Planet Popstar is being mechanised by sinister forces, and it’s up to Kirby to put a stop to their evil schemes when Kirby: Planet Robobot releases exclusively for Nintendo 3DS this Friday. This time around, Kirby has help saving the day in the form of Robobot Armour that can also make use of his Copy Abilities, allowing our hero to use the enemies’ weapons against them in order to save the day!
By making use of his new Robobot Armour, Kirby can now explore Planet Popstar in brand new ways by moving scenery, accessing new areas, and uncovering secrets using its handy Wrench. By scanning enemies to copy their abilities, the Robobot can change the action in brand new ways. Analysing an enemy with the “Jet” Scan Spec will engage Jet Mode, allowing Kirby to fly across the screen shoot-‘em-up style, while the “Wheel” Scan Spec will turn Kirby’s Robobot Armour into a car that can race between the foreground and background.
Kirby can also make use of new Copy Abilities, some of which will be familiar to avid players of the Super Smash Bros. series. Swallowing certain enemies will allow Kirby to use pills and clipboards as part of his arsenal as “Doctor” Kirby, whilst the “ESP” ability unleashes the power of Kirby’s mind. Additionally, other Copy Abilities can be awarded once a level via any currently available amiibo, often bestowing Kirby with an ability based on the character that was tapped*. For instance, by scanning in the Kirby amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection our pink hero can become “Smash Bros.” Kirby, able to unleash the attacks that make him such a formidable fighter.
The Kirby Collection amiibo will also release alongside Kirby: Planet Robobot, consisting of Kirby, Waddle Dee, King Dedede, and Meta Knight. The latter three amiibo, when tapped, will bestow Kirby with a unique ability and a change of costume based on the character scanned. Meanwhile, the new Kirby amiibo will give our hero the “UFO” ability, which lets Kirby float indefinitely and unleash powerful beam attacks upon unsuspecting foes. Fans eager to get their hands on this ability can also choose the Kirby: Planet Robobot – amiibo Bundle, which includes a copy of the game and a Kirby amiibo from the new Kirby Collection.
It’s the rise of the Robobots when Kirby: Planet Robobot unleashes mechanical fury on Nintendo 3DS family systems as it launches across Europe on this Friday 10th June. The Kirby, Waddle Dee, King Dedede and Meta Knight amiibo will also launch on the same date, as will a bundle containing a copy of the game and a Kirby amiibo from the new Kirby Collection.
Microsoft has been constantly updating its Xbox One Experience since it launched in November. This week, it will start rolling out a look at its summer updates for preview users, including the addition of Cortana.
Cortana voice commands, which is already in place on Windows 10 devices, will work with both headsets and Kinect. You can also use her to check for new games, see what friends are doing and other tasks that you usually can get a personal digital assistant to do. If you are a preview member, you can start shouting Hey Cortana later this week.
Other Xbox One changes include an update to the Games Collection interface, Facebook friend finder, and an easier way to share you experiences with friends. There will also be updates to the Xbox app and Windows 10 gaming.
“Like all Preview releases, the features are a work-in-progress as we refine them before they launch to the broader community, and some features can stay in Preview for extended periods of time,” said Mike Ybarra, director of program management for Xbox. “Additionally, we’re merging the Windows Insider program with the Xbox One Preview program to streamline feedback and updates.”
More than 200 new features inspired by fan feedback have been released on Xbox One through our regular updates and the Xbox One Experience,” he said. “In the upcoming months, the team will be focusing all of our efforts on the next two updates and won’t be releasing an update every month.”
Here is the list of changes in this version of the new dashboard update for Xbox One
Xbox One
Cortana on Xbox One: Cortana is coming to Preview in the U.S., U.K., France, Italy, Germany and Spain first, and gamers can expect the familiar Cortana experience found on other Windows 10 devices. Cortana voice commands on Xbox One will work with both headsets and Kinect. You’ll be able to use Cortana to find great new games, see what your friends are up to, start a party, accomplish common tasks, turn on your Xbox One if you’re using Kinect, and more. We’ll continue to build Cortana features over time and our vision is to use Cortana to help elevate your experience as your personal digital assistant for gaming. Just say “Hey Cortana” or launch the app to get started!
New Game Collection: We’re updating the Game Collection interface to make it faster and easier to find and launch the games you’re looking for. Now you’ll be able to see more of your Game Collection, quickly access your own ‘Ready to Install’ tab, and get more information about titles in your queue.
