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EA and KOEI TECMO Reveal WILD HEARTS™, a New AAA Hunting Game Coming February 17, 2023

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and KOEI TECMO officially unveiled WILD HEARTS, a new kind of hunting game featuring unique crafting mechanics, coming February 17, 2023 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Origin, Steam and Epic Game Store.

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  • Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and KOEI TECMO officially unveiled WILD HEARTS, a new kind of hunting game featuring unique crafting mechanics, coming February 17, 2023 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Origin, Steam and Epic Game Store.
  • There, theyll battle against giant nature-infused beasts called Kemono with the help of Karakuri, sophisticated mechanisms crafted from a lost, ancient technology.
  • EA Originals is a label for those who dare to explore, said Stuart Lang, Vice President, Global Brand, Electronic Arts.
  • Watch the reveal trailer here and look out for an extended gameplay reveal on October 5, 2022.

It Takes Two, Award-Winning Co-op Adventure Game, Launches for Nintendo Switch on November 4

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Originally developed by BAFTA award-winning Hazelight Studios and published under the EA Originals label, It Takes Two will feature the acclaimed co-op experience players know and love, optimized for Nintendo Switch.

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  • Originally developed by BAFTA award-winning Hazelight Studios and published under the EA Originals label, It Takes Two will feature the acclaimed co-op experience players know and love, optimized for Nintendo Switch.
  • Turn Me Up Games has an excellent record in bringing world class games to Nintendo Switch, and we trust their expertise in bringing It Takes Twos fantastical world to the platform.
  • Players can expect the same adventure and immersive storytelling of It Takes Two - that some already know and love - on the Nintendo Switch.
  • It Takes Two is available for pre-order on September 13 and launches in retail and digital storefronts on November 4, 2022 for Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED for $39.99.

Electronic Arts and KOEI TECMO Working Together on the Next Great Hunting Game

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) EA Originals Label has announced a new partnership with KOEI TECMO and studio Omega Force, the team behind the popular Warriors series, including DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS, to develop and release the next great hunting game.

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  • Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) EA Originals Label has announced a new partnership with KOEI TECMO and studio Omega Force, the team behind the popular Warriors series, including DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS, to develop and release the next great hunting game.
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    Electronic Arts and KOEI TECMO working together on the next great hunting game.
  • The EA team fully embraces our creative independence and have become invaluable partners offering both development and publishing support.
  • Part of KOEI TECMO GAMES, developer Omega Force is responsible for iconic games across a range of genres, from hack-and-slash games, to hunting action games and more.

EA to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that Andrew Wilson, CEO will present at the Goldman Sachs Conference on Tuesday, September 13, in San Francisco, CA.

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  • Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that Andrew Wilson, CEO will present at the Goldman Sachs Conference on Tuesday, September 13, in San Francisco, CA.
  • During the course of this event, EA may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance.
  • Please contact the financial institution hosting the conference for additional details.
  • Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment.

NetEase Acquires Leading French Game Developer & Publisher Quantic Dream

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that its games division, NetEase Games, has acquired Quantic Dream S.A., one of the premier independent video game developers in the world. Quantic Dream, led by David Cage and Guillaume de Fondaumière, will become NetEase Games' first studio in Europe, representing an important step in fulfilling NetEase's vision to support innovation and game development around the globe. Quantic Dream will continue to operate independently, focusing on creating and publishing its video games on all platforms, as well as supporting and publishing third-party developed titles, while at the same time leveraging NetEase's significant game development capabilities.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES, HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that its games division, NetEase Games, has acquired Quantic Dream S.A., one of the premier independent video game developers in the world.
  • Quantic Dream, led by David Cage and Guillaume de Fondaumire,will become NetEase Games' first studio in Europe, representing an important step in fulfilling NetEase's vision to support innovation and game development around the globe.
  • "NetEase Games first invested in Quantic Dream three years ago," said Guillaume de Fondaumire, Co-CEO and Head of Publishing for Quantic Dream.
  • Quantic Dream and the Quantic Dream logo are trademarks of Quantic Dream.

