Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry Classic, already announced in EMEA territories, will be available in the US for download on Microsoft Xbox LIVE for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and on the Sony PlayStation Network for the Sony PlayStation 3 on 11th February for $9.99.
Return to where it all began with Far Cry Classic and relive the game that left a legacy. With graphical enhancements, revamped cut-scenes, and a fresh
new user interface, Far Cry Classic allows players to experience all the action and chilling gameplay that made Far Cry legendary.
It’s another beautiful day in paradise…or is it? Step into the shoes of Jack Carver, a ship captain unwittingly trapped on a remote tropical island and
hunted by an unrelenting team of highly trained mercenaries. Choose firepower, strategy, or stealth, and use your freedom in massive open environments.
Tecmo Koei Europe has announced the release date of Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, and for the PlayStation 3. Both titles will be released simultaneously across Europe on 4th April 2014, bringing the Dynasty Warriors franchise dynamically to the new generation of consoles.
Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends for PlayStation 3, is a stand-alone expansion of the highly successful Dynasty Warriors 8, which was released in July 2013 to critical acclaim. It will include new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu. Additionally DW8XL will see the introduction of 5 new characters, giving players the option to choose between 82 warriors in total.
Xtreme Legends will also feature multiple hypothetical scenarios that alter the plotlines of various episodes throughout the ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms story’, an expanded Ambition Mode and the popular Challenge Mode. The Free Mode has also been significantly enhanced, featuring among other things, the Xtreme Legends ‘Ultimate’ difficulty level.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, is a treat for Dynasty Warriors fans that have migrated to the new generation of consoles. It includes both Dynasty Warriors 8 and Dynasty Warriors Xtreme Legends, thus giving new fans the opportunity to play through both titles. As an added bonus, PlayStation®3 Dynasty Warriors 8 save data are transferable across all platforms!
Step into a LEGO game unlike any other and become a true Master Builder! Warner Bros, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced The LEGO Movie Videogame will be available in UK retail stores from February 14th for Xbox One, the Xbox 360 games, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, 3DS, and Windows PC.
TheLEGO Movie Videogame, released with the highly anticipated “The LEGO Movie,” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, takes players on an awesome adventure through fantastical LEGO worlds, including Bricksburg, Cloud Cuckoo Land and the Wild West of Flatbush Gulch. And for the first time ever in a LEGO game, all environments are made entirely of digital LEGO bricks.
“We challenged ourselves to introduce a new element never-before-seen in any LEGO game and did that with environments made entirely out of LEGO bricks, giving players more authentic opportunities to interact with the world around them,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “This is a chance for every LEGO builder to collect LEGO instruction pages and harness the powers of the Master Builders.”
Based on the humorous and action-packed events from the film, The LEGO Movie Videogame puts players in control of Emmet, an ordinary LEGO minifigure mistakenly thought to be “The Special” — a character prophesized to save the world from an evil LEGO tyrant. Using the abilities of more than 90 characters inspired by the film, which include an unlikely cast from some of the world’s most beloved and well-knowing properties, including DC Comics Super Heroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, family members of all ages will navigate 15 exciting levels in the console version and 45 action-packed missions in the handheld version. With unexpected moments and twists at every level, gamers will build their way -through a uniquely LEGO adventure on their ultimate mission to bring creativity to their LEGO world.
Among the playable characters in the game are fan-favourites from the film like Emmet, voiced by Chris Pratt; Vitruvius, voiced by Morgan Freeman; Wyldstyle, voiced by Elizabeth Banks; Batman, voiced by Will Arnett; and Lord Business, voiced by Will Ferrell.
SQUARE ENIX has announced LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will go on sale for one hour as a special exclusive on February 13th at GAME.
On the 13th February at 13:00, LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will be on sale for one hour at 13 GAME Stores across the country – the game will be available on general release on 14th February. The main celebrations will be taking place at GAME in Hamleys of Regent Street, where there will be special guests and a range of prizes to be won.
The event is being held to celebrate the release of the latest in what is the most beloved, highest-selling role-playing game franchise in the world. In LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII, the world is sinking into a sea of chaos and in thirteen days, nothing will remain. After centuries in crystal stasis, a hero has awoken – a legendary warrior on a god-given mission to save the souls of mankind. Her name: Lightning.
As an extra special treat for all at the London event, legendary FINAL FANTASY developers Yoshinori Kitatse, Producer, and Yuji Abe, Game Design Director, will be in attendance and signing copies of the game for a limited time only while stocks last.
“We’re thrilled to be part of such a unique event,” said Charlotte Knight, Director, GAME. “We pride ourselves on bringing the best opportunities to our community throughout the UK – with the chance to get the game at this exclusive one off event, as well as the many prizes on offer, this is not one to be missed.”
Other participating GAME stores around the UK include Norwich, Thurrock, Milton Keynes, Exeter, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow Union St, Liverpool Lord Street, Bullring, Cardiff, Portsmouth and Cribbs Causeway.
Watch the trailer for Transformers Universe the new MOTA (Massively Online Tactical Action) game from Jagex Game studio.
The Jagex-Hasbro title has been in development for some time and has seemingly shifted its focus to try and keep up with the times. Currently it’s scheduled for a summer launch.
The Transformers Universe offers fast-paced, battle-centric, tactical action with game modes for core gamers, casual gamers and Transformers enthusiasts alike. As Commander of a new squad of bots, you will recruit, maintain and battle others with a unique collection of Transformers warriors created in collaboration with Hasbro.
For more than two decades Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons, with over 70 video game titles, four animated series, and more to his name. This year SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe, entitled Sonic Boom, that will debut a new look for Sonic and friends and launch their first-ever CG animated television series, new videogames for Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS and a new toy line. The creative driving forces behind these projects are working together with SEGA to kick-start a global campaign for Sonic Boom that will excite and engage new and existing fans across a variety of platforms.
Sonic Boom’s visual identity includes character designs inspired by the abilities and unique personalities of each of the characters while still maintaining the core identity and values of the Sonic brand. The rich worlds of the TV series and videogame will share a common narrative and a number of location and stylistic similarities reflecting full collaboration between videogame, TV series partners and SEGA from the outset.
The Sonic Boom television series, coproduced by SEGA of America Inc. and OuiDO! Productions, will debut on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on CANAL J and GULLI in France during the 2014/2015 season. The series is an ensemble comedy consisting of 52 x 11-minute standalone episodes packed full of high-adrenaline action. Every episode starts from a small character-driven story and explodes into an epic tale of saving the world, robot battles and more.
Serving as a prequel to the stories revealed in the TV series the Sonic Boom video game will deliver a totally different experience to previous Sonic games with collaborative gameplay at its core. Developed in the U.S by California based Big Red Button Entertainment (Wii U) and Sanzaru Games (Nintendo 3DS) in collaboration with Sonic Team, this is the third title to be released as part of an exclusive deal with Nintendo. Sonic Boom will take advantage of the innovative hardware of both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with traditional elements of Sonic games, such as speed, also featured. The videogame will also introduce exploration, combat and a new Enerbeam tether mechanic that will allow the Sonic Boom world to be discovered in totally unique ways.
Sonic Boom will be supported by a robust global licensing and merchandising program, anchored by new master toy partner TOMY. TOMY’s line will showcase the new character looks, stressing interaction between core characters, and will feature new play patterns based on both the new game and TV series. TOMY will develop a comprehensive toy range across a broad number of categories including plush, action figures, RC, role play, vehicles and novelty. Sonic fans can expect a high-quality, collectible toy line fuelled by TOMY innovation and energized with speed, lights, sounds, motion-activation and action-performance. SEGA will launch a broad licensing program across multiple categories including toys, apparel, publishing, accessories, food and beverage and more – making this one of the biggest license initiatives SEGA has undertaken in recent years. The company will enlist many of its current partners who have had tremendous success with Sonic over the past years while seeking new licensees to join this exciting new Sonic licensing program.
Wargaming have revealed details of Update 1.2 for its flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes.
“The upcoming update will heighten gameplay experience, injecting it with depth and comfort,” said Vlad Belozerov, Director of Global Operations for World of Warplanes. “Our goal is to grow World of Warplanes into a game that is exciting to watch via live steams and gratifying to play, be it on casual or pro level.”
Enhanced camera effects will facilitate live streaming, making online tournaments in World of Warplanes even more thrilling to watch, while the option of creating replays will be helpful in learning useful combat tactics.
Along with growing the game’s competitive component, Update 1.2 will introduce detailed post-battle stats, allowing players to refine their skills and improve their strategy more efficiently, while the new Battle Missions System will challenge pilots, offering them to complete combat objectives and participate in special bonus events to win extra credits.
The video game publisher Little Orbit, alongside TNT, have announced the launch of Falling Skies Planetary Warfare, the new title available in the App Store and Google Play, based on TNT’s epic drama seriesFalling Skies. In this free-to-play strategy game for all ages, players can choose a side and join the battle for Earth, either as commander of the human resistance or as an alien invader. The game is available for free on the iTunes App Store here and on Google Play here.
“Many classic titles have explored the aliens vs. humans conflict, and we wanted Falling Skies Planetary Warfare to be reminiscent of those games,” said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. “It will be up to players to pick a side and craft their own strategy to beat challenging adversaries – or their friends.”
Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is set in the aftermath of season three of Falling Skies, TNT’s alien-invasion drama from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg, and starring Noah Wyle. The game opens with players choosing to fight as humans or the alien force. Once a side is chosen, they must then construct and maintain a base, defending it against swift incoming attacks from enemy forces made up of other players throughout North America. Fighting extraterrestrial invaders or becoming an alien commander determined to wipe out the human race, players will build up their own militia and battle the enemy in a global wartime bid for ultimate power. Throughout the game, players must manage their resources including metal, food and ore, before an enemy attacks and steals it out from under their nose…or chitin. By training and deploying troops, players can build prestige and accrue additional resources for their side. Additionally, they can access the Global Conflict Status to check on the progress of all players, both human and alien combatants.
“Falling SkiesPlanetary Warfare adds a new dimension to the powerful drama of Falling Skies,” said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of digital, affiliate, lifestyle and enterprise commerce for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This game is a great way for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Falling Skies, playing their own part in a war that will decide the fate of humanity.”
“Falling Skies is a fantastic show, and we’re going to be exploring some fun storylines with the writers as the new season gets closer. This is a new opportunity for new and old fans to play a game that will evolve as the plot on television evolves,” says Scott. Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is now available for iOS and Android platforms. A console game is planned for Fall 2014.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords, new free-to-play title available exclusively on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 will launch this spring.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords reinvents the world-renowned weapons-based fighting franchise with a brand new item discovery and forging system as well as elemental-based fighting mechanics. Special elemental effects such as Wind and Fire will be imbued into weapons scavenged from defeated enemies as well as forged from equipment collected by the player. Players will have to strategize which weapon to take into battle for a successful win.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords will provide players with an incredibly deep single-player experience built upon the award-winning 3D weapons-based combat that is known and loved around the world. The free-to-play title will be available exclusively on the PlayStation 3 system this spring in Europe and Australasia.
Ubisoft confirmed today that Child of Light, the turn-based RPG set in the magical world of Lemuria, will release on 30th April 30. The game will be available for download on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox360 and Xbox One, the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation 4, the eShop from Nintendo for the Wii U, and PC Digital, at the price of £11.99.
Child of Light is a reimagining of classic fairytales, inviting players on an epic adventure into the magical painted world of Lemuria. Players will uncover mysteries, participate in turn-by-turn combat inspired by classic JRPGs, and explore a mystical kingdom. The game puts players in the shoes of Aurora, a child stolen from her home, who, in her quest to return, must bring back the sun, the moon and the stars held captive by the Queen of the Night. Helped by her companion Igniculus the firefly and several unlikely allies, Aurora will face her darkest fears, including dragons and other mystical creatures, in this modern take on a coming-of-age story.
GAME and PlayStation are joining forces to bring the highly anticipated upcoming release, inFAMOUS: Second Son, to 40 stores across the UK. The lock-in is exclusive to GAME Reward members and is a chance for them to get their hands on the sought after game before its release. What’s more, it also represents the first next-gen release from publisher SONY since the PS4 launched in November and restarts the hugely successful GAME lock-in series for 2014.
Every GAME conduit who is lucky enough to take part will be kept fully fuelled with free supplies of food and drink as they take to the in-game streets of Seattle, Washington and fight back against the oppressive DUP. Also the GAME staff will be on hand to talk about the title and offer goodies throughout the night. To attend the lock-in gamers must be 16 years or over and should visit their selected store to sign up and receive an entry ticket.
GAME is also offering an exclusive Collector’s Edition of the title. Available only at GAME, the inFAMOUS: Second Son Collector’s Edition offers a host of superhuman collectables and bonus in-game content in a stylish case designed after Delsin’s own jacket. The Collector’s Edition includes:
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Full Game
• Delsin Jacket Material Game Case
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Collectable Coin
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Bottle Opener
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Badges
• Delsin Rowe Replica Beanie Hat
• Bonus DLC: Cole’s Legacy Legendary Vest
Konami has revealed the first in a new series of videos, highlighting the innovative new weaponry and abilities available in the upcoming Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.
With the conclusion to the ‘Lords of Shadow’ series releasing on 25th February, the publisher has issued the first video detailing key armaments within the new game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 introduces an improved combat system, with Dracula earning a series of powerful weapons and abilities as he progresses through the game.
Central to this new format is the Void Sword, a mystical weapon with incredible restorative properties. The Void Sword is the focus of this first trailer, and the weapon itself is found early on in the game. Once obtained, the Void Sword allows Dracula to add his enemies’ health to his own with every strike. It is a hugely effective weapon, and becomes a focal point of the vampire’s arsenal.
The new 50-second trailer shows the sword in full flow, against multiple foes and the game’s larger adversaries.
With Midnight City, the recently founded indie label of Majesco Entertainment Company, has announced that Double Dragon:Neon is now available for PC via Steam, listed at a tasty £6.99/€8.99.
Building on the highly successful release on console, the PC version sports full Steam integration and online cooperative play for a true Double Dragon experience. In its console debut, Double Dragon: Neon revitalised the franchise with an updated look and good ol’ fashioned street fights. The world’s most iconic arcade brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee are back in a reboot of the classic side-scrolling beat-em-up that fueled a generation of gamers. When Marian is kidnapped by the evil forces of the Shadow Warriors gang, the brothers set out to win her back and take down their chief nemesis Skullmageddon. Along the way, players will take on hordes of street-gangs, guzzle gallons of soda and rock out to some stellar tunes in the form of ability-enhancing mixtapes.
Fans of the series can expect all of the classic Double Dragon action, including punches, kicks and some of the gnarliest thugs around! In addition, players have a dedicated evade button that makes it just a little easier to avoid enemy attacks. When timed perfectly, evading an attack can boost offensive strength for a short time for some devastating results. In local and online co-op players can ‘high-five’ to share health, ‘psych’ up their comrades for special moves and revive their fallen partner. As the duo beats their way through five beautifully rendered environments, they’ll come across soda to restore health, key items, and mix-tapes scattered throughout each level. The tapes have unique abilities, and you can equip two tapes at once to create some killer combinations. In addition, tapes also stack allowing players to customise and intensify the effects of each cassette.
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One, is now available on iOS; a platform perfectly suited to the game, as proved by the popularity of previous Broken Sword releases on the format.
“Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse is a classic point and click adventure which will appeal to iOS gamers with its combination of brain-busting puzzles, wonderful narrative and globe-trotting adventure,” says Charles Cecil, founder, multi-award winning developer Revolution Software. “We’re delighted to be bringing this iconic story to the format and look forward to existing fans enjoying it, while opening it up to a new audience too.”
Key Features:
· The latest explosive episode in the iconic Broken Sword series
· Follow the adventure across Europe, in classic 2D hand-drawn locations
· Immerse yourself in the rich storyline and interact with unforgettable characters
· Experience the very best in adventure gaming: from unique puzzles and deft subterfuge to cipher solving and time-honoured detective work
· Enjoy the award-winning scripts, and widely praised voice-acting
When a mysterious painting is stolen during an armed raid on a Paris gallery, George Stobbart and Nico Collard are thrown, seemingly by chance, into the investigation together. From Paris to London and beyond, the trail becomes a race against time as dark forces from Europe’s turbulent past are woken from their slumber. Broken Sword characters old and new are encountered – but who can George and Nico trust? The journey they are on reveals a conspiracy as old as the written word, whose ancient heresies will cause innocent blood to spill once more…
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One is out now for iOS platforms for the promotional price of £2.99. Episode Two will follow shortly as an In-app Purchase.
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One is also available now for PC, Linux and Mac from Steam and GOG.com and available on PlayStation Vita.
