LA Cops Heading to Xbox One and PC in March

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LA Cops Heading to Xbox One and PC in March

Industry veteran Team17 and independent developer Modern Dream have today announced that 70s cop themed top down shooter, LA Cops, is heading to Xbox One and PC on the 13th March. Right on!

LA Cops is a rad action game with a tactical aspect that sees you cleaning up the mean streets of 70s LA one action packed shootout at a time! Can you dig it?

Choosing from 6 different groovy cops to play with, LA Cops pits you against 13 levels featuring unique tactical play as you take control of 2 cops at the same time. You’ll even be able to select from 5 upgradable weapons to take out those chump bad guys with including Pistols, Uzis, Shotguns, Assault Rifles and funky Grenade Launchers!

LA Cops will be playable at PAX East (6th – 8th March) and also at EGX Rezzed (12th – 14th March). Those attending either event should head over to the Team17 booth to get hands on with the game!

Call of Duty European Chamionships won by UK

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Call of Duty European Chamionships won by UK

The best Call of Duty players from across Europe descended on London this past weekend to battle it out in the Call of Duty European Championships.

28 teams from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland the rest of Europe and Middle East went head-to-head for a chance to represent their country at the upcoming Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox, being held 27th -29th March 2015 in Los Angeles. The winners will take home a share of the tournament’s $1 million total prize purse.

2015 Call of Duty European Championships held at London’s Royal Opera House

Hosted by Activision Publishing in partnership for the second year running with Gfinity, Epsilon eSports from the UK were crowned the Call of Duty European Champions, picking up the $5,000 first prize pot in a tense final match with TCM Gaming (UK) at London’s Royal Opera House.

 

They will now go on to be the top ranked European team at the Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox, in Los Angeles and with it a much stronger chance to progress to the later stages of the tournament.

 

Epsilon eSports, TCM Gaming, Team Infused and Aware.EU made up the top four teams from the UK & ROI to qualify for the global Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox. The top 14 teams from the Call of Duty European Championships, including the four UK qualifiers, will face-off against the world’s best players in California for the global Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox, being held 27th -29th March 2015 in Los Angeles.

Congratulations to Epsilon eSports and good luck to all the European teams who successfully qualified for the global Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox.

The full list of teams to qualify from Europe are:

  • Epsilon eSports (UK)
  • TCM Gaming (UK)
  • Team Infused (UK)
  • Aware.EU (UK)
  • Ascentia (France)
  • Vitality X (France)
  • Hypergames (France)
  • Fabe.Germany (Germany)
  • UX Gaming (Germany)
  • NXG.Rapid (Italy)
  • Gamers2 (Spain)
  • Team Finland (Nordic)
  • Klar1ty Gaming (UAE)
  • Fabe.Allstars (Benelux)

First look at the new poster for Hitman: Agent 47

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First look at the new poster for Hitman: Agent 47

Have a look at the new post for HITMAN: AGENT 47 (out 27th August) centres on an elite assassin (Rupert Friend) who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck.

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He is the culmination of decades of research and forty-six earlier Agent clones  endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47’s past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe.

Mortal Kombat X coming to mobile

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Mortal Kombat X coming to mobile

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mortal Kombat X, that it will be a free-to-play fighting/card-battler hybrid that delivers the next evolution in mobile fighting games for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android users.  Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, the game delivers striking graphics and brings a custom Mortal Kombat fighting gameplay experience anywhere, anytime through the accessibility of mobile devices. Mortal Kombat X will be available in April 2015 on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android devices.

“NetherRealm Studios has created a Mortal Kombat X mobile experience that allows more players than ever before to play this over-the-top fighting game through their ever-present smartphones, tablets or other devices,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “What’s more, we’ve expanded the unique cross-connectivity feature that links the mobile and console versions of Mortal Kombat X, delivering unique rewards to all players for simply playing the mobile game.”

