Practice throttle, speed, precision and style this Easter at the UK’s largest gaming festival

Multiplay, organiser of the UK’s largest gaming festivals, has today announced Ubisoft’s Trials Fusion will appear at Insomnia51, taking its brand of muscle-memory, insane action gameplay to the home of eSports in the UK.

Trials Fusion™ is the highly anticipated sequel to the massively popular platform racer Trials Evolution®. Developed by RedLynx in collaboration with Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Kiev,  Trials Fusion™ offers players an unlimited array of obstacles and challenges as they race against the clock – with players from around the globe – to set track records.

Just one run is never enough, with gamers spending hours trying to improve track times by the smallest amounts, hoping the climb the leaderboards in one of the most competitive games ever created.

At Insomnia51, Trials Fusion will have a dedicated space in the exhibition hall, where attendees will be able to show off their skills on the track to friends and family alike. In the spirit of Insomnia, spot competitions and tournaments will be taking place throughout the weekend with some exclusive prizes to be won.

Trials Fusion™ will be available on the Xbox® 360, Xbox® One and Sony PlayStation 4 entertainment systems on April 16 and on Windows PC from April 24.

Furthermore, players who pre-order Trials Fusion for Windows PC on Uplay™ and other selected digital retailers will have access to a closed beta, which contains 14 tracks and 2 skill games during its first phase, with leaderboards and challenges. The content of the Beta will evolve in time through weekly updates until launch.

For the latest information on  Trials Fusion™, please visit:  www.trialsgame.com

Insomnia51 takes place at the Ricoh Arena over Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st 2014.

For more information on events taking place at Insomnia51 and ticket availability, please visit  www.insomniagamingfestival.com.

Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), and Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) has today revealed new images of Optimus Prime from TRANSFORMERS™: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK™, a video game complement to Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION.

Optimus Prime will be playable in 3 different modes:

Cybertron – Optimus Prime is a noble autobot leader dedicated to preserving all life. He uses his strength and bravery to rally his heroic Autobots to wage their battle against the evil forces of the Decepticons.

Earth – Optimus Prime is the heroic leader of the Autobots. A brave and formidable warrior, he will stop at nothing to protect the rights of all sentient life on his new home planet Earth.

Earth – G1 Optimus Prime is back by popular demand. This legendary character, available in Escalation mode, allows you to play alongside your comrades as one of the toughest and most respected Autobots in history.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK will be releasing on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony’s PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo’s Wii U™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and Windows PC.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK is rated PEGI 12. Be sure to check out the latest information on the game at www.transformersgame.com.

 2K and Irrational Games announced today thatBioShock® Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two is downloadable* in all available territories** on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC starting today.
 
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two, developed from the ground up by Irrational Games, is the final content pack for the award-winning BioShock Infinite, and features Elizabeth in a film noir-style story that provides players with a different perspective on the BioShock universe.
 
“I think the work the team did on this final chapter speaks for itself,” said Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games. “We built something that is larger in scope and length, and at the same time put the player in Elizabeth’s shoes. This required overhauling the experience to make the player see the world and approach problems as Elizabeth would: leveraging stealth, mechanical insight, new weapons and tactics. The inclusion of a separate 1998 Mode demands the player complete the experience without any lethal action. BioShock fans are going to plotz.”
 
*BioShock Infinite is not included in this add-on content, but is required to play all of the included content.
**BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two will be available in Japan later this year

First round of testers set to battle in Wargaming’s mobile MMO action game

Wargaming today announced that its free-to-play mobile MMO action title, World of Tanks Blitz, has officially entered into Closed Beta testing, having amassed over 150,000 applications in less than a week. The sign-ups for testing are currently live on the game's official website.

“Closed Beta is something we have been looking forward to for a long time,” said Andrey Ryabovol, Director of Global Operations at Wargaming. “We hope players enjoy participating in the testing and are anxious to hear their feedback.”

During Closed Beta, the development team will be inviting a range of players to get hands-on experience with the game, with the ultimate goal of collecting player feedback and thoughts to be used to refine and perfect the game upon official release.

