The console version of Reaper of Souls has been designed to take advantage of the unique features of the console platforms. All four console versions of the Ultimate Evil Edition feature4-player same-screen and online multiplayer—whether you’re banding together on the same couch or joining the fray via PlayStation^®Network or the Xbox Live online entertainment network, Reaper of Souls makes it easy to experience Diablo in the best way possible: with your friends.

The Ultimate Evil Edition introduces even more ways for players to share their adventures. A new Apprentice mode boosts low-level players’ power while adventuring with high-level friends, making it easier than ever to play together. Players will also be able to share treasures with other players on their friends lists via an in-game mail system, including mysterious Player Gifts containing rare loot for the adventurer whose name they bear.

“The Ultimate Evil Edition brings Reaper of Souls to console gamers for the first time, and wraps all of the content, features, and updates we’ve released for Diablo III into one epic package,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether you’re a veteran of the crusade against the forces of evil on PC or are just stepping foot into Sanctuary for the first time, there’s never been a better time to experience Diablo III from the comfort of your couch.”

In Reaper of Souls, the five valiant heroes from Diablo III—Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard—are joined by a new champion: the Crusader. Clad head to toe in fortified armor, the Crusader is an unstoppable force of righteous destruction who channels the power of divine wrath to visit retribution upon his demonic quarry.

Reaper of Souls adds a challenging new act to Diablo III in which players will embark on a dark and perilous journey through terrifying landscapes; explore the legendary city of Westmarch; and slay countless minions, each hell-bent on bringing the players’ heroic quest to a grisly end. The adventure culminates in a climactic confrontation with Malthael, the Angel of Death, whose twisted designs spell ruin for the innocent people of Sanctuary.

In addition to the Crusader hero and Act V, the Ultimate Evil Edition includes o blo III players a f Reaper of Souls, all Diablo III players the expansiona revamp of the game’s loot system, an expanded Paragon progression system for max-level characters, and several other improvements to the Diablo III game experience, including:

• Adventure Mode: A new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything
• Bounties: Randomised objectives that reward players in new ways for exploring Sanctuary
• Nephalem Rifts: Fully randomised dungeons offering endless replayability and heaps of loot
• Level Cap to 70: Formidable new spells and abilities that take players to new heights of power
• The Mystic: A powerful new artisan who provides heroes with loot-customisation options

All of this new content comes with the Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, which players can purchase beginning August 19 for a suggested retail price of $79.95 AUD for the PS4^™ computer entertainment system or Xbox One, or $59.95 AUD for the PS3^™ or Xbox 360—check with your local retailer for availability.

Those who preorder their copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition will also receive the exclusive Infernal Pauldrons bonus in-game item. Wearable at level 1, these devilishly sharp transmogrifiable shoulderplates provide Health, Life regeneration, and Cooldown Reduction. The key for the Infernal Pauldrons will be available in launch day copies of the Ultimate Evil Edition (cannot be transferred across platforms).

In addition, players who fought the forces of evil in the original PS3^™ or Xbox 360 versions of Diablo III will be able to continue their crusade against death. PS3^™ characters from the original game can be transferred to either the PS3^™ or PS4^™ version of the Ultimate Evil Edition, and Xbox 360 characters can be transferred to the Xbox 360 or Xbox One version.

YEBIS 2 REVS UP OPTICAL EFFECTS ON NEXT GENERATION RACING TITLE MOTOGP™14  

YEBIS 2 Middleware to Power Dynamic Lighting, Depth of Field, and Motion Blur Among Other Next Gen Effects

Tokyo, Japan – May 12, 2014 – Silicon Studio, a high-end middleware provider and game developer, announced today that next-gen developer Milestone S.r.l. will utilize Silicon Studio’s remarkable middleware solution, YEBIS 2, to power the visual effects in its upcoming next-generation racing title, MotoGP™14.  The cutting-edge post processing effects of YEBIS 2 enable game developers to elevate graphic quality without sacrificing valuable development resources.

“YEBIS 2 has enabled our development team to fine tune our visual effects to true next-gen quality levels,” said Andrea Basilio, Game Director at Milestone. “Our aim with MotoGP 14 is to bring the most true-to-life superbike racing experience ever seen, and using the YEBIS 2 middleware enabled us to achieve the finest optical effects. In short, YEBIS 2 fine-tuned our visuals enabling the dev team to fine tune the gameplay to perfection as you can see from the comparison screens we’ve recently released.”

The difference can easily be seen when YEBIS 2 effects are enabled, delivering more realistic, dynamic visuals.

