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Mortal Kombat X: Official TV Spot

30/3/2015

 
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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the Mortal Kombat™ X:Official TV Spot. The TV Spot features a massive spontaneous fight circle that takes over an entire city. System of a Down’s “Chop Suey!” provides the driving soundtrack that builds to reveal the two kombatants in the fight.

Mortal Kombat X Shaolin Trailer

29/3/2015

 
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the Mortal Kombat™ XOfficial Shaolin Trailer, which puts the spotlight on three characters:  Sharp-witted Kung Lao, series newcomer Kung Jin and Klassic Mortal Kombat Kombatant Liu Kang. The trailer provides further insight into Mortal Kombat™ X’s story, revealing that Raiden’s champions of Earthrealm from the past have risen from the dead, under the control of the sinister former Elder God, Shinnok.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES INFINITE CRISIS™

27/3/2015

 

Exclusive Steam Bundles Now Available for Turbine’s MOBA set in the DC Multiverse

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the official launch of Infinite Crisis™, a bold new entrant into the wildly popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game genre. Infinite Crisis™ delivers a heart-pounding competitive experience with innovative new mechanics including the unique 2-lane Coast City map featuring the powerful Doomsday Device, destructible environments and Stolen Powers. Beginning today, players can download Infinite Crisis™ for free on Steam by visitinghttp://www.infinitecrisis.com/steam. 

“We would like to thank all of the great players who participated in our beta. Their passion and feedback were key to helping us deliver a really unique gameplay experience,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer.  “Today marks a major milestone for Infinite Crisis™, and to celebrate the official launch, we are offering two special Champion bundles that will be available exclusively on Steam.”
The Infinite Crisis™ Steam bundles offer players a choice of two different packages which include access to their favourite Champions and a Steam exclusive Golden Superman costume. Starting today, the following Infinite Crisis™ bundles are available for purchase exclusively on Steam at a special discounted price for a limited time:

Basic Steam Bundle -- £6.99 
·         8 Champions - (Superman, The Flash, Mecha Wonder Woman, Stargirl, Catwoman, Atomic Green Lantern, Poison Ivy & Aquaman)
·         Exclusive Golden Superman Costume

Elite Steam Bundle -- £22.99 
·         34 Champions - (The Flash, Atomic Wonder Woman, Nightmare Robin, Gaslight Catwoman, Superman, Aquaman, Robin, Supergirl, Hawkgirl, Katana, Nightmare Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Blue Beetle, Atomic Joker, Mecha Wonder Woman, Sinestro, Stargirl, Catwoman, Star Sapphire, Arcane Supergirl, Shazam, Swamp Thing, Atrocitus, Atomic Green Lantern, Atomic Poison Ivy, Arcane Green Lantern, Gaslight Joker, Mecha Superman, Poison Ivy, Krypto, Zatanna, Starro and Nightmare Superman)
·         Exclusive Golden Superman Costume

Infinite Crisis™ delivers a heart-pounding competitive player vs. player battle experience set in DC Comics’ legendary Multiverse.  Featuring the deepest roster of DC heroes and villains ever assembled, Infinite Crisis™ puts players in control of twisted incarnations of their favorite characters from throughout the Multiverse such as the bloodthirsty vampire, Nightmare Batman, and the skilled assassin from Earth-19, Gaslight Catwoman, playing in league with such well-known characters such as Green Lantern and The Flash.  

For more information, visit http://www.infinitecrisis.com.  

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Xbox One trailer

27/3/2015

 
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Following on from the critically acclaimed and much loved PlayStation 4 and Steam releases of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - Oddworld Inhabitants Inc are excited to finally announce that the game has landed for Xbox One and is out today.

Available from the Xbox Games Store in many territories including Europe, North and South America for €19.99, £14.99 and $19.99.

You can find out more and purchase the game from here

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty arrives on Xbox One today!

27/3/2015

 
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Following on from the critically acclaimed and much loved PlayStation 4 and Steam releases of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - Oddworld Inhabitants Inc are excited to finally announce that the game has landed for Xbox One and is out today.

