This update will start rolling out today, March 31st for PS4 and Xbox One players and will be coming to PC in the very near future.

The Vampire Magician Challenge Pack includes 10 new challenges that were inspired by how our community have been playing the game.  Each challenge requires you to wear the Vampire Magician disguise while taking down targets using a range of different methods.
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Continued improvements to load times 
The improvements will be most notable when loading The Showstopper mission in Paris and we're already working on improving all loading times even more.

Improved responsiveness for in-game menus and image loading
We've implemented an image caching system that will improve responsiveness and loading times for all images in the game menu.

Fixed issues with scoring
Primarily, this fixes an issue that resulted in many players earning a “0 second” time bonus and an incorrect score of 210,000. A leaderboard reset will be implemented at a later date.

Continued improvements to connectivity
Server stability improvements.

Missing 'Requiem Pack' items have been restored
For those affected, these items will now be available to choose from the planning screen again.

Fixed numerous issues that were causing crashes
General improvements to game stability.
The full release notes are here:
https://hitman.com/news/game-update-1-03-released-

Last night’s April Update Livestream saw Art Lead, Keith Bachman and Designer, Brent Woodrow, lend their expertise on the new, earnable gear set to be included in Destiny Update 2.2.0.

Fans who missed the livestream last night can recap on Twitch.tv/bungie. For more information on what’s set to be included in Destiny Update 2.2.0, please visithttps://www.bungie.net/en/pub/AprilUpdate.
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Destiny Update 2.2.0 will deploy on 12th April, 2016 giving you new ways to level up and customise your Guardians.
The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, www.facebook.com/Bungie and @Bungie on Twitter. For game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.comand follow the official Destinysocial channels at www.facebook.com/DestinyTheGame and @DestinyTheGame on Twitter.

PC Gamer Weekender

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March 2016

Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London


This weekend (5 and 6 March) the inaugural PC Gamer Weekender took place at the Old Truman Brewery in East London.


Hosted by the world’s leading authority in PC gaming, PC Gamer, the weekender was the first ever event in the UK exclusively dedicated to PC gaming. The event hosted a multitude of game exclusives from some of the most exciting independent publishers in the world, as well as some of the biggest, such as SEGA, Bandai Namco and Capcom.


Game exclusives included Dark Souls III, Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, Total WAR: WARHAMMER and Umbrella Corps and there was also PC gaming workshops hosted by Asus, tournaments, talks, Q&A’s and a variety of virtual reality hands on demos including the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.


The Weekender was live streamed through the two days live in partnership with YouTube Gaming and was viewed by 125k people and can be viewed again at - https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe6g0_HRexw


Below is a variety of quotes from just some of the exhibitors and community...


Jon Rooke - SEGA

“As a top publisher in the PC space the concept of the PC Gamer Weekender was always going to be something that SEGA was keen to support.  It was great to see the event become a reality at the weekend with the breadth and diversity of the PC gaming market on show alongside the passion of its fans”


Gary Chantler - Bandai Namco

"We've had some very positive feedback on our games. The organisers have done a great job putting on the event. This is something the PC gaming market needs and we look forward to more events by PC Gamer in the future."


Laura Skelly - Capcom

"It's been fantastic to work with Future Publishing to bring the European debut of Capcom's upcoming third person shooter Umbrella Corps to the PC Gamer Weekender. We've had an overwhelming stream of people throughout the weekend eager to dive into the team based action and we've heard some really great feedback from gamers."


Gareth Ogden - ASUS UK.

“The PC Gamer Weekender gave us an ideal opportunity to talk to our core audience of PC gamers, face-to-face. The PC Workshops were are great success, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about PC hardware and building from industry experts, and even try building a full PC from scratch."


Chris Pomroy - NVidia

"It's great to see such a PC oriented show be so well attended for its first outing. The feedback from the gamers is that they enjoyed the show as much as they did with GeForce GTX and HTC Vive VR Demo.”


Justine Dieudonne - Wargaming

"It's been great overall. We are delighted with the feedback we have had for Orion, which has had its first community showing this weekend for gamers. It's been a very well organised event and the Future team have been very helpful."


Paul Butler - AOC

"We have had a lot of interest and enquiries, and it’s definitely been worth us being here. Had we known how busy it was going to be we may have taken more space. There has been a good mixture of people from novices to experts attend and asking all sorts of questions. We will definitely be back."


Bethany Aston - Team17

"Great having a specific PC gaming event, dealing with a focused community and having the opportunity to bring them unreleased games to play here first has been awesome!"


John Gibson - Tripwire

"We had a great time this weekend connecting with UK fans and showing off Killing Floor 3, and unavailing a new trailer for Rising Storm 2 Calling Vietnam."


Robert Stalingrad - Excalibur

"We have been delighted with the show and are very much looking forward to coming to next years. The flow of gamers wanting to try Excalibur's games has been constant, and getting feedback from knowledgeable consumers has been excellent."


Andrew Mckerrow - Kasedo

“We've had a great turn out of people and it has been a fantastic first event for PC Gamer. It's been a great opportunity to network with major publishers and the indies and getting face to face feedback from the community and actually seeing how captivated they are has been really rewarding."