As the next evolution of mobile fighting games, the Mortal Kombat X mobile game will feature a hybrid of fighting, card collecting, multiplayer team combat and more, featuring shocking Fatalities, legendary Mortal Kombat characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Raiden as well as the Next generation of Kombatants. The Mortal Kombat X mobile game will showcase the iconic visceral combat with the vicious graphics that Mortal Kombat fans love, along with brutal Fatalities, x-rays and more.

The console and PC versions of Mortal Kombat X will be available worldwide on 14th April. Once launched, players who own the forthcoming console or PC versions of the game will be able to unlock content in the mobile game and vice versa  by signing up for a WB Play account and completing tasks and achievements within each version.

LEGO Batman 3, the Squad Pack out tomorrow

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LEGO Batman 3, the Squad Pack out tomorrow

It’s time to embark on a high-risk LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham mission with The Squad Add-on Content Pack! The final addition to the game’s DLC Season Pass will be available in the UK on the 3rd March for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC and the 4th March for PS4 and PS3.

In The Squad Pack, players will smash their way through the Belle Reve Penitentiary as Deadshot, Deathstroke, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang and other members of The Squad in an attempt to track down an infiltrator before all of Amanda Waller’s—and The Squad’s—secrets are uncovered. Play in story mode and in free play to unlock more characters, vehicles and minikits.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham players will soon also gain access to the Heroines & Villainesses Pack, a FREE downloadable add-on available in the UK on 1st April for PS4, PS3, Xbox One,  Xbox 360 and PC. Celebrate the fearless females of DC Comics with this collection of super heroines and villainesses, which lets players wreak havoc as Raven and tear up the ground as Terra. The pack also includes fan-favourites such as alien princess Starfire and animal-mimic Vixen but they’ll need to be on the guard against the explosive Plastique and cold and calculating Killer Frost! 

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham DLC Season Pass for £12.79. The DLC Season Pass allows players to access The Squad Pack and five more level packs including Man of Steel, Dark Knight, Batman 75th, Arrow and Bizarro World! You can also purchase each Season Pass pack separately for £2.55 each.

 

Battlefield Hardline Premium program detailed

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Battlefield Hardline Premium program detailed

Visceral Games, an Electronic Arts Inc, today announced Battlefield Hardline Premium, an exclusive membership program delivering new content and early access to Battlefield Hardline fans to fuel their cops and criminals fantasies all year long.

Battlefield Hardline Premium members will enjoy four new super features – Masks, Gun Bench, Competitive Play, and Legendary Status – as well as two weeks early access to four story-themed digital expansion packs. In addition, members will receive monthly rewards and access to exclusive in-game events and items that ensure players execute heists and roll into high-speed chases in style.

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Battlefield Hardline Premium memberships includes:

  • Four super features:
    • Masks – New player masks with unique gameplay benefits tied to the theme of each mask.
    • Gun Bench – Provides players with the ability to visually customise their weapons and track their kills per weapon.
    • Competitive Play – Support for competitive play through Battlefield Hardline Premium-access only tournaments and ladders.
    • Legendary Status – Provides replayability of the entire progression system.
  • Four digital expansion packs featuring new multiplayer maps, modes, vehicles, in-game content and a story themed throughout all four:
    • Battlefield Hardline: Criminal Activity – Players have to make a name for themselves in fast-paced, highly-destructible new maps littered with small-time crime jobs. Available summer 2015.
    • Battlefield Hardline: Robbery – Take down the opposition head on and progress through key locations with major cinematic action. Available summer 2015.
    • Battlefield Hardline: Getaway – This is frantic, high-speed chases that immerse players deeper in the heist. Available fall 2015.
    • Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal – There is a rat in every operation and players will have to find out who to trust. Available winter early 2016.
  • Two weeks early access to all expansion packs
  • 12 Gold Battlepacks
  • New personalisation options including gun camos, ammo skins, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive in-game items
  • Access to double-XP, in-game missions, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive events
  • Priority position in server queues