“Through the power of YEBIS 2, developers can create fantastic visual effects that complement their games,” says Takehiko Terada, CEO of Silicon Studio. “As seen in the incredibly realistic lighting effects displayed in MotoGP 14, YEBIS 2 has the flexibility and power to achieve the visuals goals of any game developer.”

Selected by Develop Magazine to the “Develop 100: Ones To Watch 2014,” YEBIS 2 is a post-processing solution with the power to create stunning visual effects for next-gen development while offering current gen developers the ability to deliver high-quality visuals and lens-simulation effects. As seen in Agni’s Philosophy – Final Fantasy Real-time Tech Demo which debuted on the PlayStation®4 system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announcement showcasing the powerful visual effects of the platform, and demonstrated at the official unveiling of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, YEBIS 2 delivers flexible power to any development platform.

With a completely redesigned engine to take advantage of next-gen consoles, MotoGP™14 features a new audio engine, new real-time lighting effects, graphic details that have never seen before on a two-wheeled game and, finally, a richer and evolved multiplayer experience.  Developed by Italian Milestone Studio, MotoGP™14 will be available on June 2014 for Xbox 360®, Windows PC®, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita and on PlayStation®4.

More information on Silicon Studio and their products including YEBIS 2 can be found at the Silicon Studio’s homepage: www.siliconstudio.co.jp/en/

More information about MotoGP™14 on facebook.com/motogpvideogame, youtube.com/motogpvideogame, and through the official product site www.motogpvideogame.com.

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ABOUT SILICON STUDIO
Established in 2000, Silicon Studio is an international company based in Tokyo, Japan, that delivers leading innovation in digital entertainment technology and content. Silicon Studio provides cutting-edge solutions in rendering technology, research and development methods, game content, post processing effects and online game solutions.

From fundamental development to integration and implementation, Silicon Studio provides seamless support to all aspects of a client’s digital content needs and contributing to their success in creating groundbreaking and award winning interactive entertainment for current and next generation platforms.

ABOUT MILESTONE
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is the biggest Italian videogames developer and it is recognized worldwide as a leading Studio specialized in racing titles. The company is unique in the Italian scenario thanks to an obsessive desire for quality combined with an elaborate attention to detail which have always been the trademarks and philosophy of the company. SBK® Superbike World Championship series, MotoGP™, MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame and the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship represent clear examples.  For further information please visit www.milestone.it.

ABOUT MOTOGP/DORNA
Dorna Sports is an international sports management, marketing and media company, founded in 1988. The organization has its headquarters in Madrid, with further branch-offices and/or subsidiaries in Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Tokyo. The company’s main shareholders are funds managed by Bridge point Capital and The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. Dorna has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP™) since 1992. With 64 years of history, MotoGP™ is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and is Dorna’s main focus. The company expanded in September 2012, with the acquisition of the eni FIM World Superbikes (SBK) Championship, bringing the world’s two class-leading motorcycle racing series under one roof. Dorna also oversees the FIM CEV Repsol International Championship, the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, which promotes the development of the next generation of riding talent.

“PlayStation” and “PlayStation®3” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Also, “PlayStation®Vita”and “PlayStation®4.” are trademarks of the same company. All rights reserved.

Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All Rights Reserved

“YEBIS 2” is a trademark of Silicon Studio Corporation.

The other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

Iconic Brands Hatch racing circuit revealed in World of Speed

UK’s best loved racing circuit Brands Hatch is the latest reveal from My.com for their beautifully designed upcoming action-racing game, World of Speed.

Brands Hatch is one of the most iconic sporting venues across the globe and the UK’s favourite racing track will be featuring in World of Speed, providing long straights allowing players to put the metal to the pedal, as well as competing in daring overtakes around curves and bends.

Keep up with all the latest news about World of Speed, by liking on Facebook, following onTwitter and +1’ing on Google+.

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About World of Speed
World of Speed is a AAA massively multiplayer online action-racing video game, which introduces a new level of connected competition to the racing genre. Developed by the award-winning team at Slightly Mad Studios, World of Speed allows players to hop into the driver seat of their favorite cars and race across real world circuits and tracks carved from the streets of real world cities. As an online experience, players will be able to create and join in-game Clubs, compete against other players and teams in a variety of diverse team-based gameplay modes, interact and show off in the Airfield social hub and dominate the world in Territory Wars. World of Speed is a free-to-compete experience and will be available in 2014 on PC.

About My.com
My.com is a subsidiary of Mail.Ru Group, the largest Internet company in Russian-speaking countries with the audience more than 100 million users (comScore, September 2013), that is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:MAIL, listed since November 5, 2010).
My.com’s vision is to build an integrated communication and entertainment platform, dubbed ‘Communitainment,’ beginning with a family of mobile apps: myMail, myChat, and myGames.