Available from the Xbox Games Store in many territories including Europe, North and South America for €19.99, £14.99 and $19.99.
This release celebrates the first outing of an Oddworld game on Xbox since Stranger's Wrath in 2005, New 'n' Tasty is a ground-up remake of the much-loved original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, developed by Just Add Water (Development) Ltd.
“We’re all really proud of what we’ve accomplished with Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - the response from gamers and critics alike has been overwhelmingly positive. Abe is a widely loved character, and now Xbox One owners can experience the game too," Said Lorne Lanning, President of Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
As well as full 1080p resolution visuals, Xbox One gamers will be able to begin their New ‘n’ Tasty journey after downloading just 50% of the game.  Optional ‘old school’ control settings will make fans of the original game feel right at home.

A cinematic platform adventure, New 'n' Tasty tells the tale of Abe, a hapless Mudokon who learns that his fellow meat factory co-workers are to be the main ingredients in the company's next line of tasty treats.

Abe must escape RuptureFarms and beyond, liberating as many of his fellow workers as he can. Along the way, he'll learn the secrets of his civilization and journey across perilous lands filled with dangerous creatures and lethal traps before returning to the sinister meat factory to put right the injustices faced by his long suffering species.


You can find out more and purchase the game from here

F1 2015 is entering the final lap with a June release in its sights.

26/3/2015

 
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F1 is perhaps one of the most technical sports in the world and this is something Codemasters have always been able to bring to their games. However with new systems to play in the PS4 and XboxOne it seems the Codies team are looking to push the visual boat out if the screens below are anything to go by. 
The eagerly awaited first appearance of the F1 franchise on the new Gen system is sure to put the cat among the pigeons for racing fans and the mid season release will mean there will still be plenty of racing action to keep fans entertained.
F1 2015 will be launching in June on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. To keep up to date with all the latest news on F1 2015 and this season’s championship you’ll find the F1 Game  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+

RENOWNED POKÉMON & DRAGON QUEST COMPOSER, TSUKASA TAWADA, SET TO SCORE UPSIDE-DOWN DIMENSIONS SOUNDTRACK

26/3/2015

 
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Hydra Interactive Entertainment, an independent games developer based in Madrid, Spain, today announced that the world renowned video game composer, Tsukasa Tawada, most acknowledged for his work on Dragon Quest and the Pokémon series, has pledged his backing to Upside-Down Dimensions and will be responsible for composing the games soundtrack and music.
Having secured Steam Greenlight approval via the community back in 2014, the origami inspired action adventure game, Upside-Down Dimensions, is currently seeking support via a Kickstarter campaign and is scheduled for a 2016 release on PC, Mac, Linux as well as Windows 10, with additional platforms in the development pipeline.

“We are very honoured to have secured such a talented and experienced composer to work on Upside-Down Dimensions and we are certain Tsukasa Tawada will deliver a fully immersive soundtrack to aid players throughout their journey.” said Daniel Parente, CEO of Hydra Interactive.

A selection of the previously produced music by Tsukasa Tawada can be heard via his personal SoundCloud profile or YouTube channel.

“I am thrilled to be part of such a great game and very much look forward to taking the players on a journey of discovery.” said Tsukasa Tawada. “Upside-Down Dimensions is such a beautiful story that it truly deserves a great score.”

The Stage Is Set for The Grand Finals 2015 Exclusive details for one of the most anticipated Wargaming eSports events of the year

26/3/2015

 
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Wargaming is excited to reveal further details on the much-anticipated Grand Finals 2015. This event is part of the Wargaming.net League eSports (electronic sports) division for competitive players of the global hit World of Tanks.

Between April 25–26 at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, Poland, the Grand Finals will see 12 elite World of Tanks teams battle it out on an international stage. They will be competing for the right to be called champion and take home their chunk of the total $300K prize pool.

This Grand Finals event also marks the continuation of the new and revamped tournament format, Attack/Defense mode. The new set up and rules have been developed with the help of pro gamers to enhance and streamline battles, making matches even more thrilling. With no chance of a draw, opponents must take the initiative and go all out if they want to be crowned victorious.



Wargaming is proud to announce the companies that will sponsor the Grand Finals 2015: Intel, a world leader in technology; Razer, a manufacturer of high quality gaming peripherals; and paysafecard, providers of safe and easy online payments throughout Europe.
As well as watching all the action unfold, players and fans alike will be able to take advantage of various forms of entertainment at the Grand Finals.

