Xbox to bring more than 45 entertainment apps soon

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Xbox to bring more than 45 entertainment apps soon

Microsoft have today announced that more than 45 new entertainment app experiences are coming to Xbox One and Xbox 360 globally. On top of this, for the US, the Xbox One will see a new Twitter integration with its TV and entertainment apps landing sometime before Christmas.

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Twitter will be directly integrated into Xbox One’s TV experience in the U.S. Twitter will be optimized for the biggest screen in your house in a smart, contextual way offering the ability to see Tweets related to the cable or satellite TV shows you’re watching as they’re happening.

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Additionally, the Twitter experience on Xbox One will be integrated into the TV listings section of OneGuide where you will be able to see the shows that people are tweeting about in real-time. These shows will also be highlighted in a new “trending” section within OneGuide so you know what’s popular right then and there.

A commercial break turns into a quick and easy opportunity to see what other viewers are tweeting about without pulling out your phone, swiping at a tablet, or taking your attention away from your TV.

Jana Messerschmidt, VP Business Development and Platform at Twitter, explains:

“People turn to Twitter every day to enjoy and engage in the real-time conversations about their favorite TV shows. We’re enhancing that experience on the Xbox One with a unique Watch with Twitter integration. It will now be easier to discover what shows are trending in real-time on Twitter, tune-in and follow the conversation right from within the Xbox One interface. We are excited to work with the Xbox One team and continue to deliver unique entertainment experiences.”

For a full list of the apps coming to Xbox 360 and Xbox One,* see below. And tune in next Monday, June 9 for the Xbox E3 Briefing where Microsoft will show everything from in-depth looks at highly anticipated games to blazing hot trailers of brand new titles launching this year and beyond.

New app experiences coming to Xbox One and Xbox 360 include:

  • Antena 3. Xbox One: ES
  • ChiliTV. Xbox One: IT
  • Comedy Central. Xbox One: US
  • Crunchyroll. Xbox One: AU, AT, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, IE, IT, MX, NZ, UK, US
  • ENCORE Play. Xbox One: US
  • EPIX. Xbox One: US
  • Filmbox Live. Xbox 360: AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CL, CO, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IN, IE, IL, IT, JP, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RU, SA, SG, SK, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TR, AE, UK, US
  • Fox Play. Xbox One: MX, BR. Xbox 360: MX, BR, AR, CO, CH
  • Frightflix. Xbox One: US
  • FXNOW. Xbox 360: US
  • Gol TV. Xbox One: ES
  • GoPro. Xbox One: US, CA, MX, UK, FR, DE, IT, ES, AU, BR, AT, NZ, IR
  • HBO GO. Xbox One: US: Xbox 360: MX, BR, AR, CO, CH
  • iHeartRadio. Xbox One: US
  • Infinity. Xbox One: IT
  • IVI. Xbox 360: RU
  • KDrama. Xbox One: AU, AT, BR, CA, DE, ES, FR, IE, IT, MX, NZ, UK, US. Xbox 360: AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CL, CO, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IN, IE, IL, IT, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RU, SA, SG, SK, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TW, TR, AE, UK, US
  • maxdome. Xbox One: AT, DE
  • MLG. Xbox One: US, UK, CA, AU
  • MOVIEPLEX Play. Xbox One: US
  • MTV. Xbox One: US
  • NBA. Xbox One: AT, AU, BR, CA, FR, DE, IE, IT, MX, ES, NZ, UK, US
  • NHL. Xbox One: US, CA, MX, UK, FR, DE, IT, ES, AU, BR, AT, NZ, IR. Xbox 360: US, CA, MX, UK, FR, DE, IT, ES, JP, AU, BR, NL, SE, RU, TW, PL, IN, HK, TR, BE, AT, NZ, SA, AR, NO, CH, SG, ZA, IR, DK, CO, CL, FI, CZ, HU, IL, GR, PT, SK
  • Now TV. Xbox One: UK
  • Picturebox. Xbox 360: UK
  • Popcornflix. Xbox One: US
  • ShowTime Anytime. Xbox 360: US
  • Sky News. Xbox One: UK, IE, US, CA. Xbox 360: UK, IE, US, CA
  • Sky Online. Xbox One: IT
  • STARZ Play. Xbox One: US
  • STV. Xbox 360: UK
  • Syfy Now. Xbox One: US
  • Target Ticket. Xbox One: US
  • TuneIn. Xbox One: US, CA, MX, UK, FR, DE, IT, ES, AU, BR, AT, NZ, IR
  • TV2. Xbox 360: DK
  • Twitter. Xbox One: US
  • USA Now. Xbox One: US
  • VEO. Xbox One: MX. Xbox 360: MX
  • Vevo. Xbox One: CA, US, AU, FR, DE, IR, BR,ES, IT, UK, NZ
  • VH1. Xbox One: US
  • Vine. Xbox One: US
  • WATCH ABC. Xbox 360: US
  • WATCH Disney Channel. Xbox 360: US
  • WATCH Disney Junior. Xbox 360: US
  • WATCH Disney XD. Xbox 360: US
  • Watchever. Xbox One: DE

