Win Deepwater Horizon on Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of Deepwater Horizon  on Blu-ray and DVD, we are giving away three copies on Blu-ray.

Inspired by real events, informed by real lives and redefining the concept of cinema as spectacle, the action thriller of 2016 comes to digital download on January 23rd, 2017, before coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on January 30th, courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment

On April 20th, 2010, the world’s largest man-made disaster occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Based on an article by David Barstow, David Rohde and Stephanie Saul published in the New York Times, this story honours the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.

From acclaimed director Peter Berg (Patriot’s Day, Lone Survivor), DEEPWATER HORIZON also features a stellar cast, including Mark Wahlberg (Lone Survivor, The Fighter), Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight, Bone Tomahawk), John Malkovich (Zoolander 2, RED 2), Gina Rodriguez (TV’s Jane The Virgin), and Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner, TV’s Teen Wolf). An unflinchingly tense depiction of a uniquely human story, DEEPWATER HORIZON is at once a brilliant action thriller and the first, best reason to hit the shops this January!

How to enter to win

We have 3 copies of Deepwater Horizon on Blu-ray to giveaway.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:

Win Deepwater Horizon on Blu-ray

The contest ends at 12.00AM on Monday 6th February 2017.

Win Blair Witch on Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of Blair Witch on Blu-ray and DVD, we are giving away three copies on Blu-ray.

Visionary director Adam Wingard unleashed one of the cinematic surprises of 2016 when his next opus, The Woods turned out to be an utterly terrifying return to the world of the BLAIR WITCH, coming to digital platforms on January 16th, and on Blu-ray, DVD and alongside a double pack with The Blair Witch Project January 23rd, 2017 courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film follows a group of college students who venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister, which many people believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a young local couple offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods. However, as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend of the Blair Witch is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined.

Expanding on the mythology created in the iconic The Blair Witch Project, BLAIR WITCH is at once an exercise in slow-burning tension and a heart-pounding study in terror that further proves Wingard, responsible for the near-perfect slasher pic You’re Next and the joyous tribute to John Carpenter that was The Guest, really is modern horror cinema’s saviour.

How to enter to win

We have 3 copies of Blair Witch on Blu-ray to giveaway.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:

Win Blair Witch on Blu-ray

The contest ends at 12.00AM on Monday 6th February 2017.

First gameplay of the single player gameplay of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands

Watch for the first time the single player gameplay walkthrough of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands developed by Ubisoft coming to PC/Xbox One and PS4 on the 7th March.

Review: Pirate Pop Plus

The likes of Kickstarter have made it possible for retro video-games to have a bigger impact on the video-games industry. One such title is Pirate Pop Plus which came out on both the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U.

Characters of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3

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CI Games introduces Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, the most complete sniper experiences date. Each character has his or her unique experiences and motivations, both professionally and personally. How each of the characters’ goals and personality quirks conflict or compliment each other makes for a deeper richer player experience.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 4th April.

Jon North is dropped into a hot conflict zone in the Republic of Georgia. Located
at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, Georgia is of critical strategic importance and is sliding into the chaos and slaughter of civil war. Jon’s JSOC mission
is to neutralize the Separatist Leaders who are destabilizing the country.

Personally, Jon is coming to grips with the capture and presumed death of his younger brother, Robert, nearly two years ago. Jon was present at the attack and was unable to save Robert. Recent intelligence chatter puts a very much alive Robert in Georgia, in an area controlled
by Separatists. Jon believes he has a second chance to do right by his brother.

Jon is a Marine first, and deeply committed to the relentless pursuit of his professional mission. Frank Simms, Jon’s long-time JSOC handler, is sympathetic to Jon’s personal goal, as long
as Jon completes his official assignment. Jon chooses a team who will help him accomplish both.

His first pick is Lydia Jorjadze, an ex-Georgian SFB and mercenary. Lydia is a battle-tested veteran who fought bravely at Jon’s side in Afghanistan. Their passionate affair ended when Jon abruptly disappeared after emerging from a deadly firefight. Lydia agrees to help Jon, with
a personal agenda of finding out what really happened in Afghanistan.

