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The Swapper jumps to Playstation

30/4/2014

 
By Matt Taylor
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Almost a year since it’s release on PC, Facepalm Games’ critical success, “The Swapper”, will be released on Playstation with help from London’s Curve Studios. I also had the chance to interview developer Olli Harjola which you can read here

Returning to the lonely space puzzler, players will be able to use Playstation’s Cross-buy system to download The Swapper on their Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and the Playstation Vita. As well as transferring between platforms, save games will also share between the systems and allows players to continue their journey through the desolate space station from anywhere.
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From the opening sequence The Swapper does it’s best to make sure you know that you are on your own. Landing on the deserted research station, Theseus, on far off planet Chori V, players are given control of a lone space traveller who quickly discovers a device that clones the user. The clones that you create move in time with the original character and it’s not long before you discover that you can “swap” between clones. The puzzles throughout the game revolve around the ability to replicate and jump between replications, resulting in some of the smartest platforming puzzles I’ve ever played.
Puzzle games usually walk a fine line between boringly easy or frustratingly hard. The Swapper never falls into either category and manages to stay smart. Instead of overly complex and frustratingly hard solutions the game asks the player to think about your surroundings and use the tools given to you. In the whole time I played the game I have never felt cheated by complex or obscure puzzles, or felt that the game was holding my hand. It’s the perfect puzzle game, and it’s coming to Playstation.
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I visited Curve Studios to check out the Playstation version of The Swapper. Walking into the dark office lined with couches, empty beer bottles sitting on the coffee table, the first thing I saw was The Swapper on the TV screen in front of me. I’ve played the game on my MacBook Air, which is admittedly the wrong platform to experience the game, but I’ve managed through on a trackpad and thought the game looked great. Then I saw it on Playstation 4. I could instantly see the difference in quality, with the colours bright and accurate, and the higher level of detail revealing Facepalm’s elaborate and beautiful design.
After seeing both the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita version of the game first hand, Curve Studios should be proud of what they have achieved. Both titles looked amazing with only minor differences between them. Playing it on the Vita I found that the only part that felt off was the slow targeting and slowdown effect during a “swap”. Fearing the worst, I pressed start and found that the speeds could be adjusted through the games settings. But both of the changes made sense when you leave the world of keyboard and mouse, and were well implemented on the Dualshock 4 and Vita’s button layout.
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With the game already seeing success on PC, Mac and Linux, joining the growing library on the highest selling next generation console is an awesome opportunity for Facepalm, Curve and Playstation players who are aching for more titles on the Playstation 4 store.

The Swapper will be available on Playstation 4, Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita from the 25th of June.

All images courtesy of Curve Studios and are taken from the Vita version of the game.

Disney Infinity is going Super(hero) with its 2.0 Update as Marvel enters the toybox.

30/4/2014

 

DISNEY AND MARVEL TEAM UP FOR SUPER-POWERED SEQUEL - DISNEY INFINITY 2.0: MARVEL SUPER HEROES

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We all knew it was coming at some point and with Disney owning Marvel it was only a matter of time before the crossover was announced.
Today we saw our first glimpse of Disney Infinity 2.0 and to say it looked impressive is something of an understatement. The gameplay that you can see below shows the evolution of the title of course this may be due to the fact the game will be appearing on the XboxOne and PS4.
The first figure/characters shown are the Avengers who appeared in the recent film. Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk were all shown and you can see them in all their glory below.
For more images please check out our  Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes Gallery
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For the full press release click the read more link.

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République: Episode 2 Arriving May 1st

30/4/2014

 
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Independent studio Camouflaj announced today that the second of five installments in the critically acclaimed game République is available now on the App Store. Envisioned and executed by industry veterans behind such AAA games as F.E.A.R., Halo 4, and Metal Gear Solid 4, and designed specifically for iOS, République brings console-quality gameplay and graphics to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Episode 2: Metamorphosis explores the origins of intellectual fascism through the player’s continuing efforts to help a young woman named Hope escape an Orwellian prison. Amid growing intrigue and ever-more-dire consequences, she seeks out the librarian, Señor Luis Octavo (voiced by Marcelo Tubert), a sympathetic mentor whose concern for Hope makes him a target of The Overseer’s wrath. This second installment is both action-oriented and contemplative as the veil over Hope’s eyes is lifted. With the player’s help, she gains a better understanding of her captors and the desperate measures necessary if she is to free herself. 
“In classic Camouflaj fashion, we opted to go beyond simply telling the next chapter of our story,” said Jeremy Romanowski, artist at Camouflaj. “Episode 2 introduces a dozen new features including a new 3D map, a new guard type and new OMNI abilities, not to mention dozens of enhancements to the first episode. This is a big release.”

