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The Lego Games that are set to build your 2015.

31/1/2015

 
The Lego games have been one of best things to come out in recent years and the lovable danish blocks with a tonne of heart are set to still be front and center in 2015. Below is a run down of the titles and look out for more news as it comes in the future.
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LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Avengers Assemble!  Experience the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the blockbuster film The Avengers and the much anticipated sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron and more . Play as the most powerful super heroes in their quest to save humanity.  The game will be available in Fall 2015 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and Windows PC. 

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LEGO Jurassic World™
Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park andJurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all fourJurassic films.  The game will be available in June for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and Windows PC. 

Follow LEGO Jurassic World at:
https://www.facebook.com/LEGOJurassic
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#LEGOJurassicGame

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LEGO Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™
The popular LEGO Ninjago franchise gets its most expansive adventure to date inLEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin.  The latest LEGO handheld game delivers an untold story of the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. Using their Spinjitzu abilities, players can unleash their Ninja’s elemental power to smash their way through enemies and solve puzzles.  Developed by TT Fusion, a subsidiary of TT Games, the game comes to the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and thePlayStation ® Vita handheld entertainment system on 27th March, 2015. 

The LEGO Movie Video Game 
The LEGO Movie Video Game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch follows Emmet, an average, rule-following citizen, who is mistakenly identified as the key to saving the world. In the game, players guide Emmet as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop the tyrannical Lord Business from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. With a delightful mix of over 90 characters from the feature film, including Batman, Superman and the Green Ninja , The LEGO Movie Video Game leads gamers on a journey through fantastical worlds in 45 exciting levels.  Developed by TT Games, the mobile game is now available on the App Store.  

LEGO Batman™ 3: Beyond Gotham 
In LEGO  Batman 3: Beyond Gotham for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the Super Heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.  Players will unlock and play as more than 150 characters, including members of the Justice League and the Legion of Doom and explore iconic locations such as the Hall of Justice, the Batcave and the Justice League Watchtower.  Developed by TT Games, the mobile game will be available this spring on the App Store.  

Winter Soldier is Coming to Marvel Heroes 2015

22/1/2015

 

Pre-Order Captain America’s former sidekick today

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Winter isn’t over yet! Gazillion is pleased to announce the next playable hero, Winter Soldier, will be coming to Marvel Heroes 2015 later this month. Starting today, players will be able to pre-order Winter Soldier and receive a 10% discount off of the regular price. Previously known as Bucky Barnes, Winter Soldier was trained by Captain America and proved to be a master in hand-to-hand combat, fluent with nearly all types of weapons as well as an expert marksman. Players who pre-order him can look forward to his iconic powers as seen in the most recent Marvel movie including superhuman strength and agility, along with his trademark cybernetic left arm.
Best known as the English voice for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series, David Hayter brings Winter Soldier to life and players can expect witty banter between himself and Captain America among other heroes.

“If you are a Captain America fanatic then Winter Soldier is going to be a must-have hero for your playable hero roster,” said Ryan Collins, Creative Designer and Community Manager of Gazillion. “Winter Soldier kicks off 2015 with a bang, both literally and figuratively, as our first playable hero of the year. As an explosives expert, Winter Soldier has many powers related to planting explosives and throwing grenades at his enemies.”

Players can pre-order Winter Soldier at https://marvelheroes.com or for more information on Marvel Heroes 2015, visit the official website at https://marvelheroes.com

Battlefleet gothic armada announcement

17/1/2015

 
Following on from the news the other day of Total War: Warhammer being very much confirmed, we bring you yet more Real-Time Strategy goodness from Games Workshop – This time in the form of fan favourite and specialist game Battlefleet Gothic.

That’s right! GW’s much loved space combat table top game is finally getting a digital makeover, called Battlefleet Gothic Armada, by Focus Interactive and Tindalos Games. Tindalos already have some space fleet pedigree with Stellar Impact, but let’s hope it’s more than just a reskin of their existing game.

They promise “deep management of every ship composing the player's fleet, both during and between battles” and will allow the player to “customize all aspects of his ships: weaponry, defence and support sub-systems, etc.” with “each customization affecting the very performances of the ship and the special abilities available during battle”.

Here’s hoping they can do the game justice – the screenshots certainly look fantastic. Read the full announcement here: 

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THE WOLF AMONG US - A Telltale Games Series Episode 5 - 'Cry Wolf'    Season Finale Available Starting July 8th

4/7/2014

 
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Hello, Mundies...

