MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY REACHES 8.88 MILLION REGISTERED USERS

Month-Long Social Events Offer In-Game Items and Exclusive Prizes

Square Enix® announced  that the full-scale FINAL FANTASY® mobile experience, MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY®, reached 8,888,888 registered users worldwide following its August 3 global launch. The number eight is significant because of its similarity to the infinity symbol. To celebrate this momentous milestone, Square Enix is hosting a series of social contests throughout November, giving players the chance to win exclusive prizes as well as in-game rewards.

8,888,888 Registered Users WORLDWIDE Event (Nov. 1 – 13) - Two lucky fans will be selected to win an autographed Official MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Concept Art Collection or autographed official MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Original Soundtrack. To qualify, players are invited to share the “8,888,888 Registered Users WORLDWIDE Event” post on Facebook with the message, “Congratulations to MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY for hitting 8,888,888 registered users worldwide!” This will automatically enter players into the drawing. Additionally, once the official event post reaches 8,888 shares and likes, all players will receive 88 in-game Ability Tickets.

“MEMORIES OF MOBIUS” – For the entire month of November, fans can win additional prizes by sharing their most memorable MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY experiences. The story that generates the most likes on the official Facebook event post will win an autographed official MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Original Soundtrack. The second prize winner will receive a moogle™ plush toy. Furthermore, if the official post exceeds 3,888 likes and comments, every registered player will receive three in-game Crystals.

In-Game Login Bonuses and Free Card Summons (Nov. 1 – 13): For two weeks, a special login bonus will be available, featuring Summon Tickets, a Growstar and other rare items as rewards. Players will also be able to summon one Ability Card daily during this period without the need for Summon Tickets or Magicite.

The MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY team also released an exclusive trailer to celebrate the achievement of 8,888,888 registered players. The trailer may be viewed here: 

Players who follow the official MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY Twitter and Facebook accounts can get the latest information on upcoming 8.88 million promotional events and content updates throughout the month of November.

Related Links:
Official Website: http://www.na.square-enix.com/mobiusff/
Official FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MobiusFinalFantasy/Official MOIBUS FINAL FANTASY Twitter: @mobiusFF_NE

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CURSE WORDS CASTS ITS SPELL

New series from Soule and Browne set to launch in January 2017

Bestselling writer Charles Soule (Daredevil, Death of Wolverine, Star Wars) and artist Ryan Browne (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS) team up for an all-new ongoing series CURSE WORDS, set to launch from Image Comics in January 2017.

In the series, a wizard appears one day in New York City, claiming he's here to protect the planet from dark magical forces bent on its destruction. The world falls in love with Wizord and his slick sorcerous ways - after all, we've never had a wizard before. Everything's great! But it's not. Wizord is actually fleeing an extremely dark past, and it's only a matter of time before that evil comes calling. CURSE WORDS is a gonzo modern fantasy, full of shadows, light… and magic.

"Ryan Browne and I wanted to create a series where literally anything could happen, and giving the story a magical framework lets us do that,” said Soule. “Curse Words constantly surprises me with what happens next, and I'm writing the thing. Ultimately, it's the story of a man trying to be good in a world that wants him to be bad—but it's also got a talking koala. That's Curse Words. Deep, wrenching, relatable character beats mixed with some of the most wonderful, strangest things you've ever seen in a comic. Even better, it's all drawn by the Incredible Ryan Browne—so you know it's pretty."

Browne added: "Thank goodness for Charles' words. I would buy Him writing the phone book. I draw. But His words! So good."

CURSE WORDS is Lord of the Rings meets Breaking Bad. A color-saturated, anything-goes dark fantasy romp about the coolest, most charming evil wizard you've ever met in your life. It is, in a word, magical.

CURSE WORDS #1 Cover A by Browne and Cover B by Skottie Young hits stores on Wednesday, January 18th.