The Red Bull stand will provide World of Tanks Blitz in-game competitions. The MGT-20 will offer team competitions of up to 14 players across separate gaming stations; attendees can sign-up on-site during the tournament and take advantage of the activities during breaks. Finally, paysafecard will be testing fans’ tank knowledge with their World of Tanks quizzes.

All these activities can be found at the partners’ area during match intermissions.

The event also features two real tanks, a T-34/85 and M4AI Sherman, courtesy of the Polish Military Museum in Warsaw. These legendary vehicles have been refreshed by Wargaming and guests can learn about their history.

The 2015 Grand Finals will be free to the public, with a variety of prizes and exclusive giveaways for the most passionate spectators.

The list of grand finalists will be announced during the seeding ceremony on April 2 at 19:00 CET. The ceremony will be broadcast in English on the WGLEU official Twitch channel.

For more information on the Wargaming.net League Grand Finals, please visit: www.thegrandfinals.com

'Game of Thrones®: A Telltale Games Series' Continues with 'The Sword in the Darkness'

25/3/2015

 
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 Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and HBO Global Licensing today announced the release of 'The Sword in the Darkness,' the third of six episodes of Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series.

Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.

The third episode is available now on PC/Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, as well PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The episode is also available today on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The episode will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store and to Android-based devices on March 26th.

Critics have weighed in on the episode, with Entertainment Weekly applauding its "tense and brilliantly paced" scenes, while GamesRadar said, "At no point does the story slow down or lose its edge, and it's easily on par with some of the TV show's best episodes."  Game Informer also commended the episode's, "teeth-clenching decision making," while PC Gamer called it "...the most engaging episode to date."

In Episode 3, the exiled Asher Forrester heads to Mereen in search of an army to take on the Whitehills. Meanwhile, far across land and sea in Westeros, Mira Forrester must deal with the lethal politics of King's Landing. Her family's safety is paramount and she will do anything to protect them, but nothing is given freely, and her choice of allies may soon come to haunt her. To the north, in Ironrath, the Whitehill occupation continues. Gryff Whitehill, fourth-born son, is out to prove himself, and brutality and violence grows daily, pushing the Forresters to make far-reaching decisions. Finally, at the Wall, Gared Forrester learns that he must head north if he is to help his house survive. But fate is cruel, forcing choices that will change his path forever.

"The saga of House Forrester has players embracing interactive drama across the entire realm," said Kevin Bruner, CEO and Co-Founder of Telltale Games. "The table has been set for a growing conflict that boils with the kind of intrigue we know that fans will love, and this episode also ushers in some of the most epic action and set pieces for the game series thus far. We simply cannot wait for players to see what's in store, but to say anything more would spoil some of the biggest surprises yet."

The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in the hit HBO TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin's books (A Song of Ice and Fire). The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players visit familiar locations such as King's Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.

The game is played from five different points of view. Each is either a direct Forrester family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series - Episode 3: 'The Sword in the Darkness' is rated 'M' (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, and Strong Language by the ESRB. Future content in the series is yet to be rated by the ESRB. 

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook for Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, and follow Telltale Games on twitter @TelltaleGames.

Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Ascendance DLC2 Gameplay Trailer 

24/3/2015

 
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Get a preview of Ascendance, the second DLC pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Ascendance includes four Multiplayer maps, the OHM Multiplayer hybrid weapon and weapon variant, a new Exo Grapple playlist, as well as Exo Zombies Infection, part two of the Exo Zombies co-op experience.

Ascendance releases March 31st on Xbox LIVE, with other platforms to follow.