Facebook Friend Finder on Xbox One: Facebook Friend Finder is expanding from the Xbox app to Xbox One and is a great way to find and add your Facebook friends on Xbox. As more gamers link their Facebook and Xbox Live accounts, you’ll start seeing more suggestions for Facebook friends to add and game with on Xbox Live.
•Improved sharing on Xbox One: We’ve made it easier to share your screenshots, GameDVR clips, and achievements on Xbox One. Gamers can now share their most epic clips and captures with the community in fewer steps.
Xbox app and Windows 10 gaming
•Edit and share GameDVR clips on any video editor: Create that perfect gaming montage with your favourite video editor with clips you recorded on either Xbox One or your PC. Once you’re finished editing, you’ll be able to upload the clip back to Xbox Live through the Xbox app.
•Updated GameDVR management: You can now manage your captures straight from your profile. This new destination allows you to share, start your own uploads, and see progress in the queue.
•60 fps game clip recording with the Game bar: Using the new “Very High” video quality setting in the Xbox app, you will be able to record your game clips in up to 60 frames per second (in addition to 30 frames per second) easily, all from the Game bar (Windows + G).
•Share to Twitter from Xbox app: In the Xbox app, you’ll be able to share game clips and screenshots from Xbox Live to Twitter through the sharing options on each capture.
•Windows Game bar improved full-screen support: One of the most common requests we see for the Windows 10 GameDVR feature is the ability to use the Windows Game bar with more games running in full-screen. We’ve added support for six additional games in full-screen mode with Windows game bar: League of Legends, World of Warcraft, DOTA 2, Battlefield 4, Counterstrike: Global Offensive, and Diablo III. With those games, you can now use Windows + G to bring up the Windows Game bar when the game is running full-screen.
Xbox One and Xbox app
•Top PC games show up on Xbox Live: We’re bringing the top PC games like League of Legends and XCOM 2 together with the Xbox Live community. Meaning, your favourite PC games will have their own Game Hubs on Xbox Live. Whether you’re on your PC, Xbox, or mobile phone, you’ll be able to see what PC games your friends are playing, share your own PC gaming clips and screenshots with the community, and message your friends on Xbox Live. On both Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, you‘ll also be able to party chat with your friends no matter what they’re doing.
Xbox and Windows Store convergence: Microsoft is starting to combine the best of the Xbox Store and Windows Store to give gamers a single cohesive experience across their devices. On Xbox One, we’ve streamlined the shopping experience to help you find the games you love faster and at the best prices. You’ll be able to filter, browse and search results by genre, read reviews written by fellow gamers – including those voted “most helpful” by the Xbox Live community, easily recognize what titles are on sale with strikethrough pricing in lists, and more. We’ve also added several new channels to help you discover the content you love even faster. On the Windows Store, we’re adding support so gamers can browse and purchase bundles, episodic games, season passes, virtual currency and other game add-ons and DLC.
More personal Activity Feed: Being able to choose what’s posted to your Activity Feed across Xbox One and the Xbox app is a big fan-requested feature. With the new settings, you can now decide what will get automatically shared to your feed. You can now also craft the perfect Activity Feed posts. At the top of your Activity Feed, easily access and choose from recently unlocked achievements and captures, preview what your post would look like, and then share your greatest gaming moments.
For the update coming this summer, Xbox taking the same approach we used for the New Xbox One Experience with an opt-in program to let fans choose how they want to participate. We’ll begin testing a set of features expected this week with an opt-in audience in Xbox Preview. Like all Preview releases, the features are a work-in-progress as we refine them before they launch to the broader community, and some features can stay in Preview for extended periods of time. Additionally, we’re merging the Windows Insider program with the Xbox One Preview program to streamline feedback and updates.
Volition are back with a brand new IP in their latest open-world epic – Agents of Mayhem – coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in 2017. The developers of the Saints Row series have taken it to the next level with the creation of a new comic hero universe.
Meet the Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. (the Multinational Agency for Hunting Evil Masterminds) – a motley outfit of unique and diverse Super Agents recruited from around the world to thwart the destructive schemes of the evil supervillain organization L.E.G.I.O.N. (the League of Evil Gentlemen Intent on Obliterating Nations). Featuring an original storyline, trademark over-the-top open-world gameplay, and the look-and-feel of a distinctive superhero cosmos, Agents of Mayhem is a true Volition game. This new IP is a part of the Saints Row universe, sharing certain story elements, symbolism, and design inspiration with the multi-million selling franchise. Building on the unique skill of the AAA studio to continuously surprise, endear, and engage players, Agents of Mayhem represents the culmination of over a decade of open world experience and creativity.
