Nintendo today will release a new edition of Nintendo Direct, Mr Iwata & Mr Shibata bring updates on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software launching in the remainder of 2013. The broadcast, hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata, will provide updates on previously announced software coming to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in the remainder of 2013.
The new Nintendo Direct will be streamed from the Nintendo Direct website on 1st October at 3pm BST.
In the first of a two part interview, we talk with Paul Cross from Ubisoft about Rocksmith 2014.
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With a completely redesigned interface, new songs, and all-new features, Rocksmith 2014 Edition is tailored to better teach the key elements of guitar playing. A new fully customizable “Riff Repeater” lets players select any section of a song they want to play, and repeat that section over-and-over until it’s mastered. Players can also set the starting difficulty level, speed, or play note-by-note through challenging parts, all on-the-fly. A new “Master Mode” makes playing by memory more approachable and new “Guitarcade” mini-games have been created to hone specific guitar skills. With these flexible and deep practice tools, it’s never been easier for players to play their favourite songs on guitar or bass.
Paul Cross is the Creative Director for Rocksmith 2014, so over to Paul for part one:
Rocksmith 2014 Edition contains over 50 new tracks including:
Aerosmith – Walk This Way
Alice In Chains – Stone
Arctic Monkeys – R U Mine?
Avenged Sevenfold – Bat Country
Bob Dylan – Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Iron Maiden – The Trooper
Jack White – Sixteen Saltines
Kiss – Rock And Roll All Nite
Mastodon – Blood and Thunder
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Pantera – Cemetary Gates
Paramore – Now
R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Radiohead – Paranoid Android
Rise Against – Savior
Slayer – War Ensemble
The Kinks – You Really Got Me
The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black
The Shins – For A Fool
The Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock (with pre-order only)
The Smashing Pumpkins – The Chimera
The Who – My Generation
Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
White Zombie – Thunder Kiss ‘65
For additional information about Rocksmith 2014 Edition, please visit www.Rocksmith.com.
And here is the video we made back in September with Clare from RockSchool for the original Rocksmith:
Are you going to get Rocksmith 2014? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
With Codemasters F1 2013 game set to be released soon, I had the chance to sit down with Sky Sports F1 Commentator David “Crofty” Croft to talk all things F1.
F1 2013 features all the cars, circuits and star drivers from the 2013 season, allowing gamers to race as Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes and Sergio Perez in the McLaren-Mercedes for the first time, and includes all of the new drivers, updated rules, tyre changes and remodelled handling to authentically reflect the challenge and exhilaration of racing 2013’s stunning roster of FORMULA ONE cars. A range of game enhancements, split-screen and online multiplayer, plus new and returning game modes delivers the most complete FORMULA ONE experience in videogame history.
David “Crofty” Croft is the F1 Commentator for Sky Sports F1, and he is also involved in the F1 2013 game.
So over to Crofty to talk F1:
F1 2013 will be published by Codemasters on October 4th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.
Are you going to buy F1 2013? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
To Kicking off SWAPtober, Activision will be giving away one Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack per day from October 1-31 via the official Skylanders Twitter channel (@SkylandersGames). Portal Masters can visit Skylanders.com to mix and match their favourite SWAP Force characters out of the more than 250 possible combinations. Fans can then tweet their favourite SWAP Force character combination along with a suggested catchphrase using the hashtags #SWAPtober and #Skylanders for the chance to win one of the daily Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack giveaways, which will be available after the game’s launch.
On October 10, Skylanders, one of the world’s most successful video game franchises1, is partnering with Toys”R”Us to bring Skylands to life with “SWAPtoberfest”-a celebration in Times Square where fans will have the chance to be among the very first to play the game before it’s available at retail. SWAPtoberfest will feature Skylanders SWAP Force-themed activities, photos with Skylanders costumed characters as well as chances to win a Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack and special Skylanders-themed merchandise from top companies like MEGA Brands, Rubie’s Costume Company, Hybrid Apparel and Power A.
On Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, the Toys”R”Us international flagship store in New York City will celebrate the launch of Skylanders SWAP Force with one-of-a-kind in-store experiences, including game demos and giveaways (while supplies last).
Skylanders SWAP Force was recently named as one of the 2013 Toys”R”Us “Fabulous 15″on the Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List. The game will be available in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on October 13; in Australia on October 16; and in Europe on October 18. It also will be available day-and-date with the launch of Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc., in a partnership with Double Fine Productions, announced the launch date and price for the mobile version of The Cave. Created by legendary game designer Ron Gilbert, The Cave will be available on 3rd October on the App Store for $4.99 / £2.99/ €4.49 for the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.
