Wii U gets another System Update taking it to version 3.0.1 U

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The Wii U has had another System Update.

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Version 3.0.1 U available via Internet connection includes the following improvements:

Further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility

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Have you got a Wii U yet? Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.

Let’s Play Call of Juarez Gunslinger Episode 1 parts 1 and 2 (PC Version)

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Call of Juarez Gunslinger is out tomorrow and here is Episode 1 of our Let’s Play series. All footage was captured from the PC version on a near final build.

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From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.

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Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.

Here is Episode 1 – part 1:

Here is Episode 1 – part 2:

You can pre-order Call of Juarez: Gunslinger from here.

So what do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

‘Plants vs Zombies Adventures’ Launches Worldwide on Facebook

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Plants vs Zombies Adventures has launched on Facebook, PopCap has announced. Described as a “highly accessible, zombie-zapping adaptation of the original game”, Plants vs Zombies Adventures can be accessed by Facebook users worldwide.

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The game, which has been in closed beta for the past two months, shifts the action away from the backyard and into countless new locations.

In addition to new zombie and plant types, players can send hordes of zombies to Facebook friends and compete for high scores in brand new leaderboards.

It also introduces multi-directional play, as well as new power-ups, including the Zombie Zapper, Gardening Glove and Dynamite.

“We’re thrilled to bring new ‘Adventures’ to Plants vs Zombies fans around the world,  challenging them to use new strategies to defeat zombies as they come from all directions in a range of cool new settings,” explained PopCap’s Curt Bererton

“We know gamers have been clamouring for new ways to play and compare their PvZ prowess with friends – and now they can do that for the first time!”

Insert Coin Designs New Staff Uniforms for Retailer Game

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Everyone favourite Gaming clothes specialist Insert Coin has been named as the designer of the new staff uniforms for the retailer GAME.

Also the Gaming clothes specialist Insert Coin has been named as the designer of the new staff uniform for retailer GAME. The new look has been developed over the last few months and will roll-out to stores over the coming weeks. The GAME website will also soon begin offering exclusive Insert Coin merchandise.

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“We’re delighted to have partnered with Insert Coin – they’re a brand gamers love and we know from speaking to our store teams that they do too,” GAME’s brand engagement manager James Taylor  stated.

“We think the new uniforms look great and look forward to seeing our teams wearing them in store.”

Fifa 14 to be Revealed at Xbox Revealed

Today Electronic Arts has confirmed (via Facebook) that it will be showing off Fifa 14, at the Xbox Reveal tomorrow at 6pm BST. Electronic Arts confirmed development of next-gen takes on Madden, FIFA, and its other sports properties, but stopped short of specifying when we’d see them firsthand.

Illumiroom to make an Appearance at Xbox Reveal

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The newest rumour for tomorrows Microsoft event will unveil its IllumiRoom projection technology as part of tomorrow night’s Xbox 720 according to a new rumour.

Blogger Paul Thurrott states that the tech IllumiRoom will be shown, while also stating that Microsoft has scrapped plans for a subscription-based Xbox 720 model.

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Quote “A couple of Xbox news tidbits ahead of the launch… Illumiroom will be part of Tues event, subsidized Xbox v.Next model has been scrapped”

 

Ubisoft releases Call of Juarez Gunslinger launch trailer

Ubisoft has announced that Call of Juarez Gunslinger will be available on Wednesday, May 22nd, £11.99 on the PlayStation Network and Windows PC and 1200 Microsoft Points via Xbox LIVE for Xbox 360.

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Two days left before Silas Greaves starts dispensing his own justice in the old Wild West.

Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.

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Here is the launch trailer:

Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.

And check out our interview recently:

Look out for our review shortly along with a number of new gameplay walkthrough videos.

Splinter Cell Blacklist Co-op Trailer declassified by Ubisoft

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Ubisoft have managed to declassify a co-op trailer for their forthcoming game Splinter Cell Blacklist.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist offers two player CO OP mode with 4 mission types, 14 maps with 2 player split-screen.

Play as Sam Fisher or Isaac Briggs (a CIA operative) and work as a duo : help your teammate access parts of the maps you couldn’t access on your own, create your own tactics depending on your Play Style and watch each other’s back as you complete missions.

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And here is the trailer:

Splinter Cell: Blacklist be released in North America on August 20th, and in the UK on August 23rd.

What do you think of the game? Personally I can’t wait, but let us know by leaving a comment below.

Ubisoft Announces Watch Dogs Unlockable Content for GameStop and Amazon.com

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Ubisoft have just announced some special unlockable content for Watch Dogs if you pre-order it from GameStop or Amazon.com.

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Players who pre-order Watch Dogs at GameStop stores across North America will receive a single player mission, The Palace Pack, which includes an investigation bonus and ATM hack boost. The investigation bonus will unlock exclusive investigation opportunities inside of the network and the ATM hack boost will increase cash rewards when hacking into bank accounts. In addition to the single player Palace Pack mission, players who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive poster designed by famed comic-book artist, Alex Ross – while supplies last.

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For pre-orders on Amazon.com, players will receive the Signature Shot Pack which comes with an exclusive single player mission that once completed, unlocks both a unique Biometric Assault Rifle and the Black Viceroy’s Outfit. The biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for the captain of the Black Viceroy’s gang. The weapon only works for the first person to imprint their palm on the handle. Players will need to breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to imprint the weapon and get out of The Wards alive.

GameStop stores across North America and Amazon.com. For more information, please visit: http://watchdogs.ubi.com/watchdogs/en-us/purchase/

Pre-orders will be accepted until November 18

Watch Dogs will be available in North America on November 19 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, the WiiU and Windows PC, as well as at the launch of the PlayStation 4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE). The game is also planned for other next generation consoles.

PlayStation 4 See it First on June 10th 2013 teaser released

Sony have just released a teaser trailer for their PlayStation 4, telling us that we will see it at E3 on June 10th.

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Here is the teaser:

Watch the world exclusive teaser video and See it First at E3 June 10th 2013. Make sure you are the first to see it first. Sign up here: http://eu.playstation.com/PS4