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Live @ EA Play Set to Showcase New Titles

2017/06/08

REDWOOD CITY, California – June 8, 2017 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that “Live @ EA PLAY” will provide new looks and deep dives into its biggest games, new reveals and more. “Live @ EA PLAY” will also showcase the first live multiplayer match for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ called “Assault on Theed”. The match will utilize a prequel-era map and feature 40 of the biggest YouTube influencers in the world, including StoneMountain64. For the millions of fans who will not attend EA PLAY in Hollywood, EA’s show can be viewed from 12:00pm–1:30pm PT here.

“Live @ EA PLAY” will include the following blockbuster titles, as well as more surprises:

Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II – Featuring all Star Wars eras, a single player campaign and epic scale multiplayer battles, Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II presents the most robust Star Wars game to date. The game is developed in partnership with three powerhouse studios: DICE, Motive™ Studios and Criterion™ Games, each with a rich background of creating award-winning games.
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 – Powered by Frostbite™, EA SPORTS FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual and real worlds, bringing to life the heroes, teams, and atmospheres of the world’s game.
Madden NFL 18 – With Frostbite™, the spectacle of NFL gameday comes alive delivering photorealistic players, crowds and stadiums, and introduces an all-new mode to the Madden NFL franchise.
NBA LIVE 18 – Delivering gameplay innovations and a brand-new way to play with ‘The One’, NBA LIVEreturns with an experience completely centered around a player’s individual journey.
Need for Speed™ Payback – This explosive adventure is filled with intense heist missions, high stakes car battles, epic cop pursuits and jaw dropping set pieces. It’s blockbuster gameplay never before seen from the series, fueled by a gripping story of betrayal and revenge. With Need for Speed Payback, it’s about building the perfect ride, getting behind the wheel and playing out an action driving fantasy.
Battlefield™ 1 – It’s a Summer of Battlefield including the entry of the Russian Army and the biggest front of WW1 in Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar. Partake in the skirmishes of the Albion assault in a freezing archipelago and fight in the snow-covered ravines of the treacherous Lupkow Pass.

EXTENDED BROADCAST

Immediately following the press conference, on EA.com the livestream will continue until 3pm PT with a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in the FanFest at EA PLAY. The livestream will provide a closer look at five games –Star Wars™ Galaxy of Heroes, Need for Speed Payback, Madden NFL 18, FIFA 18 as well as a 64-person multiplayer match of the all-new Battlefield 1 map, Nivelle Nights.

FANFEST

EA PLAY 2017 is one of the biggest pop culture events of the summer. At the heart of EA PLAY is the FanFest, which will house more than 150 hands-on gaming stations. Here fans will be some of the first to play EA’s newest lineup of games.

On Saturday night, the multi-platinum Grammy®-nominated rapper Nas will headline a live performance with DJ Green Lantern and rapper Dave East. On Sunday, players will have a chance to get an autograph or take a selfie with NFL legend Barry Sanders. On Monday, from noon to 5pm PST, fans who play Star Wars Battlefront II and win their round will compete to win a free trip to Gamescom 2017 in Cologne, Germany and have a special experience with the Star Wars™ Battlefront II team. See the official rules at: https://www.ea.com/eaplay2017/star-wars-battlefront-ii-ea-play-competition-official-rules

The FanFest is powered by the world’s most robust gaming systems including Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Nintendo Switch™, and PCs powered by Intel. The monitors are furnished by BenQ, the official monitor sponsor of EA PLAY. Hardware peripherals are provided by Logitech G, the exclusive hardware peripherals partner of EA PLAY.

EA PLAY is open to the public and tickets are free. The FanFest schedule is:

Saturday June 10 from 4pm – 8pm
Sunday June 11 from 12pm – 6pm
Monday June 12 from 12pm – 5pm

Please visit http://www.ea.com/eaplay2017 to learn more about the event. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more EA PLAY news and information.

D23 Expo Announces A Galaxy of Stories Pavilion and More

2017/06/08

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BURBANK, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Showcasing the creative process of bringing new Disney park experiences to life, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts invites guests to discover its pavilion, “A Galaxy of Stories,” at D23 Expo, July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Guests will get an exclusive look at the new Star Wars-themed lands currently under development for Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at this year’s pavilion. Guests to the pavilion will also hear personal stories of cast members and Imagineers working to create transformational experiences every day at Disney Parks.