Today we would like to share the full trailer and release dates for 'Cry Wolf,' the season finale of the critically-acclaimed series 'The Wolf Among Us,' based on Bill Willingham's award-winning comic book series 'FABLES' and licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. 
The fifth episode of 'The Wolf Among Us,' 'Cry Wolf,' will be available starting Tuesday July 8th on PC/Mac as part of a season pass for $24.99 USD on the Telltale Online Store, Steam and other digital distribution services; and on PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 3 in North America (SCEA) individually for $4.99 USD, or as part of a season pass which includes access to all five episodes. 

On Wednesday July 9th, the episode will be available on PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 3 in Europe (SCEE) and on Xbox 360 via the Xbox Games Store worldwide for $4.99 USD or equivalent, or as part of a season pass upgrade. 

For iOS (iPhone and iPad), the episode will be available starting Thursday July 10th as an in-app purchase individually for $4.99 USD, or as part of the episodes 2-5 multi-pack for $14.99. Stay tuned to @telltalegames on Twitter for details on release dates for additional platforms as soon as they become available.

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TO DEMO PROJECT MORPHEUS AT DEVELOP IN BRIGHTON 2014

3/7/2014

 
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Delegates to Get Hands-On Time with Virtual Reality Project

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Tandem Events – organisers of Develop in Brighton conference – today confirmed Sony Computer Entertainment will demo Project Morpheus at the conference hosted in Brighton next week. 

Project Morpheus, still in the R&D stage of development, will be demoed on the Expo floor at Develop in Brighton on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July with delegates offered hands on time to with the technology.
A statement from SCE said:

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc (SCE) brings a premier virtual reality experience to Develop in Brighton with Project Morpheus. The ability to make people feel like they’re present elsewhere makes VR a new and compelling medium for a variety of gaming and non-gaming applications. Drawing on SCE’s rich history of hardware design and technologies, the advancement of displays, sensors, and optical lens technology has made it possible to develop a light and high performing headset. SCE believe that in the near future, it will be possible to deliver an experience that enables players to step inside the world of their games. We encourage a wide range of developers to take interest in this virtual reality system. We look forward to connecting with attendees at Develop and offering a rare chance to experience and discover project Morpheus first hand.

Tandem Events also confirmed a session dedicated to techniques on how to create VR illusions with Project Morpheus on Thursday 10 July at 4pm entitled ‘Developing for Project Morpheus’.  

“We are delighted to announce that Project Morpheus will be on the Develop in Brighton Expo floor,” commented managing director of Tandem Events, Andy Lane. “VR is one of the hottest topics in the development community currently and by having the headsets available for delegates to try, not only will they be able to hear from some of the greatest minds about the future of VR, they will be able to get invaluable hands on time with Sony Computer Entertainment’s venture.”

This announcement follows the confirmation of President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment, Andrew House and lead system architect on Sony's PlayStation 4, Mark Cerny will deliver the Develop in Brighton conference keynote on the morning of Wednesday 9 July.

To register for a delegate pass, simply visit www.developconference.com

Develop in Brighton begins on Tuesday 8 July and runs through to Thursday 10 July as the Brighton Hilton Metropole.

Dead Island® 2 and Homefront®: The Revolution Lead Triple-A Charge at Game Expo Scotland 2014’s Hollywood Zone

2/7/2014

 
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Deep Silver’s highly-anticipated next-gen shooters come to Game Expo Scotland

Magdala Media is ecstatic to announce that the first two titles coming to Game Expo Scotland 2014 areDeep Silver’s newly-announced Dead Island 2 and Homefront: The Revolution.

Playable in the Hollywood Zone at Game Expo Scotland 2014, Dead Island 2 will bring tense and gory zombie-slaying action into the heart of the EICC; while Homefront: The Revolution will have gamers revolting against oppression by a brutal regime.

Set after the events of the multi-million seller Dead Island, GES 2014attendees will get to go hands-on with Dead Island 2, experiencing the visceral joy of next-gen zombie dismemberment as they fight for their lives trying to survive against an ever-encroaching horde across California.
Gamers who delve into Homefront: The Revolution, will find themselves thrust into the shoes of Ethan Brady in occupied Philadelphia, fighting back against KPA oppression in an ever-changing open-world environment.

