Wilstar to become Free to Play this Autumn

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NCSOFT and Carbine Studios has today announced that WildStar, one of the most critically-acclaimed MMOs of 2014, will become free-to-play this autumn. As this transition takes place, Carbine is committed to ensuring that WildStar will remain AAA, offering polished regular updates and a high-quality experience.

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”At the beginning of 2015, we outlined key points of focus for WildStar to help make this great game even better, focusing heavily on player feedback and bringing meaningful changes”, said Mike Donatelli, product director, Carbine Studios. “We continue to deliver on those points and feel strongly that removing the subscription cost will give everyone who loves MMOs, or just wants to have an incredible gaming experience, a chance to try WildStar”.

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Over the next several months, the studio will share more details about how this transition will impact current and future players along with more detail on the significant improvements coming to the game. Initial detail about rewards can be found at http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/2015-05-28-player-appreciation-rewards.

Poison Ivy goes for a spin in Batman: Arkham Knight

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment has today released a new gameplay video for Batman: Arkham Knight.

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The gameplay video – “Time To Go To War” this video is a continuation of the Official Batman: Arkham Knight Gameplay Video – “Officer Down.”

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See more of the Dark Knight in action in this extended gameplay walkthrough, as he pays a visit to Scarecrow’s safe house and battles the forces of the Arkham Knight’s militia.

Batman: Arkham Knight will be available on 23rd June, exclusively for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

Women coming to FIFA 16

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Today EA has announced the first feature has been revealed for FIFA 16 and it’s the addition of Women’s National Teams to the game.

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There are only 12 women’s teams, all of which are international, so none of the world’s vibrant domestic or college leagues are featured. The full list of teams are USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, China and Australia.

FIFA 16 will be available this 22nd September (NA), 25th September (UK) on: PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 3.

First look at the posters for London has Fallen

Lionsgate UK has revealed two brand new teaser posters for the action-packed LONDON HAS FALLEN. Starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, Charlotte Riley and Angela Bassett. London Has Fallen explodes into UK cinemas October 2015.

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The sequel to the worldwide smash hit Olympus Has Fallen begins in London, where the British Prime Minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances. His funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the western world. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate every known landmark in the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future.

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Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States, his formidable secret service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one.

 

Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set Gameplay

At a recent behind closed doors event with Disney, we got to see, and play some of the new Disney Infinity 3.0 game.

In this video we show off of the Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set. There is also some commentary from Ninja Theory.

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Join Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and his trusty Padawan Ahsoka Tano on an intergalactic adventure to uncover secret plots, defeat villains and to bring peace back to the galaxy. Featuring an original story set in the Episodes I-III timeline, players will travel through four iconic locations, use the Force and Lightsabers in epic battles, and master their combat skills.

Check back for more Disney Infinity 3.0 videos soon.

NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles Interview panel at MCM London

In this interview panel shot at MCM Comic Con London, I talk with Renee Felice Smith, Barratt Foa and Emily Wickersham.

Renee plays Nell Jones and Barratt plays Eric Beal on NCIS Los Angeles and Emily plays Ellie Bishop on NCIS.

Do you watch NCIS or NCIS Los Angeles? Let us know by leave a comment below.

Renee Felice Smith and Barratt Foa NCIS Los Angeles Interview at MCM London

In this interview shot at MCM Comic Con London, I talk with Renee Felice Smith and Barratt Foa about NCIS Los Angeles.

Renee plays Nell Jones and Barratt plays Eric Beale on NCIS Los Angeles.

Do you watch NCIS Los Angeles? Let us know by leave a comment below.

Emily Wickersham NCIS Interview at MCM London

In this interview shot at MCM Comic Con London, I talk with Emily Wickersham about NCIS.

Emily plays Ellie Bishop on NCIS.

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Xbox One redesigned controller coming to E3? (Updated)

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Here is the first picture of the box of the new Xbox One controller that rumoured to be announced next month at E3.

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It looks like Microsoft will announce a new Xbox One controller at E3 this year, if documentation leaked on the company’s own Xbox Support website is anything to go by.
The support site has been updated with mention of a 3.5mm headphone port at the base of the pad, with the site mentioning that “this new feature is only available on controllers released after June 2015.”
new Xbox One ControllerCurrently it is unknown if there will be any other new features, but judging by the diagrams on this page there are no other changes, though we shall see.

Lara Croft: Relic Run out now for free

Lara Croft: Relic Run, an all-new free to play Lara Croft adventure, launches today for iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices. Square Enix and Simutronics, working in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, have joined together to create the ultimate infinite runner experience for all mobile gaming fans.

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When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive through challenging environments such as jungle temples and sand swept desert ruins. Use parkour moves to switch seamlessly between fast paced vehicles, intuitive combat and epic boss fights, including the iconic T-Rex, to collect clues and uncover ancient relics.

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Lara Croft: Relic Run offers fans a fresh experience every time they play, ensuring no two runs are ever the same. Players can compete with friends for high scores, coins and distance as well as choose between multiple routes and discover hidden areas along the way. Collect power-ups, swap and upgrade equipment and change costumes to give Lara the edge in her new adventure.

Get ahead in the game by outsmarting and sabotaging friends with the all-new Curse system, an innovative new feature that allows gamers to send curses to other friends in an attempt to ruin their run. The feature appears as a full screen effect for a limited amount of time, and if players survive the challenge, they receive a reward and the chance to wreak revenge with a curse of their own!

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Currently localised into English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, as well as Brazilian and Portuguese, Lara Croft: Relic Run is a must-play for Lara Croft and mobile gaming fans alike. Lara Croft: Relic Run is available now for free via the AppStore and Google Play and for the Window Phone: