Titanfall is already shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the year, and Titan Books have released an amazing Art of Titanfall book, and we have 2 copies of the book to give away.
THE ART OF TITANFALL, written by Andy McVittie, offers fans of this ground-breaking game an exclusive insight into its visual development through all stages of production… and a rare sneak–peek at what they can expect. The book also features detailed creator commentary from the entire Respawn Entertainment art team, giving readers added insight into the evolution of the game.
How to enter to win
Via the site
So all you have to do to win one of the two copies of The Art of Titanfall book is to click on the Contact Us link here or at the top of the page and tell us which your favourite titan is – simple!
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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 Thursday 17th April, so good luck.
Linksys Starts Shipping the WRT1900AC, the Successor of Legendary WRT Wi-Fi Router
Best in class Wireless-AC router now available for purchase
with even more features and OpenWRT support
Irvine, Calif. – April 10, 2014– Linksys® today announced that it has started shipping the new WRT1900AC which will be available for sale at Best Buy or at the Linksys store throughout the US. The new WRT is the first consumer grade Wi-Fi router to feature 4 external antennas for optimal wireless coverage throughout the home and has been certified for the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. The new wireless standard delivers best in class performance and includes intelligent technologies such as beamforming to further improve the wireless signal range. The design of the new Linksys WRT1900AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Router is inspired by the iconic WRT54G that was introduced 11 years ago. The new WRT has been equipped with powerful hardware such as a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 128MB Flash memory, eSata and USB ports.. The new WRT ships with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi set-up and management tools and Linksys has also been collaborating with OpenWRT to make sure that an Open Source alternative is available in the coming weeks.
“The WRT is a corner stone in the history of Wi-Fi and synonymous for many people in going wireless at home since it was their first wireless router. Since the introduction of the original WRT we have sold more than 50 million units worldwide and are still selling it very successfully even with wireless technology advancing rapidly,” said Mike Chen, vice president product management for Linksys. “The WRT has a cult status for many because of the open source aspect that made it so immensely popular. We are honored to have collaborated with OpenWRT to ensure the Open Source readiness of the product and building a WRT worthy successor with cutting edge hardware and iconic design.”
OpenWRT Ready
Over the past months Linksys and OpenWRT have been collaborating to ensure Open Source readiness for the new WRT. OpenWRT has received multiple development samples to build an OpenWRT firmware version that will be available from the OpenWRT website in the coming weeks.
“The history of OpenWRT goes back more than a decade when it all began with a project to hack and modify the Linksys WRT54G. A lot has changed since then,” said Gregers Petersen, relationship manager at OpenWRT. “Today OpenWRT is a complete embedded Linux distribution that enables users to be innovative and create new solutions and functions. Other key elements of OpenWRT are source code transparency, security and extensive package repositories. We see it as a very positive development to have collaborated directly with the Linksys engineering team on the new WRT1900AC router. As a result of that consumers will have the freedom of choice between the Linksys default firmware and OpenWRT. The OpenWRT developers recognize the potential of the collaboration with Linksys, and the opportunities it brings for more devices and solutions.”
New Features
Additional features have been added to the new WRT in the development process after the initial announcement at CES. Next to the extremely powerful router functionality, the new WRT now can be configured as a range extender or wireless bridge. Software features have also been added including support for the No-IP dynamic DNS service. Linksys is also planning to add Wi-Fi Scheduling and an OpenVPN based VPN Server to the WRT in a future firmware update to enable users to establish a secure remote connection to the router from anywhere in the world.
Better Range Through Antenna Diversity
Like other 802.11ac routers, data is transmitted to wireless clients by the WRT using three spatial streams. Unlike other 802.11ac routers the new WRT is equipped with four adjustable and removable antennas. The router automatically selects and utilizes the best three out of the four antennas to transmit and receive data to connected devices, depending on their location in the home. This antenna diversity technology helps provide greater range and coverage compared to more traditional three antenna devices, so all connected devices can achieve the best performance wherever they are located.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is a setup and management software tool that gives users access to their connected devices from a browser or mobile app so they can easily manage their home network. Users can access their home network from anywhere from a browser on a PC or app on their iOS or Android smart phone or tablet to check the connection status of their devices, provide guest access to visitors or prevent kids from accessing social networks.
