The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot new story trailer released

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The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot new story trailer released

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Today, Ubisoft showcased a new Story Trailer for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, delving deeper into the special relationship between the game’s three available characters. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is a hilarious AAA free-to-play PC game that allows players to discover the outrageous medieval fantasy world of Opulencia, where wealth, status and showboating are the name of the game!

In this video, players have a snapshot of each character’s personality, and are guided into the magical world of Opulencia, filled with strange creatures and crazy traps. The braggart, Sir Painhammer, challenges his old rival the Archer, a.k.a Blackeye Bowgart, while the Mage, a.k.a The Earl of Evilosity, is more than pleased to show them what true magic is.

Here is the new trailer:

For on-going updates about the game and to register for the beta, please visit the official website: www.themightyquest.com

And don’t forget to check out our preview of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and our exclusive interview with Matt Zagurak below:

Learn more from the The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot website.

Ubisoft releases new Cloudberry Kingdom gameplay video

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Ubisoft releases new Cloudberry Kingdom gameplay video

Ubisoft have released a new video for their new platform game called Cloudberry Kingdom – and has the voice of Hercules himself, Kevin Sorbo!

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Unhappily ever after? That’s how it starts. The Orb resurfaces and the classic characters return. Kobbler with his mania, Princess with her endless boredom. It’s only a matter of time before Bob, our hero, shows up to put order back to madness. Three powers struggle for victory and the fate of Cloudberry Kingdom hangs in the balance. What will become of the retired hero, Bob? Will saving Princess one last time win her love? Could true love stop Kobbler and the power of the Orb? No, probably not. But hey, it’s worth a shot.

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Welcome to Cloudberry Kingdom, the first ever platformer with fully randomly generated levels. Every level is brand new and never seen before. The difficulty level can match any need, from the casual to the hardcore.

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Key Features

Infinite Levels

A platformer designed with a fully random level generator. Every level is brand new and never seen before. The difficulty level can match any need, from the casual to the hardcore. Also, save and send levels to friends!

Hero Selection

Play as 10 hero types and unlock more. Also create your own hero in Hero Factory, not just the look of the hero but the physics as well.

Multiple Game Modes

Experience three different types of play; Campaign mode, Free Play, and Arcade mode which include Time Crises, Hero Rush, Escalation

Multi-player and Co-Op

Up to four player gaming with local multi-player and Co-Op modes, including bungee mode

Celebrity Voice Acting

The Game touts celebrity Voice Actor Kevin Sorbo Star of the hit TV series “Hercules”, “Andromeda”, and leading role in the parody film “Meet the Spartans”

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Here is the new gameplay video:

Developed by crowd-funded Pwnee Studios, Corp, Cloudberry Kingdom will be published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment. The release dates are PSN: July 30th, PC & XBLA: July 31st and Wii U: August 1st

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

Review of the Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphones

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Review of the Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphones

Sennheiser recently announced the launch of their new Momentum On-Ear Headphones, and here is our review.

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Injecting vibrant blue, pink, green and cream colours into Sennheiser’s range of headphones, the new MOMENTUM On-Ear is crafted from the finest materials and inspired by a team of international design experts and trend scouts.

The new compact MOMENTUM On-Ear headphones are stylish without compromising on sound quality. Incorporating a high performance transducer system which offers uncompromising rich and detailed sound performance with a slight bass emphasis, these headphones deliver a technically advanced audio experience you would expect from the Sennheiser brand.

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The new headphones feature a headband and earpads finished in high-tech Alcantara, a specialised luxury material loved by yacht and automotive upholsterers for its unique combination of softness, durability, and breathable comfort, whilst giving the wearer a great listening experience on the move, even in noisy urban environments. Lightweight sliders of premium brushed stainless steel complete the high end look and a single sided detachable cable with in-line remote and mic for Apple iDevices means easy control for music, making and receiving calls.

Technical Data

  • Impedance 18 Ω
  • Frequency response 16–22,000 Hz
  • Sound pressure level (SPL) 112 dB (1 kHz/1 Vrms)
  • THD, total harmonic distortion < 0.5% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
  • Contact pressure approx. 3.2 N
  • Ear coupling Supra-aural
  • Jack plug Cable 1: 3.5 mm low profile angled plug
  • Jack plug Cable 2: 3.5 mm straight plug
  • Cable length Cable 1: 1.4 m iPod®/iPhone® cable with integrated smart remote and microphone
  • Cable length Cable 2: 1.4 m cable for computers, phones, music players and any device with a headphone output
  • Transducer principle Dynamic, closed
  • Weight 160 g (including remote)
  • Load rating 200 mW

What’s in the Box?