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Dead Rising 4: Deluxe Edition Available for Pre-Order and Season Pass Contents Revealed

Microsoft is excited to announce the pre-order availability for Dead Rising 4: Deluxe Edition. Along withDead Rising 4 the game will come with Season Pass (a $24.99 USD value), making it the best way for fans to get the complete Dead Rising 4 experience, granting you access to an all-new multiplayer mode, new story content and the exclusive bonus Stocking Stuffer Holiday Pack. The game will be available both from the Microsoft Store digitally and at select retailers globally via purchase of a digital code ($79.99 USD). It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Dead Rising 4 Season Pass comes with:

• · Stocking Stuffer Holiday Pack: Frank West is home for the holidays and he’s got a naughty list the size of Willamette, Colorado. Tear up the streets with festive weapons, zombies, vehicles, costumes and more.
• · Super Ultra Dead Rising 4 Mini Golf: You’ve mastered the outbreak – now it’s time to master the green, with eighteen holes of pure wanton destruction you can play with up to three friends online. Flip zombies the birdie where bloodthirsty, over the top zombie mayhem is par for the course. The world of Super Ultra Dead Rising 4 Mini Golf is extreme and the fairways are the town of Willamette, Colorado, including the iconic Willamette Memorial Megaplex Mall. Use Frank West’s favorite weapons as your set of golf clubs. With an oversized golf ball, drive down the fairways, reaching for the green to nail the perfect putt. Watch your score as you do not want to bogey in this zombie filled eighteen-hole golf course. Mini golf is made crazier with the zombie horde as obstructions and hazards. Dead Rising Fore!
• · Dead Rising 4: Frank Rising: In this DLC, Frank West is freshly infected and needs to find a cure before he becomes a zombie and is lost forever. While searching for a cure, Frank discovers that everything is not the same as it was; zombies are getting smarter, people cannot be trusted and paramilitary forces are plotting to wipe out Willamette. Frank has a limited time before he reverts to the full zombie state and the city is wiped out. Frank will have to get to the truth first… or die trying.

For gamers looking for a core Dead Rising 4 experience, the Xbox One Standard Edition ($59.99) is available globally for pre-order from the Microsoft Store digitally or from participating retailers worldwide. Also will announce the availability of Windows 10 pre-order soon – check back for more details.

Dead Rising 4 releases globally on Xbox One and Windows 10 on December 6, 2016 and December 8, 2016 in Japan.

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13 NEW TRACKS COMING TO ROCK BAND IN NOVEMBER

New Bon Jovi Single Available This Thursday to Celebrate Friday's Album Release

Huge new releases and iconic hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s join the Rock Band 4 DLC music library this month. Kicking off the month is a “Hootie & The Blowfish Pack 01”, which will be availabletomorrow, November 1, on both Xbox One and PlayStation®4 for $5.49. Each song can also be purchased individually for $1.99 per track:

• Hootie & The Blowfish – “Hold My Hand”
• Hootie & The Blowfish – “Only Wanna Be With You”
• Hootie & The Blowfish – “Let Her Cry”

In celebration of Friday’s release of Bon Jovi’s thirteenth studio album, This House Is Not For Sale, a new single from this album will join their 12 other career-spanning hit tracks in the Rock Band 4 DLC music library on Thursday, November 3 for $1.99:

• Bon Jovi – “Born Again Tomorrow”

Other artists set to contribute new tracks to join Rock Band throughout the month of November include:

• Avril Lavigne
• Bruno Mars
• Coldplay
• The Cure
• Cyndi Lauper
• Fine Young Cannibals

… and moreStay tuned to the Harmonix blog, as well as Rock Band’s Twitter and Facebook pages, for exciting DLC announcements and gameplay reveals throughout the month.

Gameplay Notes
“Hold My Hand” opens the new DLC pack. This tune is great for the full band, as there is a little something for everyone. Bassists have a constantly active bassline that will be a blast to hold down. Darius Rucker, vocalist of Hootie & The Blowfish, accomplishes a fantastic vocal performance in this track with plenty of variety and vocal runs. Singers will have plenty to practice with this one!

An iconic hit from Hootie & The Blowfish, “Only Wanna Be With You”, joins the Music Library this week. Featuring an energetic beat on drums to a fun guitar solo, this track is sure to be a staple in your ‘90s setlist. The track also includes an interesting and varied bassline and catchy vocal harmony charts.

Another bass-centric tune, “Let Her Cry”, finishes up this week’s pack. Bassists will have the spotlight in this one as well, with an interesting countermelody sprinkled throughout the tune. “Let Her Cry” is an excellent tune for beginner rockers.

Bon Jovi is back with memorable guitar riffs and driving drums in “Born AgainTomorrow”. An awesome addition to any music library as Bon Jovi returns to their unique brand of Jersey-born rock ‘n’ roll. This song will be fun for players of all skill levels with challenging vocals and fret-work.