Battlefield Hardline brings new innovations in strategy, speed and story in both single player and multiplayer to deliver a complete first person shooter experience. The game delivers a fresh and stylish new entry to the critically-acclaimed Battlefield franchise as players take to the gritty streets of Los Angeles and Miami in a crime-fueled showdown between cops and criminals. A new class of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets pushes players to approach the gameplay in entirely new ways. Ziplines, loot-laden getaway motorcycles, nimble police choppers, and muscle cars ensure players get to navigate the concrete jungle in fast, team-based Battlefield multiplayer. Players can also tune into a TV inspired episodic single player campaign that follows rookie Miami Police Detective, Nick Mendoza, through a story of crime and revenge. This is brought to life through veteran and up and coming Hollywood talent including Alexandra Daddario from True Detective, Wendy Calhoun from Justified, and Benito Martinez from The Shield.

Battlefield Hardline will be available 20th March in the United Kingdom on Origin for PC, Xbox One and the Xbox 360, and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

From OlliOlli to Cooking Mama out with week for Nintendo

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From OlliOlli to Cooking Mama out with week for Nintendo

Out this week in the land of Nintendo is OlloOlli for both the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS. Both Cooking Mama: Bon Appétit and Gardening Mama: Forest Friends also releasing this week on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

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OlliOlli(Curve Digital) Wii U(Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €8.49 / £6.79 / CHF 11.79 until 19/03/2015.Regular price will be €9.99 / £7.99 / CHF 14.00 