Following the two-year development of Episode 1: Exordium, the Bellevue-based development team wasted no time in creating Episode 2, honing its vision to deliver on three key areas: exploration, puzzles, and a deeper connection to Hope. At the heart of the experience is the airy, moonlit library – a labyrinthine environment that spans over 13,000 square feet. Camouflaj worked closely with Unity experts and pushed the hardware to its limits.

“Even though Episode 2’s environments are huge, our goal was to craft a more intimate experience,” said veteran République developer Greg Raab. “After winning the IMGA award for ‘Excellence in Narrative’ at GDC, the team has even greater confidence in our ability to convey epic experiences via our One Touch gameplay.”

Episode 2: Metamorphosis will be unlocked as a £2.99 in-app purchase on May 1 and is available now for owners of the Season Pass, a discounted episode bundle pack with exclusive content including an hour-long documentary and one hundred developer commentary clips. Camouflaj plans to release the remaining episodes in three to four-month intervals.

Episode 2’s features include:

  • Metamorphosis Library: A stunning new environment that pushes the iOS hardware
  • Three Mind-Bending Puzzles: Created in collaboration with Kostya Stankevych, creator of Blueprint 3D
  • 3D Map: A stunning 3D representation of Metamorphosis – one of the most requested features – is added to Episodes 1 and 2
  • ARC Prizrak: A new guard type with randomized patrol routes and protective armor
  • New OMNI Abilities: New voyeuristic abilities enable the player to see through walls and monitor Prizrak patrol routes
  • Improved Performance: Optimized performance gains from Unity 4.5, most notably on iPhone 4, iPad mini and iPad 2
  • EP2 Soundtrack: All new soundtrack from composer Zinc LeMone
  • Part 3 of Video Documentary: A candid look at the development of Episode 2 is available as a free download for Season Pass owners
Available in French, German, Spanish, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese, the second episode République is available for £2.99, exclusively on the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

New Rockstar Verified Jobs: GTA Online #CaptureWeekend Selections

30/4/2014

 
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Congratulations to the #CaptureWeekend Award selections, the first four GTA Online Capture Jobs to be recognized as Rockstar Verified. Chosen from among the scores of creations submitted by fans following the release of the GTA Online Capture Creator Update, these Creators each receive a cool GTA$1,000,000 plus an exclusive in-game CAPTURE license plate and the opportunity to join us on a future Rockstar Games live stream broadcast to play through and talk about their creation. Here are all the details on these new additions, which are now playable across both platforms and easily accessible from any GTA Online session:

Contend: Corrupt Cops - Created by JuzSlayin
Competing Police divisions race across the banks of Procopio Beach in Paleto Bay to take on a large gang of knife-wielding Ballas and confiscate their goods as "evidence". The fun you'll have launching vehicles off ramps to crash down on to the unsuspecting heads of these purple-clad gangbangers cannot be understated, but make sure you don't stop to take in the scenery when you're collecting the bags - the Ballas numbers are high and they certainly know how to close the distance between the end of their blades and the center of a corrupt officer's ribcage.

GTA: That’s My Rhino - Created by RikkiVercetti
Here, two groups of pilots in a flock of P-996 Lazers square off over The Alamo Sea in hot pursuit of a single Rhino Tank. Whether you are flying in from Grapeseed in the north or the Grand Senora Desert in the south, you'll want to be mindful of the armed ground level mercs guarding the tank that won't take too kindly to your incursion. The Creator of this Capture, RikkiVercetti is a member of the Creator’s Core Club Crew and has created a total of 37 Jobs so far.

