Animal Crossing: New Leaf Release Date Announced For Europe and US

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf has been given a release date. The 3DS instalment of the town management series will be available from 14th June in Europe and 8th June in North America.

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Announced as part of the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, designer Katsuya Eguchi said the delayed release was due to localisation.

Animal Crossing: New Leaf sees players become the mayor of their own town, giving them options to change the town’s layout or set shop prices and closing times.

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Expanded customisation features let players create their own patterns for clothing and for the first time also use  those patterns for furniture, such as the quilt on a bed. A new tropical island will be available, where players can find new items and wildlife, as well  as make use of the new swimming feature.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Announced for 3DS

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Nintendo announced today Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D has been announced for 3DS. The handheld title will be a port of the acclaimed Wii platformer first released in 2010.

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A 3D-enabled trailer of the game will be available to download from the  handheld’s eShop later today. Developed by Retro Studios, Donkey  Kong Country Returns marked a return to the series’ side-scrolling  roots.

It was recently revealed that the SNES trilogy of Donkey Kong  Country games would be removed  from the Wii’s eShop. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will be  available in Japan this summer, while European and American release dates have  yet to be confirmed.

Luigis Mansion 2 Dark Moon Given Release Date

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Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon has been given a release date by Nintendo. The 3DS adventure will be available from March 28 in Europe.

The follow-up to the Gamecube launch title will feature multiple mansions for  Luigi to explore, filled with ghosts to capture and puzzles that will unlock new  rooms.

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Luigi will use a vacuum called the Poltergust 3000 to capture  ghosts, and can also use wind to interact with the environment for puzzle solving.

The game will also take advantage of the 3DS’s gyroscope, which  can be used to aim Luigi’s flashlight and vacuum. It will also feature a local multiplayer mode.

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Xtreamer Release Two New Mobiles Aiki 4 and The New Joyz 4.7

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Xtreamer Does it again after the success of the Aiki 5″, Xtreamer last night released information on the next Two mobiles from them running Android.

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Xtreamer also released information on the new Mobile Coming Soon from them.

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Joyz 4.7″ – Coming Soon

  • Samsung Exynos 4412 1.4GHz  Quad-core processor
  • Single SIM
  • 4.7 inch HD screen
  • 13 MegaPixel Camera
  • 10 Capacative screen
  • Gorilla glass 2
  • ICS 4.0.4
  • 1280*720 pixel display
  • 2500mAh high capacity battery
  • Support 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/  1900 MHz & 3G: 850/2100MHz band
  • 145g

Naughty Dog delays The Last of Us until June

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Naughty Dog have announced today that their forthcoming game The Last of Us has been delayed until June.

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This is what Naughty Dog said today:

The Last of Us is an ambitious project. In many ways it may be Naughty Dog’s most ambitious project to date – brand new universe and cast of characters, brand new tech, brand new genre, not to mention it’s easily the longest campaign Naughty Dog has ever made.

As we entered the final phase of development for The Last of Us, we came to realize just how massive Joel and Ellie’s journey is. But instead of cutting corners or compromising our vision, we came to the tough decision that the game deserved a few extra weeks to ensure every detail of The Last of Us was up to Naughty Dog’s internal high standards.

As a team we pride ourselves on setting a very high quality bar for every aspect of our games – gameplay, story, art, design, technology and more. We want to make sure The Last of Us raises that bar even further – for ourselves, and most importantly, for you, our fans.

The extra wait will be very short and your patience will be rewarded. Update your calendars. You won’t even have to change seasons. The Last of Us will be available June 14th, 2013. Until then, know that we will be working extremely hard to deliver an experience that matches your high expectations.

Let us know what you think of the game by leaving a comment below.

And here was the video I took of The Last of US Q&A session at Gamescom last year:

 

Limited Edition Garnet Red and Azurite Blue super slim PlayStation 3 Consoles on sale Friday

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A few weeks ago we told you about the two new colours for the new model PlayStation 3 (dubbed the ‘super slim’ and which went on sale in November 2012). They are out this Friday and we have some new images to share.

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On Friday, two new coloured PlayStation 3 consoles will be launched, Garnet Red and Azurite Blue. Each of the new limited edition consoles brings a colourful, fresh new look to the 500GB ‘super slim’ PS3.

The Garnet Red and Azurite Blue consoles will also represent great value as each comes bundled with two coloured Dualshock3controllers to match the console.

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Are you going to buy one, and if so which colour? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

We hope to have one to look at closer soon.

FireCore update Apple TV ATV Flash (Black) to version 2.2 and Seas0nPass

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FireCore have today released an update to its ATV Flash software for the Apple TV 2, taking it to version 2.2, it also updated it’s Seas0nPass app.