Raquel Shein, a deadly MOSSAD agent, also agrees to help if Jon will help her find Sergei Flostov. Flostov is a brilliant rogue scientist conducting forbidden experiments. The Israelis want to find him and shut him down.

As the team eliminates Separatist Leaders, and teams with the Georgian Resistance,
a mysterious high tech sniper, named Amazi, both thwarts and assists them. Jon fights through a treacherous web of criminal, military, and shadowy terrorist forces.

Eight new multiplayer arcade games coming to Yooka-Layee

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Team17 and Playtonic Games, the UK studio formed by veterans of the platforming genre, have today released a new gameplay trailer showcasing a variety of exciting local multiplayer arcade games that will feature in Yooka-Laylee when it launches on the 11th April.

Yooka-Laylee features 8 unique multiplayer arcade games which can be found in dated dino Rextro’s Arcade. Players are able to tackle all of the games solo in a bid for a high score on the leaderboards, or they can engage in local couch co-op for up to four players!

Compete in the Glaciators brawler arena to collect the most quills, race to the finish line in Kartos Karting, fight for the flag in Blag the Flag, blast away the enemies in shoot-em-up Gun-let Run and traverse both Jobstacle Course and Hurdle Hijinx, plus more! These are just some of the exciting games you can expect to find in Rextro’s Arcade.
Word has it that those who are able to find and collect the special play coins within Yooka-Laylee’s extensive single player campaign will even be able to power up the arcade cabinets located within the mysterious book worlds for a chance to win some sought-after pagies!

As well as the local multiplayer arcade games, Yooka-Laylee offers a second player the opportunity to co-star in the main Yooka-Laylee adventure. Simply connect an additional controller to buddy up! Taking control of the Bee Team, the second player will able to grab quills and collect and store butterflies for when Yooka and Laylee are really in need of health or energy boost. They can even stop some traps to help the player traverse past particularly tricky obstacles!

Yooka-Laylee launches on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux on the 11th April 2017 and is available to pre-order digitally now via the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam and GOG. A boxed version is also available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One from select retailers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYkKCWpw5TY&feature=youtu.be

Gamers who pre-order either digitally or the physical version from select retailers such as GAME in the UK and Amazon in the US will receive an instant unlock of the Yooka-Laylee Toybox, which gives a taste of the platforming mechanics set to appear in the full game in a self-contained, spoiler free sandbox experience.

I can’t wait to play Yooka-Laylee as I backed this game back in 2015.

Micro Machines are coming to PS4/Xbox One and PC

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Micro Machines are back and will be racing onto PCs and consoles this coming April! The new title, Micro Machines World Series, will be racing into stores this Spring bringing massive amounts of miniature multiplayer mayhem to PS4, Xbox One and Windows.

Micro Machines World Series will retain the manic social game play of the classic series, but will bring a new dimension to the experience with stunning HD visuals – taking you to the much-loved household environments as they’ve never been seen before.

As well as bringing to you the classic game modes like Race and Elimination, Micro Machines World Series will introduce a new style of game play to the series: Battle Mode. The all-new Battle Arenas will allow you to wreak mass destruction on a miniature scale against your friends or the AI. Meanwhile, Team Play lets you work together using your vehicles’ unique skills with modes such as ‘King of the Hill’ or ‘Capture the Flag’!

The game’s been designed around fun and frantic play at every turn, meaning there will never be a dull moment on the racetrack or in the arena. Micro Machines World Series is the ultimate pick-up-and-play experience for players of all ages and abilities, offering intuitive, easy-to-learn controls that make the controller impossible to put down.

Codemasters’ VP Publishing, Jonathan Bunney commented: “The original Micro Machines was a breakthrough multiplayer racing game and remains much loved in the gaming community. We saw great success last year with our free-to-play mobile game, but this brand new console title takes the franchise to its greatest levels of multiplayer mayhem and enables you to play with your friends on the same sofa or across the world.”

Bunney continued: “With the support of Hasbro and being able to feature some of their biggest brands, such as HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS, G.I. JOE, OUIJA and NERF, this represents the very best of social gaming.” He also added that the game brings an “incredibly fun experience” to PCs and consoles, offering a breath of fresh air from the more serious multiplayer alternatives.