GTA: Payback Time - Created by MaximilianR18
"Just grab a bike and pedal! Even you ain't forgotten that." - BMXs will take you into the Vespucci Canals, but hopefully one of the prized vehicles will take you back out. With each squad aiming for different vehicles, the central head-to-head bloodbath that often occurs in GTA Captures will be minimized, but tough AI characters guarding the waterways will still give you ample opportunity for some trigger time, along with any confrontations with the opposition as you come back across the bridges with your bounty.

Contend: Adventure Team - Created by Organlegger
This epic relay to the top of Mt. Chiliad gives you a large variety of vehicle options to choose from, and once you get there, you're given a parachute to make your way back down to the Capture point. Savvy players might want to pair up in the Maverick heli to make those return trips a bit easier, but in the end a freefall leap of faith from the cliff side is still likely to be the fastest way down.

FIFA ULTIMATE TEAM - BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON ANNOUNCED

30/4/2014

 
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EA SPORTS™ has today announced the FIFA Ultimate Team, Team of the Season for the Barclays Premier League. Full details can be viewed HERE:

Starting XI - Petr Čech, Leighton Baines, Vincent Kompany, Per Mertesacker, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Yaya Touré, Steven Gerrard, Aaron Ramsey, Luis Suárez, Daniel Sturridge

Substitutes & Reserves – David Marshall, Séamus Coleman, Azpilicueta, Adam Lallana, David Silva, Raheem Sterling, Sergio Agüero

As well as making the Team of the Season, Daniel Sturridge has been revealed to be the highest scoring Barclays Premier League player in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team with 34,800,362 goals. Sturridge’s strike partner Luis Suárez is the 10th highest scoring player with 13,065,556 goals.

Second place in the goal-scoring charts went to Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o with 30,578,146 goals. Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke (26,382,579 goals), Newcastle United’s Loïc Rémy (21,366,615 goals) and Chelsea’s Fernando Torres (20,093,762 goals) make up the remaining places in the Top 5 of the FIFA 14 Ultimate Team top goal-scorers chart.

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Top Goal-Scorers – Barclays Premier League

Forwards

1.       Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool FC) – 34,800,362 goals
2.       Samuel Eto’o (Chelsea FC) - 30,578,146 goals
3.       Christian Benteke (Aston Villa FC) – 26,382,579 goals
4.       Loïc Rémy (Newcastle United FC) – 21,366,615 goals
5.       Fernando Torres (Chelsea FC) – 20,093,762 goals

Midfielders

1.       André Schürrle (Chelsea FC) – 11,772,194 goals
2.       Samir Nasri (Manchester City FC) – 9,612,593 goals
3.       Santi Cazorla (Arsenal FC) – 7,278,274 goals
4.       Oscar (Chelsea FC) – 7,045,177 goals
5.       Nani (Manchester United FC) – 6,745,229 goals

Defenders

1.       David Luiz (Chelsea FC) – 5,681,990 goals
2.       Vincent Kompany (Manchester City FC) – 3,522,154 goals
3.       Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United FC) – 2,682,706 goals
4.       Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur FC) – 2,489,126 goals
5.       Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal FC) – 2,469,715 goals

The Barclays Premier League Team of the Season is available from 6pm today, to play against in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team. Team of the Season player items are available by chance when opening FIFA Ultimate Team Packs for the next seven days.

*All goal-scoring statistics correct as of 29th April 2014

@curvestudios 2014 line up; Hands on Impressions - MouseCraft by @CrunchingKoalas

