Watch Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ‘Gamescom Open World Demo Commented Walkthrough’ which presents the open-world gameplay commented by Ashraf Ismail.
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Welcome to the Sony Xperia Z1
The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and brings Sony’s proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones.
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This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.
Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications
Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:
- Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
- Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
- Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
- AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartAR augmented reality technology.
This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.
Beautiful design with high power and performance
Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.
Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.
Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s media applications and technologies
Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online2, a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation3.
Sony’s “WALKMAN” and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited2 from Sony Entertainment Network.
Thanks to the inclusion of Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile – Sony’s intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with Sony’s ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.
Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures’ summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony’s Music Unlimited4 streaming service plus much more.
Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackIDTM TV5 that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.
The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and brings Sony’s proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones1. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.
Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications
Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:
- Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
- Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
- Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
- AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartARTM augmented reality technology.
This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.
Beautiful design with high power and performance
Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.
Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.
Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s media applications and technologies
Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online, a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation3.
Sony’s “WALKMAN” and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited2 from Sony Entertainment Network.
Thanks to the inclusion of Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile – Sony’s intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with Sony’s ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.
Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures’ summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony’s Music Unlimited4 streaming service plus much more.
Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackIDTV that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.
“Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued efforts to deliver unforgettable experiences to our consumers,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. “Not only by bringing the power of Sony to the smartphone and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting a new standard in premium smartphones.”
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Reach Sales of 1.4 Million Units
Ni no Kuni, has reached approximately 1.4 million units sold worldwide. The figure includes worldwide sales of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, released for PlayStation 3, and Japan only sales of its Nintendo DS counterpart. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was released exclusively on PlayStation 3 in Europe last January.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, an epic tale of a boy travelling between two worlds on a quest to save his mother, was developed by the critically acclaimed Japanese development studio, LEVEL-5. The game features animations produced and cut-scenes supervised by the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli, and music by the world-renowned Joe Hisaishi.
“We are very proud to join our partner, LEVEL-5, to announce that the critically acclaimed role-playing game series, Ni no Kuni, has approximately reached the 1.4 million units sold worldwide,” said Olivier Comte, Senior Vice-President at NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe. “The franchise has been very well received in EMEA and as a result of its quality, has reached an amazing number of sales for a JRPG.”
Layton Brothers Mystery Room Out Now for Android
LEVEL-5, best known for the critically acclaimed PROFESSOR LAYTON , INAZUMA ELEVEN and NI NO KUNI, has released LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM, a crime-solving adventure game featuring enigmatic cases and new mysteries for the Android operating system. Previously only available on iPhone / iPad / iPod touch, the game can now be downloaded for free on select Android devices in North America and Europe with two initial cases to solve, with additional cases available as in-app purchases for players who find themselves engrossed in the extraordinary adventure of the son of world-beloved Professor Layton.
Google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Level_5.MysteryRoomENG
“Bringing the Professor Layton spin-off to Android with LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM continues the great success LEVEL-5 experienced with the iOS release of the game earlier this summer,” said Akihiro Hino, President and CEO of LEVEL-5. “Android users can now join in the fun, solving fascinating crimes that create the same sense of page-turning allure as a mystery novella.”
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM assembles the finest detectives of Scotland Yard who take on only the most extraordinary and twisted cases in what is known as the “Mystery Room.” The game features genius investigator, Inspector Alfendi Layton and his newly assigned assistant, Detective Constable Lucy Baker, who must delve into each case’s dark secrets — but it’s up to the player to investigate the evidence, find the contradictions, and unravel the truth that lies shrouded in mystery.
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM gameplay features include:
- Investigate the Crime Scene: Uncover the details behind each crime as you zoom in and examine suspicious objects to add them to your mounting list of evidence. Piece them together to form an airtight case.
- Cut through the Web of Deceit: Expose the crucial contradictions in the case files as you match them with evidence that just doesn’t add up. Call in the witnesses and find out if they have anything to hide.
- Face the Culprit in the Final Showdown: These criminal masterminds won’t make solving their heinous crimes easy. Find the holes in their arguments until their lies shatter around them, bringing the truth of each mystery to light.