With the launch of the new WRT, Linksys has added a new Smart Wi-Fi tool called Network Map in the browser interface of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. Network Map is a visual representation of the home network displaying the router and its connected devices. The tool enables users to see, what devices are using the most bandwidth, how strong the signal is to a device or which wireless band it is connected to. Network Map provides a more intuitive and graphical approach to monitor and manage a home network.
WRT1900AC Hardware Specifications
80211ac Wi-Fi (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n)
Speeds up to 1300Mbps* on the 5Ghz band
Speeds up to 600Mbps* on the 2.4 Ghz band
Gigabit WAN & LAN ports
1 x eSata/USB 2.0 port
1 x USB 3.0 port
1.2GHz dual-core ARM-based processor
128MB Flash Memory
256MB DDR3 RAM
4 exchangeable external antennas
WRT1900AC Software Features
Browser based set-up for installation from device PC/Mac, smartphone or tablet
Can be configured as: Router, Range Extender (aka Repeater) or Wireless Bridge
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account at no cost
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi can be accessed from a browser or the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app for iOS and Android
Share printers or storage devices through USB or eSata
Built in DLNA certified media server and FTP Server to share files
Drag and drop media prioritization to prioritize bandwidth for devices, applications or games
Parental controls to prevent access to websites or block access during certain hours.
Dynamic DNS services supported: No-IP, DynDNS and TZO
Built-in speedtest to test broadband upload and download speed
Open Source Ready
Pricing and Availability
The new Linksys WRT1900AC Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router will be available starting April 13, 2014 at Best Buy stores and at the Linksys.com store at an MSRP of $279.99.
Linksys was nice enough to send one of these units to me for a review; as soon as this article goes to press, I am swapping out my current EA6900 for this and will review it. It’s built like a tank! And with exchangeable antennas and OpenWRT support from nearly the beginning, this looks like a very interesting router…stay tuned for my complete review.
M.O.J.O. by Mad Catz is a truly versatile gaming and media console. Connect M.O.J.O. to your HDTV to play Android games, surf the web, stream media, and connect with your friends. Root and customize, modify and create – the stock Android OS lets you take M.O.J.O. where you want to go. Fully compatible with Mad Catz’ GameSmart suite of mobile accessories. GameSmart brings Bluetooth keyboards, controllers, headsets, and mice to M.O.J.O., your PC, and other smart devices.
Back at E3 2013, Alex “The Big Boy” Varrey showed us the M.O.J.O.
Who are Mad Catz?
From their website:
Mad Catz Interactive is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz (gaming), Tritton (audio), and Saitek (simulation) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties.
Specifications
NVIDIA Tegra 4 T40S 1.8GHz Processor
16GB Internal Storage
2GB RAM
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) Operating System
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n Support
USB 3.0 Port
USB 2.0 Port
MicroSD Flash Slot
3.5mm Headphone Socket
HDMI Out
100Mbit Ethernet Socket
Pre-installed Google Play and NVIDIA TegraZone Apps
What’s in the Box?
The box contains:
M.O.J.O. 1080p Gaming Console and Media Player
HDMI Cable (4.9ft/1.5m)
AC Adapter
C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad
USB Nano Dongle
Travel Clip
2x AAA Batteries
Everything comes very neatly packaged.
A Closer Look
The M.O.J.O.
The rear of the M.O.J.O. houses all of the ports. These include both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports (you will want to plug in the C.T.R.L.R dongle into the USB 3.0 port), an Ethernet port, an HDMI port, headphone port, power socket and MicroSD card slot.
C.T.R.L.R Mobile Gamepad
The first thing you will notice about the C.T.R.L.R gamepad is that it looks very similar to an Xbox 360 controller. Gamers should immediately feel at home holding it, as it feels nice and robust in your hands.
The C.T.R.L.R has three separate modes which are selected via a switch. These include a “mouse mode” which enables the left stick to control the cursor on the screen, as though it were a mouse.
There are also media playback controls situated on the top of the C.T.R.L.R which include play, pause and mute.
Fitting the batteries is simple, as you would expect.
There is also a travel clip included in the box which enables you to connect up your smartphone to the C.T.R.L.R so that you can pretty much play games wherever you want.
Using the M.O.J.O.