Releasing in April 2017, Micro Machines World Series will support up to 12 players online and four players on the same screen, across a variety of racing and battling environments. Each of the 12 vehicles has its own unique load-out of weapons and abilities and the game will launch with a massive range of customisation options.

Watch the newest trailer for “Logan” starring Hugh Jackman

Get ready for Wolverine aka “Logan” in the second trailer from “Logan” set in the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Out 1st March starring Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart, Directed by James Mangold

Nintendo announces new Fire Emblem games

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Nintendo surprised Fire Emblem fans last night via a Nintendo Direct announcement with the news that multiple games from the hit strategy-RPG franchise are in development. These include a new game for smart devices, two new games for Nintendo Switch and multiple games for the Nintendo 3DS.

  • Fire Emblem Heroes comes to smart devices: Nintendo launches its next mobile adventure when Fire Emblem Heroes arrives on mobile devices. For detailed information on release timings by OS, please check the Fire Emblem Heroes website.

  • Fire Emblem Heroes is an original strategy-RPG about two warring kingdoms in a bitter clash. As a summoner, players build their army by calling upon Fire Emblem heroes from worlds that span the breadth of the series. Players will wage strategic tactical battles streamlined for on-the-go play and level up a mix of new combatants and legendary heroes. Some familiar hero characters will become allies, while others will become enemy generals and take arms against you.

  • Players can enjoy the full majesty of tactical role playing on bite sized maps designed fit nicely on a smartphone screen, even when playing in short bursts. Lead your army with easy touch and drag controls, including the ability to attack by simply swiping an ally hero over an enemy. If you manage to defeat every enemy on a given map, victory will be yours. The heroes are depicted in new art hand-drawn by a variety of illustrators, and their voices have been newly recorded. Beyond the main story mode, players can engage in other modes to strengthen your army, compete, against others, and more. Free and timely updates will continue to add new characters and content for additional hours of gameplay as well. For details on pre-registration please check the Fire Emblem Heroes website. Fire Emblem Heroes will be available for free download with options for additional purchases.
  • To prepare for the launch of Fire Emblem Heroes, Nintendo kicks off the Fire Emblem Heroes: Choose Your Legends event. Fans can visit https://events.fire-emblem-heroes.com/vote to browse through characters from the Fire Emblem franchise and select the ones they’d like to see make an appearance in Fire Emblem Heroes. The global community’s top-ranked hero and heroine will then be featured in Fire Emblem Heroes as Choose Your Legends event characters. Nintendo Account holders will receive a Platinum point bonus for voting.
  • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia: In 1992, the second game in the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Gaiden, launched exclusively in Japan. Now, for the first time, fans outside of Japan will get a taste of this classic game on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
  • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is inspired by the 1992 original, reimagined on a grander scale. Every aspect of  the Fire Emblem Gaiden game’s presentation has been updated, along with the game being fully-voiced.
  • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia recreates classic Fire Emblem gameplay with a modern twist, mixing in exploration of dungeons crawling with enemies. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will launch on the Nintendo 3DS on 19th May. Characters from the game, Alm and Celica, will also be available as amiibo figures. Further details will be shared at a later date.
  • Fire Emblem meets KOEI TECMO GAMES’ Warriors series: Fire Emblem Warriors is being developed separately for both the Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 3DS, which includes the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL. It’s being developed by the team that created Hyrule Warriors, and is scheduled to launch this autumn.
  • Fire Emblem is coming to Nintendo Switch: For the first time since Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn on the Wii console in 2008, a new entry in the Fire Emblem series is being developed for a Nintendo home console with the ability to also be played portably! The new game is scheduled to launch in 2018. Nintendo Switch goes on sale 3rd March, and lets players take their home console games with them wherever they go. Software is sold separately.

To watch the whole Nintendo Direct

Win KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Blu-ray and DVD, we are giving away three copies on Blu-ray.

A young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy in LAIKA’s newest film, Kubo and the Two Strings.  The latest masterpiece from the animation studio behind the Academy Award®-nominated films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls comes to Digital on 2nd January, 2017 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on 16th January from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Ultimate Laika Collection box-set will be released on the same date.