- Nine Cases to Solve: The game will release free on Android and will include the prologue and two cases. Additional case files will be available as separate in-app purchases (Case File Pack 1 including File No. 003-006 will be available for $2.99 USD / €2.69 / ₤1.99 and Case File Pack 2 including File No. 007-009 will be available for $1.99 USD / €1.79 / ₤1.49). The first two free cases include:
- File No. 01: “The Hand Sandwich”: A woman was found murdered at the seaside hotel of a bustling travel destination. Her asphyxiated body lies on the balcony with one hand inside the sandwich that was to be her last meal. Who is guilty of murder? What is the significance of the sandwich?
- File No. 02: “The Bungled Burglary”: A man was murdered inside his apartment. Two suspects emerge based on eyewitness testimonies, but the murder weapon seems to have vanished into thin air. Who is the perpetrator, and what kind of murder weapon disappears from a locked room?
- Alfendi Layton’s Secret: As you expose the contradictions and culprits throughout each case, you may catch glimpses of a drastic change that occurs in Inspector Layton’s personality… Uncover the truth of Layton’s condition by solving the mystery of all nine files.
- Compatible Devices: Android devices (more than 512MB of available memory is required); iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch 4th generation or later, iPad 1st generation or later, iPad mini
- Required OS: Android 2.3 and up; iOS 4.3 or later
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is available in North America and Europe for select Android devices today via Google Play™ as a free download, with Case File Pack 1 available for $2.99 USD / €2.69 / ₤1.99 and Case File Pack 2 available for $1.99 USD / €1.79 / ₤1.49. The title remains available on iPhone /iPad / iPod touch under the same pricing. More information on LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM can be found online at http://level5ia.com/mystery-room/.
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM is available in English only in all territories , except for Japan where it is available in Japanese.
Eurogamer Expo to have Xbox One Playable for the First Time
With Eurogamer Expo 2013 (#EGX) takes place at Earls Court, London, from Thursday 26th September to Sunday 29th September this year only a few weeks. Connected Digital World will be at this event to get the best interviews and pictures and more just for you.
Xbox One games that will be available for visitors to play on the show floor include Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct, Kinect Sports Rivals and Project Spark. A theatre demo of Dead Rising 3 will also be available for attendees.
In addition, Microsoft corporate vice president Phil Harrison will present an exclusive Xbox One presentation, part of the Eurogamer Expo developer session schedule, at 12pm BST on Thursday 26th September. The session will also be streamed online at http://youtube.com/eurogamer.
In total, 70,000 gamers will visit the Eurogamer Expo over four days and organisers have taken out extra space to accommodate the rise in numbers. Tickets are already completely sold out.
Xbox One joins the Eurogamer Expo’s biggest ever line-up of playable games on the show floor, which features every gaming system currently on the market or launching in the next 12 months and every major game.
This year’s Expo also promises our strongest ever line-up of developer sessions, where many next-generation game makers will showcase titles due for release in the coming months. This year organisers have also introduced an additional theatre to sit and view sessions, charge phones and meet other gamers.
The show also promises a great line-up of other features, including the hugely popular Indie Games Arcade, the tournament area, our biggest-ever retro showcase – home to a stellar line-up of pinball tables – and a broader range of retail stands. The Eurogamer Expo will also have game artwork on display this year, with some available to buy.
‘Dragon Eternity’ Out for iOS and Android and Facebook
Game Insight has announced the release of new versions of the popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Dragon Eternity on iOS, Android, Facebook, joining the already 5 million players worldwide currently playing on iPad and web browser.
Dragon Eternity is a fantasy-themed, cross-platform, MMO game that offers tremendous depth in the enormous virtual world of Adan. The game’s cross-platform functionality previously let iPad and web browser players play and explore simultaneously, and retain their progress regardless of platform. Now, players can use a single login and password to continue playing the game on any of its available platforms: web browser, iPad, Android, iPhone, or Facebook, and keep their progress and in-game characters across whichever platform they choose.
Dragon Eternity’s fantastic world of Adan awaits new and returning players. In the game, players can join either the Vaalor or Sadar factions and walk both the path of the warrior, as well as the path of peaceful artisan to craft mighty weapons and armour, brew magic potions, and more. The game offers a challenging journey for brave adventurers who are ready do battle by land or by sea with ferocious monsters that wield disruptive magic and charge into the fray with mighty dragons at their side. The game also offers a broad variety of head-to-head, player-versus-player (PvP) modes, many collections of rare items and rewards to unlock, numerous ways for players to develop their characters, and advanced social features, such as an elaborate clan system to help like-minded adventurers find comrades-in-arms.
Dragon Eternity is available now for Android, iPhone, and Facebook, as well as for iPad and web browser. Install the game now on your platform of choice and begin the epic journey!