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Full changelog:

  • NEW! Added support for Apple TV 5.2 and Bluetooth keyboards
  • Minor improvements to backups
  • Minor improvements to DVD playback
  • A handful of other bug fixes and improvements

Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.

Skype 6.2 for Mac and Windows released with new a Toolbar and eGifting

Today saw version 6.2 of Skype for Mac and Windows released.

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New features and improvements in Skype 6.2 for Windows include:

  • New Toolbar: Re-designed top toolbar to bring together main actions in one place. Skype users will now have central access to Home, Calling Phones, Creating Groups and Adding Contacts all just above their contact list and recent conversations.
  • eGifting: Skype user can now send a gift of credit to anyone they care about on their.

Start downloading the new version now.

Get it now for Windows or Mac.

Ubisoft Release Assassins Creed 3 New Update Ready for The Tyranny of King Washington DLC

Ubisoft has launched another patch for Assassin’s Creed III which repairs a few remaining single-player issues, many known multiplayer issues and prepares the game data for the release of our first single-player DLC: The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy!.

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Title Update 5 (Patch 1.03) Now Available

SINGLE-PLAYER
SEQUENCE
–          Fixed a potential crash in mission “Bridewell Prison” when trying to skip cinematic with Mason.

BUG FIX
–          Fixed a bug preventing the creation of new Uplay accounts
–          Removed the ability to hide pivots during pass-throughs and cinematics

DLC PREPARATION
–          Added support for “Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy”
–          Fixed potential game data corruption when a DLC download ends while the player is in-game.

MULTIPLAYER
MODES
–          In Wolfpack, a target doesn’t remain stuck on the ground if the player hosting the game leaves while another player is joining at the same time.
–          In Wolfpack, some targets that were not visible to players under certain conditions can now be seen correctly.
–          In Wolfpack, the radar is not broken under certain conditions anymore.
–          In Artifact Assault, Team members can now correctly score when the initial artifact carrier gets killed under certain conditions.
–          In Deathmatch, players no longer have lookalikes NPCs unless they use abilities that create lookalikes.
–          In Deathmatch, the game no longer crashes in the New York brewery map for a player who used a Decoy while hiding in a group.
–          Some players are no longer stuck in rematch after completing a Simple Deathmatch session on the Saint-Pierre map.

LADDERS
–          Some ladder issues when players left a session during the first minute have been corrected.
–          Ladders now update properly upon a full group kick.

GRAPHICAL GLITCHES
–          The Independent’s hair when she wears the Wild Cat costume now displays correctly.
–          The Strong Man’s white costume, alternative costume and warrior costume now display properly when hiding in a group.

PLATFORM SPECIFIC
–          On Xbox 360, the Uplay icon and unlock conditions for unlockables redeemed via Uplay have been restored.
–          Loyalty unlocks are now available on PC.

MISC.
–          Character customization is no longer reset under certain conditions.
–          The Wipe ability now correctly works from a distance.
–          The timer now properly starts and players can interact with each other prior to the host getting into the session.
–          Sound will properly keep playing when trying to watch a video under certain conditions.
–          An error message now displays when players attempt to watch DLC videos without having the DLC installed.
–          Chasebreakers in the Animus Core map now correctly reopen for team mates.
Players are no longer stuck on leaving game session screen under certain circumstances.
–          When you create a group in a private game, that group now stays the same through different sessions.

Microsoft Updated Surface RT Firmware, Windows RT in Patch Tuesday Update

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Microsoft pushed a firmware update intended to improve Wi-Fi performance, as well as other bug fixes, to Surface RT devices yesterday.  In addition, they pushed updates to Windows RT and IE10.  Read on for details.

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Microsoft pushed a firmware update intended to improve Wi-Fi performance, as well as other bug fixes, to Surface RT devices yesterday. In addition, they pushed updates to Windows RT and IE10.  I noticed two waves of updates: first, a 99.8MB firmware update, and then ten updates related to Windows RT and IE10, including an update to the flash player in the browser.  Microsoft had this to say about the update:

The February update, which will be available later today, includes improved Surface Wi-Fi reliability, connectivity in various scenarios, and performance improvements:

  • This release will address several ‘Limited’ Wi-Fi connections issues.
  • Contains driver updates improving performance with Windows, Volume and Power buttons

If you are sporting a Surface RT, go ahead and get your updates.  I noticed that the speakers were a bit louder myself.  And if you are running another Windows RT device, you have Windows RT and IE10 updates waiting for you…so go ahead and run Windows Update!

Apple Updates Processors and Prices of MacBook Pro with Retina Display

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Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.

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The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now starts at $1,499 for 128GB of flash, and $1,699 for a new 2.6 GHz processor and 256GB of flash. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a faster 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, and the top-of-the-line 15-inch notebook comes with a new 2.7 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of memory. Apple today also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash has a new lower price of $1,399.

