Watch the new trailer and discover Kong Skull Island now, starring Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific—as beautiful as it is treacherous—unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.
“Kong: Skull Island” stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Oscar winner Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly. The international ensemble cast also includes Tian Jing, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, John Ortiz, Thomas Mann, Shea Whigham, Toby Kebbell and Eugene Cordero. Vogt-Roberts directs the film from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, John Gatins, Dan Gilroy and Derek Connolly. “Kong: Skull Island” is produced by Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni with Mary Parent. The executive producers are Eric McLeod and Alex Garcia. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, “Kong: Skull Island.”
The film will be released worldwide in 2D, 3D in select theatres, and IMAX in March 2017
Bespoke Arcades, who makes quality, customisable arcade entertainment, announced today a London Arcade tour to kick off their Holiday celebrations in style and offer London gamers the chance to win an arcade machine of their own!
Taking up temporary residence at Harrods, London’s premier shopping destination, Bespoke Arcades will be welcoming gaming fans to the 3rd floor Gaming Dept for the entire weekend of 26th and 27th November, armed with complimentary seasonal treats and free-play on their entire arcade range! Come enjoy a mince pie and take part in our ‘Season’s Beatings’ by taking on legendary Guinness World Record holding professional gamer Ryan Hart! Feared throughout the gaming world for his unbeatable skills, Ryan will be challenging those brave enough to face him in battle and gamers even have the chance of winning their very own arcade machine should their skills prove powerful enough!
Bespoke Arcades will also be participating in the prestigious Ideal Home Show at Christmas, taking place at Olympia, London from 23rd November through to 27th November. With their entire jaw-dropping range, including the infamous King-Pin Virtual Pinball Table on show to the public once again, no ideal home would be complete without a Bespoke Arcades cabinet. With exclusive show discounts on offer for a limited time only, gamers have the perfect excuse to treat themselves to what they really want for the holidays!
“This is the time of year for good times and great games and Bespoke Arcades is perfectly positioned to deliver just that! We’re coming to the end of a landmark year for the company, introducing many exciting innovations along with our new King-Pin table and we’re excited to meet the London gaming community as the party season gets into full swing,” said Ben Georget, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bespoke Arcades. “Ryan Hart is one of the world’s most respected gamers and a fan of Bespoke Arcades. We’re excited to have him join us at our Harrods weekend as we look to broaden our reach amongst gamers across the UK and beyond.”
Atari has opened the gates to RollerCoaster Tycoon World which is available now at retail. As the latest instalment of the beloved RollerCoaster Tycoon series, this full worldwide release offers the most customizable gameplay experience in franchise history.
The game introduces native user-generated content (UGC) functionality, freeform object placement and piece-by-piece building capabilities and a flexible 3D coaster editor. Players everywhere can now design, create and customize their ultimate theme park.
“The RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise is all about individual creativity. That spirit of imagination has sustained the franchise through many generations and was the foundation for our development of RollerCoaster Tycoon World,” said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. “From theme-responsive environments to the UGC system and piece-by-piece building, anything players can dream up can be designed, constructed and placed into their park to make it the most entertaining, or frustrating, experience for their peeps.”
Developed by Nvizzio Creations, the full RollerCoaster Tycoon World release follows an Early Access development period of more than seven months, in which fans provided invaluable feedback that helped shape the final experience. Key features of the theme park simulation and building game include: four major themes (sci-fi, adventure, generic and western) available across five different maps in the Deluxe Edition and three different maps in the Standard Edition, sandbox and campaign modes, 10 coaster types and first-person coaster riding, more than 30 flat rides, fully deformable terrain and water effects for efficient landscape development, a flexible path system and more than 300 scenery items.
RollerCoaster Tycoon World is rated E for Everyone and is available for $34.99 for the Standard Edition and $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition will be their Playstation 4 Pro pioneer, this will be THQ Nordic’s first 4K console game.
On 22nd November, Darksiders Warmastered Edition will release on PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The PC version will be released on 29th November, and Nintendo’s Wii U version (both retail and digital) will follow at a later stage.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition Features:
PS4, Xbox One and Wii U versions of Darksiders (Wrath of War)
Native 1080p rendering resolution for console platforms
4k support for PC and PS4 Pro
Doubled all the texture resolutions
Rendering improvements and rework
60 FPS in moment to moment gameplay (30 for Wii U)
Screenshot running at 4K
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth. Hunted by a vengeful group of Angels, War must take on the forces of Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance and vindication.
Apocalyptic Power – Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way
Extreme Arsenal – Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic, demonic and Earthly weapons; and blaze a trail of destruction atop Ruin, War’s fiery phantom steed
Epic Quest – Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption
Character Progression – Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style
Screenshot running at 4K
Battle Heaven and Hell – Battle against all who stand in your way – from war-weary angelic forces to Hell’s hideous demon hordes.
Yesterday, Ubisoft announced that WATCH_DOGS 2 is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game will launch on Windows PC on 29th November.
In WATCH_DOGS 2, players explore the San Francisco Bay Area as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker from Oakland, wrongly framed for a crime he did not commit by the predictive algorithms of ctOS 2.0.
