Ubisoft has released a brand new trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag focussing on the naval elements in the game. See Edward Kenway and his devoted crew and witness the merciless pirate life of the 18th century. Defy the high seas, fight your enemies in epic battles and explore the Caribbean.
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A Pirate’s Life on High Seas
When the fate of the LEGO world lies in your hands! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games today announced that The LEGO Movie Videogame will be available in 2014 alongside the much-anticipated “The LEGO Movie,” from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures, and a toy collection of “The LEGO Movie” building sets.
The LEGO Movie Videogame will be released for Xbox One, and the Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 , the Wii U system and Windows PC, as well as Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita.
In a scenario drawn from the film, The LEGO Movie Videogame puts LEGO kids into the role of Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. Players guide him as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
“We’re thrilled to be able to give kids the joy of reliving Emmet’s adventures in becoming virtual Master Builders with The LEGO Movie Videogame,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “Players will be taking on the ultimate mission to save the LEGO world and use their virtual building prowess to build unimaginable sets and creations.”
In The LEGO Movie Videogame players will be able to collect and use LEGO instruction pages to build construction sets or harness the awesome power of the Master Builders to virtually build extraordinary LEGO creations along the way. With more than 90 characters inspired by the film and 15 exciting levels, kids can build and adventure like never before.
Nintendo is giving families up and down the UK the opportunity to play the latest Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games at a series of events taking place throughout summer 2013. The Wii U Den tour and Nintendo 3DS Festival of Fun will be visiting family friendly outdoor events from July to October and are the best place to play the latest Nintendo games as well as taking part in many other exciting Nintendo themed activities.
The Wii U Den Tour
The Wii U Den tour will be taking Nintendo’s latest home console on the road this summer, offering you the chance to experience the magic of Mario in HD and the innovative new GamePad controller and the entertainment, gameplay and social features that it offers first hand. Play up to 5 player co-op Mario in New Super Mario Bros. U, discover the world of LEGO CITY Undercover, get involved in multiplayer mayhem in Nintendo Land and even get to try out new games coming later this year! You will also be able to check out the entertainment applications that Wii U has to offer as well as Miiverse – a family friendly social network built around games and sharing gameplay experiences.
The Wii U Den tour will be visiting the following locations this summer:
Nintendo 3DS Festival of Fun
The Nintendo 3DS Festival of Fun will host a large number of Nintendo 3DS games for you to try including Mario Kart 7, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros., Luigi’s Mansion 2, LEGO CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins and LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval’s Journey. During the summer you will be able to see for yourself that there really is something for everyone on Nintendo 3DS. There will be lots to do on the stand including multiplayer Mario Kart 7 races, ghost hunting in Luigi’s Mansion 2 and daily Animal Crossing: New Leaf tips and tricks to running a successful town. With competitions and prizes galore and a message board to leave your 3DSreasons head down to the stand to experience what Nintendo 3DS has to offer.
If you already own a Nintendo 3DS then make sure you bring your console along for a fun opportunity to meet many Nintendo fans via StreetPass and play games with those you’ve encountered; such as collecting more puzzle pieces.
The Nintendo 3DS Festival of Fun will be coming to the following locations this summer:
Bournemouth Air Festival, Bournemouth Sea Front, Bournemouth (29 August – 1 September)
Today UIG Entertainment have announced the line-up of titles that they will be presenting at Gamescom in Cologne this summer.
The line-up of titles includes: The Realms of Arkania – Blade of Destiny, Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded, Agricultural Simulator 2014, Airport Simulator 2014, Woodcutter Simulator 2014, Highland Warriors 2 as well as post-apocalyptic fighting game Bloodbath.
If you cant wait for the new Skylanders Swap Force game out in October, then why not play the first-ever exclusive Skylanders Monopoly board game, are now setting up shop on Boardwalk and Park Place.
Now your favourite characters from the $1 billion, award-winning kids franchise, including KAOS and Chompie, are taking over America’s classic property-trading game but with all-new Skylands locations, tokens and game pieces!
Key Features:
Game Board:
Availability: Available now at Amazon.com and specialty stores throughout North America including Hastings, Entertainment Earth and GameStop Canada.
MSRP: $39.99, at the time in writing no date for Skylanders Monopoly in the UK.
Mad Catz has announced today the Killer Instinct Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2, a premium quality fighting game controller expected to ship Holiday 2013.
Previously announced at E3 2013 and used on stage during the E3 Xbox Media Briefing to demonstrate the game, the new FightStick will now carry fully licensed Killer Instinct artwork and feature button mapping tuned specifically for the game.
Picture is of the Normal Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 for the Xbox One
“E3 greeted us with a positive reaction to our Tournament Edition 2 FightStick and we’re pleased that the controller will provide passionate fans of Killer Instinct with an even richer gaming experience,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We earlier commented how the enhanced performance of the Xbox One opens up additional scope for innovation and believe that the Killer Instinct Tournament Edition 2 FightStick perfectly illustrates our commitment to the next generation of entertainment.”