If you look at the list above you see that the UK still don’t get BBC iPlayer or Sky Go, but does get Crunchyroll, Filmbox Live, GoPro, KDrama, MLG, NBA, NHL, Now TV, PictureBox, Sky News, STV, TuneIn, Vevo.

 

Xbox One June update out now with external support and more

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Xbox One June update out now with external support and more

The Xbox One June update has started rolling out to customers, The update is available alongside a trailer outlining its many new features.

The June update adds external storage support, real names, automatic sign-ins, and OneGuide features for set-top boxes plugged into the console.

The device now supports up to two external USB 3.0 hard drives sized 256GB or larger, enabling users to move games and DLC to other consoles easily.

OneGuide and Universal Remote control has been added to SmartGlass, allowing users to set DVR features such as switching channels, setting new recordings and more via the app.

It is also the update that provides access to entertainment apps such as Netflix without a Gold subscription.

Other Gold benefits include free Xbox One games starting with Halo: Spartan Assault and Max: Curse of the Brotherhood, as well as monthly discounts.

Wii Sports Club Baseball, Boxing coming to Nintendo eShop

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Wii Sports Club Baseball, Boxing coming to Nintendo eShop

If you are a veteran of the original Wii Sports series on Wii, step up to the batting plate or into the ring on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, rounding off the Wii Sports Club range already comprising Tennis, Bowling and Golf.

While for those who want to get their hands on the full roster of five sports on one disc, Wii Sports Club will be launching at retail as a packaged version on 11th July, completing the competitive return to action for the series with HD graphics, new and improved controls, as well as online play and community features supported by Miiverse.

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Wii Sports Club kicked off in November 2013 with the Nintendo eShop releases of both Bowling and Tennis, followed by Golf the following month. With the introduction of an online multiplayer versus system, users with broadband Internet access can now compete in a regional club ranking system and represent their local area, with the added ability of Miiverse integration allowing handwrittenimportant home run.

In the field, pitching is performed by holding the GamePad upright, with the action taking place in first-person view. Different types of pitch can be selected to attempt to bamboozle the batsman, but it’s down to you to adjust the power and aim of your throw.

If the opponent does manage to return your pitch, try to keep the centre of the GamePad aimed at the ball, as a catching opportunity may even come your way… With Boxing, bobbing and weaving your way to victory is now more fun and challenging than ever before, with players able to use one Wii Remote Plus controller in each hand to allow for more precise offensive and defensive manoeuvres. Before you enter the ring and represent your regional club online however, don’t forget to hone your technique by taking on Skill Shaper challenges such as Speed Bag, which requires players to keep an eye on an overhead display and pull off the right punches in the order instructed, or Pro Puncher, where players must use speed and accuracy to smash targets that appear in front of them.

To mark the launch of Baseball and Boxing on Nintendo eShop from 27th June, Wii U owners who download Wii Sports Club will get a 48-hour free trial enabling them to play the two sports, as well as Bowling, Tennis and Golf. The trial is open to everyone, even to people who sampled a free trial of Wii Sports Club before. Once the trial period ends, players can purchase a Day Pass on Nintendo eShop for £1.79* to play all available sports for a 24-hour period, or can purchase permanent access to both Boxing and Baseball for £8.99.

Two very different sports lie in store for fans on 27th June when both Baseball and Boxing release on Nintendo eShop for Wii U. For the full package of five sports on one disc, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Bowling and Golf, Wii Sports Club will also release at retail as a packaged game on 11th July

War Thunder Out Now on the PS4

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War Thunder Out Now on the PS4

Gaijin Entertainment has announce today that MMO game War Thunder is now available for PlayStation 4 and available for download at no extra cost via the PlayStationNetwork (PSN).