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New Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Maps to Debut November 1

Coming this November, two of the most popular Gears of War Legacy Maps will make their debut in Gears of War 4 with the addition of Checkout and Drydock for Versus Multiplayer and Horde.

Available November 1 for Season Pass holders as part of the early access Developer Playlist, Checkout and Dry Dock will also be introduced into free public playlists on November 8. The addition of Checkout and Drydock signals the first month of free map updates for Gears of War 4. Owners and fans can look forward to two new maps each month.

• Checkout - Revisit the iconic supermarket in Cole’s hometown of Hanover 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3 in this Legacy Map. Much like the rest of Sera, nature is reclaiming whatever it can following the Locust Wars, but that hasn’t slowed the fast, furious and frenetic combat that takes place between the checkout lanes and the electronics department.
• Drydock - Transported from a COG ship building facility to a ship breaking scrapyard on a Seran mudflat, this fan-favorite returns with a vengeance to Gears of War 4 Versus Multiplayer and Horde modes.

In addition to the release of these fan favorite maps, tune into Xbox Wire on November 1 for a sneak peek at the Run the Jewels “Air Drop” featuring playable Killer Mike and EL-P characters for Versus Multiplayer and Horde.

Season Pass owners also receive five exclusive digital items as part of the Vintage VIP Pack, including the Vintage JD character skin, Vintage Gnasher and Dropshot weapon skins, Vintage JD Emblem and Vintage JD Bounty for extra XP; permanent DLC map ownership of over 24 additional maps (two per month for a year) for private play on dedicated servers; access to an exclusive Developer Playlist where new maps, modes and features can be tested prior to broad release; and the Starter Airdrop, a care package that outfits gamers with over a dozen Gear Packs and grants assorted character and weapon skins, Horde skills and abilities, and XP boosting bounties.

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FINAL FANTASY XV CELEBRATES GOING GOLD WITH NEW CG CINEMATIC TRAILER – ‘OMEN’

Season Pass and DLC Details Also Revealed

SQUARE ENIX® announced that FINAL FANTASY® XV has gone gold. To mark this production milestone, a new CG cinematic trailer, entitled “Omen,” released. Eagle-eyed viewers will see that this dynamic new trailer also celebrates the game’s gold status in a unique way.

Omen is a conceptual CG cinematic trailer created by the world-renowned 3D animation studio DIGIC Pictures, who also worked on KINGSGLAIVE™: FINAL FANTASY XV. Noctis navigates a rapidly shifting world, endless waves of enemies, a gradual loss of abilities, and a madness that brings harm to his beloved fiancée. Inspired by the world and story of FINAL FANTASY XV, the trailer depicts a nightmarish “omen” for Noctis’ father King Regis—a catastrophic future that must be avoided.

To watch the new Omen trailer visit:  

With FINAL FANTASY XV achieving gold status, development will now shift towards creation of the Season Pass ($24.99) DLC that will provide further content and ways to enjoy FINAL FANTASY XV into the year ahead.

The main focus of the Season Pass is three original episodes that take place during the events of FINAL FANTASY XV. Each episode allows players to take control of one of Noctis’ comrades in all-new adventures that offer unique play styles tailored to each character. Players can explore previously unseen areas filled with new monsters, and even obtain weapons that can later be used in the main game. Episode Gladiolus is the first new character adventure to arrive, and will be followed by Episode Ignis and Episode Prompto. Each episode will be available for purchase individually.

Following the release of the character episodes, Comrades—an expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XV—will introduce a brand-new online co-op mode for up to four players which features intense battles allowing players to take full control of Noctis, Gladio, Prompto and Ignis as a group. Comrades will be available for separate purchase, and is also included in the Season Pass.

This additional content and character episodes are managed by Haruyoshi Sawatari (Producer, Business Division 2) and overseen by FINAL FANTASY XV Director Hajime Tabata with development led by core members of the FINAL FANTASY XV team.

“Last year I travelled around the world and attended many game events. I felt an amazing passion and sense of expectation towards FINAL FANTASY XV from series fans everywhere,” said Sawatari. “From seeing that I really wanted to make it so that the fans could enjoy the game for longer and evolve and expand it even further. I will take these feelings and give them form, to deliver an amazing experience.”

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