Video from IGN
THE STORY
In a simultaneous global assault, LEGION has taken control over the nations of the world and the only force left to stop them is MAYHEM. Led by the mysterious and no-nonsense Persephone Brimstone, MAYHEM’s elite Super Agents are called to the city of Seoul, South Korea.
Led by LEGION Minister Doctor Babylon and his diabolical lieutenants, a nefarious plot is set in motion to build a world-altering device that will grant unrivalled power to the supervillain organization. In order to stop LEGION and take back the world, the Agents of Mayhem will traverse a sprawling urban battlefield from the ground to the rooftops and team up as a super-agent collective to stop LEGION at any cost. Success is far from guaranteed and collateral damage will be substantial, but it’s all in a day’s work for the Agents…
Here is the launch trailer for Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 6 – ‘A Portal to Mystery’, featuring community guest stars in special behind-the-scenes footage from the recording booth.
The first episode in an add-on series of three new adventures, Episode 6: ‘A Portal to Mystery’ will be available digitally worldwide starting tomorrow 7th June on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One and Xbox 360, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The episode will also be coming to the Windows Store.
This episode may be purchased digitally as part of the new Adventure Pass for $14.99, which includes access to Episodes 6, 7, and 8 as they release. The episode will also be available individually for $4.99. Players will need to own at least Episode 1 in the series, or the season pass disc, in order to purchase Episodes 6, 7, and 8.
Several special guest stars from the Minecraft community join the cast in this new episode, all playing characters from their own YouTube videos. Players will get to interact with Joseph Garrett as Stampy Cat, Stacy Hinojosa as Stacy Plays, Dan Middleton as DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart), Lizzie as LDShadowLady, and Jordan Maron as CaptainSparklez.
In Episode 6: ‘A Portal to Mystery’, continuing their journey through the portal hallway, Jesse and crew land themselves in another strange new world – one completely overrun by zombies. With a timely invitation to take refuge in a spooky mansion, they find themselves thrown into a thrilling mystery alongside famous members of the Minecraft community.
Zappar, a leader in augmented reality (AR), has launched a comprehensive set of augmented reality and virtual reality creation tools called ZapWorks at Augmented World Expo. The suite is designed to let digital creatives author the best, snackable and immersive AR/VR content experiences in the market.
ZapWorks has been in development for more than five years, and was originally built to meet Zappar’s own need for powerful AR creation tools, as the company created world-leading AR campaigns for partners like Rovio/Angry Birds, Coca-Cola, PEZ and Warner Bros.
“Worldwide, we’ve made thousands of bite-sized AR experiences for hundreds of brands over the past five years, using our proprietary authoring tools to help partners engage with their audience on mobile and sell more product,” said Caspar Thykier, co-founder and CEO of Zappar. “Instead of keeping the tools to ourselves, and in line with our mission to truly democratize AR for the first time, we’re setting the full suite loose through ZapWorks—re-imagining what’s possible on the mobile canvas as we begin to not only look at our phone screens, but see through them. We’re delighted to announce that with ZapWorks, those experiences can now extend beyond AR to creating short form VR content as well. This is a game-changer.”
Key ZapWorks features include:
• Fully vertically integrated tools provide a single user interface for creating and distributing content and gathering analytics
• Tiered, per-seat subscription with unlimited free zapcodes
o Basic seat: £30 per month, allows users to manage codes and use the Widgets and Designer tools
o Pro seat: £90 per month, access to the entire suite, including ZapWorks Studio, which allows users to build more advanced AR and VR experiences
• Unparalleled feature set for creating short-form content, including AR, VR, 3D model support, JavaScript actions, and single-click previewing and publishing
• Uniquely, gives the ability to publish VR content over the air without creating a stand-alone app and enduring the hassle of app store submission processes
In addition to augmented reality creation, ZapWorks supports the creation of virtual reality experiences for devices such as Google Cardboard, aligning with the company’s and experts’ belief that the two technologies will increasingly be presented together.
“ZapWorks was used to create the fantastic AR experiences on our dispensers tied to the Angry Birds Action! game,” said Gabriele Hofinger, Head of Marketing, PEZ International. “We pride ourselves on being the pioneer of interactive candy, so it’s a natural next step to move into AR and add another layer of interactivity for our customers. What Zappar is doing with these tools will really bring this tech to bear in the marketplace.”
The three modules offered in ZapWorks are:
• Widgets: Quick and simple way to create basic AR content (i.e., images, videos, contacts, etc.)
• Designer: Allows you to create more customized, interactive AR content, including experiences with advanced image tracking
• Studio: A fully scriptable, 3D toolkit for advanced users for AR and VR
The TP-LINK AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender connects to your router wirelessly, strengthening and expanding its signal into areas it can’t reach on its own. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.
TP-LINK’s RE450 comes with next generation 802.11AC Wi-Fi technology, it’s 3 times faster than the standard 802.11n speeds. The RE450 delivers fast speeds of dual band Wi-Fi up to 1750 Mbps, providing reliable connections for bandwidth-intensive tasks like HD/4K streaming, lag free gaming, large file downloads.
A gigabit Ethernet port turns the extender into a wireless bridge, letting you connect a wired device like a Blu-ray player, gaming console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
It’s ideal for increasing the speed of your connection when playing online gaming.
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With Call of Duty Infinite Warfare due out later this year, you can already buy peripherals to help your gameplay, such as the FPS Freek Call of Duty S.C.A.R. from KontrolFreek.
When the game calls for infinite performance, call on KontrolFreek FPS Freek Call of Duty S.C.A.R. to get the job done.
FPS Freek S.C.A.R., short for Special Combat Air Recon, embodies the spirit of the new Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare faction of the same name and is a must-have for all CoD fans. Crafted in collaboration with Call of Duty and Infinity Ward, FPS Freek S.C.A.R. was specially designed to help you navigate and dominate in Infinite Warfare, whether you’re fighting through land, sea or space.
FPS Freek S.C.A.R. adds 10.4mm of height to existing thumbsticks, which increases range of motion by up to 136%, making aiming and small adjustments easier. The S.C.A.R. logo is laser-etched into two concave thumbsticks. The intricate skull detail, highlighted on a bold steel blue color scheme, adds more grip and comfort so you can play longer and harder than ever before.
Whether you’re catching up on Black Ops III or gearing up for the next in the Call of Duty series, FPS Freek S.C.A.R. is the perfect ally, helping you boost your performance and style both in game and out.
Increases range of motion by up to 136%
Concave top enhances comfort
Reduces hand and thumb fatigue
Makes target acquisition faster
Here’s a short video on them:
They are really easy to fit and also to remove – they just clip on without any effort at all.
They make a noticeable difference when playing and you can get them for both the Xbox One (as we have here) and also for the PlayStation 4.
If you want that edge when playing take a look at these!
So who’s enjoying Game of Thrones? You can now buy a limited edition moleskin notebook from HBO.
The Moleskine Game of Thrones Limited Edition Notebook. This large, ruled notebook has a hard cover with Game of Thrones-themed graphics, as well as themed endpapers. The 240 ruled pages are made from acid-free, ivory coloured paper. The notebook includes an expandable inner pocket for loose notes and cards.
The Insomnia Truesilver Championship returns to the NEC in Birmingham from the 26th-29th of August. Once again, top Hearthstone players from across the world, along with our best BYOC players, will battle it out for the chance to win a share of the $30,000 USD prize pool.
For the third iteration of The Truesilver Championship, we’ve introduced an online qualifier—The Sacred Trial. Top Hearthstone players will be invited to battle it out for exclusive VIP access to our Hearthstone Area at Insomnia58.
The 6 winners of the Sacred Trial will receive: full travel support, accommodation, and guaranteed entry to the group stages of the Truesilver Championship.
In traditional Insomnia fashion, players also have the chance to experience the complete VIP Insomnia package by winning the Mysterious Challenger online tournament. Open to all competitors, this online tournament will reward the winner with all the benefits that our Sacred Trial online qualifier winners receive.
Finally, we’re excited to announce that our returning champion, Torpedo Gaming’s Ness, will join the 7 online tournament winners to complete the lineup of invited players. They will face off against the top 8 players from our offline BYOC Swiss bracket.
Players eliminated from our premier Truesilver Championship Tournament will once again be given the chance to compete in our £2000 GBP Truesilver Redemption Cup, which will take place alongside the main event.
You’ll be able to catch all the action from the event over on Twitch (http://www.twitch.tv/multiplay_hs ), where our world-class analysis team will broadcast live. We’re excited to see players from across the globe showcase their best decks as we search for the first Insomnia Truesilver Champion of 2016!
The new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice ULTIMATE EDITION. Download it early from 18th July and on 3D, Blu-ray and DVD from 1st August. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons and Holly Hunter.
In “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day saviour, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.
And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD. The Ultra HD Blu-ray features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the Ultimate Edition in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version and special features in HD, and Digital Download versions of both the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version.
The 3 disc 3D Blu-ray features the theatrical version of the film in both 2D and 3D hi-definition, as well as the Ultimate Edition in hi-definition; the Blu-ray features the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version of the film in hi-definition; and the DVD features the theatrical version in standard definition.
The Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray include digital versions of both the Ultimate Edition and theatrical version movies in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” via purchase from digital retailers.
Bigben Interactive have released a new video inviting you to discover a bit more of the main intrigue in Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter. Already available for pre-order, the game is set for release 10th June, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
In this new video the famous detective’s daily life is quickly shaken by events: wracked by doubt over her past, Sherlock’s young daughter seems to be growing more and more distant, while apparently unrelated investigations come one after the other.
A vast plot would seem to be taking shape… Can one suspect not hide another, after all?
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is a unique adventure game that blends exploration, investigation and action for a breath-taking and fantastic playing experience.
You play as the master detective himself, plunged against his will into a fantastic adventure brimming with intense action sequences for an interactive experience that is more immersive than ever.
Roam the streets of Victorian London in search of clues and suspects, and untangle the threads of multiple intrigues until you reach the incredible final revelation.
The walls of the last city have been breached. The machines, threatening to bring about the total extinction of the human race, are inches away from wiping out what’s left of the population. Can you defend the city of Bezoar, and in it, an inestimable network containing billions of digitized human minds?
Flying Wild Hog’s brutal cyberpunk FPS classic returns as Hard Reset Redux launches today globally on PC and Xbox One, and on PS4 in North America. It will be available on PS4 in all European territories on 8th June.
Owners of the original Hard Reset on Steam will receive an 85% discount when purchasing Hard Reset Redux with the same account. This discount is already available and will not expire, but will be incompatible with other Hard Reset Redux promotions. What’s more, this special offer is also available to players who purchased Shadow Warrior (2013), the epic reimagining by Flying Wild Hog, on Steam and GOG.
Hard Reset Redux comes loaded with enhanced visuals, new enemies, improvements to balance and performance, as well as an outrageously fun new weapon: the Cyber-Katana. Get up close and personal with the mechanical menaces of the future and tear through them in style. Brutal, electrifying style!
Players begging to decimate more baddies with the Cyber-Katana, which is why everyone who purchases Hard Reset Redux on Steam will also obtain the Cyber-Katana in Shadow Warrior 2 when it releases. Because sometimes you just have to switch up the shooting with some slicing.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, has today launches ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia. ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD will also make its way to PC (via STEAM) in summer 2016.
ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD aims to capture the magic of One Piece by delivering an immersive fighting game experience for One Piece fans with a huge cast of more than 40 playable characters and 60 support characters. Multiple game modes allow players to experience exciting story sequences from One Piece told through multiple points-of-view in Paramount War Mode. Players can also rack up bounties in WANTED Versus Mode, battle friends on the couch in Free Mode or across the globe in Online Mode, or join a pirate crew and battle for territory against other online crews in Pirate Flag Battle Mode.
“Based on the incredibly successful manga and anime series: ONE PIECE, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is very proud to offer the fans a brand-new One Piece game experience with ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD.” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “This new brand will allow players to dive into the most emblematic battles of the original series and will, without doubt, please both One Piece and fighting game fans.”
ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Australasia and Arabia.
JUST CAUSE 3: MECH LAND ASSAULT, the second content pack from the Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass is out now for Expansion Pass Holders, and will go on sale as a separate add-on for everyone else on 10th June. To celebrate the release, the first new gameplay trailer has been made available today showing Rico causing chaotic destruction in brand new, gravity-defying ways.
MECH LAND ASSAULT takes Rico Rodriguez to the new island of Lacrima, home to an abandoned eDEN research base and a prison camp run by the mysterious Black Hand. Defended by huge powerful Mechs, Rico will need the new Bavarium Power Core rifle to disable their shields and hijack them. Once inside, Rico can use their powerful cannons and the GRIP Gravity Guns to hurl and smash the enemy into pieces.
Features
Pilot two types of powerful Mech and drive them anywhere in Medici.
Unleash the Mech’s Gravitational Remote Influence Projector or “GRIP” to attract and hurl objects at your enemies.
Jump and smash helicopters from the sky or ground pound tanks with the GRIPS’s “Force Pulse” attack.
Prove your skills and earn upgrades in Mech arena challenges.
Call in a Rebel Mech buddy for extra firepower when the going gets tough.
Includes a powerful new energy weapon, the Bavarium Power Core rifle.
The MECH LAND ASSAULT pack is priced at £9.49 / $11.99 / €11.99 whilst the AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass is available for £19.99 / $24.99 / €24.99. The final content pack – BAVARIUM SEA HEIST – will be released by the end of summer 2016, released one week early to Expansion Pass holders.