The box contains a carry case containing the headphones, some manuals and a spare cable (which is always useful, especially if you have cats that like to chew on cables!)

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The is quite large as the headphones themselves don’t fold up, but it looks great and offers a lot of protection.

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Inside the case there is also a pocket to store your spare cable or anything else small.

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The spare cable is just a cable, it doesn’t have the remote that the main cable has, but it’s useful non the less.

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A Closer Look

Inside the carry case is a cloth bag with the headphones in which provides another layer of protection, which you can’t get enough of!

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The iRemote has the all the usual abilities you would expect for listening to music, it also has a built in mic and the ability to be used to make and receive phone calls. It can be used with any Apple idevice (so the iPod, iPad or iPhone).

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You can easily detach the cable to either replace it with another or for easy transport. It just a small turn of the connector and pull the cable out. This is good as it stops the cable from falling out.

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Ensuring that the headphones fit comfortably on your head is easy as the ear cups are easily positioned by moving them on the headband.

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As you can see, the headband and the ear pads are covered with Alcantara (and the colour is dependant on which one you purchased). The Alcantara is very soft and even after prolonged used I didn’t feel any discomfort.

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And in the recent heat we have had here in the UK having a material that is breathable certainly helps the comfort factor, as there is nothing worse than having the ear pads stick to your ears!

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And as well as being practical, it also looks great!

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Final Thoughts

I am a big fan of Sennheiser mics – I use a set of their wireless lav mics when I do video interviews, and I have used a set of in-ear headphones in the past, so I was happy to try on a pair of the new Momentum on-ear headphones and see just how they sounded.

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I do a lot of travelling and so having a really good quality pair of headphones is really important to me. They have to have great sound (which is a given really) but also be comfortable as I can often wear them for many hours at a time.

The Momemtum on-ear headphones do not disappoint and they ticked both boxes for me perfectly. I wore them on a recent flight and they were very comfortable, however they are not noise cancelling so you may find they are better suited to quieter environments, such as your home, where they excel.

There is also the added bonus of having a built-in microphone as part of the iRemote which means that I didn’t need to take off the headphones to make or receive calls. Personally I don’t see myself using that feature much when I am out and about (that’s a personal preference) but when I am at home, that’s a different matter.

I also liked that the cable was removable and replaceable. The removable part makes it very easy to transport in the headphone case (there is a pouch for it) and the fact it is replaceable means that when one of my cats decides to eat through the wire (as so often happens with cats) I don’t need to replace the entire thing, just the cable.

There are four different colours to choose from too! So if you want a good looking, practical high quality pair of headphones then you should definitely take a look, and a listen, to the Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones, you won’t be disappointed.

The Momentum On-Ear headhphones are priced at a very reasonable £169.99 and are available now from John Lewis or via Sennheiser’s online store. They come in either Pink, Green, Ivory or Blue (the colour we reviewed).

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Saints Row IV DLC Season Pass announced

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Saints Row IV DLC Season Pass announced

Publisher Deep Silver revealed today that the upcoming, over-the-top, open-world action game Saints Row IV has gone gold and fans are now able to pre-order a season pass for the planned downloadable content (DLC) for EUR 9,99 / £ 7.99 at participating retailers.

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The Season Pass for the much awaited Saints Row IV from developer Volition will include two brand-new mission packs and the Season Pass-exclusive “Rectifier” anal probe weapon, which will help you, the President of the United States, get the ‘inside’ information from your enemies as you save Earth from a dangerous alien infestation.

Included in the Season Pass is the Director’s Cut of the previously announced “Enter the Dominatrix” DLC,  a tongue-in-cheek vision of what this content was originally going to be like, along with a second mission pack coming in late 2013.

Season Passes will be available for purchase on all platforms and include  upcoming add-on content worth more than EUR 15 / £ 12. Saints Row IV launches on current-gen consoles and PC on August 20th in North America and August 23rd in the rest of the world.

And don’t forget the exclusive gameplay we showed off just before E3. This first 9 minute video is actually the second level of the game, taking place 5 years after the first level and is when we first meet the XIN and their leader XINYK:

The second 9 minute video takes place a little later in the game and shows off your super powers and some cool weapons:

So what do you think of Saints Row IV? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. I can’t wait to play more!