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This cross-platform, free-to-play, massively multiplayer military gamecombines unparalleled gameplay, immersive action and stunning graphics to bring fans an explosive World War II battles experience like never before. Players will fight their way across air and ground with access to over 400 of historically accurate planes and armored vehicles. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates.

One of the outstanding features of War Thunder on PS4 is cross-platform multiplayer with existing PC and Mac OS users of this title. The players can even form squads (up to 4 people) and fight together with their friends regardless of the platform or complete single scenarios in co-op. Recent Ground Forces expansion, which adds player-controlled tanks and anti-air self-propelled guns to the game, is also included from the start.

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When speaking about the new release, CEO of Gaijin Entertainment Anton Yudintsev commented, “Our daily efforts have been recognized by the community and help to explain why War Thunder has an audience of more than 7 million players battling to be top gun on our PC version, and now out in North American PS4 owners to join the fight! PlayStation 4 has allowed us to create a very beautiful game, which is looking on par with most powerful computers. Also, the PlayStation Camera is a very handy device for a flight combat game – it makes head-tracking possible, which is invaluable in frantic dogfights.”

PS4 fans also have the option to purchase the exclusive “Invader” content pack that includes US attack plane A-26C-45 Invader, along with great gameplay bonuses. Every console player will receive a unique decal for their vehicles and additionally PlayStationPlus subscribers will also have the chance to earn an further decal as well as the ability to purchase War Thunder’s premium account at a discount.

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Finally, celebrating the game launch, Gaijin Entertainment will be offering all PlayStationPlus subscribers a free plane – the P-36A “Hawk” fighter of lieutenant Philip M. Rasmussen, one of the few American pilots who managed to take off to protect Pearl Harbor from furious attacks of Japanese planes. This gift will become available later this June.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC Pack Out Now

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC Pack Out Now

Call of Duty: Ghosts players on Xbox One and Xbox 360 can now purchase Invasion, the game’s third epic DLC Pack. Invasion offers players four new multiplayer maps, plus “Awakening” – the next chapter in the game’s four-part episodic Extinction storyline, and more unique Field Orders, including the Death Mariachi, the Blessing of Anubis – the Half Jackal/Half Human Protector of the Dead, and Ghost Pirates.

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Invasion’s four new multiplayer maps include:

  • Departed: Set in a rural Mexican town during the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, where players who complete the map’s unique Field Order will unlock the Death Mariachi killstreak. Armed with dual-wielding pistols, the Death Mariachi settles scores, with each kill turning enemy players into another member of the band, and a temporary squad mate.
  • Pharaoh: The abandoned archeological site of an ancient Egyptian palace. Players will have to be on the lookout for collapsing monuments and urns full of flesh-eating scarabs, among other surprises in this multi-level map. Players who unlock this map’s Field Order will be handsomely rewarded with the Blessing of Anubis, the half jackal/half human protector of the dead.
  • Mutiny: A remote Caribbean island harboring an eerie pirate hideout complete with abandoned trading posts and prison cells, where speed and stealth are a must as players navigate the narrow and intertwining pathways. Players that unlock “Mutiny’s” Field Order will find themselves escorted by two ethereal ghost pirates who will happily send enemy players down to Davey Jones’ locker on their behalf.
  • Favela: A refreshed version of the fan-favorite map from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, this Brazilian shantytown has seen substantial change since its original release. Buildings once under construction are now complete, while others have crumbled into a state of disrepair. Players must avoid falling to their death as they traverse the map from one building to the next, avoiding enemy snipers taking advantage of the map’s long sightlines. Players who complete “Favela’s” Field Order will be able to call in air support from a nearby Y-8 Gunship.

Anchoring the Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC Pack is the next installment in the game’s Extinction mode episodic narrative, “Episode 3: Awakening.” In Awakening, the team descends into the perilous alien underworld to strike at the subterranean fortress of the Ancestors – the mysterious puppet-masters behind the Cryptid invasion. Armed with a range of new hi-tech weapons and equipment, the team must penetrate a series of defensive barriers to reach the Ark and unlock the secrets of the Ancestors’ psychic powers. As the final battle draws closer, the fate of the Earth and the future of the human race hang in the balance.