The World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta is available on most iPad tablets. Android and iOS smartphone compatibility will be added in the upcoming months. The game currently offers 7 versus 7 player-versus-player gameplay and over 80 iconic military machines from USA, Germany, and USSR. Each nation features four classes: agile light tanks, well-rounded medium tanks, powerful heavy tanks and long-range focused tank destroyers.

To apply for World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta, please visit:

·        https://worldoftanks.eu/entry_form/wot_blitz/ (Europe)

·        https://worldoftanks.com/entry_form/wot_blitz/ (North America)

Hi-Rez Studios, a leading developer of free-to-play online action games, has today officially  released  their MOBA SMITE in North America and Europe. The free-to-play, mythology-themed game has accrued over 3 million registered players during its extended Open Beta phase. A cinematic teaser for SMITE has been released to coincide with the launch. The game also includes localised versions in French, Spanish and German.
 
Hi-Rez is celebrating the launch with a $200,000 Launch Tournament that will take place Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia in front of a live audience. Half of the $200,000 prize pool is community contributed, based on sales of exclusive in-game merchandise. The Launch Tournament includes the top four teams in Europe and the top four in North America that have qualified from the SMITE Weekly Tournament Series that began on January 4, 2014. The event will be live-streamed worldwide via twitch.tv/smitegame.
 
SMITE is the online battleground of the gods. Players choose from a diverse cast of deities and use their unique powers to triumph over the opposition in player-vs-player matches. SMITE is a new take on the MOBA genre; rather than observing the action from above, a third person perspective puts players into the thick of combat. Instead of clicking the mouse to move, players use the familiar WASD keys to move and fight their way through SMITE’s dynamic battlegrounds.
 
Further information on SMITE tournaments can be found on esports.smitegame.com.
 
For more information, and to play SMITE for free, go to www.SMITEgame.com. Tutorials, game play videos, and more community content can also be found at www.youtube.com/smitegame.

Tanki is an Browser based game that has already proved itself on the gaming battleground that is Russia. With around 41 million already the game is beginning to drop it's hooks into Europe as it expands it's player base. From the Trailer below we can see why. Fast paced action with an arcadey aesthetic and gameplay make this a quick to learn but absorbing title. The link below will take you straight to the game where you can begin playing in a mateer of minutes.

Play at http://tankionline.com
Tanki Online — first multiplayer 3D-action on Flash. Participate in furious battles — destroy enemy tanks, help your team, advance your tank, make your military career! Wide choice of ammunition, several game modes and real players only.

It's once again time to see the incredible shots, lucky escapes and near-unbelievable actions that can and have occurred in the game as a result of the Random Number Generator.

Along with the 100th anniversary, we are proud to announce the addition of Texas ship into World of Warships.

When referring to military ships, 100 years is a very respectable age. Given that, we are excited to announce that March 12 this year marks the 100th anniversary of the well-known battleship USS Texas. This grand vessel is a veteran of both World War I and WWII, having taken part in Operation Torch and the disembarkation in Normandy. Today, the World of Warships team celebrates this veteran ship and its heroic crew! Along with the 100th anniversary, we are proud to announce the addition of Texas to World of Warships! The ship will appear in-game as a tier V New York-class battleship. When researching the module, you will see various changes that were made to the ship during its long service. For example, instead of lattice masts on Texas, you may see more modern tripod variations.

Although naval artillery first appeared as a main armament in the days of sailing ships, it reached its highest stage of development in the first half of the 20th century. In World of Warships, military equipment revisits this historical period, and being in control of major calibre, that is to say, major artillery weapons, is an important part of gameplay. For some classes of ship, such as battleships and cruisers, these guns are the only way to destroy the enemy. For others, such as cruisers equipped with torpedo tubes, or destroyers, they are not as important. Many aircraft carriers have no major calibre guns and their weapons are consigned to being secondary artillery weapons.