“We’re incredibly pleased to have Deep Silver on board for Game Expo Scotland 2014,” said Game Expo Scotland organiser Rowan Mackie. “By bringing Dead Island 2 and Homefront: The Revolution to GES 2014, eager gamers can be the first in the UK to go hands-on with these brand new releases.”

”We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase these two fantastic titles at Game Expo Scotland 2014” stated Mark Fisher, Head of UK Marketing atDeep Silver.  “To be included in the inaugural event and allow gamers in the UK to play both Homefront: The Revolution and Dead Island 2 for the first time is very exciting for us.” 

Nottingham-based Homefront: The Revolution developer Crytek UK will also be attending GES 2014 to present a speaker session. More details regarding that will follow shortly.

Gamers can keep up to speed with what’s happening at Game Expo Scotland 2014 by following @GameExpoScot on Twitter, Liking our Facebook page, and now by keeping up with our official blog.

ESCAPE Dead Island®: Paradise Meets Insanity 

1/7/2014

 

Survival mystery spin-off reveals the story behind the Outbreak 

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Deep Silver today reveals  ESCAPE Dead Island®, a third-person single-player survival mystery spin-off that unravels the origins of the zombie outbreak and tells the story between multi-million-seller Dead Island and the recently announced successor Dead Island 2. Developed by Fatshark Sweden, ESCAPE Dead Island is scheduled for release in autumn 2014 for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as Windows PC for a recommended retail price of £39.99 for the console versions and £34.99 for the PC version. 

ESCAPE Dead Island is a survival mystery that follows the story of Cliff Calo, who sets sail to document the unexplained events rumoured to have happened on Banoi. Arriving on the island of Narapela, part of the Banoi archipelago, he finds that not everything is as it seems. Haunted by Déjà vu, Cliff will have to make sense of it all throughout the entire game – again and again. This story-driven adventure lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak. Escape is only the beginning… 

Delivering the key features of a Dead Island game – visceral melee combat set in a beautiful paradise setting – ESCAPE adds a completely new tone to the zombie universe. The visually unique styles accompanies the player on his struggle against insanity as he experiences the secrets of the Dead Island universe, fights off zombies with a vast and unique array of weapons and opens the path to the events that will happen in Dead Island 2. 
Official Website: http://escape.deadisland.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ deadislandgame 
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ deadislandgame 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ deadislandgame 

Divinity: Original Sin Moves to June 30 - Chaos Erupts Around the World!

6/6/2014

 
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Larian Studios has announced that the release date for the upcoming, co-op fantasy RPG, Divinity: Original Sin, has moved back slightly, from June 20 to June 30.

While Divinity: Original Sin has been going through rigorous testing thanks to a huge community playing on Steam Early Access, there are still a few more finishing touches required before launch. The team wants to deliver the best possible game at release, rather than a game they're not 100% happy with, and will use the extra time to add voice-overs for a range of characters, as well as a number of bug fixes to make for a well-polished experience.

Players who have purchased a copy of the game via Steam Early Access will still be able to enjoy it until release, and Larian apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause players who have been patiently waiting for Original Sin's release.

Website:

http://www.divinityoriginalsin.com

Steam:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/230230/

Fight together or die alone in Crytek's thrilling new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

4/6/2014

 
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Brace yourself for a spine-chilling new multiplayer experience on PC and consoles as Crytek ventures into the shadows in "HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age".

An all-new IP, HUNT is a third-person action game where up to four players band together to fend off an onslaught of bloodthirsty creatures and track down breathtaking bosses. Featuring intense co-op gameplay, HUNT is the debut title from Crytek USA Corp., and will be published by Crytek as part of their growing Games-as-a-Service range. Players won't have to wait long to take a closer look at HUNT in action, with the game going on show at this year's E3 expo from June 10-12.
HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age is scheduled to enter Closed Beta testing on PC later this year, and players can sign up for a chance to experience the game first at http://www.huntthegame.com

EMPOWER YOUR HEROES WITH WEAPON SPIRITS IN SACRED 3 

27/5/2014

 

Sacred 3 hits shelves on 1st August

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Deep Silver today announced that Sacred 3, the latest installment of the classic Sacred series, will be available on 1st August for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as Windows PC. In this arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game, players will journey towards becoming the ultimate hero of Ancaria – not only with the support of their friends, but also by using spirits of legendary descent that are sealed within the heroes’ iconic armaments. 