Named Game Informer’s Best Adventure Game of E3 2012, The Cave is an adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend. Players can assemble their team of three from seven unlikely adventures, each with their own unique personalities and stories, and then descend into the mysterious depths of The Cave. New touch screen controls enhance the experience on iOS.
The next set of free games for Xbox Live Members in October will be Might & Magic Clash of Heroes and Halo 3.
Starting Tuesday (October 1st) Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (Normally US $14.99 /£9.99) will be free for Xbox LIVE Gold members through October 15th .
Then on October 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Halo 3 (Normally US $14.99 / £14.99) for free.
As a reminder, the “Games With Gold” program gives Xbox LIVE Gold Members 2 free games to keep each month. A new title will be available the 1st and 16th of each month.
The latest feature announced for Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is the ‘GENKI’. This new energy gauge allows players to perform stunning attacks and combos.
DBZ gamers will have to complete certain conditions to achieve a ‘SPECIAL BONUS’ that will trigger the ‘GENKI Request’ at the end of the missions. This new feature will allow DBZ challengers from all over the world to gather and share ‘GENKI’ together. A world-meter counting the ‘WORLD GENKI’ will allow players to follow-up with their combined efforts!
Completing missions provides two kinds of rewards; on one hand, we have ‘Dragon Ball Points’ (DP) that can be used to buy items from the Item Collection Store. On the other hand, completing missions with their ‘Special Bonus’ events allows fans to send more ‘GENKI’ and earn ‘Premium Points’ (PP) in exchange of this ‘GENKI’. With PP, players can buy unique items such as the ‘Limit Jewel’ and much more from the Premium Collection Store! When equipped with the very rare and unique ‘Limit Jewel’, some brawlers will perform an ‘Ultimate Move’ (Such as Goku with his Spirit Bomb). With all these exclusive items, gamers can equip their favourite DBZ characters to enhance their performances!
Join the community on www.team-up.eu and Team-Up to unleash your Super-Saiyan power!
DRAGON BALL Z: BATTLE OF Z, for PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 and PlayStation VITA is coming in Early 2014.
The Tales of Symphonia Chronicles for the PS3 is a story of rebirth and redemption. Embark on a journey to save the world and protect the chosen one, and unveil the truth behind all of the deception. As you close on that adventure, face the consequences of your actions like never before in a Tales game.
Tales of Symphonia, and its sequel Dawn of the New World, are back in an HD pack with the choice of Japanese or English voice overs for the first time in Tales history!
Tales of Symphonia Chronicles is out early 2014 on Playstation 3. The long awaited return to Sylvarant and Tethe’alla !
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Activision and Bungie have released the new box art for Destiny.
In Destiny, players are Guardians of the last city on Earth, traversing the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Wielding incredible power, gamers must battle humanity’s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind’s Golden Age.
In a story-driven universe, Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.
For more information and updates, fans can visit www.DestinyTheGame.com
Ubisoft have released a brand new video for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag focusing called Pirate Heist.
Here it is:
Ubisoft have also announced the release dates for all the versions. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will be available on November 1st. Versions for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Wii U will be available on November 22nd.
I also recently interviewed Ashraf at E3:
What do you think of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
The Xbox team is taking Xbox One on the road, offering you the chance to experience the new generation of gaming before Xbox One launches on 22nd November. This time the tour isn’t just for the North America like normal but for Europe as well, its Begins on 1st October through the end of the year, the Xbox team will visit over 75 different cities around the world through a series of experiential events. The “Area One” tour will let people in Europe, US and Canada get hands on with the Xbox One line-up of blockbuster games, while the Xbox One “Test Drive” will see Xbox hitting the road like never before to give people hands-on gameplay in unexpected places.
“Area One” will bring a large travelling tour to many cities around the world, including London, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto. Xbox fans will be among the first to get their hands on the upcoming blockbuster games coming to Xbox One, including hotly anticipated titles like Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct, Dead Rising 3, Kinect Sports Rivals, Crimson Dragon, Max: Curse of the Brotherhood, Zoo Tycoon, and more.
“Area One” will provide a fun opportunity for large groups of people to try the latest games, learn about Xbox One, and enjoy some gameplay with their friends. While attendance is free of charge, space will be limited. So, if you’re 18 years and older, make sure you and your friends get to Area One early – we don’t want to miss you. For more information on the Area One Tour, go to xbox.com/onetour
Area One Tour Dates
Xbox One will also be taking to the streets to give fans a unique opportunity to try out the Xbox One with “Test Drive.” Across the UK, Germany, France, US and Canada, Xbox will cruise the country in custom “Test Drive” vehicles, appearing at festivals, university campuses, retail centers and more in search of gamers ready to take the new generation of entertainment for a spin.