Saints Row IV Hail to the Chief 3 trailer released

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Saints Row IV Hail to the Chief 3 trailer released

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Deep Silver releases next video for the Saints Row IV: Hail to the Chief week.

And don’t forget the exclusive gameplay we showed off just before E3. This first 9 minute video is actually the second level of the game, taking place 5 years after the first level and is when we first meet the XIN and their leader XINYK:

The second 9 minute video takes place a little later in the game and shows off your super powers and some cool weapons:

So what do you think of Saints Row IV? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. I can’t wait to play more!

The Bureau : XCOM Declassified Agent Ennis Cole: The Decision

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The Bureau : XCOM Declassified Agent Ennis Cole: The Decision

2K and 2K Marin released a new video for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified showing the next step for Agent Ennis Cole.

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The year is 1962, JFK is President and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear – but a far more powerful and insidious enemy than communism is threatening America. Known only to a select few, a top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating and concealing a series of mysterious attacks by an otherworldly enemy. As special agent William Carter, players call the shots, pull the trigger and lead their squad in a gripping third-person tactical shooter set within a high-stakes, covert war to protect humanity. The Bureau has been erasing the truth for decades. The time will come for the truth to be revealed.

With 51% of the votes, fans have decided by an incredibly narrow margin to have Agent Ennis Cole grab the bottle instead of the gun. Watch the complete video to see the consequences of your actions:

We also recently interviewed Alyssa Finley from 2K Marin, so over to Alyssa:

For more information, please visit Facebook, or the official web site: http://erasethetruth.com.

And stay tuned for more soon as we just visited 2K Marin in San Francisco and saw a lot of cool stuff, if the Bureau allow us to publish it.

Choose Your Weapons Diablo III: Genuine Evil Coming to Your PS3

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Choose Your Weapons Diablo III: Genuine Evil Coming to Your PS3

Blizzard Entertainment’s action-RPG Diablo III is moving the eternal war between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells to a new battleground— PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360! Armed with a controller and a custom-designed interface tailored for consoles, players will step into the role of one of five powerful character classes, Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Wizard, Monk, or Demon Hunter and embark on a dark journey to save the world of Sanctuary from ancient demonic forces.

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Part 1 | First signs

As these heroes adventure from the besieged town of New Tristram all the way to the Diamond Gates of the High Heavens, they’ll engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, grow in experience and ability, and acquire items of incredible power.

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Part 2 — Possessed

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Part 3 — Trapped

Blizzard Entertainment originally released Diablo III for Windows and Mac on 15th May, 2012. Within 24 hours it had become the fastest-selling PC game of all time, and as of December 31, 2012, Diablo III had sold through more than 12 million copies worldwide.

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Gets PreOrder Bonus

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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Gets PreOrder Bonus

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Team NINJA, has released information for DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE highlighting new offline gameplay modes and character customization features.

A plethora of costumes include new selections for each character and specialized “Pop Idol” sets. Players can now re-experience favourite battles and story scenes with highly customizable character animations. Gameplay additions include Team Fight mode, the return of Survival mode items, improved training modes, plus nearly 1000 titles will be unlockable.

In addition, customers who pre-order the game at GameStop and Amazon will each receive exclusive costume packs for select female fighters at launch. Team NINJA has released new game play footage and screenshots showcasing the new additions. A DEAD OR ALIVE game would not be complete without deep modes to help improve combat skills. In Team Fight mode, put together a team and compete against another player or the COM to takedown all of the characters on the opposing team.

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Characters must be selected strategically balancing skill sets, speed and styles in order to gain the advantage, and ultimately, the win. Icons below the health bar keep count of how many enemies are left to defeat. Improved training modes add new lessons for Tutorial mode, while Combo Challenge mode adds the ability to practice moves and strategies including Power Launchers and tag combos.

Survival Mode now includes the return of items that are dropped with a ground attack or when an opponent is defeated. Each of the nine items has a special benefit such as a watermelon that will fully restore health if needed or reward bonus points. Additionally, the Move List from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS has been expanded in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE with even more detailed information.

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Nearly 1000 new titles are available with a huge library for each character. Battling in different modes, clearing new missions and other new challenges unlock titles to be used to customize player profiles. Costumes are abundant with not just a new outfit, hairstyle and animation for each of the girls, but also “Pop Idol” sets. The three “Pop Idol” sets showcase sisters Ayane and Kasumi in classic “JPOP” style; a schoolgirl inspired set for Hitomi, Kokoro, Leifang and Mila; and a seductive “bad girl” set for Helena, Lisa, Momiji, Rachel, Sarah and Tina.