Weapon Spirits will help the player to level their heroes and make their equipped weapons deadlier than ever. These mysterious spirits come in all shapes and sizes with many different powers to make for the perfect companion during the player’s battle through Ancaria. Weapon Spirits will enable players to increase critical hit rates, hamper enemy movement, regain health, empower the entire team and much more. 

Weapon Spirits can be leveled individually, and their powers can be leveraged by a single player or the entire team, offline and online, throughout the entire game. 

People who pre-order Sacred 3 will get the exclusive weapon spirit Z4ngr13f, a former Sacred-player that got sucked into the world of Ancaria. 
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MCM Expo and ESL seal eSports partnership

12/5/2014

 
MCM Expo is to further expand its eSports activity through a new partnership with the UK division of the Electronic Sports League (ESL), the world's largest and oldest international eSports organisation. Starting with this month's MCM London Comic Con, which will play host to League of Legends invitational and open tournaments, the eSports areas at MCM events will now be known as 'MCM eSports Powered by ESL'.

"With their vast competitive gaming expertise, ESL are the natural partners to help us grow the eSports side of our shows," said MCM co-organiser Paul Miley. "There has been a massive boom in eSports in recent years, and this has been reflected in the soaring popularity of games tournaments at MCM London Comic Con and our other events. By teaming up with ESL UK, we will be able to offer our visitors an even richer eSports experience."

"It is truly exciting to be partnering with the MCM eSports team for MCM London Comic Con, they have an amazing audience that time after time proves they have a passion for eSports," said Chris Elt, Sales Director for ESL UK. "It's a perfect commercial partnership for both parties, one that allows us to focus on our primary goal, the growth of eSports within the United Kingdom. It's going to be a fantastic event, one that will create exciting opportunities in the future for the entirety of the UK."

Commenting on the upcoming MCM London Comic Con, ESL UK Community Manager Peter Mather added: "It should be a fantastic weekend of League Of Legends activity, seeing some of the best names from across the United Kingdom converge in front of one of the biggest audiences in the UK. This will be one of our biggest events yet in the United Kingdom, and we can't wait to get the crowds cheering at ExCeL London."

For MCM London Comic Con tickets, visit: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/tickets

Website: www.mcmcomiccon.com/london

Twitter: @MCMExpo / @MCMeSports

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcmexpo

YouTube at www.youtube.com/mcmexpo

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.

An Open Letter from CD Projekt RED about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Release Date

11/3/2014

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

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

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

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

The Board of CD PROJEKT S.A.

CALL OF DUTY®: GHOSTS MULTIPLAYER DEMO  KICKS-OFF FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH ON XBOX LIVE

5/3/2014

 
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Much like the Steam free weekend last month (which drove me to pick up Ghosts) Xbox360 users will soon get the chance to try the latest COD title for free.

This kind of promotion makes a lot of sense as sometimes the cost risk balance is too high but by playing a slimmed down multiplayer you can see what you are really investing in.

I hope this will start a trend of free weekends across al platforms but we will have to wait and see what the future holds. 
For the first time in Call of Duty® history, Activision and Infinity Ward, in partnership with Xbox, will be hosting a free Call of Duty®: Ghosts multiplayer demo on Xbox Live this coming weekend. Starting Friday, 7th March at 6:00 p.m. (GMT) and going through to Monday, 10th March, gamers on Xbox One and Xbox 360 will be able to jump on Xbox Live and try out Call of Duty: Ghostsmultiplayer at no cost. The demo will include three multiplayer maps – Strikezone, Warhawk, and Prison break; three multiplayer modes – Search & Rescue, Domination and Team Deathmatch; and the original Extinction game mode – Point of Contact. Come Friday, gamers will just need to sign-in to Xbox Live, download the Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer demo, and get right into a match against friends, family, and anyone else enjoying the free demo weekend.

You can Read Steph's Review of the game here. (He scored it a 4/5)

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Batman™: Arkham Knight

4/3/2014

 
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Now the next Gen has a reason to exist

 bold statement but Arkham Asylum was my entry point to the PS3 I wonder if Arkham Knight will be the same for the PS4. Only time will tell but thankfully it is coming to the PC so I may not have to fork out for a new console to get to play it.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman™: Arkham Knight, Rocksteady Studios’ conclusion to the series of award-winning, best-selling titles Batman™: Arkham Asylum and Batman™: Arkham City.Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. The game is scheduled for release worldwide in 2014.  