Setting up the M.O.J.O. is very simple and only take a few moments – you can use either Wi-Fi or Ethernet to connect to your home network. If you plan on streaming a lot of content such as movies and music you might want to go for wired, but for everything else Wi-Fi works just great.
When the M.O.J.O. is operational, the light on the front is illuminated. There is no on/off switch on the M.O.J.O. so this is the primary way of telling that the device is operational (it will go into deep sleep mode after a period of inactivity). Don’t worry about having the M.O.J.O. running, it only draws 4.7W when used intensively and in standby mode it only draws 1.5W!
One thing I did notice when I was setting the M.O.J.O. up was that it kept being referred to on screen as a phone. So Android would report “your phone is installed”. It’s not a big deal, and doesn’t really cause a problem, but it would have been nice to have had it saying M.O.J.O. instead of phone!
Once you have signed into your Google account you can start installing apps and games, although you will fairly quickly notice that a number of games (such as Angry Birds) and apps (such as Facebook) won’t actually allow you to install them as it says your device isn’t compatible. Don’t worry, you haven’t just purchased an expensive media player, this is because of the way games and apps are reported in the Google Play store – they expect your device to be “touch-screen” enabled, which out of the box the M.O.J.O. doesn’t report. Mad Catz are actually working with developers to resolve this quirk, but in the meantime there is a simple solution and it’s called rooting!
Rooting enables your device to do more than was originally intended by the manufacturer and is something that the Android community adopted with open arms. In fact, an extremely high percentage of Android devices have been rooted, and there are thousands of sites on the Internet that offer guides, and even custom ROMs that make your device do more.
Mad Catz actually provide onscreen assistance in rooting the M.O.J.O., and even support the device once it’s rooted (not something that a lot of manufacturers actually do).
Rooting the M.O.J.O. is very simple and is just a case of downloading a small piece of software to your computer, connected your M.O.J.O. to your computer and running the software in order to root it. And that’s it! Once you have rebooted the M.O.J.O. it is rooted and you can then go an easily install and use any app or games from Google Play. In fact, the once rooted, the M.O.J.O. thinks its a Nexus 10 device.
Final Thoughts
The M.O.J.O. is very small, and lightweight and it looks great – perfect for sitting in your living room by your television without looking out of place. The setup is quick and easy and if you have ever used an Android device it will all be familiar to you. The M.O.J.O. runs (at the time of writing) Android OS (Jellybean 4.2.2.) and thanks to its Tegra 4 it is very fast! It is also silent, and it’s power requirements are extremely low. We mentioned earlier that even using an intensive game results in a draw of 4.7W compared to the 170W that an Xbox 360 drawers at its peak.
The M.O.J.O. is fully compatible with the Mad Catz GameSmart range of accessories, so it is very easy to connect up a mouse, or keyboard to the M.O.J.O – this will make your life easier in the long run.
I liked the feel of the C.T.R.L.R – it really did remind me in both look and feel of the Xbox 360 controller, but with more functionality. And the inclusion of the travel clip means that if you have another Android device such as a smartphone you can use the controller with that too. It also uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology to ensure lag free gaming, and believe me the last thing you want if you are playing a game is lag! You also get around 50 hours of playtime out of a single set of AA batteries, so that’s really good too!
The box also contains a set of batteries for the controller (which you would expect) but also an HDMI cable. This may not seem like a big deal, but you may not have a spare one laying around, so the fact they put one in the box makes life easier, and saves you a few pounds!
The M.O.J.O. comes with 16GB of built-in storage, and along with that it has a MicroSD slot so that you can expand your storage or plug in some of your own existing content to use.
Whilst it would have been nice to have had the device pre-rooted, this isn’t something I believe Mad Catz are allowed to do, however they can offer guidance and assistance, and as the whole process only takes a few moments and isn’t a scary list of steps and comments, pretty much anyone can do it. Once rooted the device really comes into it’s own.
Controlling the M.O.J.O. using the on screen pointer (remember that Android really is designed for touch) can take a little bit of getting used it, and is a little cumbersome at times, but it doesn’t take too long to get to grips with it, and you could always connect up one of those GameSmart devices to make your life even easier.
One thing that is a pain though is that some of the games you could install and play force a certain screen orientation – now on a phone or tablet the solution is simple, you turn the device, but that isn’t so easy on a large television. Fortunately there are plenty of apps available to change the orientation, so make sure you look for one and install it pretty much after you have rooted – after all you don’t want to ruin your gameplay experience!