Users who download the game on Wii U can download the Nintendo 3DS version for free, and vice versa, providing the systems are linked with the same Nintendo Network ID
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OlliOlli mixes addictive one-life gameplay with over 120 tricks and grinds across 50 deviously crafted levels, 250 Challenges, Spots Mode and Daily Grind. Not enough for you? Complete all challenges to unlock the super skilful RAD Mode! Rack up the biggest and coolest combos along the way then time your landing to perfection to rule the leader-boards. Compete across the world in all modes to get the highest scores on every Level and Spot. Daily Grind gives you 24 hours to challenge the world at a randomly selected Spot. You can practice as many times as you like, but you only get one chance to set your score. Just don’t slam on your face… (you will slam on your face!)
Cooking Mama: Bon Appétit(Nintendo) Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) Nintendo eShop from 06/03/2015 €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
Cook up everything from the everyday to the exotic with 60 recipes, including toasted sandwiches, mozzarella Salisbury steaks, Lobster Thermidor and more. Intuitive controls make cooking easy for everyone: just slice, mix, grill and flip with the stylus to see your dish come together before your eyes. And don’t worry if you make a mistake: Mama will fix it! If you relish a challenge, jump out of the frying pan and into the Cooking Dojo, where it’s high-steaks action all the time: with no on-screen instructions to help you, one slip-up and you’re toast! Get friends and family together for a heated cooking battle in the fun-packed multiplayer mode, where up to four players can go head-to-head in 15 minigames available right from the start. Even better, you only need one copy* of the game between you, so it’s a piece of cake to get playing! The fun isn’t just limited to the kitchen: feed hungry kittens, harvest vegetables, serve customers in Mama’s shop and more, in over 30 lively minigames. Pick out fresh outfits for Mama from a range of colourful headscarves and aprons, and customise her house to match your taste with a range of decorations. Look out for exclusive items distributed via SpotPass that are sure to spice things up.* One Nintendo 3DS or 2DS system per player required.
Gardening Mama: Forest Friends (Nintendo) Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) Nintendo eShop from 06/03/2015 €29.99 / £24.99 / CHF 38.90
In Gardening Mama: Forest Friends on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS, wield your gardening tools with your Nintendo 3DS stylus and grow more than 50 different plants in the garden of your dreams. Together with Mama, turn an empty piece of land into a garden brimming with fresh and healthy produce, completing fun minigames while planning your garden strategy and delivering your crops to six different shops owned by your animal friends. Expand your garden by earning rewards such as new varieties of seeds, flower bulbs and trees, so you can help your friends grow their businesses by selling specific crops to keep their customers coming back for more. As each of the shops rises in rank, you can earn shopping tickets that can be spent on one of over 100 items to decorate your garden, such as fences, fountains and even pets. So to help your woodland friends and create your perfect garden in the process, make sure to plan ahead when choosing the best crops for success! Exclusive items for your garden will also be made available via SpotPass after launch, so keep an eye out for further fun customisation ideas.
BLOK DROP X TWISTED FUSION (RCMADIAX) Wii U(Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
Game Description: BLOK DROP X TWISTED FUSION mixes a fantasy world with physics based puzzle mechanics to create an entirely new adventure. Guide the “GoGo” to safety by destroying the nearby enemies and clearing the gameboards of all remaining “bloks”. 50 levels in all to be unlocked make this adventure a challenging one even for seasoned puzzle fanatics.
Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll (Culture Brain) Wii U(Virtual Console – NES) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00 Nintendo PRpr@nintendo.co.uk
In a remote region of China, wise martial arts teacher Juan is attacked, and robbed of his precious scrolls. When his apprentice Ryuhi learns that the gang responsible is taking part in the World Tournament of Contact Sports, he vows to avenge his master and retrieve the scrolls. Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll is a unique mix of platformer and fighting game. Battle your way to the next round of the tournament through side-scrolling action sections, and then defeat your opponents in the ring using a range of defensive and offensive moves. This is the US version of the game.
Kung-Fu Heroes (Culture Brain) Wii U(Virtual Console – NES) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €4.99 / £3.49 / CHF 7.00 Nintendo PRpr@nintendo.co.uk
Kung-Fu Heroes is a comical action game starring Jacky and Lee; two martial arts masters who must save a princess and retrieve treasure when monsters attack their land. Battle your way through eight castles, each with four stages, packed with traps, enemies and obstacles. Search the stones and rocks within the levels to reveal bonus stages and maybe even shortcuts to other castles. Only your quick wits and reflexes will see you through to the final castle, and to secure the princess’s safety.This is the US version of the game.
Best of Casual Games(Bigben Interactive) Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF 31.90
Finally! Best of Casual Games combines all of the fun of Zuma, Hidden Object, Match-3 and time management games in a single, explosive package! Collect hundreds of puzzle pieces while finishing forty levels with different degrees of difficulty.
Hollywood Fame: Hidden Object Adventure(Bigben Interactive) Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €24.99 / £19.99 / CHF 31.90
Your dream finally comes true: becoming a major Hollywood star! Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan… Play as Jess Mallory, a young woman seemingly blessed by luck, who needs you and your powers of observation to make a place for herself under the Hollywood sun. Dive into the world of stars and overcome the challenges you face: lots of hidden object games, mini-games and achievements to win.
Music on: Electric Guitar(Abylight) Nintendo 3DS (Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €1.99 / £1.89 / CHF 2.80
The coolest Electric Guitar in your pocket! Transform your Nintendo 3DS into the most incredible electric guitar and your stylus into a pick. Experience how easy it’s to play your favourite songs, even if music isn’t your thing! Aside from the +950 chord catalogue that you can see and hear, and an unbelievable real sound, you also have 3 pedal effects: Distortion, Flanger & Delay, a special screen for melodies and 32 chord short-cuts.
League of Heroes (Gamelion) Nintendo 3DS (Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
“Become a true hero and save the villagers of Frognest!” Hack, slash and pummel your way through the endless Frognest Forest! Kit out your character with numerous armour and weaponry options – then design the best strategy to defeat your enemies! Earn experience, discover treasure and unlock a slew of cool items, including magic! Complete 60+ daunting quests and earn valuable silver coins! Immerse yourself in spectacular 2D visuals and awesome animations! In League of Heroes, you can enjoy changing weather and time-of-day effects! You’ll experience thunderstorms, cloudy skies, fog, night-time and much more!
Proun+(Engine Software) Nintendo 3DS (Download) Nintendo eShop from 05/03/2015 Special Introductory Offer: €4.99 / £4.50 / CHF 7.10  until 19.03.2015 23:59 UTC. Regular price will be €5.99 / £5.39 / CHF 8.40 Ivo Wubbels ivo@engine-software.com
In Proun+ you guide a ball racing along a pipe while dodging obstacles. 5 different speeds from Relaxed to Speed of Light mean this game is suitable for both casual and hardcore gamers, so anyone can enjoy it. The levels are accompanied by great jazz-rock music specially written for Proun+. Make no mistake – this game is visually great but will be the hardest challenge of your life at top speed!
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Hills of Radiant Winds BMS Song Data(Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Into the Thick of It FMS Song Data (Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Battle with MagusBMS Song Data(Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Beat Them Up! BMS Song Data (Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call™ from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Apoplexy BMS Song Data (Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call: Assault BMS Song Data (Square Enix) Nintendo 3DS (Add-on content for THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call™) THEATRHYTHM Final Fantasy Curtain Call from 05/03/2015 €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40