FuturLab Triples Its Potential With Abertay University

26/2/2014

 
This is great idea to help students get true experience in the games industry. Futurlab are known for innovation and seem the perfect partner for an ambitious university to partner with. If all goes well the games that are created by this partnership will be a success and we may see other courses take hold of this model and hopefully strengthen the UK game industry.
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Following the success of its Velocity series of games for PlayStation Vita, FuturLab were invited by Abertay University to take part in a groundbreaking initiative that sees students embark on prototyping projects in partnership with the company.

Students from separate courses including Production, Programming, Art & Design were brought together to form two game development teams to work on briefs supplied by FuturLab. The two teams totalling over 20 students are now working on prototypes with the company; the results of which will remain under FuturLab’s ownership. 
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FuturLab’s satellite teams (‘Velocity Raptors’ & ‘Sasquatch’) at Abertay University’s PlayStation Vita Lab, a new initiative to get students ready for the workplace.
James Marsden, FuturLab's Managing Director said:

“As a small team of ten working hard on Velocity 2X - our most ambitious title yet - it’s been quite a challenge to remain focused on what’s coming next, so having an opportunity to effectively triple our workforce to create prototypes for a year without risk is fantastic. It’s also a great opportunity for the students as they’re able to benefit from mentorship and regular feedback to hit the high standards that we set for ourselves.”

Professor Louis Natanson, who heads up computer games education at Abertay University said:

"Our students benefit enormously from the experience of working with the professionals from FuturLab. We are very grateful for the care they have taken to provide genuine mentorship to our students."

Dr Iain Donald, Abertay University course lecturer added: 

“Working with a creative, innovative and award-winning studio like FuturLab sets a level of professionalism for our students to aspire to.”

The two teams will be presenting their fully playable prototypes later this year, one of which is a spin off from the Velocity series, and one a completely new concept that carries the same design ethos as other FuturLab games. 

Twitch Broadcasting is coming to Xbox One on 11 March

25/2/2014

 
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The best broadcasting and spectating experience on any console is on its way when the new Twitch app launches on Xbox One on 11 March.

Twitch, the world’s largest video platform and community for gamers, with 45 million visitors per month and Xbox One, the only all-in-one games and entertainment system, are joining forces to bring the Twitch experience into the new generation.

Both Twitch and Xbox One are seeing blazing growth, with Twitch’s traffic skyrocketing and Xbox One off to the fastest launch in Xbox history. On the heels of the acclaimed “Titanfall” beta, which peaked at No. 1 on Twitch across all platforms with more than 65,000 concurrent views on 13 February, it’s time to give the world its first taste of next-generation multiplayer action. On 14 March when “Titanfall” launches, Twitch and Xbox One come together for the first truly next-gen Twitch experience, one that can't be matched by any other console.

Only with Twitch on Xbox One, can you broadcast and watch your favourite games live by simply saying “Xbox, Broadcast”. Once you’re done broadcasting, you can use Twitch to watch the games you love, chat with the players you follow, or even join a broadcaster’s game. Xbox One is the only next-gen console that allows you to archive your Twitch broadcasts and view live Twitch streams regardless of their original source.

“Only Xbox One offers the most complete Twitch experience, with access to any live broadcast and the full Twitch catalogue,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate VP of Marketing, Xbox. “We’ve designed Xbox One to be the best place to play with features and unparalleled partnerships that deliver epic moments for gamers.”

“Over the last two years, we have seen the broadcasting and spectating of video games go from a niche activity to a pastime shared by millions,” said Emmett Shear, CEO and Founder, Twitch. “As the experience grows in popularity, it’s important to provide as broad a feature set as possible for the community. Microsoft has done just that by rolling out the most robust console integration of Twitch to date and setting a new bar for others to strive for.”

Twitch on Xbox One

Thanks to Kinect, Xbox One owners that have completed a one-time setup of their Twitch account can begin live streaming their game of choice simply by saying "Xbox, Broadcast" at any point during their time playing it. Kinect also allows you to easily include your picture-in-picture video feed and audio commentary along with the game broadcast, making it the perfect way to connect with your friends and followers. Xbox One's Twitch app is a great way to meet new friends too, as you'll be able to view the gamer card of anyone streaming from Xbox One and begin following them. 

Your Twitch activity will appear in the friends app and activity feed of your followers, giving everyone a real-time update on what you're broadcasting or watching. You can even set up notifications for a heads-up when one of your favourites begins broadcasting and earn Media Achievements just by spectating as you normally would or by checking out any of the Xbox One games you haven't seen before.