There are many different turret configurations, each of them designed for a specific task by naval architects. In some projects, the main goal was to provide maximum broadside firepower, in others – the most efficient forward firepower. The location of major calibre guns could also be dictated by technical factors like weight or other restrictions. As expected, turret configuration will affect gameplay directly and the differences between them will be obvious for players.

World of Tanks Graphics Update. Game developers reveal their plans for 2014. New special effects, tank models of super precision, and many more.

The biggest game developers and gaming industry professionals conference in South-East Europe will be held for the first time in Zagreb, Croatia, on the 26th and 27th of April, 2014.

The conference will focus on the challenges of modern game development, the next generation of video game entertainment devices, VR gaming and the indie game development scene. It will also seek to pinpoint interesting trends and problems in the contemporary game development sector and gaming industry in general. The event is officially supported by the European Games Developer Federation and is a unique chance for developers and game industry professionals to meet and exchange their experiences in creating and promoting both indie and AAA titles.
 
At this point more then 30 international speakers from Europe and the region confirmed their presence during the two-day event. The list of speakers is led by strong international industry names including Guillaume de Fondaumiere (Quantic Dream), Renaud Charpentier (Creative Assembly), Steve Ince (freelance writer, consultant, game designer) and Alexander Yatsukevich (Wargaming).
 
Admission to the conference is exclusive - members of the gaming industry and media only.

To celebrate the conference’s inaugural year, the organizers have managed to lower the attendance fee to only 85 EUR, which covers the full package for both days and includes lunches and coffee breaks.
 
The number of places is limited and they are disappearing fast, so book yours right away and find more information at www.rebootdevelop.hr

In case of any further questions regarding the event do not hesitate to contact us at info@rebootdevelop.hr or use contact details given below.

Reboot Develop is already drawing in a significant number of attendees from all over the world - join us and help us make that number grow!

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES "PROJECT MORPHEUS" - A VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEMTHAT EXPANDS THE WORLD OF PLAYSTATION(R)4 (PS4(TM))

 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced the development of "Project Morpheus" (Morpheus) - a virtual reality (VR) system that takes the PlayStation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) system to the next level of immersion and demonstrates the future of gaming.  SCE will continue development of Morpheus looking towards a future commercial launch.     

"At SCE we view innovation as an opportunity to build on our mission to push the boundaries of play," said Shuhei Yoshida, President of SCE Worldwide Studios.  "Project Morpheus is the latest example of innovation from SCE, and we're looking forward to its continued development and the games that will be created as development kits get into the hands of content creators."

            Morpheus enables developers to create experiences that deliver a sense of presence - where players feel as though they are physically inside the virtual world of a game.  Presence is like a window into another world that heightens the emotions gamers experience as they play.  Morpheus features a visor style head-mounted display and works seamlessly with PlayStation(R)Camera to deliver a unique VR experience right before the player's eyes.  Inertial sensors built into the head mount unit and PlayStation Camera accurately track head orientation and movement so as the player's head rotates, the image of the virtual world rotates naturally and intuitively in real-time.  Furthermore, in supporting games, the player can use a PlayStation(R)Move (PS Move) Motion Controller as an object, such as a sword.  Morpheus will reproduce the player's hands and sword within the game so the player feels like they are physically fighting off enemies with their sword in the virtual world.

            Morpheus adopts 3D audio technology uniquely developed by SCE.  In addition to sounds coming from front, behind, left and right, Morpheus re-creates stereoscopic sounds heard from below and above the players, such as footsteps climbing up stairs below them, or engine noises of helicopters flying overhead.  Sounds that players hear change in real-time depending on their head orientation, creating a highly realistic audio environment within an immersive 360-degree virtual world.  

            Along with PlayStation Camera, Wireless Controller for PS4, and PS Move, Morpheus will deliver immersive breakthrough entertainment experiences to gamers through the PS4 system, leveraging SCE's expertise across key areas for VR - including display/optics, audio, tracking, control, ease of use, and content.