The Xbox team will visit over 175 “Test Drive” locations including cities in the UK. For more information on “Test Drive”, go to xbox.com/onetour
Fans in France, Italy and Spain will also be able to get their hands on the Xbox One line-up at the Xbox booths at Milan Games Week (25th – 27th Oct), Paris Games Week (30th Oct – 3rd Nov), and Madrid Games Week (Nov 7th – 10th). The count-down to the Xbox One launch on 22nd November has began are you ready.
Out this week is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD brings the world of The Wind Waker for the Wii U, a remastered for the high-definition screens, that will be pumping the graphics up to 1080p resolution! The story is set on a vast ocean, where you use the Wind Waker to control the wind and guide you from island to island all over the world. This version features a new item called the Tingle Bottle – put a letter in it and cast it into the ocean, and your message ends up on Miiverse! Through this medium, the comments you post will travel from shore to shore, and end up in the hands of people playing The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD all over the world! From now on, you need never feel alone – you can share your adventures with Links across the globe!
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Get ready to unleash your singing skills on Wii U with Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, and enjoy a unique karaoke experience in the comfort of your own home. With 1,500 songs to choose from at launch (and even more coming via regular updates), a variety of modes, customisation options and more, you can sing and have fun your way. The software is free to download from Nintendo eShop and you can browse the Song Database (for free) at any time. If you’d like to sing, you’ll need to purchase a Ticket from Nintendo eShop and remain connected to the Internet while you play. Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND also comes with a free 1-hour trial Ticket, so you can give all the features a go without paying a penny. A variety of timed Tickets are available to purchase from Nintendo eShop, and you can sing to your heart’s content for as long as your Ticket lasts.
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Wii U(Download) | Nintendo eShop from 4/10/13 | Free |
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Nintendo eShop from 4/10/13 | €1.99 (£1.79) |
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| Wii Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 24-hour Ticket(Nintendo) | Nintendo eShop from 4/10/13 | €4.99 (£4.49) |
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| Wii Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 30-day Ticket(Nintendo) | Nintendo eShop from 4/10/13 | €14.99 (£13.49) |
Consider yourself warned: cyber criminals have waged a war against the world’s most popular smartphones and tablets. We have a guest post from Jessica Oaks telling you how to protect yours.
According to a recent CBS News story, McAfee reported a 600-percent increase in mobile malicious software (also known as malware) threats from 2011 to 2012. Mobile security experts now estimate that as many as 50 percent of smartphones are infected with some sort of malware.
One virus records a user’s login credentials, such as bank information, and can use the information to access personal and corporate bank accounts.
Part of the appeal to hackers is that consumers now use their 2013 AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile cell phones and tablets for both personal and business reasons. Lookout Mobile Security, a San Francisco-based smartphone security company, claims that as the mobile industry grows, so does the threat of fraud.
Staying Safe: The Do’s and Don’ts
Mobile security experts are spreading the word about protecting your cell phone and tablet from the threat of malware. Here are some of their do’s and don’ts:
Don’t click on any suspicious links or visit any dubious websites from your smartphone or tablet, as these are easy ways for hackers to get into your phone.
Do be judicious when it comes to the apps you download, because hackers commonly imbed malware in apps. Steer clear of any free versions of apps that typically charge — for example, the free version of Angry Birds or Words with Friends — as there is a chance that malware could lurk inside the code of the app.
Do download updates for your apps and your smartphone or tablet operating system.
Don’t respond to a text claiming to be from your service provider, asking permission to reconfigure your phone or tablet settings due to a network outage or similar reason. This is a common ruse for hackers to attack your phone. Instead, contact your provider to check the legitimacy of the text message.
Do keep a close eye on your monthly bill. Watch for unexplained increases in texts and airtime, as well as unexplained charges. Get in touch with your provider immediately to sort out any suspicious activity.
Don’t make purchases or bank transactions through public Wi-Fi (stick to 3G when possible). When you log in to a public Wi-Fi network, someone could be watching to steal your login or bank account information.
Do try to read the permissions apps require before you download them. Keep an eye out for anything fishy (e.g., an app asking permission to make phone calls or record your whereabouts). Note: Apple does not release these permissions for public viewing, as they claim they vet their apps themselves.
Do change your SIM card, which digitally identifies you and your phone, on a regular basis. It can take awhile for the cell registry to link you with a new SIM card, making it harder for hackers to target you. This strategy only works on AT&T and T-Mobile phones.