Ultimate Hunter, Predator joins Mortal Kombat™ X Kombat Pack

24/3/2015

 
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As a follow up to announcing the Mortal Kombat™ X Kombat Pack playable character, Jason Voorhees, today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed the additional playable characters that will be included in the Kombat Pack: the ultimate hunter Predator from the films of the same name as well as Klassic Mortal Kombat™ Kombatants Tremor and Tanya.
Full Kombat Pack details are listed below:
●        The Ultimate Horror Pack:
o   Playable character Jason Voorhees
o   Horror skins Vampiress Mileena, Kraken Reptile and Pharaoh Ermac
●        The Klassic Pack #1:
o   Playable character Tanya
o   Klassic skins for Kano, Sonya and Liu Kang
●        The Predator / Prey Pack:
o   Playable character Predator
o   Predator-themed skins Commando Johnny, Infrared Scorpion and Carl Weathers as Jax
●        The Klassic Pack #2:
o   Playable character, Tremor
o   Klassic skins for Quan Chi, Jax and Kung Lao
In the UK, the Kombat Pack is included in the  Mortal Kombat™ X Premium Edition  for£74.99 on PSN, £74.99 on XBL and £59.99 on Steam, with a pre-order discount available now. The Kombat Pack will also be available for purchase separately for £24.99 on PSN, XBL, Steam and with selected retailers.

Starting 14th April, 2015, when Mortal Kombat™ X launches worldwide, fans who purchase the Kombat Pack will receive the Samurai Pack containing three new character skins: Ronin Kenshi, Samurai Shinnok and Jingu Kitana, as well as an accompanying skin pack with each playable character. In addition, those who own the pack will gain early access to the above listed content before it is available for sale individually. 

Batman™: Arkham Knight Reveal from Rocksteady Studios

24/3/2015

 
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Batman™: Arkham Knight will now launch worldwide on 23rd June, 2015. We're a developer that hates to make any compromises, so we are sorry to say this means it's going to be just a little bit longer until you can play the epic conclusion to the Arkham trilogy. As a reward for your patience and understanding, and to make the wait even more unbearable, we are pleased to whet your appetite with a new gameplay video of Batman™: Arkham Knight.

Thanks so much from everyone at Rocksteady for your continued support. We are working as hard as we can to make you proud.

Sefton Hill
Game Director
Rocksteady Studios

Curve hits 'Play' on The Indie Mixtape

24/3/2015

 

A brand new initiative designed to foster independent game creation

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Curve Digital is delighted to introduce its brand new initiative, The Indie Mixtape, created specifically to foster and put a spotlight on up-and-coming indie game creators.

The Indie Mixtape is a bundle of games hand-picked by Curve, from talented independent developers and development teams around the world. Curve have curated some of the most interesting games around for the bundle, which will launch in April and be sold globally on the Steam platform, priced at £6.99/$9.99/€9.99.

By helping to get the games onto Steam and offering a generous revenue share above that of a typical publishing agreement, Curve are allowing up-and-coming indies the ability to have their work seen and purchased by a much greater audience, giving them a steady revenue stream while they work on their next titles.

The inaugural Indie Mixtape contains an exciting and eclectic mix of titles, from intergalactic couch arena battlers to gorgeous monochromatic roguelikes. The full list is as follows:
 
LAZA KNITEZ!!! by Glitchnap – Pew your way to glory in this up-to-four player couch spear-em-up.

hets by Ditto – Lost in a hellish randomly-generated dungeon, grab your hand cannon and blast away the bad.

Roguelight by Daniel Linssen – The deeper you explore, the darker it gets – and only your arrows will light your way.

Test Chamber by Shark Jump Studios – Exercise your brainbox in this non-euclidian cubic puzzler.

Detective Chirpums: Private Investigator by Detective - They say the city's a roost for every bird. This noir aviary-adventure is only for the most hard-boiled investigator.
The Indie Mixtape continues Curve’s ongoing efforts to support original independent games and creators. Indie developers who are interested in the initiative are encouraged to contact Paul Watson and Curve Digital directly.
 
About Curve Digital
Curve Digital is the largest publisher of independent video games on console formats in the world. Working with high profile developers such as Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone), Dan Marshall (The Swindle) and Olli Harjola (The Swapper), Curve helps individuals and small teams bring their games to a larger audience. Curve actively publishes on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U and 3DS.

Telltale Games and HBO® Releasing Game of Thrones - Episode Three: "The Sword in the Darkness" This Week

24/3/2015

 
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Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.
"The Sword in the Darkness" will be available starting tomorrow March 24th on PC/Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, as well as the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in North America (SCEA). The episode will be available on Wednesday, March 25th on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in European territories (SCEE). The episode will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store and to Android-based devices on March 26th. 

The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in HBO's TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin's books (A Song of Ice and Fire). The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players will visit familiar locations such as King's Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.

The game is played from five different points of view. Each is a member of House Forrester; either a direct family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.