Showcasing models, artwork, and media, the pavilion will provide a first-ever look at some of the locations, starships, creatures, and droids that will bring Star Wars to life at the new Star Wars-themed lands, which are set to debut in 2019. For the first time, guests will be able to view a fully detailed model of the overall vision for this new experience that was once “far, far away,” but is now very, very near!

D23 Expo guests will once again have the chance to explore Mickey’s of Glendale, an Imagineering-exclusive merchandise store, to shop for unique souvenirs, specialty pins, limited-edition collectibles, and merchandise not available anywhere else.

In addition to the previously announced Hall D23 presentation of what’s new and next with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek, which will take place Saturday, July 15, at 3 p.m., D23 Expo guests also will be able to attend three unique panel presentations:

Pirates of the Caribbean: 50 Years of Swashbuckling Adventures in Disney Parks

Friday, July 14, 3:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena

From its early origins at Disneyland Park to the latest technical achievements of Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland, Imagineers will share buccaneering tales of developing this signature Disney Parks attraction around the globe.

Inspiring Women of Imagineering

Sunday, July 16, 12:15 p.m., Stage 28

Meet some of the talented women of Walt Disney Imagineering. Guests will hear personal stories and get an insider’s look at the Imagineering process from these creative and technical professionals building on Disney’s rich legacy of female Imagineers.

Voices of Disney Parks

Sunday, July 16, 2:30 p.m., Stage 28

See—and hear—the people behind some of the most recognizable voices heard across Disney Parks. From famed attractions to favorite characters, these talents have done it all, and guests will hear personal stories and feel as though they’ve stepped into a Disney Parks recording booth!

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23Expo.com.

About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of six of the world’s leading family vacation destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world’s most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions.

Critical Role 100th Episode Airs Tonight

2017/06/08

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June 8, 2017 – After the equivalent of 19 seasons of television, 68 million series views, 544 non-playable characters (NPCs) voiced by Matthew Mercer, and 33 Hamilton references, the cast of Critical Role – the hit live-action D&D series starring eight friends and renowned voice actors including Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson (Blindspot), and Liam O’Brien – will be celebrating their 100th episode this Thursday, June 8. The special episode – filled with lots of surprises – airs on Geek & Sundry’s Twitch channel and Alpha at 7pm PDT.

The episode will also feature several special announcements including the long-requested launch of the Critical Role podcast, a collectible poster from artist David Mack (that will be revealed during the 100th episode) and a ton of kills, damage, face palms, Nat20s and much more. The podcast audio will include an intro episode 0 as well as audio from Critical Role episodes 1-10 and is available on iTunes, Google Play Music, and at criticalrolepodcast.geekandsundry.com.

Taking place in Exandria, a world created by Mercer, the show attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers weekly who watch both live and VOD. Since its launch in March 2015, Critical Role has excited many new fans about the world of Dungeons & Dragons including quite a few celebrities that have joined the cast as special guests – Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton, and Phil Lamarr, to name a few. And, as a lead-in to the 100th episode, the Critical Role team welcomed Jon Heder, Napoleon Dynamite himself, who will also return for episode 100 tonight. Please find an amazing clip from the episode below.

Critical Role airs live on Thursday nights on Geek & Sundry’s Twitch channel where it is regularly the most popular stream of the night, and is later posted to Geek & Sundry’s website & YouTube channel. The show also airs on Nerdist and Geek & Sundry’s membership service, Alpha.

Thrustmaster’s E3 2017 Details

2017/06/08

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Rennes, June 8, 2017 — Thrustmaster® will be taking part in the E3 convention in Los Angeles next week, from June 13-15, with a number of exciting new products and exclusives – both at its booth, and the booths of its partners.

Thrustmaster will take this opportunity to unveil four world premieres!
For the first time in the world in public, come check out and get your hands on the new state-of-the-art racing wheel for PS4™ and Gran Turismo Sport, at the Sony PlayStation® booth.