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Costumes obtained in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 can also be transferred adding to the immense selection. Players can relive favorite entrance and victory animations and story scenes with highly customizable character appearances. Accessible through “Movies”, players can finally personalize their experience in incredible detail including costume, hairstyle and more.

FEATURES
  • Intense DOA Fighting: In DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE novice and expert fighters alike can improve on their skills with modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS including “Move Details Plus” and a tutorial mode, letting them refine their fighting style with razor-fine precision.
  • Realistic and Sensual Graphics: Characters come alive with a visual style combining stunning realism with a warm, naturalistic feel—from raw power to sleek sensuality
  • Dream Lineup: The biggest roster in DOA history! For the first time, the Dragon Shrine Maiden Momiji from the NINJA GAIDEN series joins the existing cast of DOA fighters, as well as additional characters yet to be announced
  • Ultimate Tag: Improved Tag gameplay for even more over-the-top action in multi-character fights
  • Dynamic New Interactive 3D Stages: More than a backdrop, spectacular locations from around the world include stages from the NINJA GAIDEN series as well as classics to provide changing and interactive arenas
  • Signature DOA Finishing Moves: Power blows and the new power launcher cause even more mayhem, such as interactively triggering the Danger Zone of a stage, including crashing cars, collapsing glaciers, and an exploding oil rig—distract your opponent or drive them into danger
  • Online Battles: Supporting online experience allows players to compete head-to-head in a variety of playing fields and battle modes

The Ultimate Dead or Alive 5 package will release on 6th September, 2013 for the PlayStation 3  and Xbox 360.

EA Sports Announces FIFA 14 Ultimate Team with CrossOver from Current Gen to Next Gen Consoles

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EA Sports Announces FIFA 14 Ultimate Team with CrossOver from Current Gen to Next Gen Consoles

Electronic Arts has announced that EA SPORTS FIFA 14 is allowing fans to bring their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team experiences with them to the new generation of consoles this year.

Fans will be able to access their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team full roster, in-game items and in-game currency (coins) from either console: between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and between PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. All changes made in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be reflected in both consoles so fans will be able to compete with their squads on either console throughout the season.
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In addition, fans who begin their FIFA 14 Ultimate Team experience on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will maintain their current division in Seasons mode on the new consoles. After the new consoles launch, fans who complete their current division matches and their current tournaments on one console, will earn status that will be recognized on both consoles: between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and between PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Fans also have a one-time choice to transfer their FIFA Points between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and between PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.

Within each of the respective platforms (Xbox and PlayStation), FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will share a common auction market so that fans can enjoy a richer and deeper experience with the millions of other players in the Ultimate Team world from the moment the new consoles launch.

“Our fans invest an enormous amount of time and energy into FIFA Ultimate Team as they craft their own unique squads, and recognizing that investment is absolutely essential,” said Matt Bilbey, Senior Vice-President and Group GM, EA SPORTS. “We will ensure that no time will be wasted and fans will get full value for the investment they make from the start of the season on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to their move to their new console.”

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FIFA Ultimate Team is the most popular game mode within EA SPORTS FIFA, with over 3.4 million games played daily—where fans create unique squads to play their preferred style of football. This year ultimate squad customization is possible with the addition of all-new Chemistry Styles that will make every player and every team unique. Each Chemistry Style has a unique effect on the way a player performs by enhancing specific attributes during a match. Players start with Basic Chemistry Styles but these can be changed by applying Chemistry Style training items to the player.

These items will be randomly available in any pack that can contain a gold rare item; they can be earned in-game, acquired on the Transfer Market and randomly attained in packs that are purchased.  There are a variety of different Chemistry Styles that can be applied to goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. After crafting their squads, fans will be able to test their talents in the popular Seasons mode, now expanded to 10 divisions, online single games and tournaments.

Plus, new streamlined search filters will help target coveted players in the Transfer Market as fans re-shape their teams based on the real-world performances of their favourite players. Additional features in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in FIFA 14. Innovations to the award-winning gameplay make the game more authentic and more fun. Dictate the tempo of a match, create chances through midfield, and then unleash the perfect strike.  A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system will transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating.