Invasion is available now exclusively for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Batman: Arkham Knight – Batmobile Battle Mode Revealed

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Batman: Arkham Knight – Batmobile Battle Mode Revealed

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment are unveiling the first footage of the highly anticipated Batmobile from Rocksteady Studios’  Batman : Arkham Knight as it transitions into “Battle Mode.” The teaser highlights the Batmobile’s versatility as it morphs into a full combat ready machine.

If you watch the teaser for the Battle Mode you will see that the game has been delayed until 2015.

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Coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and the PC in 2015.

Feel the fight in the UFC Demo on Xbox One and PS4

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Feel the fight in the UFC Demo on Xbox One and PS4

Today EA has announced that the official game demo for EA SPORTS UFC is now available for download worldwide on Xbox Live for Xbox One, and PSN for the PlayStation 4.

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With the demo, you can experience the epic fight that was acknowledged as 2013’s Fight of the Year and enter the Octagon write history in this virtual rematch and push the two cover athletes to their limits for a maximum of three rounds, or end it all early with your own TKO or submission win.

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You will have access to the game’s full tutorial system to learn the basics and nuances of the sport before putting your pride on the line. In addition, EA SPORTS UFC has created a set of tips and tricks outlining the basic mixed martial arts (MMA) moves, equipping you with everything you need to know to gain the upper hand in a fight.

Sony releases PlayStation 4 1.71 Firmware update

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Sony releases PlayStation 4 1.71 Firmware update

Sony have just released firmware version 1.71 for the PS4.

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The update contains: System software stability during use of some features has been improved.

Update 1.4 and Official E3 Trailer for World of Warplanes

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Update 1.4 and Official E3 Trailer for World of Warplanes

Wargaming today launched Update 1.4 and E3 trailer for its free-to-play action MMO World of Warplanes in Russia and Europe with players from North America getting the update on 4th June. Players worldwide will be able to choose between the HD and SD versions of the game client and experience the new features, including the first addition of premium Tier VI fighters, revamped matchmaking system, two new maps, as well as graphics and interface improvements.

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The World of Warplanes game client is now divided into HD version for high-performance computers to play using the max graphics settings and SD version for virtual pilots who do not use the highest graphics quality settings or want to save space on their hard disk.

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Update 1.4 introduced a total of five new premium Tier VI fighters, each representing the five nations in the game: the Soviet Bell P-39Q-15 Airacobra fighter, German Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605, British North American Mustang Mk.I, Japanese Kawasaki Ki-88, and the American Grumman XP-50 heavy fighter.

Given the many attributes of matchmaking, World of Warplanes’ developers are constantly tweaking the algorithms of the system to make battles more engaging. The new version of the matchmaking system, Matchmaker 2.0, now ensures that the number of flight squads is equal among both teams and that the types and tiers of all planes on opposing sides are well-balanced. Additionally, the new system gives players a higher chance of being matched up with similarly tiered planes.

Update 1.4 will also introduce two new maps: “Winter War” and “Hidden Airbase”. Lit up by the Northern Lights, the first one will task players with fighting enemies in a dark and hazardous environment and is available for aircraft of tiers I to V. The “Hidden Airbase” features a secret military facility, located in the polar region and surrounded by glacier pathways. This one is available for aircraft of tiers V to X.

Crytek’s new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

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Crytek’s new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

Brace yourself for a spine-chilling new multiplayer experience on PC and consoles as Crytek ventures into the shadows in “HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age”.

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An all-new IP, HUNT is a third-person action game where up to four players band together to fend off an onslaught of bloodthirsty creatures and track down breathtaking bosses. Featuring intense co-op gameplay, HUNT is the debut title from Crytek USA Corp., and will be published by Crytek as part of their growing Games-as-a-Service range. Players won’t have to wait long to take a closer look at HUNT in action, with the game going on show at this year’s E3 expo from 10-12th June.

David Adams, CEO of Crytek USA Corp., said: “In HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age, players will be counting their bullets and crying out for help as they delve deeper into the shadowy world we’ve created. From the outset of the development process, we’ve poured our imaginations into the game so that everyone who plays HUNT will discover a challenging experience that feels fresh, captivating and rich in possibilities.”

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Set in the late 1800s, HUNT depicts a world where so-called myths and folklore actually point to the terrifying truth about evil lurking just beyond the fringes of day-to-day life. Players act as hunters willing to take up arms and risk their necks by venturing into the deadliest of territories and facing the hideous creatures that have overrun them.