Asher, the exile, heads to Mereen in search of an army to take on the Whitehills. Meanwhile, far across land and sea in Westeros, Mira must deal with the lethal politics of King's Landing. Her family's safety is paramount and she will do anything to protect them, but nothing is given freely, and her choice of allies may soon come to haunt her. To the north, in Ironrath, the Whitehill occupation continues. Gryff Whitehill, fourth-born son, is out to prove himself, and brutality and violence grows daily, pushing the Forresters to make far-reaching decisions. Finally, at the Wall, Gared learns that he must head north if he is to help his house survive. But fate is cruel, forcing choices that will change his path forever.

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series - Episode 3: 'The Sword in the Darkness' is rated 'M' (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, and Strong Language by the ESRB. Future content in the series is yet to be rated by the ESRB. 

Sponsored Video - Battlefield Hardline

23/3/2015

 
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Battlefield Hardline is out now and is already racing up the charts like a criminal on a motorbike being chased by LA's finest. Entering the Gfk Chart-Track Top 40 at No 1. it is the biggest launch of the year so far. 

Taking a spin on the usual military shooter, Battlefield Hardline presents a new theme and story for FPS fans framed in the world of cops and robbers. Set in various locations such as Miami, Florida and Hollywood, you play the game over a series of episodes, much like a cop series such as The Wire, and can enjoy recaps of each episode as you play the next. With a mixture of stealth and action, it's a different game at heart, placing you in a world of corruption, crime and intrigue, while playing out like a Hollywood action movie.

Shooting is key to the game, but now there is an emphasis on stealth too, playing on the theme of a cop carefully staking out their criminal. With a stealth detection ring you can keep track of how noisy or quiet you are being in the presence of the enemy. Nevertheless, when it comes to shooting there are several tiers of weapon unlocks, which you earn with expert kills and will still satisfy the most ardent first person shooter fan.

The Multiplayer has had a reboot too, with more frenetic gameplay, some interesting twists in the mechanics of play and the gorgeous visuals that are standard for this series. One particular favourite is being able to pick up a weapon that allows you to shoot zip wires across the map and travel from location to location rapidly. The weapons are bold and fun and the action is thick and fast from the get-go. 

As you can see from the video, Battlefield Hardline looks to be just the reboot we were looking for and will please gamers who enjoy their FPS and vehicular-based action.

This post has been sponsored by EA, but all thoughts are our own

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD ARRIVES IN EUROPE TODAY!

20/3/2015

 
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Square Enix Ltd., publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD is available now on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One – along with a brand new in-depth trailer to celebrate the game’s European release. 

The brand new trailer takes a deeper look into the intriguing and immersive storyline that transports players into the dynamic and enthralling world of Orience. FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD offers a new type of FINAL FANTASY experience not seen before in the series - one that is sure to captivate a new generation of players as well as long-time fans. The new trailer is below
In addition, SQUARE ENIX also unveiled a FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD personality quiz for fans to try out – by answering a short series of questions, players can determine which character from FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD they are most like. To try out the Character quiz now, please visit: http://finalfantasytype0.com/quiz/?quiz&lang=en

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD is available now, and includes an exclusive demo of the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY® XV game titled FINAL FANTASY XV -EPISODE DUSCAE-. The demo is only available with Day One units while stocks last.

For Phils Article Unboxing; Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Collector’s Edition Click Here

NEXON TO DEVELOP FINAL FANTASY XI MOBILE WITH SQUARE ENIX

20/3/2015

 
NEXON Co., Ltd (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, NEXON Korea Corporation (“Nexon Korea”), will develop a mobile version of the legendary MMORPG FINAL FANTASY ® XI with renowned Japanese game developer SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD (“SQUARE ENIX”). The game is expected to be released in 2016.

Nexon Korea will leverage FINAL FANTASY XI ’s compelling storyline, engaging content and impressive graphics while optimizing features for smartphone and mobile devices to create an immersive, responsive and dynamic experience for mobile users.  These optimizations will include improving party organizing systems, enriching solo-play functionality, improving battle functionality and enhancing in-game events and features.

“We are thrilled to partner with SQUARE ENIX to bring this amazing franchise to mobile audiences around the world,” said Owen Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon.  “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with SQUARE ENIX by adding one of their most successful titles to our portfolio, as we continue to leverage our game development and global publishing expertise to provide high-quality experiences to gamers around the world.” 