One really great thing about the M.O.J.O. is that if you already own apps and games that you have previously purchased from Google Play, unlike other Android consoles you won’t need to buy them again, you can just download and install them without paying anything more.
The M.O.J.O. can be used for more than just playing games – you can surf the Internet (although you really want to use a keyboard for that otherwise you will get annoyed at how long it can take to enter a URL, especially if it is a long one), listen to music, watch movies, and so much more. In fact, if you have a TV or movie collection one of the first things you may want to install is Plex. And with the recent announcement that Mad Catz are bringing OUYA Everyone to the M.O.J.O. you will be able to do even more!
Overall I was very pleased with the M.O.J.O. I wasn’t concerned that it needed to be rooted, after all it was simple and quick to do, and most likely the majority of people who will buy the M.O.J.O. would be comfortable doing that anyway, and beside, Mad Catz actually help you to do it! There is so much that can be done with the M.O.J.O. and I look forward to exploring that more in the coming months, including testing it out with NVIDIA’s GameStream technology.
The current price of the M.O.J.O. is £179.99 which is quite a drop from the launch price at the start of the year.
This game takes place between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2 and focuses on Borderlands 2 bad guy Handsome Jack. Oh, and it’s set on the moon!
Here is the gameplay footage in 1080p – enjoy:
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be available in Autumn 2014 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
What do you think of it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug has just been released on DVD and Blu-Ray, and you can get an exclusive Lego Mini Set if you buy it from Sainsbury’s.
The exclusive Lego Mini Set, which includes Legolas Greenleaf with accessory kit is only available when you buy the Blu-Ray from Sainsbury’s, so if you are a Lego collector, and you want to see a great movie, you know where to go!
The first DLC for Titanfall has been announced today at PAX East. The DLC called “Expedition” will add three maps will be coming in this May and it will continue the story told in the game’s campaign.
One of the new gameplay elements to be introduced in the first map is wall-running on trees. Now Players will now be able to adjust their path while wall-running, choosing to jump from tree to tree, go higher or not. There will also be “zip-vines” for players to take advantage of it you like them.
War Games is another map in the upcoming map pack, While map packs will be paid DLC, Respawn Entertainment promises that game modes will be free. Another new mode coming to Titanfall is 2v2 Last Titan Standing. In addition, new Burn Cards will be coming, with the next update to focus on Titan-specific abilities.
Tecmo Koei’s long running Dynasty Warrior franchise returns with the new complete edition of it’s eighth iteration. Featuring the standalone game along with added extras thrown in, can this re-release justify a purchase from those who may have already wrung Dynasty Warriors 8 dry?
Much akin to the previous entries in the Dynasty Warriors saga, the tales revolve around separate narrative arks involving different Chinese factions and their subsequent warlords. With each campaign offering individual, unalike scenarios and events, there could be a long and poignant story to work through, providing you can cope with confusing exposition and comical voice work. A seasoned veteran of the franchise will know exactly what to expect here, the plucky newcomers however, will find themselves lost and out of their depth almost instantaneously due to the verbatim on offer. Fortunately, there is a codex style section to brush up on your potentially embellished ancient lore.
The gameplay holds true to its (repetitive) roots and will not surprise anyone at all versed in the art of mashing buttons. For the uninitiated, Dynasty Warrior games revolve around the concept of territory control; progression is performed by slaughtering swathes of enemies, leaders and bosses. Take out the higher ranked opponents, and the number of enemies in that area should diminish, letting your armada of goons push ever forward. With each map capable of holding upward of a thousand enemy ragdolls in total, in theory, there should never be a dull moment. In practice, things are a little different.