Adding to the thrill of the hunt is a special content generation system that ensures players never encounter exactly the same environment or set of enemies twice. As the surprises come thick and fast, the terror of knowing that one of the game’s grueling boss battles could be just around the corner will keep everyone’s pulses pounding. Defeating bosses will require close collaboration between hunters as they attempt to figure out and take down some truly terrifying monsters.

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HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age is scheduled to enter Closed Beta testing on PC later this year, and players can sign up for a chance to experience the game first at http://www.huntthegame.com

Wildstar Launches Today

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Wildstar Launches Today

NCSOFT and Carbine Studios are reigniting the MMO gaming category today with the release of WildStar, the action-adventure sci-fi MMO that’s seriously going to shake things up. While officially launching today, Carbine Studios celebrated WildStar’s debut into the published world with a three-day Head Start early access programme. During that time, Carbine received enough acclaim to firmly cement their place as one of the top MMO developers of all time. Unlike anything currently available, WildStar delivers a beautifully animated and distinctive artistic style, robust housing customisation, unmatched Player versus Player gameplay and high-action combat that truly tests players’ skill with its fast-paced, reactive ‘telegraph’ system.

Additionally, the game showcases a distinctive personality that is humorous but laced with a foreboding undercurrent that implies there is more to the world than meets the eye. WildStar gives players the freedom to experience the game how they want, while providing an unprecedented level of exploration and discovery set on the planet Nexus.

“We couldn’t be more pumped for launch day to finally be here – this has been a true labour of love.  But that labour continues”, said Jeremy Gaffney, executive producer of Carbine Studios. “Yes, we just launched what is quite arguably the largest MMO to date – launching chock full of levelling and elder game content – but now the focus will be doing epic regular additions and moving the world story forward.  We’re looking forward to the challenge”.


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Dynamic Combat: Experience edge-of-your seat battles where Telegraphs keep you engaged with each fight
Customisation: Make your mark on Nexus by putting your personality on everything, from your character’s appearance to how you receive game content
Housing: Digs like you’ve never seen in a game before, ever
World Story: a deep and engrossing world where things aren’t quite as warm and fuzzy as they appear…
Adventures: Intense, replayable, and a different experience every time
Arenas and Battlegrounds: Fast and furious PvP content where only the strongest and smartest teams make it out alive
Raids and Dungeons: So hardcore they floss with barbed wire, you’ll be uber-elite if you can survive
WARPLOTS:  40 vs 40 battles that combine housing and intense PvP for an experience you’ll only find in WildStar

WildStar is available now, starting with the Standard Edition at £34.99 including the game, 30 days of play time, and three seven-day friend passes as well as an Eldan-themed Housing Décor item. For an additional £15 (£49.99), the Digital Deluxe version of WildStar includes all elements of the Standard Edition and more exclusive content: an Eldan Hoverboard, a unique costume, a unique Eldan player title and a limited-edition Eldan dye set. WildStar is a subscription based game with ways to pay in cash or free with in-game currency – learn more at http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/game/features/business-model

Win RoboCop on Blu-ray

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Win RoboCop on Blu-ray

STUDIOCANAL will be releasing RoboCop on Blu-ray next week and we have 3 copies to giveaway.

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Directed by José Padilha (Elite Squad), ROBOCOP is a reimagining of Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, in which a critically injured cop is transformed into a part-man, part-robot police officer designed to rid Detroit of crime.

The year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the centre of robot technology. With robotic drones winning American wars around the globe, they feel ready to translate this technology to the home front. When loving husband, father and skilled cop Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman – Easy Money, TV’s The Killing) is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp – headed by CEO Raymond Sellars (Michael Keaton – Batman, Need For Speed) – utilises its remarkable science of robotics to save his life. Returning to the streets of Detroit equipped with amazing new abilities, Murphy must deal with issues a regular man has never had to face before.

Kinnaman and Keaton are joined by the ever-brilliant Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) as the compromised scientist Dr. Dennett Norton, Samuel L Jackson (Avengers Assemble, Pulp Fiction) as TV presenter Pat Novak and Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch, Limitless) as Murphy’s wife Clara.

Merging thrilling action with human drama, ROBOCOP is a breathtaking, smart and uncompromising sci-fi thrill ride that’s incredibly easy to comply with!