“Developing a high-quality mobile adaptation of FINAL FANTASY Ⅺ with Nexon, with an extensive track record of successfully collaborating with global partners, is a great opportunity for SQUARE ENIX,” said Yosuke Matsuda, President and Chief Executive Officer of SQUARE ENIX.  “Through this partnership, F INAL F ANTASY XI, which has enjoyed 13 years of noteworthy success on game console and PC, will make a significant step onto the mobile platform.”

FINAL FANTASY XI Mobile will be available in Japan, Korea, North America, and other Europe and Asia area.
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Critically-Acclaimed 'Tales from the Borderlands' Continues in Episode 2, 'Atlas Mugged'

17/3/2015

 
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Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, in collaboration with award-winning developer Gearbox Software, creator of the beloved Borderlands franchise, and publisher 2K, today announced the release of 'Atlas Mugged,' the second of five episodes for Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series.


The episode is available today on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services. The episode is also available today in North America on PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The episode is expected to be available Wednesday, March 18th on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360, and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Europe. The series will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store and to Android-based devices starting on Thursday March 19th.

"Tales from the Borderlands is our proudest studio collaboration to date. We're over the moon to be working with the incredible team at Gearbox to continue the Borderlands story in ways we don't think fans will ever see coming," said Kevin Bruner, CEO and co-founder of Telltale Games. "The season premiere was a wild ride, and we were incredibly happy with its reception. The team has been hard at work on the second chapter with our biggest cast and most epic set-pieces yet. We're asking everyone to strap in and hang on tight; we're just getting started!"

Set on the unforgiving world of Pandora after the events seen in Borderlands 2,Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series full of Borderlands' trademark humor following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

In this second episode of the season, 'Atlas Mugged,' the discovery of the Gortys Project fuels a madcap race to find just what the Atlas Corporation was up to prior to Hyperion's takeover of Pandora. Our intrepid heroes are not the only ones on the trail. Vault Hunters, Bounty Hunters, Vasquez, and a giant monster thing with a mouth that looks like a... well, you'll see... are all in pursuit. And to complicate matters, Rhys is being haunted by visions of a dead despot AND what Vaughn looks like without his shirt on. Can Fiona and Sasha hold everything together? That's up to you.  

Critics have weighed in on the second episode across the web, with Kotaku saying,"Tales from the Borderlands is what I've wanted from Telltale for ages," withGamespot declaring, "It's absurd, lewd, and hilarious." Polygon also said, "The voice actors, from Troy Baker to Patrick Warburton, approach the script with gusto, and the writing crackles with the sort of life and energy that drives the best comedy.

PLAYSTATION NOW STARTS PRIVATE BETA IN THE UK

17/3/2015

 
Sony Computer Entertainment UK Limited (SCE UK) today announced that this spring they will be starting a private beta trial of PlayStation(R)Now (PS Now), the company's pioneering game streaming service that leverages cloud-based technology. PlayStation(R)Plus members who own a PlayStation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) system will be given the opportunity to be amongst the first to experience PS Now by registering their interest in becoming a participant atwww.playstation.com/psnow. Other players wishing to be part of later phases of the beta trial can also register their interest and will be sent more information at a later date.

PS Now will deliver blockbuster and critically acclaimed PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) games streamed via the cloud; giving more people the opportunity to experience the world of PlayStation(R). During the private beta, the PS Now service will be available to select participants in the UK on PS4 only and will be free of charge during the initial stage of the private beta

PS Now will put epic adventures, iconic characters and incredible PS3 games at the players' fingertips, allowing them to play immediately without needing to wait for downloads, updates or installs or make a trip to the shops. Once the service launches fully, games will be streamed at a low rental cost, initially to PS4 and later to other PS Now compatible devices. All the player will require is a DUALSHOCK(R)4 or DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controller and a broadband internet connection (minimum 5mbps recommended).

During the private beta there will be a wide selection of games covering a wide range of genres available from SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and the industry's best software developers and publishers. These will include for example, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, The Last of Us and God of War Ascension, Rayman Legends (Ubisoft),Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (Ubisoft), Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package (Koch Media), Just Cause 2 (Square Enix), The Walking Dead (Telltale) and Dirt 3(Codemasters).*

SCEE will continually evolve the PS Now service by expanding the library of titles, enhancing features, and broadening the range of compatible devices.