Without any true combos to learn and master, it devolves into alternating between heavy and light attacks depending on which set of animations you want to see at the time. Enemy grunts may as well lie down on the floor upon your approach as they pose little to no purpose apart from raising the addictive KO count in the corner of the screen. Bosses work a little differently as they are essentially the same as you. They can wield large area attacks, relentlessly pursue you and can often swing the tide of battle. The combat opens up slightly here as the new weapon fusion system allows you to bring along another weapon. Aside from the satisfaction/hilarity of beating down wave after wave of enemies with a scroll of paper, their potential elemental affinities can play a pivotal role in boss encounters. Bringing a weapon with an opposing affinity to a boss fight and you’ll likely wipe the floor with them, if you don’t have that luxury, be prepared to learn and master juggling and chaining attacks, especially on the higher difficulties. Whilst the bosses were indeed more intense, they can often break the pace if you let them fall to the ground as your attacks will not register until they spring to their feet. Whilst it would be infuriating if they could do that to you, a lot of the earlier battles entailed the exciting premise of me knocking them over, me flailing fruitlessly and me getting hit once they’d finally dragged themselves up and were ready to get knocked back down, again.
Luckily, that’s not quite as far as the combat extends, there are also ‘super’ moves that will deal tremendous damage; are of course, only available once a certain gauge is filled. Another move/mode, instantly familiar to any other third person hack and slash game being the timed, ‘suddenly I’m way more powerful than I was before, only I can’t sustain it for long’ one, where attacks are more deadly, gauges can be filled and devastating attacks can be unleashed. Once earned, they can be unleashed at any point and can be a lifesaver. Especially with the threat of potentially having to restart the entire battle from scratch.
Repetition is certainly a key aspect to get over when playing Xtreme Legends, and while it may come down to performing the same moves over and over again, you do get constantly rewarded and encouraged by the game. Item drops, including new weapons are frequent and relatively unique, and are often great fun to experiment with, such was the scroll of incomprehensible death I wielded for quite some time. Levels come thick and fast at the start, earning you new abilities to equip before combat; all this is before the frankly ridiculous amount of playable characters on offer which, due to the expansion, takes it up to a staggering 82. Needless to say, if you’re prepared to put the time in, you’ll be rewarded with many, many hours of content.
It’s shift to the PS4 is of course a welcome and progressive step, it’s just a shame it doesn’t at all make use of the extra grunt on offer. Whilst there is a clear leap in framerate performance, the draw distance is under par and enemies that are even slightly out of your remit present a disappointingly muddy blur. The special moves and animations look pretty enough, but it’s nothing you won’t have seen done better before. Hopefully the next full release will start to push the hardware a little further and we’ll see what we all envision from a game like this.
If you have played the original to death, unfortunately, you won’t find all that much new content however. Aside from (almost) humanising the newly playable and frighteningly powerful Lu Bu in his own storyline and adding some additional Fantasy Battles to whet your ‘what if’ palette, there isn’t much to draw you back in. If you did skip Dynasty Warriors 8 however, this is without doubt, the definitive version.
Much like other franchises in the same scenario: Call of Duty, Need for Speed and Assassins Creed to name but a few, Dynasty Warriors have found themselves trapped inside an inescapable, spiralling rut. On the one hand, their formulaic approach to advancement and reticence to major change will appease the hardcore fans, yet it can often split decisions on those all important ‘middle fencers’. Whilst the same basic mechanics will have to still apply for fear of alienating their loyal devotees, evolving to encompass a greater audience must also take precedence for it to realise it’s potential.
Today, Ubisoft has unveiled the first gameplay trailer focused on pets in The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, the game is now accessible to everyone willing to stockpile gold, loot neighbours’ chests and brag about maniacal castle defences in their quest to become the undisputed master of Opulencia.
In this video pets are introduced in the game. The little creatures have two main purposes: first they hang out with players during attacks because sometimes it’s lonely in those huge castles.
Secondly, pets can be really useful, and they will help players pick up gold and life force while you are busy attacking enemies.
Adorable pets include a dragon, a hamster in a ball, a creepy crawly spider and a mini squid tentacle in a bucket.
Early Access ahead of the launch on 14th April for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN for the PlayStation 4 is now live. In addition, the PS4 Upgrade Function for existing PlayStation 3 players also begins today. Details of how current players of the PS3 version can upgrade to PS4 via the Mog Station are outlined below.
Owners of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn on PlayStation 3 are eligible to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version starting today.
* Purchase of the PlayStation 4 version is not required to upgrade. Please be aware that after transferring to the PlayStation 4 you will be unable to play using your current copy of the PlayStation 3 version.
* Please note that after completion, the upgrade process cannot be undone.
* Players may upgrade free of charge via the Mog Station.
* You must first register the PlayStation 3 version to your FINAL FANTASY XIV service account before upgrading.