How to enter to win

Via the site

So all you have to do to win one of the three copies of RobCop on Blu-ray is to click on the Contact Us link here or at the top of the page and tell us which your favourite sci-movie is – simple!

Via Twitter

Just retweet the message below, and make sure you are following @aedney on Twitter:

Usual contest rules apply, and the winners will be selected at random. This contest is open only to those in the UK – sorry! You can enter as many times you as you like, but only one entry per day will be counted.

The contest ends Sunday 8th June, so good luck.

ROBOCOP, arrives on Blu-ray, DVD on 9th June 2014.

Ultra Street Fighter IV Available on PS3 and Xbox 360

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Ultra Street Fighter IV Available on PS3 and Xbox 360

Ultra Street Fighter IV has officially released today across Europe as a digital upgrade for PSN for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox Live Games Store for Xbox 360. Owners of Super Street Fighter IV or Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition can download and enjoy Ultra Street Fighter IV as a €14.99 / £11.99 digital upgrade.

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Players who purchase the PSN upgrade of Ultra Street Fighter IV during the first week of release will receive the previously announced 2014 Challengers Costume Pack, consisting of alternate costumes for each of the five new characters, for free of charge shortly after launch.

bsp;In Ultra Street Fighter IV, Poison, Hugo, Elena, Rolento and Decapre join the fight, complete with new animations and their own unique play styles, bringing the final roster count to a massive 44 characters. Six new battle environments (including Pitstop 109, Cosmic Elevator, Half Pipe and more) provide a thrilling and colorful backdrop to the action. Direct fan feedback was gathered on all of the original 39 characters from Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition and the core system mechanics in order to achieve the most balanced Street Fighter ever. In addition to the action-packed new content and the finely-tuned rebalanced gameplay, the new version features a host of new features and modes that are sure to test even the most well traveled world warrior.

On August 8th, the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC retail versions will be in stores across Europe for €29.99 / £19.99 with the full digital bundle on PS3 available as a download then too. The €14.99 / £11.99 PC (Steam) digital upgrade and €29.99 / £19.99 PC (Steam) full digital bundle will also be available on August 8th. Players who purchase the retail versions (PS3, Xbox 360) or full digital bundles (PS3, PC) will receive all previously released costumes for the series, making this the definitive version of Street Fighter IV!

 

Wii U update adds gamepad quick start feature

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Wii U update adds gamepad quick start feature

Nintendo has today announced a new system update (5.0.0) is now available for Wii U, introducing changes that enhance the user experience. The most notable change is the addition of a Quick Start feature for the Wii U GamePad controller. After the update has been downloaded, users starting Wii U with the GamePad controller can view the Quick Start screen, which features the icons of 10 recently used or installed games and applications. Users can start the game or software they want to use immediately without first loading the Wii U Menu. Quick Start is ideal for users who want to start playing games right away.

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Wii U system update 5.0.0

New Features:

  • A Quick Start Menu is now displayed when users press the GamePad POWER Button or HOME Button to power on the Wii U. Users can start recently played or newly installed software directly from the Quick Start Menu. The Quick Start Menu is only displayed when the Wii U GamePad POWER or HOME Buttons are pressed. Other controllers, such as the Wii Remote Plus and Wii U Pro Controller, will continue to power on the Wii U
  • Wii U GamePad Alerts (special notifications from Nintendo) can be displayed on the GamePad when the Wii U is powered down. Users will be notified with an audio ringtone when a new GamePad Alert is displayed. GamePad Alerts that have been received can also be viewed through the Quick Start Menu. Wii U GamePad Alerts are different from the notifications received via the Wii U Notifications feature. Wii U GamePad Alerts settings can be changed via Power Settings located in System Settings

Changes to Standby Functions:

  • System updates will now automatically install after download when the Wii U is in Standby

Changes to the Wii U Menu:

  • The User Settings screen now displays when users select their User Mii from the Wii U Menu
  • The design and layout of the Users Settings screen has been updated
  • This includes the ability to switch the active user from the User Settings screen

Changes to System Settings:

  • Quick Start Menu options have been added to Power Settings
  • Wii U GamePad Alert options are located within the Quick Start Menu options

Changes to the HOME Menu

  • A Notification icon is now available on the HOME Menu, allowing users to launch the Notifications feature from the HOME Menu

Improvements to system stability and usability:

  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
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