The World of Warships Team Delve into the History of the U.S. Navy

17/3/2015

 
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Ahoy Captains,

The World of Warships DevDiary is where history and action collide. In the latest video, the team take you on a journey with some iconic U.S. 20th century vessels that clashed across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Check out the roles warships such as the USS Michigan and Montana played in ocean warfare and discover how our team brought these vessels to life in World of Warships.

Enjoy your trip!

The Wargaming Team

GOLF’S TOP-RANKED PLAYER HEADLINES EA SPORTS RORY McILROY PGA TOUR

17/3/2015

 
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 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced Rory McIlroy as the cover athlete and namesake of its golf franchise, officially making him the face of EA SPORTS™ Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR®, releasing in June 2015. McIlroy, a 4-time Major champion and top-ranked golfer in the world, represents a new generation of players for a new generation of consoles.

“I’m very proud and humbled to see my face and name on EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR,” said McIlroy. “This is a great honor, and something I couldn’t even dream of growing up playing the sport. I really hope people enjoy the game and I’m very glad I can be a part of it.”

EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR is the first EA SPORTS title to be built using the Frostbite™ engine. This new toolset allows the development team to create beautiful new environments, featuring the most detailed courses in franchise history. Frostbite also renders the entire course at once, eliminating load times between holes and allowing users to play their shot from almost any location. It’s truly Golf Without Limits.
“Frostbite has allowed us to take this franchise to a whole new level,” stated Brent Nielsen, Executive Producer of EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR. “The new engine drastically improves all facets of the game, from core gameplay to opportunities for brand-new modes and features. We’re looking forward to sharing a lot of great news with our fans throughout the rest of the spring.”

EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR truly delivers Golf Without Limits, opening up the experience like never before. Gorgeous real-world courses and epic fantasy tracks provide players with not only the most realistic representations of their favorite locales, but the opportunity to explore brand-new locations. Full course loading offers limitless options when attacking the green and zero wait times when moving from one hole to the next. Experience the next generation of golf and play where you want, when you want, how you want.

EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and will be available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in June 2015.

World of Warships Closed Beta Embarks Today

12/3/2015

 
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Players can now sign-up for all the Closed Beta action
Action Stations! The World of Warships Closed Beta has left port to begin testing today. The times for each region are as follows: Europe 11:00 CET; North America 11:00 PST; Asia 17:00 SGT. Players can sign-up to seize the wheel of many iconic mid-20th century vessels by heading to the official World of Warships website now.

In the Closed Beta, players can test their skills across five original maps and lead the quest of supremacy commanding over 50 U.S. and Japanese warships. In the future, World of Warships will add Japanese aircraft carriers and U.S. battleships to its ever-increasing fleet.

Four classes of warships offer a lot of tactical diversity. Cruisers are nimble vessels; the destroyers’ torpedoes are great for obliterating enemies; battleships are devastating heavy-hitters; aircraft carriers are unmatched in their reconnaissance and sneaky offensives.

Crews (represented by warship commanders) play a key role in gameplay. Levelling up Commanders and gaining points allow players to improve a variety of skills to suit their playstyle. With Modernizations, a ship’s offensive and defensive capabilities can be enhanced.

In Divisions mode, players work together in team of up to three to challenge other opponents. In the future, many battle accomplishments and customization options will be available.

To learn more about World of Warships and become involved in the Closed Beta, visit.

·        http://worldofwarships.eu (Europe)

World of Warships Closed Beta Departs March 12

10/3/2015

 
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Wargaming is excited to announce that preparations are underway for the World of Warships Closed Beta, which will begin on March 12. Applications open for Europe at 11:00 CET, North America at 11:00 PST, and Asia at 17:00 SGT. During the test, players will dive into online naval battles, sharing their feedback with the development team to improve the experience.

Held in December 2014 and January 2015, the two World of Warships Beta Test Weekends attracted over 75,000 users. Boasting 15,000 concurrent players, there were an average of 60 battle sessions played by each tester in only four days.