30/4/2014

 
Last night Curve Digital held a little event to showcase three of their upcoming titles. Matt and I both managed to get some hands on time with each of the games. Of the three games which are The Swapper. Titan Attacks and Mousecraft, my favourite by far was the last on the list Mousecraft. We will be bringing you impressions of the other titles but here I will concentrate on a game that's "Development is going grate!"
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Okay to get things rolling why Mousecraft?
I am a puzzle fan I may not be the best at them but I love the challenge of trying to outsmart a level. This comes from my early gaming history with the monster that was Lemmings. Mousecraft as the developer mentioned was part of the inspiration for this title so immediately I was intrigued. However instead of copy and pasting the team at Crunching Koalas have put their own stamp on their title.
First off are the actual mice although they are autonomous rodents but they are capable of tricks like jumping single blocks this pretty simple mechanic gives the puzzles an extra dimension The real star of the game though is the way the puzzles are solved, instead of controlling the mice you actually alter the level in order to get your mice to the cheese (the end point). The trailer below gives you some idea of the gameplay although it is rather sped up from the actual way you will play.
I played the game mostly on the Vita and found it to be the best way to play the touch-screen integration worked really well and the game felt perfect for the handheld. Of course with most titles that Curve have a hand in the game will be Cross buy on the Playstation platforms.
Overall this is looking like a great addition to the Curve line up and we will hopefully be bringing you more news and a review in due course.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK MEGATRON REVEAL

29/4/2014

 
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Hey Transformers fans!

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

Spending countless cycles in the gladiatorial pits of Kaon taught Megatron that only the strong survive. Megatron secretly assembled an army of Decepticons in order to launch an attack for control of the planet Cybertron and has now set his sights on the Dark Spark to give him the power to overcome Optimus Prime and the Autobots.

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.

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MADDEN NFL 15 AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 29

28/4/2014

 
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Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced Madden NFL 15 will be available on August 29 in the UK for Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 entertainment system. The first Madden NFL 15 video, featuring Carolina Panthers linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly,
Madden NFL 15 delivers everything fans need to own their rivals on both sides of the field, including the most immersive defensive gameplay control in franchise history. Like the Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle Seahawks, you can win championships and bask in the glory of success by building a great defense fit to challenge the best offenses in the game. Fans will also experience an entirely new broadcast presentation that delivers Madden NFL game day like never before with dramatic all-new camera angles, as well as dynamic pre-game and halftime features. It’s not just football, it’s Madden Season.

This year EA is once again collaborating with ESPN to give fans the opportunity to select which player will grace the cover of Madden NFL 15. In light of last year’s record-breaking vote, fans can look forward to a highly-competitive contest featuring some big-name matchups and intense rivalries. Fans in North America can tune in to the NFL Draft on ESPN and NFL Network on May 8 at 8pm ET for a special Cover Vote announcement.

Destiny Upgraded Sparrow - Only at GAME

28/4/2014

 
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Anyone who pre-orders Destiny at GAME retail stores nation-wide will receive the GAME Exclusive Upgraded Sparrow This in-game, customised, red-coloured personal-transport features an upgraded boost, faster speed and higher durability than the standard Sparrow. The Exclusive Upgraded Sparrow will put anyone pre-ordering ahead of the game when Destiny launches on September 9.*

Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair 

28/4/2014

 
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Activision and Bungie have released a new gameplay video today, offering fans their first action-packed look at a Strike, a cooperative mission and one of the many activities featured inDestiny. Check out The Devils' Lair Strike below.

Mimimi Productions’ The Last Tinker coming out on May 12th

28/4/2014

 
By Matt Taylor
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It’s been along time since I played a 3D plat-former, but Mimimi Productions’ The Last Tinker: City of Colours is a return to simpler times. Reminiscent of Spyro and Mario 64, the bright and colourful game puts you in the shoes of the quasi-monkey boy Koru. Growing up on the paper-craft streets of Colourtown, The Last Tinker asks the player to turn the world into the multicoloured utopia it once was. 

Harness the power of colour and defeat the “Bleakness”, returning Colourtown to it’s former glory from the 12th of May on PC, Mac or Linux. 

The Last Tinker: City of Colours is currently available through Steam at a reduced price of £15.29 (10% off the full price). http://steam.thelasttinker.com

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES GARDEN WARFARE BLASTS ONTO PC JUNE 27

28/4/2014

 
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The wait is almost over as Plant versus Zombies Garden Warfare has finally been given a release date on the PC. 
The date is still over a month away but at least we finally have a date of 27th of June.