* Upon completing the upgrade process, a PlayStation®4 system will be required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
* All FINAL FANTASY XIV service account data including characters and in-game items will be carried over upon upgrading to the PlayStation 4 version.
* If you wish to play on both the PS3 and PS4 you must purchase a separate copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn for the PlayStation 4.
* The PS4 upgrade campaign will be offered until December 31, 2014.
Gaijin Entertainments popular MMO title War Thunder featured on the latest episode of Geek & Sundry‘s recently launched web series “Unplugged” from yesterday the 10th April.
Unplugged is hosted by YouTube celebrity Ashly Burch of ‘Hey Ash Whatcha Playin’? fame. Each episode of Unplugged features contestants going head-to-head in a video game and then experiencing the real thing. In the latest episode aired on April 10th, two special guests went from playing War Thunder on a Surface Pro 2 in a hangar in the Las Vegas desert to flying actual high-performance stunt planes in true dogfighting action, where they experienced up to 9Gs of blackout-inducing force.
Unplugged’s brand partner, Microsoft provided Surface Tablets for the show and Gaijin provided additional promotional giveaways in the form of “Advanced Packs”, War Thunder DLC featuring the legendary US Army Air Force P-51D Mustang. The promotion will run online for four weeks.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Phantoms is now available on Steam and Windows PC. Formerly Ghost Recon Online, Ghost Recon Phantoms launches with a new identity, new features and worldwide distribution.
A brand-new gaming experience built upon community feedback
Ubisoft has built a new identity for Ghost Recon Phantoms that includes a new background story, new user interface as well as new character and weapon designs for all three classes. Three maps have also been updated with a complete lighting and level redesign. Players will also be able to fully customize their weapons and characters with the new ModMaster feature to help them stand out on the battlefield.
In addition, matchmaking has been improved to guarantee a fair gaming experience by taking into account player skills and level of equipment. To start new players off on the right foot, the new user experience has been retooled to offer players access to better weapons, sooner.
“Steam is always a cornerstone of the distribution strategy of any PC tactical team-based game like Ghost Recon Phantoms. The additional exposure we are getting through Steam will further increase our already 5-million-strong user base,” said Corey Facteau, producer.
To guarantee the best gaming experience around the world, Ubisoft will open new servers in Asia, Australia and South America, in addition to those already covering Europe and North-America.
“The launch trailer is an accurate portrayal of the new DNA of the game. Sleeker, more refined and looking better than ever, it showcases the new character design in a map that our veterans know very well, the Xinyi District. The intense action sequence is just a peek into the intense combat of the game and reinforces the Ghost Recon Phantoms belief that by fighting as a team, you prevail,” Corey Facteau explained.
The trailer was directed by Patrick Clair, who has previously worked with Ubisoft on trailers for Watch Dogsand Tom Clancy’s The Division, but is now best known for his work directing the title sequence of the HBO hit show True Detective.
“We will also be present in other gaming events in Europe, where we will organize exhibition matches between MOBA and FPS pro teams, to demonstrate our unique team-based gameplay,” Corey Facteau added.
Today, Microsoft has launched ‘The One Campaign’, inviting UK gamers to take part in a series of challenges designed to put their skills to the test. Five of Britain’s biggest YouTube stars have designed the challenges based on their favourite Xbox One games, and have laid down the gauntlet for gamers to submit their best clips via Upload.
Whether it’s perfecting long-range goals in FIFA 14, pulling off the quickest melee attacks in Titanfall, or racking up a huge combo of zombie kills in Dead Rising 3 – Xbox is inviting gamers to take on the best in a bid to be crowned The One, and win big prizes in the process.*
Taking part could not be easier. Gamers should pick the challenge that suits their gaming style and take their best shot, using “Xbox, Record That” to save their most impressive clip. Simply submit the clip to Upload with the corresponding tag and check back next month to see if you have been crowned ‘The One’. Visit www.xbox.com/theone for more details.
The challenge criteria and judging panel are as follows:
The One at Most Creative Zombie KillsTag: ‘TheOneZombie’Judge: Dan BullGame: Dead Rising 3
There are literally hordes of zombies in Dead Rising 3 and the list of ways to take them out are almost endless. Show Dan your most creative zombie kills!
