BANDAI NAMCO GAMES EUROPE S.A.S to launch TENKAI KNIGHTS^TM: BRAVE BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Leading video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S. today announced “TENKAI KNIGHTS: BRAVE BATTLE” on Nintendo 3DS^TM.

In this 2D-robot combat game, young fighters can step into the role of one of the four Tenkai Knights heroes and must stop the evil Vilius and his army of shape shifting robots from destroying planet Earth and Quarton. Young heroes can Power-up their favourite character with over 100 customization parts and cooperate with an ally to complete missions from the Mission Mode! Up to 4 Players can also compete against each other in a Versus Mode to find out who’s the most powerful hero!

Along with this upcoming and promising game, there are many fantastic toy lines and the animated TV series planned by Spin Master and Viz Media Europe. 

“VIZ Media Europe is thrilled to work with such a big publisher; we are expecting a very high quality support from BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe” said Aadil Tayouga, Licensing Manager at VIZ Media Europe. “We look forward to the success of this new release and to working closely with BANDAI NAMCO as they add an exciting new dimension to the franchise.” 

“Our knowledge on anime based video-games has been proven over the past few years. Once again, we are teaming up with the best in order to take another license to the top,” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe. “TENKAI KNIGHTS: BRAVE BATTLE will please all the kids looking to be a one-day hero and the saviour of the known universes!”

Click here to watch the announcement trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSvUHF0t0Ec

TENKAI KNIGHTS: BRAVE BATTLE will be available in 2014 for Australia and New Zealand exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system.  For more information regarding TENKAI KNIGHTS, please visit www.TenkaiKnights.com. For more information about BANDAI NAMCO Games titles, please visit www.BandaiNamcoGames.com.au 

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About Viz Media Europe

Headquartered in Paris, France, VIZ Media Europe (VME) specializes in managing the development, marketing and distribution throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa of Japanese animated entertainment and graphic novels (manga). Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators, publishers and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan -Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VME handles the comprehensive distribution, licensing and promotion of some of the most popular Japanese manga and animation properties for consumers of all ages. VME administers an integrated product line including graphic novels, consumer products, DVD and music. Current VME animated properties include: BLUE EXORCIST, BLEACH, BLUE DRAGON, DEATH NOTE, HAMTARO, INAZUMA ELEVEN , JEWELPET, KILARI, MAGI, MIRMO, TENKAI KNIGHTS, VICTORY KICKOFF!!

About BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S.

BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC, with marketing and sales operations in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA™, RIDGE RACER™ and ACE COMBAT™.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.BandaiNamcoGames.eu or Facebook.

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© 2014 SPIN MASTER  LTD. / Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. GAME © BNGI.

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PERFECT WORLD ANNOUNCES DAWN OF THE IMMORTALS COMING THIS SUMMER AND AVAILABLE FOR PRE-REGISTRAITION NOW 

Players Who Pre-Register to Receive a Free Mystic Pet Summoning Card in the Best Fantasy MMO for Mobile Devices

See trailer here: youtu.be/cGqTFp3v7LU

Sign up here: www.arcgames.com/en/splash/doi

(Redwood City, CA) April 29, 2014 — Perfect World Entertainment, Inc., a leading publisher and developer of online games, today announced Dawn of the Immortals is coming to North America and Europe this summer for iOS® and Android devices. The pre-registration page is now open, and new registrants will have access to a free Mystic Pet Summoning Card, guaranteeing at least a Four-Star Pet for proactive players!

An isometric action fantasy MMO, Dawn of the Immortals challenges players to skill up through 60 levels of thrilling dungeons and epic boss fights, armed with powerful weapons and with the help loyal upgradable pets and fellow players from around the world. Dawn of the Immortals is the premier 3D MMORPG, offering deep player customization, a robust multiplayer suite of guilds, parties, group chat, World Bosses, leaderboards, and PvP and PvE arenas, and more. A full-featured fantasy MMO, Dawn of the Immortals brings a comprehensive cross-platform experience to iPhones®, iPods®, iPads, and Android devices.