GAME acquires Multiplay for £20 Million

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GAME acquires Multiplay for £20 Million

GAME Digital plc, today announced that it has acquired Multiplay (UK) Limited which is a community-based games company focused on live events, online gaming services and eSports.

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GAME’s acquisition of Multiplay will create a unique platform to expand significantly the Group’s community-events and eSports programme and drive deeper interaction with gamers. In addition, the acquisition opens up new opportunities for GAME to increase its presence in the digital PC games market, supporting the Group’s dual ambitions to grow the size of its gaming communities and to offer customers new products, services and gaming experiences.

Multiplay was established in 1997 and has organised over 150 gaming events in the UK and internationally, including its flagship “Insomnia” festival, the largest of its kind in the UK. The Company also provides online multiplayer gaming services to millions of PC gamers around the world. Its clients include some of the biggest names in the games industry including Mojang, Nexon, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, DICE, Jagex Studios and many more.

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In 2014, Multiplay’s Insomnia consumer event saw visitor numbers rise 60% with more than 67,000 people attending in person, 1.4 million logging on to the official Insomnia website and over 45 million media impressions recorded through Twitch, YouTube and Flickr. The Insomnia festivals combine stage events, LAN Gaming areas, eSports competitions and a retail expo, plus a chance to meet YouTubers, Minecrafters and pro players.  The events attract gamers of all ages, spectators, families as well as dozens of publishers, developers, retailers and eSports organisations.

Multiplay’s CEO and Founder, Craig Fletcher, will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity of relationships, content and strategy. Craig will report directly to Martyn Gibbs, Group CEO. All 50 of the business’s employees will remain with the Company and will continue to operate from Multiplay’s headquarters in the New Forest, UK.

GAME has acquired the entire issued share capital of Multiplay for a total consideration of £20 million, comprising £12.6 million to be paid in cash on completion and £7.4 million payable in deferred cash and shares over the next 3 years. The initial cash payment will be funded through GAME’s existing cash resources.

Martyn Gibbs, Chief Executive of GAME Digital, said:

“The acquisition of Multiplay is an exciting and strategically important step for GAME. The world of live events, eSports and multiplayer gaming is growing rapidly and one we have been looking to enter for some time. By acquiring Multiplay we are benefitting from nearly two decades of experience, during which time Multiplay has built an exceptional reputation and leading position in its markets. Multiplay has a great management team and a fantastic culture – their passion and enthusiasm for games is infectious.

“Like Multiplay, our communities are at the heart of our business, and together we will be able to move even faster to grow and develop our services for both gamers and suppliers in the UK, Spain and around the world.”

Craig Fletcher, founder and Chief Executive of Multiplay, added:

“GAME and Multiplay are both passionate about games and gaming, building valuable communities of gamers and putting customers first. Over the years we’ve worked closely with the GAME team on many occasions and come to know them well. Our businesses are culturally aligned and I am looking forward to joining and working with Martyn and the team. Being part of GAME means that together we can offer our communities so much more than we ever could have independently and can more rapidly realise our growth aspirations.”

Microsoft shows off the new Lumia 640/640XL

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Microsoft shows off the new Lumia 640/640XL

Today Microsoft announced two new Lumia’s called the Lumia 640 and the Lumia 640 XL.

