Microsoft Takes Xbox One On Tour

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Microsoft Takes Xbox One On Tour

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.

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“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

  • Philadelphia               3.10 – 6.10
  • Paris                            10.10 – 13.10
  • Toronto                      10.10 – 13.10
  • Chicago                      17.10 – 20.10
  • Vienna                        17.10 – 20.10
  • Atlanta                        24.10 – 27.10
  • Dallas                          31.10 – 3.11
  • Berlin                          31.10 – 3.11
  • Phoenix                      7.11 – 10.11
  • San Francisco            14.11 – 17.11
  • Dublin                         14.11 – 17.11
  • Los Angeles               21.11
  • London                       21.11 – 24.11

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.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Out This Week for the Wii U

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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Out This Week for the Wii U

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 Rock the Mic with Wii Karaoke U By Joysound

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Get Ready to Rock the Mic with Wii Karaoke U By Joysound

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 Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 24-hour Ticket(Nintendo) Nintendo   eShop from 4/10/13 €4.99
(£4.49)
Wii Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 30-day Ticket(Nintendo) Nintendo   eShop from 4/10/13 €14.99
(£13.49)

How to Protect Your Smartphone or Tablet from Hackers

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How to Protect Your Smartphone or Tablet from Hackers

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.

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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.

Bethesda release extended gameplay video for The Evil Within

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Bethesda release extended gameplay video for The Evil Within

Bethesda have just released an extended gameplay video for The Evil Within.

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Developed by Shinji Mikami and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror.

Detective Sebastien Castellanos and his partners are called in to investigate a gruesome mass murder. After witnessing a mysterious force slaughter his fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When the video opens, he finds his world has been turned upside down. Facing unimaginable terror and fighting for survival in a world where hideous creatures wander among the dead, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel who or what is behind this unimaginable evil.

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The Evil Within is in development for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC and is slated for release in 2014. For more details on The Evil Within visit: TheEvilWithin.com.

Infinite Crisis Catwoman Trailer

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Infinite Crisis Catwoman Trailer

Be wary of the “bad kitty” when you meet the newest Champion in the Infinite Crisis roster – Catwoman!  Get the first look at this cat burglar’s skills via a brand new video below. Before this new Champion is added to the in-game line-up on 30th September. Infinite Crisis is an upcoming multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) set in the legendary DC Multiverse and in development by Turbine.

As Gotham City master criminal turned mischievous vigilante, Catwoman’s attitude starts fights as quickly as her martial prowess ends them.  After her mother’s suicide, Selina Kyle’s father drank himself to an early grave. Selina was moved to an abusive state home from which she quickly escaped, taking to the streets. Petty thievery quickly became talented burglary, until she encountered Batman. The two soon discovered a mutual attraction, but due to… complications, neither party has ever fully committed to a romantic relationship.

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Catlike reflexes, mastery of the martial arts, and a deadly whip make Catwoman a formidable and resourceful opponent.

Sign-up for the closed beta to be among the first to test your skills in the Infinite Crisis battle arena, or purchase a Founders Program pack to get exclusive limited edition costumes and access to the newly released Coast City map.

Bravely Default Coming to Nintendo 3DS This Year

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Bravely Default Coming to Nintendo 3DS This Year

Nintendo announces that Bravely Default, the role-playing title from Square Enix for the Nintendo 3DS will be the enhanced edition when it lands on European shores by the end of 2013.

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This enhanced edition, called Bravely Default: For The Sequel in Japan, adds exciting improvements to the original game including graphical polish such as animated characters during conversations; an improved and more user-friendly user interface, and additional difficulty settings, with three new difficulty levels and the ability to adjust enemy encounter rates. Players can choose between the Japanese or the new English audio tracks, while any on-screen text can also be displayed in French, Italian, German or Spanish.

Nintendo will be releasing a series of Bravely Default trailers introducing the game to European players

 

 

Digital Download Version of Master Thief Coming Out Early 2014

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Digital Download Version of Master Thief Coming Out Early 2014

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Today Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal, announced that a digital download MASTER THIEF edition will be available on 28th February 2014 in all European and PAL territories for Windows PC.