            Developers will be able to create Morpheus content for PS4, a platform which has sold over 6 million units only after 3 months and a half of its launch, and is continuing to show strong momentum.  The Morpheus dedicated SDK is currently under development and will become available when ready.

            During the Game Developers Conference 2014 held in San Francisco from March 19 through March 21, attendees can visit the Sony Computer Entertainment America booth to have a hands-on experience with Morpheus, which will be exhibited for reference.  Attendees can enjoy exclusive technology demo such as EVE Valkyrie (CCP), a multiplayer dogfighting shooter that uses virtual reality to give the player the sense of being a real pilot in an EVE Online spaceship, Thief (SQUARE ENIX Co., LTD.), which allows players to explore the dark shadowy world of the stealth action title, "The Castle" (SCE) that shows various VR interactions utilizing PS Move, and "The Deep" (SCE), where players can observe the waters from inside a shark proof cage.

Registration for testing now open Not happy with taking over the PC and the Xbox360, it's time for Wargaming to infiltrate the largest growing market the world of Mobile devices. Launching soon WoT Blitz will be availabe on most iOS and Android devices, however at this stage the Beta is closed but you can sign up on the link below. If the thought of mobile tank warfare appeals to you. ·        www.worldoftanks.eu/entry_form/wot_blitz (Europe)

Wargaming today announced the start of the Closed Beta registration for its mobile free-to-play MMO action World of Tanks Blitz. Gamers can now apply to be part of this next phase of testing and contribute their feedback about the game.

“World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta will get us one step closer to building an online gaming universe, persistently available on a variety of platforms,” said Andrei Ryabovol, Director of Global Operations at Wargaming. “We think that's a great goal, and we'll be working on ways to make the tank combat experience on tablets and smartphones even more engaging, based on the feedback we receive.”

The World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta will be available on most iPad tablets. Android and iOS smartphone compatibility will be added in the upcoming months. Built specifically for mobile devices, the game will offer seven-on-seven action in dynamic PvP combat sessions. Closed Beta participants will be able to choose from an impressive roster of over 100 iconic military machines from USA, Germany, and USSR. The array of vehicles in World of Tanks Blitz will include light, medium, and heavy tanks, as well as tank destroyers.

Play this weekend to claim in game gifts.

New Star Games are pleased to announce that to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of New Star Soccer on mobile devices, they will be giving away in-game gifts to all players who play this coming weekend. 

Released across iOS, Android and Flash in March 2012, New Star Soccer has been downloaded 6 million times, reaching number one in the UK iPhone App Store in June 2012, has received glowing reviews across the board and won the BAFTA under the Sports/Fitness category in 2013.

A massive update to the game in October 2013 saw New Star Soccer continue to grow in popularity, seeing an average figure of over 2 million game sessions dailyand these figures are continuing to rise rapidly. The creator of New Star Soccer, Simon Read had this to say when asked about it's continuing success:- 

"I am still amazed by the success of the game and I really want to thank the fans for their continued support. Their passion is what keeps me motivated and determined to keep improving New Star Soccer."

Players can claim a free in-game gift this weekend (beginning 14th March), by making sure they are connected to the internet and loading up their career. If players have multiple career's they can load up each one separately and get a gift for each career. ​. 

The multi award winning New Star Soccer is available from the Apple App Store for iOS devices, and from the Google Play Store for Android devices.

Introducing a bundle of love for Brandon Boyer, with more than 30 indie games (and counting) just for you!

Humble Bundle has teamed with independent developers to put together a bundle like no other. To help support this cause, pay at least $25 to receive a ton of games and all proceeds will go directly to the Brandon Boyer Cancer Treatment Relief fund. In addition to Brandon’s medical bills for cancer treatment, the excess funds from this promotion will be donated to a select cancer research organization.

GameRanger, the PC online gaming service, today announced that five million users have signed up and created multiplayer profiles to play their games online with friends.

GameRanger provides multiplayer for over 600 PC games. Many of these games either had their original servers shut down ("end-of-life") or had massive networking problems with their existing systems.