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The Lumia 640 is the smaller of the pair, and includes a 5-inch 1280 x 720 screen with what Nokia used to call its Clear Black Display. It’s using Gorilla Glass 3 and Microsoft is even bringing its clever Glance user interface to this model. Elsewhere, there’s 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. With a small amount of storage for a modern smartphone, but it’s on par with similarly priced devices. The new Microsoft Lumia 640 uses a 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core processor.

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 Here is the full list of specifications

  • Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
  • Windows 10 Ready
  • Colours: Glossy cyan, orange and white, as well as matte black
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8926), 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
  • 5″ HD (1280×720, 16:9) IPS LCD, 294 PPI, Glance screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Sunlight readability enhancements
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8 GB internal mass memory + up to 128 GB Micro SD & 30GB free OneDrive cloud storage
  • Rear camera: 8 MP AF (3280×2464), f/2.2, 28 mm, 1080p @ 30 fps video (continuous autofocus), Flash: LED, Lumia Camera 5.0 (with Dynamic Flash, HDR)
  • Front camera: HD 1 MP wide angle, f/2.4, 720p video
  • Connectivity: BT 4.0, microUSB2.0, Micro SIM, A-GPS+GLONASS, BeiDou, DLNA, Screen cloning with Miracast, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n/
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor
  • Battery: 2500 mAh (BV-T5C) removable battery
  • Weight: 145 g
  • Size: 141.3 x 72.2 x 8.85 mm

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The Pricing of the dual SIM LTE version of the Lumia 640 is expected to be around £115/$180/€159 while the dual-SIM 3G should retail for £100/$155/€139 both starting in April.

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With the new Lumia 640 XL which is a solid device with relatively impressive specifications for a £159/€219/$245 phone with dual-SIM LTE on board (the dual-SIM 3G version is even cheaper at (£138/$210/€189). The new Lumia 640 XL will go on sale in April.

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Lumia 640 XL Specifications

  • Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
  • Windows 10 Ready
  • Colors: Matte cyan, orange and black, as well as both matte and glossy white
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226), 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
  • 5.7″ HD (1280×720, 16:9) IPS LCD, 259 PPI, Glance screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Sunlight readability enhancements
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8 GB internal mass memory + up to 128 GB Micro SD & 30GB free OneDrive cloud storage
  • Rear camera: 13 MP AF, 1080p @ 30 fps video (continuous autofocus), Flash: LED, Lumia Camera 5.0 (with Dynamic Flash, HDR)
  • Front camera: HD 5 MP wide angle, 1080p video
  • Connectivity: BT 4.0, microUSB2.0, Micro SIM, A-GPS+GLONASS, BeiDou, DLNA, Screen cloning with Miracast, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n/
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, SensorCore
  • Battery: 3000 mAh (BV-T4B) removable battery
  • Weight: 171 g
  • Size: 157.9 x 81.5 x 9.0 mm

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A 5.7-inch display can be found on the Lumia 640 XL, running at 1280 x 720 resolution. Most of the internals are the same as the smaller Lumia 640, but Microsoft has decided to upgrade the camera on the Lumia 640 XL. A 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and Carl Zeiss optics is available at the rear, and at the front there’s a 5-megapixel camera with wide angle lens.

Welcome to the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge

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Welcome to the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge

Today Samsung has taken the wraps off its new flagship smartphone at an Unpacked event held in Barcelona today.

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The Galaxy S6 which has been the subject of widespread speculation and rumours is the first in the Galaxy S Line to move away from the traditional plastic design to metal materials and a glass body.

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Both devices use tough Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and are available in an array of colourful jewel tones, including White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz and Green Emerald.

Also at the event Samsung confirmed that the new flagship will feature a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display, with a 2560×1440 resolution and 577ppi. The difference between the pair is that the latter has a Dual edge display, giving the device a bezel-free look.

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Wireless charging is on board for the first time, which charges on any wireless pad available in the market that supports WPC and PMA standards.