Hailed as “an exquisite, beautiful film,” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood) Kubo and the Two Strings has captivated audiences of all ages, earning an extraordinary 97% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed films of the year!

From acclaimed animation studio LAIKA comes an all-new epic adventure starring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). Young Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning fantastical tales. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo journeys on an action-packed quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father, discover his own magical powers, and reunite his family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vex0gPFnBvM&feature=youtu.be

Kubo and the Two Strings stars an all-star supporting voice cast including George Takei (Star Trek), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (“The Man in the High Castle”), and Academy Award® nominees Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter), Brenda Vaccaro (“Johnny Bravo”), and Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). The Blu-rayand DVD are packed with exciting behind-the-scenes bonus content, featuring the filmmakers and incredible voice cast, that allows viewers to dive even deeper into the magical story.

How to enter to win

We have 3 copies of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Blu-ray to giveaway.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:

Win KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Blu-ray

The contest ends at 12.00AM on Thursday 2nd February 2017.

Win ANTHROPOID on Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of ANTHROPOID on Blu-ray and DVD, we are giving away three copies on Blu-ray.

Based on an extraordinary true story, ANTHROPOID follows the daring plot by two Czechoslovakian agents to assassinate SS officer Reinhard Heydrich, the main architect behind the Final Solution and third in command of the Nazi forces behind Hitler and Himmler. It is December, 1941, and two agents parachute into enemy territory within occupied Czechoslovakia. With limited official intelligence and little by way of assistance in a country under lockdown, they must find their way to Heydrich against the odds and change the course of the War in Europe before it is too late.

Starring Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades Of Grey, TV’s The Fall) and Cillian Murphy (The Dark Knight, TV’s Peaky Blinders), ANTHROPOID is at once an utterly compelling espionage thriller and a fascinating window into one of the most outrageous plots of the Second World War. With Harry Lloyd (The Theory Of Everything, TV’s Wolf Hall), Charlotte Le Bon (Yves Saint Laurent, The Hundred Foot Journey) and Toby Jones (Tale Of Tales, TV’s Sherlock) rounding out a superlative cast, ANTHROPOID really is the first essential home entertainment release of 2017.

How to enter to win

We have 3 copies of ANTHROPOID on Blu-ray to giveaway.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:

Win ANTHROPOID on Blu-ray

The contest ends at 12.00AM on Thursday 2nd February 2017.

One of the most gripping films of 2016 makes its way onto digital platforms, Blu-ray and DVD as ANTHROPOID arrives on January 16th, 2017 courtesy of Icon Film Distribution.

New adventure awaits in Utawarerumono: Mask Of Deception/Mask Of Truth

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Deep Silver has announced a new video games for this year 2017, this time in collaboration ATLUS that will release two installments full of adventures and dangers. Are treated Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth.

Originally known as Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen in Japan, Mask of Deception is a grand tale meant to enchant the hearts and minds of players in search of incredible journey. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he’s eventually rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku. As their journey takes them across the land, Haku will (reluctantly) encounter colorful characters (yes, that means more animal people), build deep relationships, battle ruthless enemies, and find himself inexorably drawn into the political machinations of the mighty nation of Yamato.

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception features:

  • An Unforgettable Story – Mask of Deception offers a story-rich visual novel experience (40-50+ hours long) that lets players shape the future of a fully realized world filled with fantastical lore and history! Mask of Deception sets up the story for a thrilling conclusion in Mask of Truth, and we’ll reveal more information about the final game at a later date.
  • An Active SRPG Battle System – Players will need to defend Haku and his friends by engaging in intense SRPG combat with the various hostiles that populate the world. The battle system is a thrilling mix of turn-based tactics and Attack Chain mechanics. Players can remain active during combat by successfully completing timing-based charging rings to execute critical attacks or vital dodges/blocks.
  • Fully Fleshed Out Combat – Unique combat features such as the rewind function, elemental affinities/weaknesses, unique character skills, and more add a layer of depth to fights. It’ll take true tactical acumen to emerge victorious in battle!
  • Breathtaking Art – With a stunning art style and beautifully rendered cutscenes, the game is a feast for the eyes for Japanese visual novel and anime aficionados!
  • Beautiful Songs and a Thrilling Score – The rousing music, recorded and remastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and EastWest Studios, is a perfect soundtrack to accompany a great adventure.

