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Ubisoft And NVIDIA Form Gaming Alliance

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 22, 2013 — Ubisoft® and NVIDIA have announced a new alliance to offer PC gamers the best gaming experiences possible for Ubisoft’s biggest upcoming titles, including Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell® Blacklist™, Assassins Creed® IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs™.
More details on the bundle and the exclusive tech within the game are available here.
NVIDIA’s Developer Technology Team is working closely with Ubisoft’s development studios on incorporating graphics technology innovations to create game worlds that deliver new heights of realism and immersion. One example is TXAA antialiasing, which provides Hollywood-level smooth animation, soft shadows, HBAO+ (horizon-based ambient occlusion) and advanced DX11 tessellation. 
“The PC remains one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms, and we’re committed to offering PC players the best possible experience with our games,” said Geoffroy Sardin, Chief EMEA Marketing and Sales Officer, Ubisoft  “Combining NVIDIA’s visual computing expertise and the creativity of our development teams will give customers a stunning experience when choosing an Ubisoft game for the PC.”
 “PC gaming is stronger than ever and Ubisoft understands that PC gamers demand a truly elite experience – the best resolutions, the smoothest frame rates and the latest gaming breakthroughs,” said Tony Tamasi, Senior Vice President of Content and Technology at NVIDIA. “We’ve worked closely with Ubisoft’s incredibly talented creative teams throughout the development process to incorporate our technologies and deliver the most immersive and visually spectacular game worlds imaginable.”
 The PC version of Splinter Cell Blacklist, released today, is available now from participating retailers as part of an NVIDIA bundle with GeForce GTX 660, 660 Ti, 670, 680, 760, 770 or 780 GPUs.

The Wonderful 101 and Splinter Cell headlining this weeks Nintendo releases

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Title
Platform 
Available on
Price Point* 
The Wonderful 101
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 24/08/13
AUD $79.95
(Nintendo)
(Download)
(NZD $99.95) 
Game Description: In this action game, take control of Wonder-Red and recruit scores of seasoned heroes into your team – leading them into battle as hero number 101! You can even transform desperate citizens into mighty heroes to bolster your numbers. Overwhelm the invading aliens known as the GEATHJERK with strength in numbers – the more heroes you enlist, the more powerful your attacks become.
Special Offer until 21/09/2013: You can save 30% on The Wonderful 101 and purchase it from Nintendo eShop for only AUD $55.95 (NZD $69.95) , if you previously downloaded Pikmin 3 from Nintendo eShop on the same Wii U console.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $89.95 
(Ubisoft)
(Download)
(NZD $110.95) 
Game Description: When the US becomes a target and the clock is ticking it’s down to one man to save the lives of millions. To contest the US Military Supremacy, a deadly countdown of terror attacks against key US interests has been issued : THE BLACKLIST. As the leader of the newly formed 4th Echelon unit, Sam must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $19.50 
(Black Forest Games)
(Download)
(NZD $25.50) 
Game Description: Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a challenging fast-paced platformer with a twist. Warp Giana’s dream world at will to transform your abilities and surroundings. Use your skill, speed, and brains to brave the dangers of Giana’s twisted dreams! Giana laughs at spooky nightmares, lightly twirling past monsters and traps. Fluffy sugarbowl dreams on the other hand tick her off, unleashing her fiery, punky side, ready to dash and smash all in her path!
BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2:
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $14.99 
Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
(Download)
(NZD $14.99) 
Runner2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed and IGF award winning BIT.TRIP RUNNER. In the style of the BIT.TRIP series, Runner2 is a rhythm-music platforming game. Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to brand new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar towards the goal of tracking down the Timbletot and thwarting his evil plans to destroy not only our world, but every world there is. Runner2 features 5 exciting worlds, 120 tantalizing levels and 5 death defying BOSS battles! Play as 8 different characters – find secret areas to unlock new and zany costumes! 
Super Street Fighter™ II: The New Challengers
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $10.40 
(CAPCOM USA)
(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)
(NZD $13.60) 
Game Description: When Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers debuted, the fighting game genre changed forever. Along with a revolutionary combo system, it introduced new characters alongside the original cast. In addition to Ryu, Ken, Chun Li et al., take control of four brand new combatants in thrilling head-to-head gameplay. Choose T. Hawk and his unmatched strength, Dee Jay’s unrivalled kickboxing ability, the furious kung fu of Fei Long, or drill your rivals with the deadly beauty of Cammy!
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior™
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $10.40 
(CAPCOM USA)
(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)
(NZD $13.60) 
Game Description: Street Fighter II™ defined gaming in the 1990s by revolutionising the fighting genre. Regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior was the first release of the Street Fighter II series; featuring the original eight world warriors including Ryu, Chun-Li and Guile. Each character has his or her own skills, speed, special moves and ending, to make for a truly unique experience. Choose your favourite fighter and become a hero!
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.
Street Fighter™ II Turbo: Hyper Fighting 
Wii U
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $10.40 
(CAPCOM USA)
(Virtual Console – Super Nintendo)
(NZD $13.60) 
Game Description: Street Fighter II™ defined gaming in the 1990s by revolutionising the fighting game genre. Regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting was the third release of the original Street Fighter II series. Featuring the original eight world warriors including Ryu, Chun-Li and Guile – along with playable boss characters Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M. Bison – Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting offers enhanced gameplay speed and improved character balancing.
Special “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer: If you buy any two out of these three Street Fighter games on Nintendo eShop on your Wii U, you can download the third one for free! Only until 29/08/13.
Cut The Rope (zeptolab)
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/13
AUD $5.99 
(Download)
(NZD $7.99) 
Game Description: Cut the rope to feed candy to little monster Om Nom®! A mysterious package has arrived, and the little monster inside has only one request… CANDY! Collect gold stars, discover hidden prizes and unlock exciting new levels in this addictively fun, award-winning, physics-based game!
Funfair Party Games
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/2013
Special launch offer until 5/9/13: AUD $14.99 (NZD $14.99) 
(Joindots)
(Download)
Regular price will be AUD $19.99 (NZD $19.99) 
Game Description: Multiplayer fun at the fair with movement control and eleven amazing attractions! Use your Mii™ to play live multiplayer games or master all the attractions in single player mode and beat the international high scores. In addition to classic control options, you can move your Nintendo 3DS™ to take aim at targets with your gun or control the circle of hot wire in arcade mode. You can also throw darts, basketballs and more by imitating the realistic movement with the Nintendo 3DS™. Sound crazy? That’s because it is – and a ton of fun to boot!
Solomon’s Key™
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo eShop from 23/08/2013
AUD $5.50 
(KOEI TECMO GAMES)
(Virtual Console – NES)
(NZD $6.80) 
Game Description: To save his world from demons, Dana the Wizard goes on a dangerous quest to find Solomon’s Key and seal the monsters away. An audacious mix of action game and puzzler, Solomon’s Key was one of the toughest challenges on the NES™, but also one of its most endearing adventures. Combine logic and reflexes to unravel the mysteries of each room. Bright minds are needed to unlock its secrets, and only a few have been deemed worthy of seeing all the different endings. Will you be clever enough?