Dr. Squatch Launches Latest Special-Edition Soap and Personal Care Collection Inspired by Star Wars™

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Squatch, the fast-growing men's natural soap and personal care company, today announced a new special-edition soap and personal care collection inspired by Star Wars™ legends from the Skywalker Saga. The collection debuts exclusively on Dr. Squatch's website and will launch with four distinguishable soap scents, each inspired by the greatest heroes and most powerful villains from the most recent film trilogy - Star Wars: The Force Awakens™, Star Wars: The Last Jedi™, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker™. It follows Dr. Squatch's wildly successful Collection 1 collaboration with Lucasfilm from 2021, which is also relaunching in updated, collectible packaging.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Squatch , the fast-growing men's natural soap and personal care company, today announced a new special-edition soap and personal care collection inspired by Star Wars legends from the Skywalker Saga.
  • "We are excited to deliver a second collection inspired by the latest trilogy and take advantage of the exciting storytelling elements we can bring to these launches.
  • The Dr. Squatch Star Wars-inspired Collection 1 and Collection 2launches to the public on Dr. Squatch's website at www.drsquatch.com on August 19, 2022.
  • Dr. Squatch, a natural men's soap and personal care company, is one of the fastest-growing natural personal care companies in the country with over $200 million in sales.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announces Plans for D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, September 9 Through 11, 2022

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa will return for a spectacular in-person event in Anaheim with special surprises for fans of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

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  • D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa will return for a spectacular in-person event in Anaheim with special surprises for fans of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
  • Attendees can visit the D23 Expo Marketplace for a new, immersive retail experience with products from shopDisney.com and Disney Parks.
  • Guests at D23 Expo will get first access to DisneyMe, an all-new digital avatar in the Play Disney Parks app.
  • From representing Walt Disney at Disneyland in the 1960s, to opening Walt Disney World: experience the history of Disney Parks like never before.

EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 Launches Worldwide Today

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Codemasters and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today launched EA SPORTS F1 22, the official game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship, for PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin and Steam.

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  • Codemasters and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today launched EA SPORTS F1 22, the official game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship, for PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin and Steam.
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    EA SPORTS F1 22 Standard Edition (Photo: Business Wire)
    F1 22 brings significant technological innovations, including overhauled physics, handling, and tyre models that accurately reflect the real-world changes in the sport.
  • F1 22 strikes a great balance for race fans of all levels and deepens the authenticity of the Formula 1 experience, with challenging, realistic and high adrenaline race moments, said Lee Mather, F1 Senior Creative Director at Codemasters.
  • The game introduces F1 Life, a new customisable social hub that gives players a glimpse of an F1 driver away from the track.

For the Ultimate Fans: Disney Debuts Retail Experiences Including All-New ‘D23 Expo Marketplace’ at D23 Expo 2022

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

For the ultimate Disney fans, D23 Expo 2022 will feature never-before-seen, limited-edition merchandise from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.

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  • For the ultimate Disney fans, D23 Expo 2022 will feature never-before-seen, limited-edition merchandise from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.
  • D23 EXPO MARKETPLACE: Debuting on the show floor this year is an all-new shopping experience, D23 Expo Marketplace.
  • MICKEYS OF GLENDALE: Mickeys of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, will have three unique retail spaces for D23 Expo attendees to check out at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • D23 Expo Shop x Mickeys of Glendale The Official Disney Fan Club and Mickeys of Glendale have joined forces to bring you the official merchandise of D23 Expo 2022.

Respawn and Lucasfilm Games Unveil Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the Next Epic Chapter in the Acclaimed Action-Adventure Series

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Today at Star Wars Celebration, Respawn Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Lucasfilm Games unveiled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the next chapter of the beloved Star Wars action-adventure series chronicling the journey of Jedi Cal Kestis.

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  • Today at Star Wars Celebration, Respawn Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Lucasfilm Games unveiled Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the next chapter of the beloved Star Wars action-adventure series chronicling the journey of Jedi Cal Kestis.
  • Developed by the veteran team at Respawn under the leadership of game director Stig Asmussen, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will expand upon the iconic Star Wars stories, worlds, characters, and thrilling combat first experienced in the series debut title, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
  • For Jedi: Survivor, we are working in lockstep with Lucasfilm Games to build on the legacy of Jedi: Fallen Order.
  • Follow EA Star Wars on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the latest news surrounding Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.