In the upcoming Closed Beta, players will have access to five original maps, taking them on a journey through arctic oceans to tropical archipelagos. On their voyage, 50 U.S. and Japanese warships are available for players to challenge the seas and enemy ships.
Both nation’s cruisers are great, nimble vessels that have the upper hand against enemy destroyers, and even deal a significant blow to ships of the same class. Japanese battleships are fierce attacking ships, which, thanks to their thick armor, can also offer other vessels on their team excellent cover. Destroyers from both nations are perhaps the most maneuverable of ships, and are perfect for scouting, offering backup, and carrying out deadly torpedo strikes. The fourth and final class are aircraft carriers, initially represented by American warships. These types of ships are unmatched at attacking the enemy and providing reconnaissance—ideal for the more tactical player.

Crews (represented by warships commanders) play an integral role in gameplay. With each level, Commanders gain points that can be spent on a variety of skills divided into several ranks and categories. Players can choose to improve the Commander to best suit their play style from increasing a ship’s resistance to certain damage to decreased reloading times.

In addition to personnel training, Modernizations allow players to develop a ship’s combat capability. There are numerous Modernizations available, such as increasing a weapon’s durability or ship’s resilience to fire and flooding.

For those that enjoy working together as a team to conquer the seas, they can join forces with two other players in Divisions.

In the future, World of Warships will add Japanese aircraft carriers and U.S. battleships. Achievements for many accomplishments in battle as well as customization options will also be introduced to the game.

To learn more about World of Warships and become involved in the Closed Beta, visit.

  • http://worldofwarships.com (North America)
  • http://worldofwarships.eu (Europe)

Assault Android Cactus - Early Access Update - Alpha

7/3/2015

 
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You may remember our hands on of Assault Android Cactus, an independently made multiplayer twin stick shooter of epic proportions, but the latest update from pre-Alpha to Alpha is an important one. The game is essentially complete, in terms of gameplay, and Witchbeam are now putting the final polish to the game before general release. Take a look at the updates below and expect some gameplay vids on our YouTube channel soon. 

This major update adds the last two stages of the game (including the final boss) bonus modes and content and many fixes and improvements. 

Features
  • new Title music 
  • new Credits music 
  • Zone 4 boss Venom has intro and outro text dialogue. You may want to replay him to follow the story! 
  • new level Collider (zone 5 - 4) introducing a mysterious sub-boss! 
  • new whitebox Final Boss - Medulla 
  • Rebalanced Control (zone 5 - 2) - as a result, its leaderboard have been reset 
  • new game mechanic - credits. Earn them by playing to unlock bonus stuff 
  • new feature Codex - as you progress through the game, unlock entries on characters, enemies and world that Cactus is set in 
  • new feature EX Options - use credits to purchase cool and/or strange extra gameplay modes 
  • new feature Jukebox 
  • new feature Sound Test 
  • audio cues added for full weapon cooldown and when you can't swap to your secondary weapon due to overheat 
  • bosses blink their lights when they talk 
  • Tutorial refinements

Fixes
  • fixed an issue that was disabling HDR if you set graphics settings to Custom - has a noticeable impact on bloom 
  • improved responsiveness of Daily Drive stage clear leaderboards and trimmed the opening timing 
  • fixed interface issues related to Character Select and Unlock screens 
  • handled a case where Steam Overlay could cause the game to stay paused 
  • Starch's Micro-missiles take in account target size 
  • Spectres (teleporting enemies) no longer leave thin vertical lines behind if you kill them during a teleport 
  • Leaderboard joypad buttons no longer slightly squished (seriously, this was bugging me so much) 
  • many smaller tweaks and fixes


What's next?

The next major milestone will be Beta. In the following updates they will be replacing placeholder art, adding missing animations and fleshing out story content and ex modes. 
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Fatshark Releases Sneak Peek Gameplay Trailer for Warhammer: End Times Vermintide

4/3/2015

 
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Independent developer, Fatshark, released a new gameplay trailer today, showcasing some of the co-operative action and first person shooter/melee combat in Warhammer: End Times Vermintide.

The footage shows one of the earlier missions in the game, where the heroes weave their way through the streets of Ubersreik in an attempt to reach the city garrison to warn them of the Skaven invasion.

Vermintide is scheduled for release in the second half of 2015, for Windows PC, the Xbox One, and PS4.

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