UBISOFT® ROLLS OUT PANZER GENERAL® ONLINE

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – August 20, 2013 – Ubisoft has announced development of Panzer General Online, a turn-based strategy game playable in Web browsers. Panzer General Online is based on the well-known Panzer General franchise and is the latest addition to Ubisoft’s free-to-play line-up.


Panzer General Online is being developed by Ubisoft’s Blue Byte studio, in close collaboration with Funatics Software. As the studio’s fifth free-to-play, browser-based game, Panzer General Online provides comprehensive control of all the elements involved in the theater of war, including airplanes, infantry, tanks and more. The game allows players to command units based on historically-inspired battles.


Focusing on intense strategic battles, players are able to play in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The single-player campaign functions as an advanced tutorial and lets the player take part in battles such as Omaha Beach and Monte Cassino. Meanwhile, the multiplayer mode offers the toughest challenge for every player to discover which general best knows how to control their units. Panzer General Online also incorporates elements of trading card-based games: players can collect and trade virtual miniatures of tanks, infantry and artillery to create their own personalised army.

“We are happy to celebrate our 25th studio anniversary with the announcement of a new entry in the beloved Panzer General franchise” said Odile Limpach, Managing Director of Blue Byte. “Panzer General Online is a game where tactical skill beats the luck of the cards, and will appeal to new and old strategy fans alike.”

Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Blue Byte was founded in 1988 in Germany and was acquired by Ubisoft in 2001. In 2009, Blue Byte stepped into the online gaming world, and thanks to the success of The Settlers® Online was able to establish a complete online division inside the studio. To find out more about life at Blue Byte today, visit: http://youtu.be/2ACp6pVo1PA

Panzer General Online is scheduled to go into closed beta this year. Players can pre-register for the game at www.panzergeneral.com.