Samsung also unveiled a new payment service to rival that of Apple Pay and Google Wallet. It’s called Samsung Pay uses both NFC and Magnetic Secure Transmission technology to allow customers to pay with their phones. At present the company only has agreements in place with banks in the US and Korea however the company confirms that it’ll be expanding to Europe soon.

Samsung has built its battery into the devices for the first time too, and claims they can charge 1.5 times faster than the Galaxy S5, providing about 4 hours of usage after only 10 minutes of charging.

A 16-megapixel OIS (optical image stabilisation) camera is available on the rear of the phones, while a 5-megapixel snapper is found on the front. The company has also improved its camera and photo editing features for maximised creativity and photo quality.

On the inside, an octa-core Samsung Exynos processor with four 2.1GHz cores and four 1.5GHz cores is used, alongside 3GB of RAM and storage options of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

The battery on the Samsung S6 is a 2550mAh while the Samsung S6 Edge is a 2600mAh battery.

Both devices will be available from 10th April the exact pricing is yet to be confirmed but the Edge will cost more.

HTC partner with Valve to bring you HTC Vive

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HTC partner with Valve to bring you HTC Vive

Also for HTC at MWC 15, it announced a partnership with Valve to bring mass-market virtual reality one step closer with the HTC Vive.

The Vive combines Valve’s Steam VR tracking with HTC’s engineering talent to create a fully immersive virtual reality headset.

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The device will introduce a Full Room Scale 360 Degree Solution with Tracked Controllers, which will allow users to get up and walk around – exploring the virtual space.

The companies’ promise this will set a new benchmark for performance, featuring high quality graphics, 90 frames per second video and incredible audio fidelity.

Cher Wang, Chairwoman of HTC commented, “It’s rare that a company has an opportunity to forever transform the ways in which people interact with the world and communicate with each other but that is exactly what we plan to do with Valve.”

The device will not only run games, but also create a broader vision for VR by working with companies such as Google, HBO and the National Palace Museum of Taiwan.

With a HTC Vive Developer Edition that will launch this spring, and the company also said a consumer edition will be available by the end of the year. HTC have not confirmed a pricing for the HTC Vive.

HTC One M9 officially announced

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HTC One M9 officially announced

The new HTC One M9 will boast a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chip with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, a microSD card for expansion, and a 2840 mAh battery. HTC keeps the size of its display at 5-inches and the resolution at 1080p.

The rear camera on the M9 stands out above the rest, gone are the days of duo cams or even the Ultrapixels. The M9 will now offers up a 20MP camera with some of the highlights including a sapphire lens, f/2.2 aperture, BSI, auto-focus and 4K video recording. On the front, the UltraPixel does make a return, offering the same features as found on the rear shooter of the M7 and M8.

HTC One M9

The lens will be coated in sapphire glass to prevent scratches from ruining images.

HTC has also implemented a HDR mode, which is intended to mimic human eyesight – adjusting the exposure compensation and contrast depending on the situation.

HTC One M9 Gold

Here is a full list of specifications for the HTC One M9:

Display 5-inch LCD, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 442 ppi
Processor 2 Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM 3GB
Camera 20MP rear cam with sapphire cover lens, UltraPixel front cam
Battery 2,840 mAh
Storage 32GB with microSD slot (up to 128GB)
Networks 2G/2.5G – GSM/GPRS/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900 MHz3G UMTS (varies by region): 850/900/1900/2100 MHz4G LTE (varies by region)
FDD: Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28
TDD: Bands 38,40,41
Sensors Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Magnetic Sensor, Sensor Hub
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, HTC Connect, DLNA, HDMI MHL 3.0, CIR, NFC, micro-USB 2.0, GPS, GLONASS
Software Android 5.0 with Sense 7.0
Dimensions 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61 mm, 157 grams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATppGKxB10Y

Video From Three UK

No official price or release date for the UK just yet.

Huawei announces the MediaPad X2

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Huawei announces the MediaPad X2

Today at the MWC 2015, Huawei announced the MediaPad X2 with 7-inch full HD display, Octa-Core 64-bit SoC, with 4G LTE.