During the broadcast, broadcasters and viewers will be able to interact (viewers can post comments in the chat stream, while the broadcaster verbally responds or assigns a moderator to keep chat running smoothly while they're busy playing). As an added bonus, broadcasters can invite friends into a private party from the chat stream, allowing them to voice chat outside of the broadcast.  

Wargame Red Dragon Unveils Overview Trailer and Website

21/2/2014

 

Wargame Red Dragon's Offical site

Atlus and Zombie Studio shed some light on Daylight.

20/2/2014

 
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By Matt Taylor

Upcoming survival horror title, Daylight, will be coming to Windows and Playstation 4 on the 8th of April, ready to frighten you and your friends in weird and unusual ways.

Implementing the Playstation’s “share” feature, which allows players to stream content directly to Twitch, the game will allow viewers of the stream to influence the players game through chat. 

The example that the developer used talked about viewers typing the word “Meow” into the chat menu of the Twitch stream, resulting in the player experiencing a cat meowing in-game. Though this is a basic example (the game is still under development), it appears that the Twitch integration will allow more interacting between the streamers and their viewers. An awesome idea which will lead to interesting and unique experiences. 

When it came to exactly what words would trigger events, the folks at Zombie Studios remain tight lipped, leaving it up to the community to find out which phrases will frighten their victims.

Couple all this with the procedurally generated Mid Island - home to the Mid Island Hospital turned prison, and the Forest, an open area of scrub and swamps - every play-through will be different. No two players will experience the same scares. There will be no guides to follow online; no help from YouTube walkthroughs.

Truly terrifying.

Daylight will hit Steam and Playstation 4 on the 8th of April, retailing for £11.99.

Wolfenstein: The New Order release date announced, Doom Beta for Preorders

19/2/2014

 
By Matt Taylor

Bethesda Softworks have finally announced a release date for the next Wolfenstein game, Wolfenstein: The New Order. 

Set in an alternate reality where the Nazi war machine has taken over the world, it’s up to you, B.J. Blazkowicz, to lead the resistance against the Nazi’s. You’ll battle mechs, fight robotic attack dogs and kick the 3rd Reich’s arse. 

The first game in over twenty years to be made by someone other than the original developer, id Software, Wolfenstein: The New Order will be available from the 23rd of May in the UK. 

Publisher Bethesda Softworks also announced that preorders of the title will come with a entry into the beta for the upcoming Doom game. If you didn’t have a reason to purchase Wolfenstein, you do now.

Titan Invasion Lands on PlayStation 3 / 4 / Vita This Summer

19/2/2014

 
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Curve Digital has announced the third title in a month of announcements: Titan Invasion.  The game is being offered for one price as a cross-buy title on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

The Titan Invasion collection will include two action titles from UK developer, Puppygames: ‘Titan Attacks!’ and ‘Revenge of the Titans’.

Titan Attacks! is an arcade action title inspired by games like Space Invaders and Galaga, but with many modern features including a full ship upgrade system, online leaderboards and stylish, neo-retro visuals. Revenge of the Titans keeps the frantic action and the distinctive visual style, but expands the game into a unique mash-up of Real Time Strategy and Tower Defence including over 25 different types of buildings and a deep upgrade system as players progress for 50 challenging levels.

Titan Invasion will be available on all PlayStation consoles this summer. Curve Digital has also announced puzzle-platform MouseCraft and Stealth Inc: Ultimate Edition this month, with one more announcement to go.


Levine to close Irrational Games

18/2/2014

 
Founder of Irrational Games, Ken Levine, has announced the closure of the studio after seventeen years. The developer behind the System Shock and Bioshock series will be closing their doors, with Levine moving onto other projects.

Levine expressed his thoughts on closing the studio and his next plans moving forward. He also announced that he will move to a smaller team, with a new title in the works.
I am winding down Irrational Games as you know it. I’ll be starting a smaller, more entrepreneurial endeavor at Take-Two.

Ken Levine - Official press release
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The closure of the studio has been a shock to the gaming community, with Irrational’s last title “Bioshock Infinite” being one of the stand out titles in 2013. The last piece of downloadable content for Infinite, Burial at Sea, will be the final release for the developer in it’s current incarnation.

It’s worth sparing a thought for the team at Irrational who get left behind in the move, with Levine announcing that he only plans to take fifteen people with him to his next project. Efforts will be made for those left behind, with financial support and recruitment days being held by Irrational Games’ publisher, 2K Games, a subsidiary of gaming powerhouse Take-Two Interactive.