FIFA 14 will release in North America on 24th September and worldwide on 27th September and the game will be available on Xbox One, and the PlayStation4, later this year.

Join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easports.

The Sims 3 – Into the Future and the Movie Stuff

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The Sims 3 – Into the Future and the Movie Stuff

If you like the World of the Sims then you will be happy, with The Sims 3 Into the Future, Maxis also revealed are all new-items with The Sims 3 Movie Stuff pack. The Sims 3 Into the Future Expansion Pack, the latest title from The Sims Studio shipping this Autumn. It’s a brave new world for the Sims as they go where they’ve never gone before – into the future and back.

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In The Sims 3 Into the Future, Sims can transport themselves hundreds of years forward where they can explore the world of tomorrow, meet their descendants, master the technology of the future, like hoverboards, jetpacks and food synthesizers and more. Have your fun, but be prepared for the consequences.

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Your Sims actions in the present will have surprising effects on the future. Also revealed today, was The Sims 3 Movie Stuff pack. With The Sims 3 Movie Stuff pack, you can be inspired to tell all-new stories inspired by iconic movie genres like Western, Comic Book Blockbuster and Creepy Features. What story will you tell with the movie making stuff?

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The Sims Studio held a live broadcast showing off The Sims 3 Into the Future gameplay for the first time and also debuted the first-look at the Western-themed stuff for The Sims 3 Movie Stuff.

Fans who missed the broadcast can visit http://www.TheSims.com to read a blog about how time travel came to The Sims 3 Into the Future by Producer Sarah Nelson.

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Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 Into the Future and The Sims Movie Stuff pack are for Win/Mac.

Splinter Cell Blacklist Ghost Panther Assault play style trailer

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Splinter Cell Blacklist Ghost Panther Assault play style trailer

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Ubisoft have released a new trailer for Splinter Cell Blacklist showcasing the ghost, panther and assault play style.

And here it is:

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.

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag 13 minute Horizon Walkthrough with Ashraf Ismail

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Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag 13 minute Horizon Walkthrough with Ashraf Ismail

From open-ended assassination contracts to boarding and plundering enemy ships, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag let’s gamers seamlessly explore the Caribbean world from land to sea. This director’s cut of the 13 minute Horizon walkthrough features commentary from Game Director Ashraf Ismail.

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Here is the new 13 minute directors cut:

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.

Treyarch Release Update for Xbox 360 for Black Ops 2 to fix Zombie Issues

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Treyarch Release Update for Xbox 360 for Black Ops 2 to fix Zombie Issues

Today Treyarch published a new title update for Call of Duty – Black Ops 2 for the Xbox 360. This patch introduces new personalization Packs via DLC, and addressing a number of multiplayer and Zombies issues.

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New Features

    • 6 new Personalization Packs are now available as downloadable content.  Each pack comes loaded with 1 camo, 1 themed calling card and 3 unique reticles.
    • Season Pass holders will now be reminded to download Season Pass content which they haven’t previously downloaded.

Multiplayer Issues Addressed

    • Improved stability when pressing buttons during a Theater mode screenshot.
    • Screenshots taken during Theater mode from a match on Uplink will no longer become corrupt.

Multiplayer Game Balancing

    • AN-94:  Damage slightly reduced.
    • DSR 50:  Rate of fire reduced.
    • Ballista:  Rate of fire slightly reduced.

Zombies Issues Addressed

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    • Players are no longer able to access unintended areas using the Trample Steam and the Elevator.

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    • Pack-A-Punch version of the Raygun Mark II now displays the correct skin.