To go along with the announcement EA and Popcap have crafted a rather tongue in cheek trailer which you can see below.
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Step Into the Arena with the Next “Ryse: Son of Rome” Add-On Pack, “Duel of Fates”

24/4/2014

 
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Today, Microsoft and Crytek have announced the release of "Duel of Fates," the third downloadable content package for "Ryse: Son of Rome."

Available now, the downloadable content features two new arena mode round-to-round maps in “Invictus” and “Barbarous", and a survival map titled "Island." Players will also be able to access two new gladiator skins for their combatants, both taken from "Ryse: Son of Rome’s" single-player campaign: Glott the barbarian chief, and "Ryse" protagonist Marius Titus.

The maps are loosely based on historical events. The Servile Wars, a series of slave uprisings, inspired the creation of the “Invictus” map. “Barbarous” hearkens back to the numerous barbarian invasions that helped spur the fall of the Roman Empire. In these maps, gladiators are tasked with seizing and holding special landmarks such as the God Tree, lighting wicker men on fire, defending Emperor Nero from harm, and avoiding numerous firetraps and arrow jets. New underground areas link certain stages together, with plenty of thematic and environmental diversity within each map.

Gladiators come to the new survival map, “Island,” already bleeding. The challenge here is to fight off an endless series of combatants, pulling off executions to ensure the restoration of their health. The limited combat space and constantly diminishing health creates a sense of urgency, and this tension is heightened further by a barrage of arrows raining down on the battlefield. This map demands that players fight without quarter or pause and is "Ryse: Son of Rome’s" most intense offering to date.

The fates are aligned, and they will duel on 24 April. You can get the new "Duel of Fates" content on Xbox One as part of the "Ryse: Son of Rome" season pass for £15.99, or as a standalone pack for £4.79.

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Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart story add-on is here!

23/4/2014

 
Even though we know Arkham Knight is well on its way Arkham Origins still has a story to tell. The arrival of Mr.Freeze is usually a time to suffer and from the looks of things this time will be no different for the people of Gotham. The big question is can you help the world's greatest detective get rid of the walking Ice maker?
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today  released Cold, Cold Heart, the action-packed story add-on for Batman ™: Arkham Origins. Set on New Year’s Eve, Cold, Cold Heart sheds light on the tragic origin story of Mr. Freeze and players will discover how he earned his place as one of Gotham City’s greatest villains. Cold, Cold Heart is available today for purchase on the PlayStation®Network, Xbox Live Games Store and STEAM for £7.99 and also for players who have purchased the Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass and are connected to the Internet.

EA Sports offer their own Saint George's Day celebration by showing England Winning the World Cup

23/4/2014

 

STEVEN GERRARD LIFTS WORLD CUP ON ST. GEORGE'S DAY...IN EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL

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To mark St. George's Day, as well as 50 days to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, EA SPORTS™ has released a screenshot of a moment all England fans will be hoping becomes a reality in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday, 13th July.

“A generation of England fans have grown up with the image of Bobby Moore lifting the World Cup in 1966 so it's surreal to see myself in the same pose. It's a great gesture by the guys at EA SPORTS and certainly acts as an inspiration coming on St. George's Day. We'll all be doing our best to give the fans the performances they deserve and, with a bit of luck, we might surprise a few people.” – Steven Gerrard, England Captain

“I want to see Steven Gerrard lifting the trophy on July 13th as much as anybody. I work with a team of over 35 nationalities here at EA Canada so there are plenty of differing opinions and lots of healthy debate but I’m a passionate England fan, so the chance to create that moment in EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup game was something I cherished and couldn't pass up.” – Mat Prior, Lead Producer EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

The Walking Dead Season 2 Vita Trailer - The walkers are now even more portable than before.

22/4/2014

 

The Walking Dead: Season Two - Now Available on PlayStation Vita

Orbitalis from Alan Zucconi out now on Steam Early Access

17/4/2014

 
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Firstly an apology we hoped to have an early review of Orbitalis up by now, unfortunately it's not quite ready but will be soon. 

The game itself may not have the big production values of a AAA title but it does have a hugely addictive game mechanic that will easily draw players in. You control a satellite and try to create paths that are always under pressure from gravity. More details in the trailer and press release below.