The MASTER THIEF PC digital download edition is now available to pre-order at the Square Enix Store and includes the following:

  • Official Digital Artbook – stunning concept art that offers a sneak peek into the shadowy world of THIEF.
  • Digital Comic – Delve deeper into the shroud surrounding Thief’s obscure world with this complete collection of digital comic books.
  • Booster Pack – Get access to an exclusive bundle of optional in-game consumables that can empower you.
  • Digital Soundtrack – a remarkable collection of THIEF tracks.
  • THE BANK HEIST in-game mission: Infiltrate the City’s most secure location, Stonemarket First Bank, to steal a coveted family heirloom called the      Star of Auldale. To this day,  this heavily guarded and treacherous place remains impregnable, but that’s about to change…
    • A challenging mission that will put your thieving skills to the test.
    • Outsmart security measures found exclusively in this mission
    • Search for the Bank’s unique loot and many other secrets
    • A true homage to the Bank mission in Thief II: The Metal Age.

 

Naughty Dog announces The Last of Us DLC

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Naughty Dog announces The Last of Us DLC

Naughty Dog have announced three pieces of DLC for their amazing game The Last of Us.

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This is what was posted on the PlayStation blog this afternoon:

We’ve been hard at work making the DLC content for The Last of Us – and I know that all our Season Pass holders are eagerly waiting for any updates or news. Today, we’re revealing the first of three Season Pass DLC drops: the Abandoned Territories Map Pack.

Weather the opposing Faction and the random, dynamic dust storm on the Suburbs map. Explore a layered map of an overgrown urban environment with wild giraffes in the background in the Bus Depot map. Stalk around in a dark, eerie, moonlit, environment – the perfect setting for some serious stealth – in the Hometown map. Bookstore features a stacked, bi-level layout adding a highly unique dose of vertical gameplay. Excited yet? These maps will be available October 15.

When we initially talked about the Season Pass we mentioned making our first ever story-driven single player DLC. This is an ambitious story with strong ties into the narrative of The Last of Us. We just wrapped up a long casting process for a new character, and we’re starting our performance capture shoot next week. The single-player DLC is currently planned for release around the December-January timeframe.

Our third Season Pass DLC is multiplayer focused and will arrive in the first half of 2014. We’ll start to reveal more information and a release timeframe as soon as we’ve worked out those details.

To make the wait a little bit easier, we’re adding bonus items to the Season Pass. We have over 60 different head items for your multiplayer character ranging from a Nightmare Mask to a Pigskin Hat that will be free for all Season Pass buyers. These head items will be available a la carte as well, but it’s a tremendous added value for all Season Pass holders.

Are you going to get any of the DLC? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass Announced

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Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass Announced

Warner Bros. Interactive today announced the Season Pass for Batman  : Arkham Origins , to the best-selling Batman Arkham videogame franchise. The Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass (for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U or PC) will be available at launch for £15.99 (£27.99 value) and grants purchasers access to five of the game’s upcoming downloadable content packs, one of which includes two exclusive skins.

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Players who purchase or pre-order the pass will gain access to the following content:

  • Gotham by Gaslight Batman Skin and Brightest Day Batman Skin
  • New Millennium Skins Pack
  • Infinite Earths Skins Pack
  • Arkham Origins Initiation: Play as Bruce Wayne before he became Batman™, and face his final test to prove himself worthy to his greatest teacher, Kirigi.
  • An all-new story campaign

Ace of Spades Playing Card Available at Eurogamer Expo

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Ace of Spades Playing Card Available at Eurogamer Expo

Follow on from last week promotion for Assassins Creed IV – Black Flag Ace of Spades playing card now with Eurogamer Expo is now well underway in London. You can get hands on with Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag on the Ubisoft and Nvidia stands and collect your free Assassin’s Creed Ace of Spades card designed by award-winning London artist Vic Lee.

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Mr Vic Lee – described variously as a storyteller, artist, illustrator, historian, mapper, ragamuffin and vagabond – can been discovered at viclee.co.uk

Can you crack the riddle? We are preparing to set sail under the Black Flag – join us!

Sign up now and take part in the Ace of Spades experience to win some great prizes including limited edition t-shirts, limited edition numbered custom prints from Vic Lee, other exclusive Assassins goodies and – most importantly of all – help Assassin’s Creed fans unlock an exclusive Black Flag reveal!

Visit now – www.ac4aceofspades.com

PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+ Out for Steam

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PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+ Out for Steam

NAMCO BANDAI Games has announced the release of PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+ for the first time ever on Steam. Additionally, as a gift to all fans that already purchased PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX, a free title update for Xbox 360, PlayStation3 and Windows 8 is also available to match all the upgrades brought by this new enhanced version.

PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION DX+ upgrades one of 2010’s most celebrated downloadable titles with improved leaderboard functionality, a refined user-interface to compare high scores with friends and new in-game achievements and medals pushing the challenge one step further for the most addict fans.

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Players will chomp through bright neon mazes at blistering speeds in this modern and frantic PAC-MAN experience.  Wake up the ghosts, form the longest train of pursuers and chomp as many as you can at blazing speed to beat the score. And never forget to manage you a way out using your skills or you will have to force an escape route with your bombs!

Lastly, 8 brand new DLC packs have been created for PC and console users, including original mazes with extreme challenges, skins that will delight all retro gamers and music tracks to boost players’ experience. Those DLCs can be purchased separately or in an “All You Can Eat Pack” and in an “All You Can Eat Edition”. The full list of available DLCs is below:

  • Mountain Course
  • Big Eater Course
  • Championship III and Highway II Courses
  • Dig Dug Skin
  • Rally-X Skin
  • Pac is Back Skin
  • Pac Steps BGM
  • Re-entrance BGM
  • All You Can Eat Add-On Pack (all DLCs included)

PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION DX+ is now available for download on Xbox 360, PlayStation3 system, Steam and Windows 8. Other exciting PAC-MAN titles, like PAC-MAN MUSEUM will also be coming to Europe and Australasia this winter via digital download onthe Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft, PSN, Steam, and the Nintendo eShop. PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures will be available on Xbox360, PlayStation 3 system, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Steam.

Forza Motorsport 5 announcements from Eurogamer Expo include gameplay footage

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Forza Motorsport 5 announcements from Eurogamer Expo include gameplay footage

At London’s Eurogamer Expo 2013, Turn 10 Studios unveiled a new video showcasing the first ever direct-feed gameplay footage of the Xbox One exclusive game, Forza Motorsport 5.

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The footage features the 2012 Pagani Huayra racing in the snowy elevations of the Bernese Alps circuit.

The Bernese Alps circuit first made its debut in Forza Motorsport 4 and has been completely rebuilt in Forza Motorsport 5. Inspired by the Swiss Alps, the Bernese Alps circuit features stunning elevation changes and a variety of sweeping and challenging corners and is a showcase for the new graphics engine that powers Forza Motorsport 5 on Xbox One. From the physically-based materials system that re-creates every surface precisely as it looks in real life to the vastly improved lighting engine that brings the stunning beauty of the track to life, the Bernese Alps in Forza Motorsport 5 is a masterful marriage of innovative technology and pulse-pounding beauty, all running at gorgeous 1080p resolution and at 60 frames per second.

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Career Mode Details

Designed to spotlight the hundreds of drivable cars in Forza Motorsport 5, the all-new career mode is organised into eight leagues, with each league covering a special “genre” of car (such as supercars, vintage, sports compacts, and more). Each set of career events will feature a video introduction with commentary provided by the hosts of the UK version of the worldwide smash automotive entertainment show, Top Gear.

Unlike traditional racing game career modes – where players move from low-performance cars and are forcefully guided into more powerful cars over time – the career mode in Forza Motorsport 5 gives players the power to choose their own paths through the career. Players will have the choice to participate in whichever career mode events they like, provided they own a car that meets an event’s requirements, and can return to those events as many times as they like, all the while earning credits and experience as they go.

Silverstone Circuit Announced

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The Silverstone Circuit makes its return to the Forza Motorsport franchise, built from the ground up to feature the current track layout that has been in place since 2010. Known as the “home of British Motor Racing,” the Silverstone Circuit is 3.6 miles long and features 18 corners ranging from high-speed sweepers such as Woodcote to intricate series like the Maggotts and Becketts corners. The Silverstone Circuit was laser-scanned during development to provide the most accurate rendering of the circuit to be found in any racing game.

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Forza Motorsport 5 is available for pre-order now at participating retailers and will be released on November 22nd exclusively for Xbox One. The game is not yet rated.

This Week Hotlap for F1 2013 Coming Next Month

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This Week Hotlap for F1 2013 Coming Next Month

This week we have a Classic Hot Lap video for you, with Emerson Fittipaldi in the 1986 Team Lotus 98T, on Brands Hatch. With Codemasters F1 2013 and F1 2013 Classic Edition to be released in the UK on 4th October 2013 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the PC.

 

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