A brief note on content: While ATLUS is committed to bringing over games that are as true to their original forms as possible, in the case of Mask of Deception, a scene had to have a small content edit to comply with various regional regulations about the depiction of physical discipline to minors. We worked with AQUAPLUS to keep the scope of the editing to an absolute minimum, and we both agree the change made to the scene in the game still conveys its full meaning without running into issues.

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will both be available physically for PS4 (49.99 € / £39.99) in 2017 in Europe. The games, originally published/developed by AQUAPLUS, will have their original Japanese audio.

Moto Racer 4 pre-order bonus for PS4/Xbox One from GameStop

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Microïds and Kalypso Media Group announced that gamers who pre-order the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 retail boxed version of ‘Moto Racer 4’ from GameStop will receive three DLC packs for free as a bonus. Each one of the three DLC packs (Space Dasher, The Truth, Skewer) includes 1 new rider, 2 new bikes, 2 new horns, and a new emblem.

Pre-ordering Moto Racer 4 at GameStop Gives Players Over 10 Dollars of Free DLC!

Extreme moto racers who don’t take advantage of this excellent and valuable deal can still access the DLC from the Xbox Marketplace and PlayStation Store for $3.49 each.

3 new pilots, 6 new bikes, 6 new horns and 3 new emblems will be offered as a pre-order bonus!

Developed under the supervision of original creator, Paul Cuisset, Moto Racer 4 revives the winning formula that made the trilogy so successful, offering 2 playing modes – Asphalt and Dirt. In a world where freestyle and risk-taking dominate, players can choose to ride motocross or high-speed racing bikes and choose from a variety of characters with different personalities. Moto Racer 4 can be played in single player, split screen or a multiplayer mode of up to 10 players at once!

In addition to regular fixtures such as the Time Trial, Single Race and Championship, here are a few features players can expect:

  • Alternating speed racing / motocross circuits
  • 15 single and multiplayer game modes
  • Split-screen multiplayer mode
  • Online multiplayer mode (2-10 players)
  • Motorbike and rider customization
  • Characters have different personalities and riding styles
  • Traffic on the road
  • 60 frames/second
  • Possibility of colliding with opponents

Moto Racer 4 is set to launch this 24th January on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for $39.99.

With the PlayStation VR, players can now completely immerse themselves in 2 modes: Time attack and Hot Lap. In order to offer them more and more sensations, developers  will progressively and freely make all game modes and races, already available in Moto Racer 4, compatible in VR.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk lands on PS Vita this week

KOEI TECMO Europe today proudly announced Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will be available from this Friday, 20th January 2017, for the PS Vita.

The portable Plus version of 2015’s Atelier instalment, previously exclusive to the PlayStation 3, offers a synthesist’s splendour of newly concocted content, including brand new episodes for fans to further explore the swirling mysteries of the world of Dusk, new bosses to challenge, PlayStation Vita optimisation features, additions to character costumes that allow players to accessorise their favourite characters, and a brand new message log feature, as well as all of the DLC from the original release.

Players who purchase Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea within its first month of sale – either physically or digitally through the PlayStation Store – can dress up their characters in five fresh styles downloadable for free, from the PlayStation Store including the Administrator Suit, Hero Girl Costume, Cosmo Fighter Costume, Sophie Style Costume and Plachta Style Costume. A special selection of background music will also be available to download for free for early purchasers, featuring choice tracks from the long-running Atelier franchise.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea features a Synthesis system which allows players to craft more efficient items using Synthesis Skills. Make the most out of powerful new concoctions when taking on the game’s brand new boss battles, the most prominent of those being the formidable Beast King’s Champion. In addition to tackling these new bosses, Shallistera and Shallotte can enjoy an abundance of other missions via the Life Task system in the game, which now returns with new touch screen functionality designed specifically for the PlayStation Vita.