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Download Dragon Eternity for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameinsight.dragoneternityandroid
Download Dragon Eternity for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dragon-eternity-online-hd/id597373458
Play Dragon Eternity on Facebook: https://apps.facebook.com/dragons_eternity/
Play Dragon Eternity via web browser: http://www.dragoneternity.com
First Total War – Rome II Update Coming Tomorrow
First Total War: ROME II Update this Friday (6th Sept).
At Creative Assembly we are very pleased with the response to ROME II, with hundreds of thousands of players enjoying the game so far; but we do know that, as with all large PC releases, the variety of hardware and general system specifications can cause issues for some people and we are urgently working to help get them the right experience.
As announced last month, we are also planning to tweak the balancing, AI routines and other features now that we’re getting real-time metric feedback from thousands of players.
The result is that the first update to the game will drop this Friday, with the intention to update the game on a weekly basis in the immediate future.
Full patch notes will be available on Friday, but the update will address known instances of crashes due to hardware conflicts alongside several other performance fixes.
Maxell Shows Off the MXH-DD600 and the MXH-DBA700 Headphones
Maxell has announces the launch of the first two headphones in its upcoming M-Mark premium brand of headphones. The M-Mark collection will consist only of technology-specific in-ear headphones showing Maxell’s commitment to providing outstanding audio quality and precision. The two M-Mark models, the MXH-DD600 and the MXH-DBA700 will be available in November.
The new MXH-DD600 features dual dynamic drivers, while the MXH-DBA700 features a hybrid design that pairs a balanced armature with a dynamic driver. Both designs have a rigid aluminium body for reduced resonance of unwanted frequencies.
The MXH-DD600 has powerful dual dynamic drivers for both low and midrange frequency responses. These give a powerful bass, without detracting from the mid to high frequencies, delivering a balanced sound across the range.
The hybrid design of the MXH-DBA700 combines the benefits of two sound transducer technologies. The balanced armature offers precision in the mid-to-high frequency range where it excels. The hybrid design additionally uses a dynamic driver, which is better suited to handle the lower frequency sounds. This means the hybrid design delivers the best of both technologies.
Both models feature earpieces that are treated with silver ion, which has antibacterial properties. Silver ion is used in dentistry and medicine to reduce bacterial infections. The headphone cable is designed to be flat, which is not only stylish, it greatly reduces tangling. The in-ear design comes with four sizes of earpiece, for a perfect fit for all ears.
Availability
The MXH-DD600 will be available from November. The SRP will be £79.95 including VAT.
The MXH-DBA700 will be available from November. The SRP will be £99.95 including VAT.
Atelier Meruru Plus comes to PlayStation VITA
Tecmo Koei Europe has announce the upcoming release of Atelier Meruru Plus: the Apprentice of Arland as a download only title across Europe for the PlayStation Vita from yesterday the 4th September.
Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland is the PlayStation Vita version of fan favourite Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, which was originally released exclusively for the Playstation 3 computer entertainment system in 2011, as the third sequel to the Arland arc of the much loved ‘Atelier’ series.
This title follows the story of Meruru, the princess of the tiny kingdom of Arls, on the northwestern border of the Arland Republic. Ever since she was exposed to alchemy by famed adventurer Totori Helmold, Meruru wanted to become an alchemist. With Totori’s guidance, she sets out to develop her home kingdom of Arls using the power of alchemy. On her way, Meruru encounters new adventures, obstacles, mysteries, and friends, and discovers what life is like outside the castle walls. How you choose to guide her through the advancement of her land will determine the final outcome in her tale.
Atelier Meruru is the third and final game in the Arland series. In addition to the RPG and simulation game system of becoming an alchemist, new elements of land development were added, providing a high degree of flexibility and hours of gameplay.
The PlayStation Vita version includes brand new costumes, new ending, powered up boss battles, all DLC from the PS3 version (including 3 characters, stages, outfits etc), new illustrations, expanded gallery features and touch pad functionality. Additionally, save data from the previously released PlayStation Vita title Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland can be used to gain bonus items.
Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland is available on the PlayStation Store from 4th September.
Additionally, fans who acquire the game before the 1st of October will receive an exclusive costume and accessory for Meruru. This unique DLC bundle includes a cute Mushroom Princess Swimsuit and a Small Straw Hat.