For the Xbox One® and Windows® platforms, you’ll also be able to discover Thrustmaster’s new high-end racing wheel at Microsoft’s Xbox One booth.
Some highlights not to be missed at the Thrustmaster booth:

Racing wheels:
- We’ll be joined by our racing game partners, including Codemasters®.
- We will also be announcing a new partnership with a world-class automotive supplier, including product demos.
Joysticks:
- Thrustmaster will be teaming up with Frontier Developments for its game Elite Dangerous, with a product exclusive.
- Get a chance to exclusively explore the new game DCS World F/A F18, announced by Eagle Dynamics just last week.
- Dovetail Games will also be joining the Thrustmaster team with a demo of its game Flight Sim World®.

Be sure to drop by and immerse yourself in the worlds of both racing simulation and flight sim, with Thrustmaster’s award-winning product lines.
Four racing demo stations and four flying demo stations will be available to let you enjoy a hands-on experience with all of these exciting new releases.

Thrustmaster’s E3 booth: Show floor – South Hall – Booth 2813.

Vampyr E3 2017 Trailer

2017/06/08

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June 8, 2017 – DontNod Entertainment’s upcoming action-RPG Vampyr today unveils its E3 trailer and draws you deep into the heart of a flu-stricken 1918 London. Set out on three minutes of uncut footage through the city’s dark alleys, deadly underground passages, and corrupt neighborhoods. Get a first glimpse at The Ascalon Club, a society formed from the richest vampires, unbeknownst to the mortals.

In Vampyr, you are Dr. Jonathan Reid, a famous surgeon home from the Great War and recently turned into a vampire against your will. As a doctor, you have taken an oath to save lives and take care of the sick; as a vampire, you are cursed to hunt those you vowed to heal.

To survive against deadly foes roaming the streets – vampire hunters, undead Skal and other monstrosities – you will need to choose which civilians to feed on, so you can grow stronger and evolve your vampiric abilities. Use your unholy powers to manipulate and delve into the lives of those around you – but be prepared to live with the consequences of your actions. A web of interconnected citizens with unique lives and relationships react to your decisions, and killing just one may cause the downfall of an entire city district. Your actions will save or doom London.

Vampyr releases November 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orders are now open.

BANDAI NAMCO Announces Expansion Pass for Little Nightmares

2017/06/07

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June 7, 2017 – Are you dreaming about having more LITTLE NIGHTMARES in your life? Well, your dreams are about to come true as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is announcing that the critically-acclaimed adventure title from Tarsier Studios will be getting its own DLC expansion pass, Secrets of the Maw, which will add three new chapters to tell a parallel story to the events in the original LITTLE NIGHTMARES game. Starting in July, players can access new content on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.

The new LITTLE NIGHTMARES DLC introduces The Runaway Kid, another prisoner looking for a way out of the dark depths of The Maw, an eerie, twisted vessel filled with disturbing and dangerous enemies who are eager to devour their next victim. During his journey, The Runaway Kid will visit unseen areas of the Maw in three different chapters: The Depths, The Hideway, and a last secret location, which offers new challenges to overcome and an alternative perspective on Six’s adventures.

In the first chapter, The Depths, The Runaway Kid explores the foul and murky sewers as he tries to escape from an insidious threat that lurks underwater. In November, players will be taken to The Hideway, a machine-themed section where the Nomes reside. The third and final chapter will be releasing in January 2018, and will ultimately determine the fate of The Runaway Kid.

LITTLE NIGHTMARES is available digitally now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM. The Secrets of the Maw Expansion Pass is available now for the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live store, and STEAM, providing access to upcoming DLC content as soon as it is available to the public.

Strange Brigade Reveal Trailer

2017/06/07

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June 7, 2017 – Rebellion, creators of Sniper Elite 4 and Zombie Army Trilogy, are delighted to present a rip-roaring, third-person 1930s adventure full of peril, mystery and derring-do…

Join the STRANGE BRIGADE™ and embark on an exotic safari into danger for 1-4 players, coming soon to a PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC near you!

There are remote corners of the British Empire where the supernatural lurks and the shadows linger, where few dare go and fewer return. In STRANGE BRIGADE™ you’ll encounter fantastic and forgotten civilizations shrouded in mystery, uncover treacherous tombs and test your wits against unfathomable foes…

You’ll explore the ancient world as one of four dashing explorers, each blessed with their own weapons, tactics, and special superhuman powers…

You’ll fight back-to-back against a terrifying army of mythological menaces, unleashed by no less than a resurrected Egyptian witch queen! With such ungodly evil afoot, the STRANGE BRIGADE™ needs YOU!