Out now on Steam access (PC only).
Acclaimed indie developer Alan Zucconi and UK independent publisher Mastertronic are delighted to announce the launch of 0RBITALIS on Steam Early Access.

0RBITALIS is a simulation game born out of the Ludum Dare 28 gamejam. The theme ‘You Only Get One’ inspired Alan to blend his passion for physics with gaming, accentuated by his trademark aesthetic.

The mission: control the trajectory of a satellite in different celestial situations to have it successfully orbit the various objects in the given time limit. The objective: figure out which direction to push the satellite so that it won't collide into any other objects while staying in orbit. Stay alert - you only get one chance to launch the satellite before you are left to the mercy of the gravitational pulls from other planets.

Test your staying power with probing missions and scan celestial bodies for the perfect launch time. Success is not just determined by how long you last in orbit - points are awarded by more complex orbits. With over 50 missions to explore and innovative in-game interaction, 0RBITALIS offers a unique experience blending simple but effective visual artistry with physics perfection. The music and audio by composer Doseone, known for the soundtrack of "Samurai Gunn", adds a unique atmosphere to the game. Ambient music and static noise are fused at runtime to enhance the player's perception of being in space.

Alan Zucconi said “When I developed 0RBITALIS, I didn't expect it to get so much attention and interest from players. Finally being able to see it on Steam is a moment I don't think I'll forget.”

Andy Payne, CEO of Mastertronic, added “As soon as I met Alan I loved him and as soon as our team saw 0rbitalis they wanted to work on it. Over a cup of tea, with biscuits, we agreed to work together. I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful partnership.”

THE NEW ZOMBOSS DOWN DOWNLOADABLE GAME PACK BRINGS THE WEST TO PLANT VS ZOMBIES.

15/4/2014

 
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Starting today, the hilarious shooter Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfareheads to the Wild West in Zomboss Down, the brand-new free* downloadable game pack. The new pack will feature even weirder shooter fun with the new Cactus Canyon Gardens and Graveyards Map, eight new playable characters, over 200 wild customization items, an increased Level cap from 20 to 30 for each character, and all-new challenges to accomplish on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system.

EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup - Screenshots

15/4/2014

 
With end of the regular football season fast approaching its almost time for the ultimate celebration of the round ball game. This year the world cup is in Brazil but with the help of EA sports you will be able to play it anywhere as long as you have a PS3 or Xbox360.
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Save up to 75% on Games on Demand, Movies and more on Xbox 360 - the Xbox Live Spring Sale Starts Today

15/4/2014

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Today sees the start of the Xbox Live Spring Sale, where Xbox Live members can enjoy great offers on a huge range of Xbox 360 content, including Games on Demand, Add-ons, Xbox Live Arcade games, movies and more.

Just some of the offers include fantastic savings on the fun-filled LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and the critically acclaimed Borderlands 2. Xbox Live members will also find offers on Season Passes for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™, Borderlands 2 and Saints Row IV in the sale. And it doesn’t stop at games, as you can also save up to 50% on selected movies.

Open to all Xbox Live members on Xbox 360, the Xbox Live Spring Sale will run until 21 April. For more information, please visit Major Nelson’s blog

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Magic 2015—Duels of the Planeswalkers will be asking players to Hunt Bigger Game, led by XboxOne

14/4/2014

 
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The time has come for gamers to Hunt Bigger Game. Wizards of the Coast today announced Magic 2015—Duels of the Planeswalkers, the latest installment for the popular Duels of the Planeswalkersfranchise and the first version to release on the new next-generation gaming console, Xbox One. Starting this summer, Magic 2015 will put players at the centre of the action as the deadliest hunter in the Magic Multiverse, Garruk Wildspeaker, shifts his hunter’s instinct away from beasts of the wild to the ultimate quarry—you!
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Magic 2015—Duels of the Planeswalkers will take the game to a whole new level, deeply engaging fans like never before. With new features including the ability to build customised decks, new booster packs with premium downloadable content, and an even more robust deck builder, players will take on their fiercest opponents culminating in the ultimate battle against Garruk. Magic 2015 will offer gamers the perfect way to start playing the world’s best strategy trading card game priming them for even more action with the upcoming Magic 2015 Core Set. In addition to the Xbox One, Magic 2015 will be also be available on Xbox Live Arcade, iPad via the App Store, PC via Steam, Android via GooglePlay, and Kindle via Amazon Marketplace.*
*Launch timing may vary by platform and region. 