The community...


Jason Rummery

“I had a good time at the PC Gamer Weekender. An event where you could see the latest hardware, play the latest games and listen to the guys that are behind my favourite companies and titles is something I was hoping would arrive in the UK. It was also great to chat to people I have only seen on YouTube. I hope the Weekender will get bigger and better in time. I will definitely come back.”


Sam Arnold...

“Really good event. I like the variety of things. I'm mainly here for the games and getting a look at the exclusives."


Adam Gardner...

"Good event. I would want more hardware and more things that I can spend my money on, but what is here has really interested me. What I really like is that it is all about the PC and I’m looking forward to it again next year."


AIden Bechan...

"Definitely coming back again next year. It’s the best gaming event that I've been to and the environment has been really nice, from the people like us through to those on the stands."


Jouy Wolf...

"Access to the developers has been amazing, it’s great knowing what their thought process is and why they did it. I’ve loved getting my hands on some VR, can we have more of that next year please?”


Chris Tomlin

"Enjoyed it. I think some of the games need a stricter policy on how long you can play the games as it took a while for me to get on them. The hardware master classes have given me some good ideas on getting more from my machine. But all in, it’s great to be hands on with everything."


Graeme Histon

“Thanks for such a great event, it’s nice to see PC gaming out of the corners and being allowed to do more. I’ve spent too much money and want to spend more on the games that are not yet released! I will be back next year 100%.”

The first Insomnia Gaming Ireland to commence at the INEC Killarney, 10-13 June, 2016

London, United Kingdom – March 9, 2016 – Multiplay, organiser of the UK’s largest gaming festival, Insomnia, and a subsidiary of GAME Digital plc (“GAME Digital”), the UK’s leading video gaming specialist, is pleased to announce that tickets are available now to purchase for the very first in a series of Insomnia Gaming Ireland events taking place at INEC Killarney, 10-13 June.

Available now on Ticketmaster, Day tickets for Insomnia Gaming Ireland will start from €12 to €24 and €99 for the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN Hall. Also available are package deals which includes tickets and accommodation, these can be purchased through the venue. To not miss out on the Insomnia experience, all tickets can be purchased athttps://insomniagamingfestival.com/ireland.

Visitors to Insomnia Gaming Ireland will be able to play a host of games, enjoy numerous activities and entertainment inside the INEC. Areas include the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN Hall; open for 72 hours, hosting 250 people playing multiplayer games with and against each other in a fun and social environment. The Exhibition Hall contains a variety of feature zones and games for all ages.  These include a Minecraft Zone, Over 18s area and the Main Stage, where Special Guests will be playing the latest games as well as Panel Talks and Q&A sessions. Special Guests will include ChooChoosGaming, AshDubh, NettyPlays, AmyLee, InTheLittlewood and MiniMuka.

BYOC ticket holders will be able to delve into the eSports scene with popular competitive tournaments occurring throughout the event such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rocket League, League of Legends and Hearthstone. Daily console tournaments will be taking place, as well as the BYOC LAN Hall hosting tournaments of its own.

“With an even busier year of Insomnia events, we‘re delighted to bring the Insomnia brand to Irish gamers,” says Craig Fletcher, Founder and CEO of Multiplay. He continued “Insomnia already reaches tens of thousands of gamers in the UK and we can’t wait to witness Irish gamers’ passion for all things gaming for the first time. The Irish gaming community is one we’ve looked to tap into for a while and we are excited to be able to offer the Insomnia experience in the region.”

Insomnia Ireland will take place at INEC Killarney, 10-13 June, 2016. For more information, please visit https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ireland or contactMultiplayPress@premiercomms.com .

WG Labs has put the call out for development teams to show off their awesome projects and enter the WG Labs Dev Contest. If you and your friends are aspiring designers then this contest could be just what you need to take your game or service to the next level. The WG Labs Teams is looking for unreleased multiplayer games on PC or mobile platforms, in alpha or higher, that have what it takes to stand out from the crowd, with the chance to win $10,000 in prize money.
 
The WG Labs Dev Contest is a fantastic opportunity to discover just how strong your team and project are, as well as hear feedback from game industry veterans who have worked on a range of hugely successful titles.
"One of the goals of WG Labs is to help nurture passionate teams with great ideas,” said Maxim Matveyko, Publishing Product Director at WG Labs. “The WG Labs Dev Contest is our way of reaching out to teams across the world and letting them showcase their talent, with the potential to win a cash prize."
So what are you waiting for? The contest starts today and is open to all those in Europe, the Americas, the CIS, and Asia. It will run until May 30, with the submissions period closing a month before, on April 30. The winners will be announced at the end of May. To discover more about the contest criteria and WG Labs, visit the official portal: WG Labs Dev Contest
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​The 86th annual Geneva International Motor Show kicks off this week in Geneva, Switzerland – and in the spirit of the event, we’ve got some big Forza news to share. Microsoft and Forza developer, Turn 10 Studios, are partnering with Lamborghini to feature the all-new Lamborghini Centenario super sports car as the cover car of the next chapter in the Forza racing series.
 