The MacBook Pro with Retina display features the world’s highest resolution notebook display. Whether you’re reading emails, writing text, editing home movies in HD or retouching professional photography, everything appears vibrant, detailed and sharp, delivering an unrivalled viewing experience. The MacBook Pro with Retina display features flash storage that is up to four times faster than traditional notebook hard drives, and delivers improved reliability, instant-on responsiveness and up to 30 days of standby time.

The updated MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air models are available today through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

Pricing details, technical specifications, configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at www.apple.com/macbook-pro and www.apple.com/macbookair.

For the UK, we have updated specs too, however they don’t appear to be quite as good!

TANK! TANK! TANK! DOWNLOAD available for Wii U from Nintendo eShop

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NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. released today TANK! TANK! TANK! DOWNLOAD in Europe and Australasia for the Wii U Nintendo eShop Download Software.

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TANK! TANK! TANK! is one of the most bombastic battle-party-games ever for the whole family. An exciting campaign mode allows you to battling a variety of giant enemies and level up your tanks, as well as unlocking new tanks. Take a picture with the Wii U camera and dress up your avatar with helmets, masks, and more!

This downloadable version based on the Wii U game released on November 30th, 2012 will give access to a free Basic Pack (with 3 different modes: Monster Battle mode; Free-For-All mode and Team Versus mode, all in Urban Area stage) available three times a day. In addition to the basic pack, other contents can be purchased separately. The three times a day limit on the free Basic Pack will be unlocked and will become playable after any one of the other contents are purchased. Purchasing all additional content will allow the user to have a version as complete as the retail version in terms of content. As a special launch promotion, My Kong Mode, where players can take control of a huge boss and fight against other players, will have an 80% discount until February 28th 2013.

TANK! TANK! TANK!  DOWNLOAD is available for download via the Wii U Nintendo eShop Download Software.

STAR TREK The Video Game coming soon, new screenshots released

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For more than four decades, the U.S.S. Enterprise has been a majestic icon of adventure and excitement.  On board, her crew explores strange new worlds, seeks out new civilizations …

But what fans have known of the iconic starship has largely been limited to what is seen in movies and on television. That will change on April 26 when STAR TREK The Video Game gives players a deeper and much more interactive look inside the U.S.S. Enterprise.

“One of the great joys of video games is the opportunity to take audiences to places that are only hinted at in traditional film and TV projects,” said Brian Miller, senior vice president of Paramount Pictures and executive producer of STAR TREK The Video Game. “Giving gamers the opportunity to explore the U.S.S. Enterprise is one of the more exciting aspects of our video game and one that we can’t wait to share with Star Trek fans and gamers worldwide.”

Playing as Kirk and Spock, gamers must face-off against the villainous Gorn – the formidable enemy first introduced in the classic 1967 Star Trek television episode “Arena.” Their battles will take them into familiar locations, like the bridge, transporter room and the engine room – but also deep into many areas of the ship that have never been seen on film before, including the Enterprise’s turbolift shafts, observation lounge, engineering decks and officer’s quarters.

The producers and development team of STAR TREK The Video Game worked closely with the entire creative team responsible for the re-imagined 2009 blockbuster Star Trek film to ensure what players see will look and feel remarkably authentic.

“The Enterprise is not just a ship – she is one of the most important characters in all of Star Trek. Our goal from day one was to make sure that the Enterprise looks, feels and even sounds as true to life as anything players have ever seen,” Miller said.  “Hopefully, players will come away feeling as if they’re ready to be part of the crew themselves!”

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STAR TREK The Video Game will be available April 26, 2013, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Skyrim Dragonborn DLC now available on PlayStation with 50% discount this week

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PlayStation 3 Skyrim fans rejoice – the  Dragonborn DLC is now available in the PlayStation Store, and with a 50% discount for this week only too!

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  • Explore Beyond Skyrim – Leave the province of Skyrim and travel to the coastal island of Solstheim. Encounter the Dark Elven settlers of Raven Rock and the native Skaal, as you unravel the mystery of a Dragonborn’s return.
  • Become the Ultimate Dragonborn – Harness the power of the Voice as you face off against the first Dragonborn. Wield new shouts and spells including Dragon Aspect – allowing you to summon the inner power of a dragon to deliver colossal blows and strengthen other shouts.
  • New Powers – Discover dark powers as you journey into a new Daedric realm. Collect books of forbidden knowledge and choose new paths for your skills and abilities.
  • New dungeons, creatures, weapons, and more – Suit up in Bonemold and Chitin armors and wield Stalhrim weapons as you navigate through a myriad of dungeons. Battle formidable foes like Ash Spawn, Rieklings, and more.

Hearthfire will be in the next Skyrim DLC released for the PlayStation 3 next week.

Will you be getting it? If so leave is a comment below.