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DrinkBox Studios, invite you into the Fantastical World of Severed, With This Intense, First Trailer

14/4/2014

 
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After battling the risen dead in Guacamelee and trying to eat the world with Mutant Blobs Attack it should be time for DrinkBox Studio to sit back and rest for a while....
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Now that rest is done we are happy to share with you the first trailer for the Toronto Based studio's latest title Severed. From the trailer below it looks like a whole bundle of awesome with a great soundtrack thrown in. We will be keeping an eye out for this game.
Severed follows the saga of a distraught warrior, lost in a fantastical world, as she knits together pieces of her story from both the past and the future. As the heroine, players will embark on a journey through a surreal, nonlinear world by using a gesture-based combat mechanic to defeat enemies in this first-person adventure. During their journey, players will unlock new abilities, discover secrets of the land, and grow in power as they master both offensive and defensive techniques.
Key Features:
- Take on the role of a heroine in this first-person, dungeon crawleresque adventure
- Mysterious highly stylized surreal world to explore
- Natural-motion based mechanics to combat enemies and explore/interact with the world
- Nonlinear gameplay gives players autonomy over upgrade paths
- Light RPG elements, including spells and items that progressively upgrade the main character
- Battle multiple enemies simultaneously, each with their own strengths and weaknesses to discover
- Original soundtrack from Juno nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN and kulintang ensemble Pantayo

Project Totem coming this Autumn.

11/4/2014

 
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Copenhagen studio Press Play have announced Project Totem for the Xbox One and the Xbox 360; a collaborative platformer from the Microsoft Studios developer which has been slated for Autumn 2014. 

Press Play are the same developer behind Xbox marketplace favourite Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. Promising high frame rates and local co-op, Project Totem seems to be borrowing some of the gameplay elements from Facepalm Games, “The Swapper”; and sees a single input controlling multiple totem pieces.

You can sign up for the closed Xbox One beta on Press Play’s site, or you can email the team directly at project-totem@pressplay.dk. 
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Call of Duty®: Ghosts Devastation DLC Pack Coming toPlayStation and Windows PC Players Thursday, 8th May, 2014

11/4/2014

 

Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Season Pass Owners Can Use
Devastation’s All-New Ripper 2-in-1 Weapon Immediately

Call of Duty®: Ghosts players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC will have access to Devastation, the game’s second of four massive DLC Packs planned for this year, on 8th May, 2014. Devastation delivers four small-to-medium sized multiplayer maps, the all-new tactical 2-in-1 “Ripper” SMG/Assault Rifle and “Episode 2: Mayday” – the next chapter in Extinction’s four-part episodic narrative.Devastation is available a la carte, or as part of the discounted Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Season Pass*.

Devastation’s new multiplayer maps include:
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Behemoth: Players battle atop a massive excavation platform in South America with long sight lines ideal for long-range weapons, while the confined interiors of the platform's control rooms make for intense SMG and Shotgun encounters.
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Ruins: A multi-level Mayan temple with verticality suited for long-range weapons and underground pathways perfect for close-quarters showdowns. Skilled players that find and complete the map's unique Field Order will have the ability to become one of Hollywood's most formidable action film stars and the galaxy's ultimate hunter, the deadly Predator. As the Predator, players will brandish its dual wrist blades and shoulder-mounted plasma cannon, as well as be able to utilise the creature's keen hunting abilities to track down enemy players.
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Collision: The mangled remains of a cargo ship that's crashed into a New York City bridge. The map's tight corridors – made-up of burnt-out vehicles and demolished shipping containers – create a space perfect for run-and-gun players.
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Unearthed: A reimagined version of the fan-favourite map "Dome" from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3. "Unearthed" is full of new secrets and Cryptid artefacts for players to discover in this compact, versatile map, great for all play types.
Additionally, Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation brings fans the next chapter in the ongoing episodic Extinction story with "Episode 2: Mayday." In the aftermath of the events at the Nightfall Program facility in the Alaskan wilderness, the Quick Reaction Force boards a mysteriously abandoned Chinese research vessel adrift in the South Pacific Ocean. Armed with multiple, mod-able versions of the Venom-X weapons that harness the power of Cryptid technology, players will pursue Captain Archer in an attempt to uncover what's become of Dr. Cross, all while battling against a new Cryptid enemy called the "Seeder," and culminating with players facing-off against a massive, 400-foot tall Cryptid beast from the deep – the "Kraken."