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    • Players are no longer able to pass over the Mansion fence using invisible collision.
    • Fixed an issue where Players were able to duplicate candy and booze when in dying in a specific staircase.
    • Players are no longer able to stand on invisible collision near the Stables and be free from zombie attack.
    • Fixed an issue where Players were able to hold the top of the Bank for an extended period of time using the Paralyzer and the Vulture-Aid perk.
    • Players are no longer able to position buildables in the General Store and become free from zombie attack.
    • Players no longer get stuck at the bottom of the slide when using Dive-To-Prone.
    • Addressed multiple issues where Players were able to throw themselves into walls using the Trample Steam and become free from zombie attack.
    • Players are no longer able to reach unintended collision on the 2nd Floor balcony of the Saloon.
    • Addressed an issue where Players could be free from zombie attack when holding a claymore and looking downward, when standing next to a Mystery Box.
    • Players are no longer able to launch themselves out of the level near the Saloon using the Paralyzer.
    • Fixed multiple issues where the Friendly AI would get stuck while holding a crawler zombie when above the General Store, in the Bank, in the Courthouse, in the Mansion, or the 2nd Floor of the Barn.
    • The Friendly AI no longer gets stuck when bringing the Mystery Box from the Hedge Maze to the Town, and vice versa.
    • The Friendly AI no longer becomes stuck if a Player gives him Candy and then enters the Fountain.
    • Fixed an issue where the Friendly AI and zombies were going through a door in the Hedge Maze and getting stuck near a Mystery Box.
    • The Mystery Box now functions properly when Players give the Friendly AI candy and then activate the box.
    • Fixed an issue where the Friendly AI would freeze and become unresponsive if he was hit by a high damage weapon while performing a turn animation.
    • The Friendly AI no longer becomes stuck in the Mansion if the Player has him take the rear entrance to the Mansion, near the Hedge Maze.
    • The Friendly AI no longer gets stuck on top of the Saloon if the Player shoots him while carrying candy or booze.
    • Fixed an issue where the Vulture-Aid Mystery Box indicator would permanently remain at box locations if the Player used the Friendly AI to bring the box to that location.
    • The Friendly AI no longer becomes stuck if he’s hit with a high damage weapon during his flinch animation.
    • Fixed an issue where the Friendly AI would become stuck when fed candy to retrieve buildables in the Saloon, prior to opening the front door and the debris blocking the staircase.
    • Zombies no longer get stuck in the ground outside the Mortuary by the Mystery Box location.
    • Fixed an issue where Players would occasionally spawn under the map in a 4-Player game.
    • Zombies now path to the correct location when Players stand in Vulture-Aid stink.
    • Fixed an issue where Players were able to launch themselves on top of ghosts using the Paralyzer and be free from attack for a short period of time.
    • Players are no longer able to access unintended areas in the Mansion using the Trample Steam and the Paralyzer.
    • Zombies no longer get stuck on a window in the Sheriff’s building.
    • Fixed an issue where Players were able to get the Double Points upgrade when withdrawing money from the Bank with Double Points active.
    • Zombies no longer get stuck behind one of the repairable barriers in the Saloon.
    • Fixed an issue where Players would die if they jumped into the broken fountain at the same time.
    • Player’s camera no longer jitters when standing in a specific spot in the Barn.
    • Fixed an issue where zombies would path away from the Player if they stood in a certain spot just outside the Saloon.
    • Ghosts can no longer exit the Mansion using the slide, during a non-Ghost round.
    • Fixed a Solo-play issue where falling down the spiral staircase would occasionally kill the Player, even if they had the Quick Revive perk.
    • The Time Bomb now functions correctly if the Player has both the Time Bomb and the Monkey Bomb in their inventory.
    • Fixed multiple issues in Grief, where Players would spawn in Last Stand when respawning in the Stables, Candy Shop, Church, alongside the Saloon, outside the General Store, or on the Mansion-side of the map.
    • Players are no longer able to use the Paralyzer to get stuck in a tree outside the Mansion.
    • Fixed an issue with zombies occasionally getting stuck when dropping down to the Gazebo stairs.
    • The Speed Cola Machine is now properly positioned in the General Store during Grief.
    • Fixed an issue where Players were able to trigger ghosts without fully dropping down into the Mansion.
    • Zombies who turn into ghosts now enter the Hedge Maze properly.
    • Players can no longer trigger Ghosts during a non-Ghost round when entering the Mansion from the rear.
    • Players can no longer get on top of the General Store purchasable couch using the Paralyzer, and be free from zombie attack.
    • Fixed an exploit where zombies couldn’t path to Players who stood on the purchasable couch in the Saloon.
    • Players are no longer able to use the Paralyzer to access the top of a Mansion fence and be free from zombie attack.
    • Fixed an exploit where Players were able to stand on the cart outside of the Courthouse and be free from zombie attack.
    • Players are no longer able to access invisible collision in-between the Gun Shop and the Saloon with the Paralyzer.
    • Players are no longer able to use the Paralyzer to access unintended collision behind the Mansion and be free from zombie attack.
    • Players are no longer able to launch themselves onto unintended collision in the Courthouse and be free from zombie attack.
    • Players are no longer able to stand on a scaffolding near the purchasable LSAT and be free from zombie attack.
    • Fixed an exploit where Players were able to use a combination of the Trample Steam and the Paralyzer inside the Church to become free from zombie attack.