This upgraded version of the city infrastructure operating system, which was introduced in the first WATCH_DOGS video game, is being used to track, control and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. As Marcus joins the hacktivist group DedSec, they decide to take down ctOS and BLUME, the multinational company behind this oppressive system.
WATCH_DOGS 2 features a vast and dynamic open world offering a variety of environments and gameplay possibilities with extended hacking options and a greater variety of gadgets and weapons. Players can not only hack into the city’s infrastructure but also every person and any connected device to trigger unpredictable chains of events. This unique level of freedom unlocks many opportunities in terms of playstyles and players can choose to use stealth hacking to complete missions without killing a single enemy or go guns blazing for a more ferocious approach.
Data privacy is more prevalent than ever in today’s society and a theme that the WATCH_DOGS brand has been exploring ever since the release of the first opus. WATCH_DOGS 2 expands into hyper connectivity and the growing economy surrounding it. With a multi-story structure, subjects like crime prediction, social media hacking and the internet are presented in a variety of different ways and missions. On their journey, Marcus and the members of DedSec use hacking with a socially motivated purpose to reflect on the values of hacktivism. Offering a fictional environment located in the birthplace of technology and rooted in contemporary events players can related to, WATCH_DOGS 2 raises awareness about key society themes through an entertaining and compelling gameplay experience.
To go even further, last week, Ubisoft revealed Predictive World, an interactive digital experience, developed in collaboration with the Psychometrics Centre of the University of Cambridge and based on scientific research, which reveals what a powerful, all-seeing algorithm can predict about an individual based on their online footprints, public information and Facebook Likes. To try Predictive World and see what your digital footprints reveal about you, visit: watchdogs.com/predictiveworld
A team of telepresence robots hit the streets of London yesterday with Dr. Hilary Jones at the helm. Providing real-time virtual doctor consultations for commuters and shoppers to celebrate the launch of new cutting-edge medical drama Pure Geniuspremiering on 16th November at 9pm on Universal Channel.
Just what the Doctor ordered! The UK premiere of brand new medical drama Pure Genius will be on Universal Channel, 16th November at 9pm and to celebrate, a team of telepresence robots hit the streets [of London] to give commuters their first real-time virtual doctor consultation. The robots turned heads as they gave the public a taste of what the future of Doctors appointments could look like.Commuters were surprised to see renowned TV doctor, Dr. Hilary Jones (GMTV,Lorraine) live on the screen of the robot as they were in Waterloo station and Oxford Circus this morning, and took advantage of the free virtual health advice.
Showcasing what the future may hold for consumers, where a virtual doctor will be able to offer you a consultation whenever and wherever you may be, the telepresence robots are part of a medical technology called telehealth, which is in use in some high-tech hospitals and medical facilities around the world.
This type of technology is one of the many medical advancements featured in Universal Channel’s Pure Genius, along with;
Brain-to-brain communication via EEG headsets, which are used to connect with coma patients
Ingestible monitoring devices, including a tiny supercomputer the size of a pill that can wirelessly monitor a patient’s vital signs from inside the GI tract
3D printed organ models, which are made possible by detailed CT and MRI scans to create models – a practice becoming increasingly prevalent in the medical world
The show also features macrophage therapy, use of spider silk to repair bones and an electronic nose (e-nose) – all of which exist to some extent today and are a fascinating insight into what the future could look like in hospitals.
“We’re thrilled to premiere Pure Genius on Universal Channel on November 16th” says Colin McLeod, MD, UK & Emerging Markets, NBCUniversal International Networks. “Combining interesting characters, inspiring storylines and cutting-edge technology, it is a medical drama like no other that will appeal to drama fans and tech buffs alike. Drawing on this, our team of telepresence robots hit the streets of London today to showcase what may be in-store for future medical appointments, by being able to speak to your doctor anywhere you are.”
“In the last 10 years there has been a very rapid acceleration in the use of medical technology, and Pure Genius truly brings this to life,” comments Dr. Hilary Jones“This technology is already available within some hospitals in the UK, where motorised telepresence robots allow GPs to be virtually in the right place at the right time. This means patients can have access to a GP wherever they are in the country or world, and the GPs can have access to the essential clinical information to take immediate action and make diagnosis. A direct link between GP and patient, whatever the distance!”
From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Jason Katims (Parenthood, Friday Night Lights and The Path), NBCUniversal International Network’s Universal Channel – which focuses on 100% character – brings viewers the ground-breaking new series, Pure Genius, starring British actor Augustus Prew (The Village, Kick-Ass 2 and The Borgias) in his first leading role in a US drama.
Pure Genius is a cutting edge medical drama about a young Silicon Valley tech titan James Bell (Prew) who enlists exceptional veteran surgeon Dr. Walter Wallace (Dermot Mulroney), with a controversial past, to run a state-of-the-art hospital with an ultramodern approach to medicine.