Finally, Devastation arms players with the all-new tactical 2-in-1 "Ripper," a hybrid SMG/Assault Rifle. The "Ripper" is the perfect complement to Devastation's new multiplayer maps, providing two different configurations – medium to short-range capability as an SMG and medium to long-range as an Assault Rifle. Additionally, Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Season Pass holders get instant access to the “Ripper” weapon and can use it in all Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer maps now.

Call of Duty: Ghosts game sold separately and is required to play the Devastation DLC Pack.

Legal Stuff:

 *Content in the DLC Season Pass may be sold separately.  If you purchase the DLC Season Pass, do not also purchase these standalone DLC Packs, as you will be charged for them.  DLC Season Pass and DLC Packs may not be available on all platforms or in all territories.  Pricing and release dates may vary by platform.

Gamers set the ultimate challenge as Microsoft launches ‘The One Campaign’

11/4/2014

 
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Today, Microsoft launched ‘The One Campaign’, inviting UK gamers to take part in a series of challenges designed to put their skills to the test. Five of Britain’s biggest YouTube stars have designed the challenges based on their favourite Xbox One games, and have laid down the gauntlet for gamers to submit their best clips via Upload.

Whether it’s perfecting long-range goals in FIFA 14, pulling off the quickest melee attacks in Titanfall, or racking up a huge combo of zombie kills in Dead Rising 3 – Xbox is inviting gamers to take on the best in a bid to be crowned The One, and win big prizes in the process.*

Taking part could not be easier. Gamers should pick the challenge that suits their gaming style and take their best shot, using “Xbox, Record That” to save their most impressive clip. Simply submit the clip to Upload with the corresponding tag and check back next month to see if you have been crowned ‘The One’. Visit www.xbox.com/theone for more details, including T&Cs.

The challenge criteria and judging panel are as follows:

The One at Most Creative Zombie Kills

Tag: ‘TheOneZombie’

Judge: Dan Bull

Game: Dead Rising 3

There are literally hordes of zombies in Dead Rising 3 and the list of ways to take them out are almost endless. Show Dan your most creative zombie kills!
The One at Screamers

Tag: ‘TheOneScreamer’

Judge: TWiiNSANE

Game: FIFA 14

Everybody loves a screamer and by that we mean a goal so huge and powerful that it makes your friends call you ‘Sir Screamer’ for the rest of the night. Show TWiiNSANE your best long ranged goal!
The One at Melee Maniac

Tag: ‘TheOneMelee’

Judge: JayEx23

Game: Titanfall

Sometimes there isn’t a better feeling than sneaking up behind an enemy pilot, gracefully pressing the right thumb stick down and cancelling his burn card with a grab of his helmet or a kick to the face. Impress JayEx23 by showing him your best melee!
The One at Extinction

Tag: ‘TheOneExtinction’

Judge: MrDalekJD

Game: Call of Duty: Ghosts

If blasting Cryptids in Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction is your kind of game, then brush up on your skills and show MrDalekJD your most creative, deadly or just out right hilarious Extinction gameplay!
The One at Sniping

Tag: ‘TheOneSniping’

Judge: Vikkstar123

Game: Call of Duty: Ghosts

Are you deadly with a sniper rifle from any distance? Master of the no scope? Hold your breath and show the King of CoD, Vikkstar123!
Gamers have until 11.59PM, Friday 2nd May 2014, to submit their Upload clips, with more challenges and YouTube stars to be announced soon.
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