Gran Turismo® Drive unveiled at Australia’s Home of Motor Racing Australian Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Bathurst, honours Gran Turismo® franchise with road naming ceremony

–       Gran Turismo®6 available to purchase from this Friday 

Sydney, 3 December, 2013 – Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) and The City of Bathurst have today unveiled Gran Turismo® Drive at Australia’s home of motorsport, Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, ahead of the launch of the latest instalment in the Gran Turismo® franchise, Gran Turismo®6 (GT6™), on 6^th December 2013 which includes the famous circuit.

The official naming of a local road as Gran Turismo Drive pays testament to the iconic and detailed recreation of the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit in this year’s Gran Turismo 6.  Fans of the franchise will be able to visit the historical circuit and walk down the internal circuit road during special events, flanked by the control tower and sitting directly behind the famous pit garages.

Racing veteran and gamer Shane Jacobson took the honour of officially opening Gran Turismo Drive to the public alongside the Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Gary Rush, in a ceremony that acknowledged the legacy of the circuit and its most recent immortalisation in the blockbuster racing franchise

Gran Turismo 6 will also form part of a new interactive exhibition and be added to the memorabilia collection within the National Motor Racing Museum. Celebrating the commitment from the development team at Polyphony Digital Inc. in sensitively and tirelessly recreating the circuit for PlayStation®3 owners around the world, the museum will encourage all visitors to try their hand at driving the circuit in a fully immersive gaming experience.

“We are extremely proud to be acknowledged by the City of Bathurst for the years of dedication we have invested in recreating Mount Panorama in Gran Turismo 6.” said Kazunori Yamauchi, the Gran Turismo creator and President of Polyphony Digital Inc. “Since its inception 15 years ago, Gran Turismo has listened to fan feedback and added extra features so that we now offer 1,200 cars and 33 circuits from all across the world. It seems only right that the legendary Mount Panorama circuit is included as fans will now have a chance to drive one of the toughest tracks out there. With Mount Panorama immortalised in the Gran Turismo series, it is now truly remarkable to see GT immortalised on The Mount itself.”

“Driving a lap of our world famous motor racing circuit is a life changing experience for those who have the chance, and Bathurst Regional Council is very excited about opening up the Mount Panorama experience through the launch of Gran Turismo 6 this week,” said Gary Rush, Mayor of Bathurst. “As custodians of a unique collection of the motor racing history of Mount Panorama at the National Motor Racing Museum, this partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Australia is a great example of the how our Council is always looking for new and innovative ways to interpret the Mount Panorama experience to the world.” Cr Rush continued, “Mount Panorama is a very special part of the history of Bathurst which will celebrate 200 years as a European settlement in 2015 and this event opens up the opportunity for a new worldwide audience of fans to experience this special place – especially as we believe we are the first council in Australia to name a road after a videogame franchise.”

Gran Turismo 6 will be released on 6^th December, 2013. Available now to pre-order, fans of the franchise can choose from either the GT6 Anniversary Edition (RRP AUD$114.95) or the Standard Edition (RRP AUD$99.95) and will receive a number of additional cars when the game is released.

Trailers, images and further news about Gran Turismo 6 are available on www.gran-turismo.com.

Click HERE to watch the Gran Turismo 6 Mount Panorama announcement trailer.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC. ANNOUNCES NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM REVOLUTION FOR THE XBOX 360 AND PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

New Modes, New Moves and More Characters Including a New Character Designed by the NARUTO Manga Creator

SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 2, 2013) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the next title for their Ultimate Ninja STORM franchise.  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM REVOLUTION will be available in 2014 for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  The ultimate anime fighting game from famed developer CyberConnect2 returns with new techniques and characters than ever before.

Stunning anime visuals and fluid 3D ninja fighting action come together once again 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.  A brand new character designed by NARUTO manga creator Masashi Kishimoto also makes an appearance in NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION.

“The Ultimate Ninja STORM series continues to be the pinnacle of anime titles with stellar graphics, exciting gameplay and a bevy of online modes for players to challenge each other from around the world,” said Chris Gilbert Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.  “NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION will continue that tradition with more characters, new attacks and the ability to connect with friends online.”

NARUTO is one of the world’s best-selling manga series, with the hit anime TV series currently broadcast worldwide to massive audiences.  Since 2003, NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. has been the leading company selling video games based on the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN license.

For more information regarding NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM REVOLUTION and NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com or http://www.facebook.com/namcobandai.

For more information and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO and the uncut NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (both rated TV-14), please visit http://www.naruto.com or http://www.VIZanime.com

GAMEVIL announces exclusive Cyber Monday pre-order deal for upcoming title, Kaizin Rumble

LOS ANGELES, CA- December 2, 2013- GAMEVIL today announced an exclusive Cyber Monday pre-order deal for its upcoming title, Kaizin Rumble. By pre-ordering the game, players will receive a $60 value starter pack, which includes 2 limited edition cards, when the game launches on App Store and Google Play late next week.

Kaizin Rumble is a trading card RPG which features an innovative reactionary battle system. Evil rules in this game so it’s advised to abandon every ounce of heroism before playing. Instead, players can follow the epic storyline as the superior Kaizin (Evil) race and venture out to conquer the world. With over 750 cards to collect, the game comes packed with in-game depth and content. Players are sure to find the comical storyline and anti-hero theme riveting and a breath of fresh air.

Players can pre-order the game by clicking here; but they are encouraged to hurry, as deals are limited to the first 30,000 users.

Kaizin Rumble is scheduled to launch on Google Play and App Store late next week.

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About GAMEVIL

GAMEVIL®, with over 330 million game downloads and experience publishing hundreds of games on multiple platforms, is one of the most active and innovative mobile game companies in the world. Established in 2000 and with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul, GAMEVIL is an experienced global mobile game publisher working with more than 70 top studios around the world.

With deep industry and regional knowledge, GAMEVIL has been able to craft numerous award winners through a diverse portfolio of games. Backed by unparalleled expertise in mobile, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment in establishing mobile gaming as a way of life.

GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

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Koch Media acquires Fishlabs
Developer from Hamburg joins the Koch Media group

Larkspur, Calif. — December 2, 2013 — Mobile games specialist Fishlabs is now part of the Koch Media group. Koch Media is taking over the team of the renowned development studio as well as all assets and brands of Fishlabs Entertainment GmbH, including the smash hit “Galaxy on Fire” and the company’s own Abyss engine. This acquisition enables Koch Media to ramp up its involvement in the mobile gaming market.

“The mobile gaming market is strategically important to Koch Media. These days, games are played anytime and anywhere – both at home and on the go. The know-how and brands which Fishlabs brings along give us the expertise required in order to establish ourselves in this exciting field for the long term,” said Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, managing director of Koch Media.

All 52 employees are now part of the Koch Media group, and the Hamburg site will be maintained as before.

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About Deep Silver

Deep Silver develops and publishes interactive games for all platforms, seeking to deliver top-quality products that provide immersive game experiences driven by the desires of the gaming community.  The company has published more than 200 games worldwide since 2003, including the best-selling zombie action Dead Island™ franchise, the critically-acclaimed Metro™: Last Light and the smash hit action adventure Saints Row IV™. Deep Silver is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, GmbH, and includes the renowned development studio Deep Silver Volition, based in Champaign, IL. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com or follow us on twitter at @deepsilver.