For more news and information on the Atelier series please visit http://www.ateliergames.eu/ateliermeruruplus
New VAIO Fit Flip hybrid laptop from Sony
The new VAIO Fit multi-flip PC from Sony, the innovative laptop that offers a seductive blend of productivity and entertainment. Beautifully crafted in aluminium, it’s everything you’d expect from a power-packed multimedia PC – but that’s only the start.
In an instant your VAIO Fit transforms effortlessly into a responsive touchscreen tablet. Sketch notes and ideas, enjoy apps or browse the web on the Full HD1 panel with all the freedom and fluidity of Windows 8. Found something interesting? Flip the screen again to stand VAIO in viewer mode, then show off your stuff in razor-sharp detail and vibrant colour thanks to TRILUMINOS Display for mobile. Pushing resolution even higher, there’s also an Over Full HD (2880×1620) screen option for selected models.
At its heart, the new VAIO Fit is loaded with uncompromising features to boost your productivity and entertainment. Speed through daily documents with latest generation Intel Core processors, and enjoy movies and games with smooth, supple NVIDIA graphics with NVIDIA OptimusT technology (VAIO Fit 15A only). Work without a break for hours between battery charges and type in comfort on the responsive, backlit keyboard that lets you keep working – or playing – long into the night.
Entertainment has never looked better on the clear, bright Full HD screen with TRILUMINOS Display for mobile giving a wide palette of rich, natural colours. Based on Sony’s acclaimed BRAVIA TV technology X-Reality for mobile ensures that these crisp images are bursting with lifelike detail.
Take crisply-focused pictures with the rear-facing camera that features an 8 megapixel ‘Exmor RS for PC’ image sensor (VAIO Fit 13A only) for clear, ultra-detailed shots – even in low light. Then start getting really creative with the unique ‘CamScanner’ app. Capture and retouch your photos or documents automatically, with auto edge detection and keystone correction to ensure everything’s straight and true. Sketch, scribble or make hand-written annotations with the digitizer stylus (optional on Fit 14A/15A) and ‘VAIO Paper’. And when you’re done, upload the results to the cloud and share your imaginative, eye-catching documents.
No-compromise, fully featured laptop that converts smoothly into three modes
- Unique multi-flip design allows fluid switches between laptop, tablet and viewer modes
- Create, edit and organise with TRILUMINOS Display for mobile and responsive Full HD touchscreen
Capture and personalise photos or documents with 8 megapixel ‘Exmor RS for PC’ (VAIO Fit 13A only) rear camera and digitizer stylus (selected models, available as accessory)
Unleash your inner director with Imagination Studio VAIO Edition, the easy-to-use AV creativity software suite from Sony. Polish your home videos with pro-style effects, or produce and share fantastic music tracks.
The VAIO Fit sounds as good as it looks. Immerse yourself in crisp audio that’s optimised for your favourite music and movies. ClearAudio+ mode gives a choice of four different settings to suit any content, or custom-tune equaliser and effects to suit your listening tastes.
Want to share your music? Just touch your NFC-enabled speakers or headphones momentarily against your VAIO Fit to make an instant wireless connection with no fiddly set-up. Then stream music stored on your VAIO through your wireless accessories.
Available in 13.3”, 14.0” and 15.5” screen sizes, the new VAIO Fit multi-flip™ PC is available in the UK from October 2013.
1 VAIO Fit 15A is also available in selected territories with 2880×1620 over Full HD screen
See The New Grid 2 Demolition Derby Mode Screen Shots
Look at the new Grid 2 Demolition Derby Mode screen shots that is now available developed and published by Codemasters.
The free downloadable content includes the Jupiter Eagle Ray Mk 5 Demo Derby car with a range of stock liveries, plus the option to customize its livery, and the Detroit Demolition Derby Stadium where players can choose from two configurations of the track, each featuring a crossover jump to encourage contact. Demolition Derby mode can be enjoyed in single-player, split-screen and in up to twelve player online races
Meet the Caliph’ Video Released for Stronghold Crusader 2
Firefly Studios has just released a new video update in its Gambitious crowdfunding campaign for Stronghold Crusader 2. The new video introduces players to the tyrannical Caliph, one of eight unique AI characters playable in the game at launch.
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Taking no prisoners, the Caliph employs his own brand of barbaric tactics to burn his enemies and conquer all in the desert. He is one of the most aggressive AI characters in the game, likely to attack players early on in the game and use fiery pitch traps as a means of defending his castle.