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The MediaPad X2 has a 7-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) IPS display, but this is powered by a 2.0 GHz Kirin 930 64 bit octa-core processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Huawei’s own Emotion UI 3.0 on top. It has category 6 LTE support that would offer speed up to 300 Mbps.

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It has a 13-megapixel rear camera BSI sensor, LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to its predecessor. It also has voice calling capabilities.

Huawei MediaPad X2 specifications

  • 7-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) IPS display
  • 2.0 GHz Kirin 930 64 bit octa-core (4 x 2.0 GHz+4 x 1.5 GHz) processor,  Mali-T628 GPU
  • 2GB / 3GB RAM, 16 GB / 32GB Internal storage, microSD card slot
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Emotion UI 3.0
  • Dual SIM
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, BSI sensor
  • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
  • DTS Audio
  • 7.28mm thick
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n Dual Band, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 5000 mAh battery

The Huawei MediaPad X2 comes in 2G RAM+ 16GROM version in a moonlight silver colour and 3G RAM with 32GB storage in an amber gold colour. No word on pricing or availability just yet.

Welcome to the Huawei Watch announced at MWC 2015

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Welcome to the Huawei Watch announced at MWC 2015

Huawei today announced the first android wear watch from them called the Huawei Watch, powered by Android Wear at Mobile World Congress 2015. The fully circular watch features a 1.4-inch touch-sensitive AMOLED display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal lens, cold-forged stainless steel frame, and comes with a built-in heart rate monitor and 6-Axis motion sensors. The Huawei Watch is the first smartwatch in the Huawei wearable family.

Huawei Watch

“We have responded to consumers’ requests from around the world asking for a smartwatch featuring a timeless design that is truly smart from within. Through Huawei’s continued commitment to ‘Make It Possible,’ the Huawei Watch delivers on that promise and gives the consumer a premium smartwatch that is technologically innovative,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “As the first smartwatch in our expanding line of premium wearable products, the Huawei Watch was designed and created to enhance and be part of the consumer’s everyday lives.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pCZDLLdbzo

Timeless Design

Designed by a team of experienced watch designers that have a rich history in creating fashionable and timeless watches, the attention-to-detail becomes apparent upon first glance as the device boasts a sparkling AMOLED 1.4-inch display at 400 x 400 pixels resolution with a 286 ppi at a 10,000:1 high contrast ratio, making it the most vibrant Android Wear smartwatch in the world.

Huawei Watch 4

Made of more than 130 components, Huawei Watch has a crown, frame and hinge built from high-quality and scratch resistant cold-forged stainless steel making it 40 percent harder. With an intuitive 2 o’clock press button, the watch offers the highest levels of control and comfort to the user. The Huawei Watch comes in three stylish colors: gold, silver and black. Designed with personalization in mind, more than 40 unique watch faces will be available to choose from, including a full range of watch straps made from different materials, and styles. The Huawei Watch will come with a magnetic charging station for the users benefit.

Huawei Watch 2

Smart Within

Powered by Android Wear, receiving SMS, email, calendar, app, and phone call notifications has never been easier or more convenient. Compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher, Huawei Watch boasts a powerful Qualcomm 1.2GHz processor for optimal performance, includes 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM and Bluetooth 4.1. For the sports enthusiast, or just those interested in tracking fitness levels, Huawei Watch features a heart rate monitor sensor, 6-Axis motion sensor, and barometer sensor that automatically detects and tracks in real-time if a user is walking, running, biking, hiking or sleeping. Specifically, users can monitor everything from the number of calories burned, to heart rate, climbing height, steps taken, and distance travelled.

Huawei Watch specifications

  • 1.4-inch (400 x 400) pixels AMOLED Display, scratch-proof sapphire crystal lens, 286 ppi
  • 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
  • 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC
  • Android Wear OS (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 and above)
  • Sensors: 6-Axis motion sensor, Barometer, heart rate monitor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzwq1_E8is

Availability and Accessories

Huawei Watch will be available in more than 20 countries including United States, United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates sometime in June. With the pricing will be announced at a future date.

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