Good luck guys.

THE BOOK OF UNWRITTEN TALES 2 KICKSTARTER FUNDING GOAL REACHED IN UNDER 30 HOURS

12/2/2014

 
KING Art has reached its funding goal of $65,000 for The Book of Unwritten Tales 2; just 30 hours since the Kickstarter campaign launched. So in celebration they created this thank you video.
View The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 Kickstarter page here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingartgames/487759540?token=89e2435a

Coming this Friday: The GTA Online Valentine's Day Massacre Special

11/2/2014

 
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NEW WEAPON: GUSENBERG SWEEPER
Nothing says “I love you” quite like the warm wooden grip and cold steel barrel of a Gusenberg Sweeper machine gun. Get it from any Ammu-Nation location in GTA Online (in Story Mode, the Sweeper is automatically deposited into each character's weapon inventory with two full clips and additional ammo can be purchased at Ammu-Nation).

NEW VEHICLE: ALBANY ROOSEVELT
Paint the town red in the classically-inspired Albany Roosevelt. This armored 1920s limousine is perfect for gangsters and their molls. To properly run amok with the new Roosevelt, get in the driver’s seat and let your friends or Crewmates hang off the side, firing and taking out your rivals as you pass them by. The Roosevelt can be accessed from any garage property in Story Mode and is available in GTA Online from thelegendarymotorsport.net in-game website.

NEW ATTIRE
Dress to the nines in a host of new double breasted suits and 1920s flapper dresses, or bare it all in sexy undergarments while going incognito with a selection of new masquerade masks. There are also new novelty t-shirts, hats and more available in stores throughout Los Santos, plus a new Flapper Bob hairstyle exclusively for the ladies.

10 NEW JOBS
The Valentine’s Day Massacre also includes 10 new Jobs scattered like the remnants of a broken heart throughout the world of GTA Online, including Deathmatches, a new Parachute Jump and new land, sea and cycling Races.

Everything in the Valentine’s Day Massacre Special will be available for a limited time starting this Friday, but once acquired players will be able to keep them in their inventory for good. We will also have more information soon for other forthcoming GTA Online content updates including the Dangerous Business Pack, Online Heists, an expansion to the Creator tool and lots more.

THE BANNER SAGA BRINGS MORE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO THE JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL IN YORK

11/2/2014

 

Epic Role-Playing Video Game Comes to the Viking Festival that this year celebrates World of Norse Myths and Legends

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Versus Evil, an independent game publisher and Stoic, an independent game development company, today announced that they have partnered with the JORVIK Viking Centre, to present the award winning indie game The Banner Saga at the JORVIK Viking Festival 2014 in York in the United Kingdom. From Thursday February 20th through to Saturday 22nd February (10.00am - 5.00pm), visitors will get a chance to experience Norse mythology first hand at The Banner Saga interactive marquee on Parliament Street, York. The Viking Festival runs from February 15th - 23rd.

As well as experiencing The Banner Saga hands-on on one of four demo stations, visitors will be able to get a special discount code, which they can redeem through the digital download service Steam, and have the opportunity to randomly win a spot prize if they come dressed as a warrior of Norse Mythology.

The Banner Saga is a single player driven Viking saga, where a player’s choice in travel, conversation and combat determines the outcome of their own personal story as well as the survival of an entire civilization. The game also features stunning 2D animation and art, a unique tactical combat system, and a cast of unforgettable characters that drive this epic journey forward. Players will also enjoy a beautiful and haunting original score by Grammy nominated, and two-time BAFTA winner, composer Austin Wintory conducting The Dallas Winds orchestra, as well as a powerhouse trio of acclaimed YouTube sensations: Peter Hollens, Malukah and Taylor Davis.

The game, a huge funding success on Kickstarter, was launched on January 14th to much critical acclaim worldwide, and was recently announced as an IGF (Independent Games Festival) finalist for Excellence in Visual Arts, with honorable mentions for Excellence in Audio and Design. The Banner Saga is available now for £19.99 through Steam, UPlay, GameFly, GameStop and Gamers Gate for PC and Mac. A digital Deluxe Edition is also available through select retailers for £22.99 and includes the game and complete soundtrack.

To learn more about The Banner Saga visit: http://stoicstudio.com/ 
For more details about the Jorvik Viking Festical 2014 please visit: http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/ 
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