Hands on look at Disney Infinity and Overview with Producer John Day

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Hands on look at Disney Infinity and Overview with Producer John Day

With the success of Activision’s Skylanders game series, which I like to play with my kids it didn’t come to a surprise when Disney announced a companion toy/DLC model for Disney using there own in house project. With the result was Disney Infinity which would allow gamers of young and old to collect fan favourite characters inside the game ecosystem.

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Speaking to Producer John Day of Avalanche Software, Disney Infinity has been in development for 3 and a half years, it also uses part of the engine for Cars 2 and Toy Story 3 for the game so really the game engine is really like 6/7 years in development.

I asked the question if the game was going to be coming to the PS4 and Xbox One, the Producer John Day said the franchise will “inevitably, eventually” come to next-generation platforms, just no dates for now.

“Infinity is a product we see having a long life span, it’ll be developed for years to come. I don’t have specific details or plans about that, but it seems inevitable that we’ll have to cross that bridge.”

John Day added that toys and toy readers released now will be compatible with future consoles. “We’ve invested a lot of time and technology into future proofing all the stuff we’ve got,” he said. “We’re going to be using the same reader, the same near field communications tech moving forward.

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The basic package that includes  Jack Sparrow(Pirates of the Caribbean), Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles), and James P. Sullivan (Monsters, Inc.), gamers can collect further sets (such as Cars: Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Holley Shiftwell, Francesco Bernoulli) or single figures ( Dash The Incredibles ) – with standalone pricing starting at $11.99/£14.99 a piece.

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With Disney they can pull from a near endless backlog of iconic properties for Disney Infinity DLC / toy revenue. The interaction between the physical toy and in-game content will undoubtedly make this title a success with younger players. But what does Disney Infinity have to offer older gamers? The answer is surprisingly, while the initial Disney Infinity package is likely to be underwhelming for most hardcore gamers, the game it self design leaves the door open for plenty of fun down the line. But will Disney bring in Marvel and Star Wars Characters at a later date after the launch we have to wait and see.

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We had a chance to play the Toy Box mode last week in London, the developer Avalanche software detailed new gameplay modes and providing insight into how the developers intends to evolve the toy box /game mash-up through additional features and content down the line.

Each of the Disney characters comes loaded with their own character specific adventure and the various themed starter packs (Pirates of the Caribbean,  Cars, Monsters University, The Lone Ranger) will include a story based missions for players to enjoy. But compared to other campaign experiences, the story content is very limited and will not be much of a draw for older gamers. The standalone adventures is not the main primary focus of Disney Infinity, which features a fully customizable sandbox mode with the ability to create game experiences within the game (ie. LittleBigPlanet).

The Toy Box mode (which I really liked) is an open world environment populated by stock items (tree, mountains, and buildings, among hundreds of others) along with themed pick-ups that are unlocked via individual figurines or collector sets. In addition to populating the open world with items, there are options for automatic enemy spawns, as well as the ability to collaboratively build gaming experiences with up to three other players (i.e Minecraft) – across an online connection or on a single console. With over a 1000 plus stock items you can use from unlocking the first wave of figures and play sets, this first wave of items will keep most people busy for a long while.

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After your friends come together to create a Super Mario Bros like platformer or a Mario Kart style race track inside Disney Infinity, their design is uploaded to the Disney cloud server, and is then playable or ready for further edits if you like across multiple platforms. Meaning, two friends could help you on the Xbox 360 to design a level, then download the creation on their respective console of choice (Xbox 360, Wii U, or PS3) later on.

Also Avalanche Software has included a number of ridiculous weapons and other abilities that can affect anything in the open world: including enemies, mounts, or even other players. As a result, there’s a lot opportunity for hijinks and fun meta-game experiences – which can further be blown-out with the addition of game altering Power Discs. Like the figurines, the Power Discs exist inside and outside of the game, flat plastic coins that each include an in-game asset, such as a rideable Dumbo, or combat buff like increased damage or health.

Disney have given the Disney Infinity players a very robust set of design tools to make any level you can think.

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An Overview of Disney Infinity with Producer John Day for Avalanche Software / Disney Interactive

Disney Infinity releases 18th August, 2013 for the Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS3, 3DS, and PC for North America and the 23rd August 2013 for the UK. Which means the quality of the actual game is limited only by the imagination of you.

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