“Perfect World Entertainment is known for outstanding free-to-play games on PCs,” said Fabien-Pierre Nicolas, General Manager of Mobile, Perfect World Entertainment, “and we’ve wanted to bring a full-featured MMO experience to our mobile players. With Dawn of the Immortals, we can do that.”

For more information on Dawn of the Immortals, go to the official Dawn of the Immortals Arc page, Facebook, Google+, and follow at Twitter.

UBISOFT^® DETAILS WATCH DOGS™ SEASON PASS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — April 29, 2014 — Today, Ubisoft revealed details on the Season Pass for the open world action-adventure game, Watch Dogs. The Watch Dogs Season Pass gives players access to a unique single-player story featuring T-Bone, the brilliant but eccentric hacker; a new Digital Trip game mode, Conspiracy!; an exclusive Untouchables Pack; plus new missions, weapons, outfits and more. At $19.99, the Watch Dogs Season Pass will be available for PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Key Features

• All-New Single-Player Story – Take on the role of T-Bone, a brilliant but eccentric hacker who lives by his own rules.
• Conspiracy! – A new Digital Trip game mode that lets players hunt down cyborgs in this mind-bending alternate game universe.
• Exclusive Untouchables Pack – Pay homage to the classic Chicago mobster film with a M1 SMG weapon and a 1920s mobster outfit. In North America, the Untouchables Pack will only be available through Season Pass.
• More single player missions, weapons, and outfits.
• Save more than 25% over the individual downloadable pack prices.
• Season Pass holders get one-week early access to all included Watch Dogs add-on content.

In Watch Dogs, players will assume the role 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). The ctOS controls almost every piece of the city’s technology and holds key information on all of the city’s residents. Access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate targets, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop enemies and more. Watch Dogs allows the player to use Chicago as their ultimate weapon and exact their own style of revenge.

Watch Dogs will be available worldwide on May 27, 2014, for PlayStation^®4 system, PlayStation^®3 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

Stay connected to Watch Dogs by visiting the official website, Facebook page and Twitter account.

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.

© 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.

Dragon Pals Celebrates One Year Anniversary

One of R2Games’ hit titles, the dragon-training game is still going strong after being out for one year

Hong Kong – April 29, 2014 – Global games publisher R2Games announced today that its side-scrolling adventure RPG, Dragon Pals, will be celebrating its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, April 30th. The game will hold a series of in-game events and rewards to mark this important occasion.

Dragon Pals is one of R2Games’ most successful titles to date. In the course of one year, it has attracted over two million registered users and currently boasts more than 500,000 monthly active users. In addition to English, the anime-style game has been launched in French, German and will soon release its Spanish version.

To celebrate the game’s success, Dragon Pals players will be treated to a variety of in-game events, ranging from daily recharge extras and online bonuses, to special Anniversary Chests and a surprise visit from the Traveling Vendor for those who want to get their hands on some high-level gems. These events will be held from April 30th until May 5th, and more information can be found on the Dragon Pals forum.

Dragon Pals is a browser-based adventure MMORPG. It features a colorful world filled with interesting locations, unique events, and engaging characters. Players discover, unlock, customize and train pet dragons to fight alongside them all while participating in hundreds of unique quests, activities, and events.

To play Dragon Pals, go to http://dragon.r2games.com/.

About R2Games
R2Games is a global online game publisher specializing in microtransaction-based, free-to-play browser and mobile games. The company primarily works with development teams whose games appeal to wide audiences. R2Games’ growing portfolio includes hits like Wartune, League of Angels, Blade Hunter, and Dragon Pals. The company manages all marketing and PR, locates distribution channels, and carries out day-to-day operations including customer support, community management and event design/implementation.

http://www.r2games.com/