You’ll have to wait for our Xbox media briefing at June 2016’s E3 Expo for the title or any big details on the next Forza game. However, the Centenario will be available “First in Forza,” which means that Xbox One owners across the globe get to experience the virtual version of this incomparable car before it makes its debut in the real world. With its V12 architecture, the Centenario’s naturally aspirated engine produces 770 horsepower, powers from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and from 0-300 km/h in 23.5 seconds – with a top speed of more than 350 km/h.
 
“We’re excited to continue our long history of working with Lamborghini and to be part of their 100-year anniversary by celebrating the Centenario as the featured cover car of the next Forza game,” said Head of Xbox Phil Spencer. “It’s an honour to announce our partnership at one of the world’s biggest automotive shows, and we look forward to unveiling the game at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo.”
 
Additionally, starting today, Turn 10 Studios’ Lamborghini Super Trofeo series will create a platform that engages the automotive and gaming communities in a brand-new type of motorsport.
 
All “Forza Motorsport 6” players can participate in the Super Trofeo series; in the first season, players compete in “Rivals” time trial events, as well as ranked multiplayer Leagues using the 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo. Based on their leaderboard and division performance in “Rivals,” players will be gifted the exclusive 2015 Huracán Super Trofeo – and they will be invited to participated in the series’ second prize-filled season.
 
Forza is the best-selling racing franchise of the current video game console generation, with more than 10 million gamers having played Forza games on Xbox One so far. This community will have the exclusive chance to experience the Lamborghini Centenario when it joins the largest and most diverse car list of any videogame franchise this generation.

​Join the thrill of the hunt with the new “Wolfpack” content update arriving to World of Tanks on PlayStation®4. On March 8, nine Soviet and nine German light and medium tanks will be added along with three new maps. Additionally, on March 4, the highly anticipated US M6A2E1 “Mutant 6,” a hybrid of American heavy tanks, will be available in the in-game store for a limited time.

World of Tanks on PlayStation®4 is free to all PlayStation® accounts and does not require a PlayStation®Plus membership to play.

To learn more about World of Tanks on PlayStation®4 and for a full list of added vehicles and maps, please visit:http://console.worldoftanks.com/

Deep Silver today unveiled the Homefront®: The Revolution Goliath Edition, a strictly limited collector’s edition packed with exclusive content. 

Alongside a boxed copy of the game, the Goliath Edition includes: 

·        A radio controlled scale replica ‘Goliath’ Drone, with working lights and six-wheel suspension. The Apex-manufactured Goliath is one of the most fearsome weapons in the KPA’s Counter-Insurgency arsenal
·        An exclusive  Steel Book

·        A 32 page Art Book featuring Resistance-themed concept art and cutting edge Apex weapon and vehicle technology

·        The ‘Revolutionary Spirit’ pack (details below)

·        The Homefront: The Revolution Expansion Pass, entitling access to major single-player expansions – further information to be revealed at a later date

All post-release content for Homefront’s co-operative Resistance Mode including new missions, challenges, features and additional items and equipment will be delivered FREE as part of Dambuster Studios’ commitment to supporting this mode for 12 months. 

“We’re planning for a dedicated team to work on additional single-player content for at least a year after release” said Hasit Zala, Game Director at Dambuster Studios.  “We have some exciting ideas that we hope to develop further post launch, but the overall goal is to add some surprising  new experiences to the world of Homefront that complement our 30 hour single-player campaign. All additional single-player content will be covered by the Expansion Pass.” 

In addition to announcing the Goliath Edition, Deep Silver confirmed a number of additional pre-order bonuses: 

Pre-Order Homefront: The Revolution to secure the REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT pack, which includes both the Red Skull motorbike skin and Golden pistol skin for use in the single-player campaign, and instant unlocks of the Marksman Rifle, Sniper Scope and Remote Explosives for your Resistance Mode character. 

All Digital pre-orders come with the LIBERTY PACK, featuring two pieces of rare combat gear unlocked and ready to personalise  your Co-Op character with - the Liberty Body Armour and KPA Shock Trooper Helmet. 

Further pre-order bonuses are available with selected retailers in each territory: 

·        Kickstart your Co-Op Freedom Fighter's career with the GUERRILLA CARE PACKAGE  - 5 'Resistance Crates' full of random weapon blueprints, attachments, equipment and more! 

·        Wage guerrilla warfare in style with the WING SKULL PACK, including the Wing Skull motorbike skin and the Silver Pistol skin in the single-player campaign 

·        Enhance your guerrilla skills with the COMBAT STIMULANT PACK to give your Freedom Fighter a critical boost in the heat of battle! 

·        Limited edition Steel Books, and Steel Posters are also available from selected retailers worldwide 


Homefront: The Revolution is scheduled for release on 17th May 2016 in North America, and 20th May 2016 in all other territories on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. , PlayStation 4 and Windows PC. 

Native Mac and Linux versions are also in development. 

For more information and to get the latest updates on both Homefront: The Revolution and the upcoming Xbox One Closed Beta, follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @HomefrontGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/HomefrontGame.