The One at ScreamersTag:‘TheOneScreamer’Judge: TWiiNSANEGame: FIFA 14
Everybody loves a screamer and by that we mean a goal so huge and powerful that it makes your friends call you ‘Sir Screamer’ for the rest of the night. Show TWiiNSANE your best long ranged goal!
The One at Melee ManiacTag:‘TheOneMelee’Judge: JayEx23Game: Titanfall
Sometimes there isn’t a better feeling than sneaking up behind an enemy pilot, gracefully pressing the right thumb stick down and cancelling his burn card with a grab of his helmet or a kick to the face. Impress JayEx23 by showing him your best melee!
The One at ExtinctionTag: ‘TheOneExtinction’Judge: MrDalekJDGame: Call of Duty: Ghosts
If blasting Cryptids in Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction is your kind of game, then brush up on your skills and show MrDalekJD your most creative, deadly or just out right hilarious Extinction gameplay!
The One at SnipingTag: ‘TheOneSniping’Judge: Vikkstar123Game: Call of Duty: Ghosts
Are you deadly with a sniper rifle from any distance? Master of the no scope? Hold your breath and show the King of CoD, Vikkstar123!
Gamers have until 11.59PM, Friday 2nd May 2014, to submit their Upload clips, with more challenges and YouTube stars to be announced soon.
Paradox Interactive has announced that wrongly exiled magicians and sorcerers everywhere can begin their quests to retake Ardania in Warlock 2: The Exiled, the turn-based strategy-fantasy wargame from Ino-Co Plus.
Available today via digital retailers worldwide, Warlock 2: The Exiled challenges players to conduct wizardly warfare with a selection of magical creatures, devastating spells, and cunning strategy as they face off against their fellow Great Mages. Warlock 2: The Exiled is available on Windows PC for $29.99, with premium editions also available for $39.99 and $49.99.
Peer at this trailer to get a glimpse of how you can mod the world of Ardania in Warlock 2: The Exiled:
The premium editions of Warlock 2 include exquisite extras like digital books, soundtracks and content packs for discerning diviners. Players who purchase the Lord Edition or Great Mage Edition will receive a digital copy of Warlock 2: The Great Mage Game, a novel set in the Warlock universe, as well as a digital art book, and the official soundtracks to both Warlock 2 and the original Warlock: Master of the Arcane. The Great Mage Edition will also include seven in-game content packs, which add new Great Mages, spells, and options to players’ quests.
Every now and again I experience a game so awesome I just want to scream and shout about it from the top of the highest mountain but fear everyone else would have me shot due to spoilers.
Telltale’s latest episode for The Wolf Among Us is the culprit for this desire of mine. It’s perfectly paced, has an amazing story and once again features a lot more detective work as opposed to an imbalance of action and quick time events. Episode 3: A Crooked Mile throws you into a deeper and darker world, yes it goes further down the rabbit hole so please excuse the fable pun. With the continuation of all the events and choices you’ve made from the previous episode Bigby Wolf, Sheriff of Fabletown, is put into more situations where you must decide if the violent approach is the only way of getting answers.
With all eyes pointing towards Deputy Mayor Ichabod Crane the race against the clock is on before the truth is lost forever. What I loved even more this time round was the fact even more choices were given as to where you’d like to visit first and what clues are being lost in the other locations due to your lateness. This gives you the temptation to replay the episode right away to see what you’ve missed even though you should stick to your decision, that’s the Telltale way.
One thing I’ve noticed whilst playing was the fact that I was starting to enjoy seeing the recurring characters as if I’ve known them as long as Bigby himself. With the immersive story and heightened situations characters such as the strong Snow White, intelligent Bufkin or the mischievous Tweedle twins, my belief that deep 3 dimensional characters have a big impact within a video game and should never be overlooked. Just as you find yourself getting to know them you’re thrown into a position where you can help or pursue one and upset or let the other get away, that makes every decision tough yet interesting.
There is a huge improvement from the previous episode with the catch up and coming soon video now running more smoothly. Before the tailored story videos that was different for each player’s choice staggered with long loading times to the point of annoyance and seeing as that was the only thing letting it down previously it’s now perfected.
We’ve reached the half way mark and once again the twists and turns will make the long wait for episode 4 an exciting and painful one. So many questions arise where the previously answered ones lay. I’m still hooked and most importantly I’ve not predicted a single thing.