Adventure awaits… but for now, keep your peepers peeled for gameplay and more at E3 2017!

Galaxy of Pen and Paper Gets Official Launch Date

2017/06/06

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BRASILIA – June 6, 2017 – Curious about being a game master, but just can’t seem to get the gang together for some dice rolling? The upcoming game Galaxy of Pen and Paper is the perfect solution for you. Anyone can flex their GM muscles and explore the challenges and joys of running a campaign set in a romp through space with the sci-fi-themed follow-up to hit Knights of Pen & Paper, an RPG simulation game that juxtaposes the world of pen-and-paper RPGs with roleplaying video games. Developed by indie publisher Behold Studios, the game will launch for PC, Mac, and Linux versions, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices, on July 27.

“Some people are daunted by the idea of running a campaign, but there’s no need.” says Saulo Camarotti, founder and CEO of Behold Studios. “Anyone can be a game master if they have dedication and want to have fun, and GoPP is all about that!”

Galaxy of Pen and Paper retains the retro look and classic turn-based gameplay of its predecessor, but shifts to a sci-fi-theme that lets players man spaceships, explore planets, and battle their way across the stars. Experience all the fun of a pen-and-paper RPG without the lost dice! For more information about Galaxy of Pen and Paper, please visit the official game page at www.galaxyofpenandpaper.com

Go to the Galaxy of Pen and Paper Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/galaxyofpenandpaper/ for current updates about the game.

Key Game Features

Explore the Galaxy:

Gather your party and control both the adventurers and the Game Master as you fight, loot, and laugh your way to space!

New Sci-fi Theme:

Experience spaceship battles, stories with multiple decisions, sci-fi classes and races, planet navigation and exploration, while traveling through space and time!

Turn-based Combat:

Pick your players, races, and classes, while unlocking new content with your blood, sweat, luck, and dice rolls!

Customization: Will your party include a Slayer Simian Savage or a Thinker Green Medtech? Customize everything from battle encounters to the Game Master’s table!

WB Games Live! E3 Streaming Event Announced

2017/06/06

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June 6, 2017 – This year, fans everywhere are invited to tune-in to the WB Games Live! streaming event from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) show floor. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that for the first time it will be broadcasting live from its E3 booth, South Hall, #1023, for its first ever WB Games Live! event. Coming straight from the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event will be streamed throughout the days of the show, June 13-15, and can be viewed at http://live.wbgames.com.

WB Games Live! will give gamers and fans who are not able to attend E3 the chance to join in and take part in the excitement of the show. Those who tune-in will be treated to live gameplay demos, discussions with world renowned game developers and surprise guests, as well as cosplay contests. They will also be able to enter for online giveaways and prizes.

WB Games Live! will stream during the dates and times below. Fans can visit http://live.wbgames.com now for a full schedule of events.

Tuesday, June 13: 1:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14: 11:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Thursday, June 15: 11:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.

The video game titles that will be featured in the WB Games Live! show include:

Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Injustice 2
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
LEGO Worlds
LEGO Dimensions

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS Exclusive Twitch Skins

2017/06/05

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Seoul, South Korea – June 5, 2017 – Seeing purple? Bluehole Inc. and PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS announced today a new line of skins exclusively available for Twitch Prime members. On June 9, 2017, Twitch Prime members around the world can redeem in-game Twitch themed items including an exclusive t-shirt, jeans, balaclava and shoes in PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS.

Kill or be killed in Twitch gear during your fight to be the last man standing!

Today’s PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS exclusive skins announcement coincides with Twitch’s expansion of the Twitch Prime program, which will now reach to more than 200 countries and territories. Players across the globe can now sign up to enjoy a premium experience on Twitch Prime that includes free in-game content and digital games, and Twitch-specific benefits such as ad-free viewing, an expanded set of chat emotes and colors, a Twitch channel subscription every 30 days and more. Prime members worldwide can unlock their Twitch Prime benefits including the new PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS skins on June 9, 2017 at www.twitchprime.com.