The UK premiere of Pure Genius is Wednesday 16th November at 9pm, only on Universal Channel
snakebyte, has announced today that the shipping of an all-new range of drones engineered in Germany to be fast, agile and tough. Flying into stores in time for Holiday 2016, the new range of drones is being released under the Company’s Zoopa brand of unmanned aerial vehicles and RC products.
A true global success, the popularity of recreational drones continues to grow year-on-year and is expected to be amongst the most popular gifts over the holiday season. The new range includes something for every budget and skill-set and includes four key products:
Q55 Zepto Drone – SRP: $49.99
Redefining expectations from an entry level drone, the Q55 features two individual flying modes tailored for speed and agility and making it the ideal product for beginners and experts alike! Colour LED’s aid with flight orientation, and starting to fly with the Q55 is simplicity itself. Before long, users will be performing loops and stunts with ease! With its integrated LED lighting and 360° flip, the Q55 is compact in design and extremely manoeuvrable.
Q165 Riot Drone – SRP: $69.99
A quadcopter so easy to manoeuvre that it’s safe for living room use, the Q165 features four powerful blades, each protected by the chassis to avoid damage to the drone and environment should a collision occur. Lightweight design and compact dimensions allow for agile flight characteristics and front and rear lights provide easy
orientation when in flight. The integrated six-axis gyro 2.0 technology provides extremely stable flight no matter what the skill level and the in-built automatic 360° looping function will drop jaws everywhere it flies!
Q420 Cruiser Drone – SRP: $99.99
Capture breath-taking skyward footage in stunning HD video with the super-light Q420 cruiser. Equipped with the FlyCamOne Nano HD camera and a 4GB MicroSD card, photographs and video are triggered via the remote control, effortlessly captured on SD card at the touch of a button. The integrated six-axis gyro 2.0 technology guarantees a silky-smooth flight at any skill level, and with four selectable flight modes, all skill-sets are accounted for. The powerful engines and high-precision components help to stabilise flight and to make complex manoeuvers look easy! The colour coded rotors ensure easy orientation when airborne and for night-time flying, the integrated LED lights powerfully illuminate the flight path for a visually stunning display.
Prime Q250 Raider FPV Racing Drone – SRP: $149.99
The ultimate in fast-paced racing excitement, the Prime Q250 Raider provides the best view in the house! The classic console style controller will feel familiar to gamers and features a smartphone mount so you can keep on top of the action with ease. Download the free app to your iOS or Android device and the integrated Wi-Fi technology transmits a live high-quality FPV (First Person View) video feed of the drones’ vision right to your device! Use the screen to expertly navigate your drone into the trickiest of manoeuvres and even save the stream to enjoy later or share with your friends on social media! The Prime Q250 also featuring integrated LED lighting and 360° flip functionality.
Nick Repenning, CEO for snakebyte USA commented, “At snakebyte we have been working diligently to grow our core gaming business while expanding our portfolio of products into adjacent categories. We believe that our new range of Zoopa drones will prove successful in growing our retail presence and are proud to be partnering with Staples as a key retail destination for this exciting range during the holiday season.”
The new range of Zoopa drones begin shipping globally from November 2016.
Nebulous, a sci-fi puzzler from Namazu Studios where players guide a cocky and rude astronaut through massive puzzles that will feel familiar in design to anyone who has played the Incredible Machine video game series or the board game Mouse Trap, will blast its way to Xbox One and PlayStation VR on tomorrow 16th November.
Players guide Commander Dash Johnson through a series of space mazes, positioning asteroids and gravity-changing devices to help him avoid lasers and other deadly obstacles which will end his interplanetary explorations. Levels frequently introduce new tools and hazards, providing fresh brainteasing puzzles throughout the adventure.
When traveling the cosmos, Johnson is sucked into a wormhole and finds himself aimlessly floating inside massive cube-shaped mazes filled with danger and strange alien voices. Players escort the commander through each puzzle to the next wormhole and his eventual freedom while unraveling the mystery of his surroundings and how he got there.
Oftentimes trial and error is key to overcoming a puzzle, but as Johnson bears the brunt of all mistakes, he lets the player know of his displeasure via cutting and hilarious one liners in between his shouts of pain.
PlayStation VR players can use their gaze and the movements of their head to adjust tools in each maze, providing an intuitive hands-free experience.
Nebulous will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation VR in North America for $14.99 with full English voiceover and subtitles.
“While we drew inspiration from The Incredible Machine, the classic board game Mouse Trap, the art of Rube Goldberg, and famous insult comics, Nebulous blends them in a way which gamers have never seen,” said Keith Hundall, technical director, Namazu Studios. “We are excited to have Xbox One and PlayStation VR users experience the game we’ve had so much fun developing.”
Today IMAX has announced that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will include special 3D frame breaks exclusively in IMAX 3D.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in IMAX 3D will transport fans into the wizarding world like never before, and the below graphics highlight the 3D visual benefits for IMAX moviegoers.
Exclusively in IMAX 3D, key visual 3D effects from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will break beyond the widescreen frame line to take full advantage of the IMAX screen. The filmmakers used the effect to enhance the IMAX 3D presentation for a more immersive, engaging and fun audience experience.
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