In addition to being a selectable character, players can choose to play against the Caliph in eight player multiplayer. Co-op, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Capture the Flag game modes will all feature, with players able to mix and match human and AI opponents however they want. Each AI character will be distinct with their own unique castle designs, tactics, defences and favourite troops. One character may rush the player early on with hordes of torch-wielding Slaves, whereas another will prefer to slowly build up his defences before launching a full siege with mounted units and siege equipment.
Scheduled for release in early 2014, Stronghold Crusader 2 will be digitally self-published by Firefly Studios. Additional funding is currently being sought through the crowdfunding platform Gambitious, for an extended development cycle, a closed beta and additional game content.
Fans can help fund the latest crusader at http://gambitious.com/projects/2534-stronghold-crusader-2
Kuma and Miguel In The Next Update of Tekken Revolution
KUMA AND MIGUEL AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT UPDATE
OF TEKKEN REVOLUTION
-The game update will be live in Europe and Australasia on the 11th of September –
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe has confirms that in addition to Nina Williams and Feng Wei, Kuma and Miguel will be added to the character roaster of Tekken Revolution. You can have a look at Nina Williams and Feng Wei in action
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The update brings new character but also the option to unlock a selected fighter by purchasing a character unlock pass. A premium session pass will also give players the opportunity to play for one hour without using any coins. New costumes and premium effects will also be added to the shop for all characters.
TEKKEN REVOLUTION provides fighting game fans and newcomers alike the hard-hitting gameplay of the famed franchise. Choose from an initial cast iconic TEKKEN characters to train and battle with against AI opponents in Arcade Mode and fearsome rivals spanning the globe through online Ranked and Player Matches. New bone-crushing special moves have been implemented and some command inputs revised to lower the barrier of entry for new players and allow advanced players to employ new strategies. For the first time in TEKKEN history players will be able to level-up their characters, increasing three key attributes; Strength, Endurance and Vigor, to create a combatant tuned to individual play styles. Develop a defensive tank character with high HP to withstand knockout blows while offense focused players can create a damage-inflicting character with low health but high critical hit rates to devastate opponents with a flurry of attacks.
Tekken Revolution, new game update will be available on the 11th of September. Download Tekken Revolution for Free: https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/fr-fr/cid=EP0700-NPEB01406_00-TEKKENREVOLUTION
Welcome to the ASUS X102BA Ultraportable with 10.1-inch Multi-Touch
ASUS today announced the X102BA, a compact and lightweight ultraportable laptop with a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 display with 10-point multi-touch for responsive fingertip control with Windows 8. The X102BA also features the latest AMD A Series APU and comes bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 for high-performance productivity, straight from the box.
The ASUS X102BA features cutting-edge multi-touch technology that surpasses the standards set by Microsoft for Windows 8. With a multi-touch digitizer that recognizes a contact point with a mere 5mm diameter, rather than the Microsoft recommendation of 9mm, the XB102BA offers much more sensitive touch input for precise applications, such as drawing and painting. The X102BA also features a large multi-touch touchpad with gesture support and a keyboard with keys perfectly calibrated for comfortable typing.
Geared for work and play
The ASUS X102BA is powered by an AMD A4-1200 1GHz dual-core APU with Radeon HD 8180 graphics that balances multi-tasking performance with energy efficiency. ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology with ‘Instant on’ provides users with a smartphone-like experience, thanks to a two-second resume from sleep time, over two weeks a standby time and automatic data backup in sleep mode when the battery level drops below 5%.
ASUS SonicMaster audio technology gives true-to-life sound, while ASUS Splendid display technology with four image presets ensures bright, vibrant color. The X102BA also features USB 3.0, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The X102BA is bundled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 with full versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
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Processor |
AMD A4-1200 (1GHz) |
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Graphics |
AMD Radeon HD 8180 |
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Operating system |
Windows 8 |
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Display |
10.1-inch (1366 x 768) LED-backlit with 10-point multi-touch |
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Camera |
Front 720p HD |
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Memory & |
2GB/4GB DDR3320GB/500GB HDD |
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Wireless |
802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Connectivity |
SD card slot |
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Audio |
Stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technologyMicrophone |
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Battery |
33Wh lithium-polymer with up to 5 hours battery life2 |
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Colors |
White / Black / Hot Pink / Ocean Blue |
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Size |
266 x 185 x 23.3~29 mm |
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Weight |
1.1kg |
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS X102BA will be coming to the UK in November. Further pricing, specification and availability will be announced in very soon.