More recently, GameRanger has become a popular solution for game developers distributing their games across multiple online stores without being locked into a multiplayer "walled-garden" on a single store. GameRanger allows friends to play each other, while still having freedom to choose where they buy their games.

"When you've bought a game you love, you should be able to keep playing it with your friends regardless of how many others are still playing," said Scott Kevill, president of GameRanger Technologies. "Server shutdowns, 'sunsetting' and 'kill-switches' are the dark side of multiplayer gaming."

GameRanger keeps multiplayer games alive by reversing the multiplayer decline and creating thriving communities.

GameRanger runs on Windows XP or later and is available as a free download from http://www.GameRanger.com

Ever since we started working on the third installment in The Witcher franchise, it has been our aim to produce a title that would take our 11 years of experience in creating RPGS and distill them into a quintessence, into a game that would effectively crown those years. At the same time, we have wanted The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to expand creative boundaries, set new benchmarks, develop the genre as a whole. Ultimately, you, the players, must get an unforgettable adventure to experience in a vast, open world – and that’s most important. We’ve created a story that flows naturally, cinematically, rendered it in amazing sound and visuals, while preserving full freedom of choice – all for you. We knew this to be an ambitious plan, but believed we could achieve it by bringing together our team with its creative energies and current gaming platforms with their technical capabilities. A project this vast and complex would inevitably require special care in its final stages, manual fine-tuning of many details, thorough testing time and again.

We recently reexamined what we had achieved thus far, and faced a choice about the game’s final release date. The decision we made was difficult, thoroughly considered, and ultimately clear and obvious. We could have released the game towards the end of this year as we had initially planned. Yet we concluded that a few additional months will let us achieve the quality that will satisfy us, the quality gamers expect from us. Consequently, we have set the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for February 2015.

Dear gamers - we know many of you would have liked to play The Witcher 3 sooner, as soon as possible, even. We’re sorry to make you wait longer than you, or we, initially assumed you would. At the same time, we believe the game will prove to be worth the wait and meet the expectations you have of us. We believe The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be an exceptional RPG, one of the best, providing many hours of wonderful entertainment.

Dear shareholders – we are aware of the responsibility that rests with us and thank you for the trust you have granted us thus far. We firmly believe that quality – more than any other factor – determines a game’s success, and that the decision we have made is thus equally valid in business terms.

The Board of CD PROJEKT S.A.

The Fullbright Company’s runaway hit Gone Home is making the highly-anticipated move to console, bringing the explorative Greenbriar family experience to a whole new audience. Heralded as one of the best games of 2013, Gone Home extends an invitation into an ordinary family’s mysterious past as a young woman who discovers an empty house that's much more than it seems.

"Ever since we released Gone Home on PC, we've had people asking us-- 'When's it coming to console?,” said Steve Gaynor, writer, designer and co-founder of The Fullbright Company.  “We've been looking and looking for the right partner to help us, and finally after much searching, Midnight City fit the bill. They have a great understanding of what an indie needs, how to get the word out about the game, and help us get the best versions of the game possible to all those players that have been waiting patiently to experience Gone Home in their living rooms. Viva la Midnight City!"

Midnight City, also announced Costume Quest 2, which you can find out more here

In Double Fine’s triumphant return to Auburn Pines, our candy-crazed crusaders Wren and Reynold must once again protect Halloween from untold horrors, and grown-ups! Your favorite trick-or-treaters will come armed with a new batch of costumes they wear to transform into giant super powered fantasy Hallowarriors. Yeah, we totally just made that up. Fans of the original can look forward to a sweet upgraded battle system and a story that is unmistakably Double Fine.

"For the last couple of years," said Tim Schafer, Creative Director of Double Fine Productions, "Whenever Halloween came around, I felt like something was missing. No matter how many pumpkins I carved, apples I bobbed, or candy I ate, it just couldn't fill the big spooky hole inside of me. But then I realized what was missing: I needed more Costume Quest. And also, I really wanted a T-Shirt with glowing skulls on it."

Midnight City, are also brining Gone Home to the console read here for more details