Developed by Microsoft Studios and Double Helix Games, Killer Instinct is the return of the legendary fighting game franchise coming exclusively to Xbox One this holiday.
Expected to be the first fighting game controller available for Xbox One, the Tournament Edition 2 Arcade FightStick features arcade-perfect controls and has been extensively designed with the community and professional gamer in mind. The new design philosophy will offer greater levels of customization and quality.
Experience the sharp edge of politics in ArenaNet’s latest content update for Guild Wars 2, Cutthroat Politics, going live 23rd July. This update comes with an exciting twist: players, through their votes, will bring about permanent changes to the world of Tyria.
In Cutthroat Politics, a vacant seat on the Captain’s Council of Lion’s Arch is up for grabs and two powerful figures have emerged as the leading candidates. Players will have the opportunity to support either the war hero Ellen Kiel or the prominent merchant Evon Gnashblade to fill the seat and strike a lucrative trade agreement with the merchants of the Zephyr Sanctum.
This update is the second since ArenaNet officially confirmed its move to a two-week update schedule and represents the studio’s commitment to providing better content, faster, than any Western competitor. Cutthroat Politics also brings with it new events, rewards and features.
The Nintendo Unleashed tour continues when it visits MCM Manchester Comic Con which is taking place on 20th July 2013 at Manchester Central – Petersfield.
Gaming fans will be able to get hands on with new and up and coming Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games. The Unleashed tour will be the best place to get some hands on time with exclusive first party and third party games for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
Nintendo 3DS titles on show at Nintendo Unleashed in Manchester include:
Nintendo 3DS
At Nintendo Unleashed in Manchester, you will not only be able to play demos of new and recently released Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games, but you can also visit the Mario Kart race track where you’ll be able to compete on Nintendo 3DS systems with other players for multiplayer fun and the chance to top the Mario Kart 7 leaderboard. If you already own a Nintendo 3DS then make sure you bring your console along to the Nintendo Unleashed tour as you will not only be able to increase your StreetPass hits and help complete your achievements but also swap friend codes with other Nintendo fans so that you can compete with them in multiplayer events when you get home. The Nintendo Unleashed tour will be at the MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con which is being held at Manchester Central – Petersfield on 20th July 2013. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.
Nintendo 3DS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nintendo3dsuk
Wii U on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiiU.co.uk
Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed 2 is now available for free to download if you are a Xbox Live Gold members today (16th July) until to the end of the month. This stealth sequel is one of the releases for “Games with Gold” as announced at this years E3.
Codemasters has announced that F1 2013 will launch worldwide this fall for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows PC. This year’s title will feature a new gameplay mode called F1 Classics giving fans the chance to race classic cars on iconic circuits against legendary drivers for the first time in Codemasters’ award-winning series.
To mark the announcement, Codemasters has released a trailer teasing some of the iconic cars that will feature in F1 Classics, showcasing a brief evolution of FORMULA ONE cars through the years to present day. The video is now playing at http://www.formula1-game.com Developed by Codemasters as part of an exclusive multi-year deal with Formula One World Championship Limited, the game will be available worldwide in two editions: F1 2013 and F1 2013: CLASSIC EDITION.
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Classic Edition F1 2013
F1 2013 will feature all the cars, circuits and star drivers from the 2013 season, allowing gamers to race as Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes and Sergio Perez in the McLaren-Mercedes for the first time, and includes all of the new drivers, updated rules, tyre changes and remodelled handling to authentically reflect the challenge and exhilaration of racing 2013’s stunning roster of FORMULA ONE cars. A range of game enhancements, split-screen and online multiplayer, plus new and returning game modes delivers the most complete FORMULA ONE experience in videogame history.
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F1 2013 Silverstone Hotlap
F1 2013 gives FORMULA 1 fans the chance to compete against legendary drivers in cars from different eras of FORMULA ONE with a range of classic content from the 1980s. F1 Classics, introduced by legendary broadcaster Murray Walker, allows players to race iconic 1980s cars from Williams, Lotus and Ferrari against drivers including Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Gerhard Berger, with more to be announced, on classic circuits Brands Hatch and Jerez. Classic content is also available in a range of other game modes, including split-screen and online multiplayer modes.
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F1 2013 Nurburgring Hotlap
The premium F1 2013: CLASSIC EDITION delivers even more classic content with two additional content packs featuring content from the 1990s and additional circuits to be enjoyed in F1 Classics and other game modes. The 1990s pack includes classic cars from both Williams and Ferrari and drivers such as David Coulthard, Jacques Villeneuve, Eddie Irvine and Alain Prost and others. The two packs included in F1 2013: CLASSIC EDITION will also be available as optional DLC for players of F1 2013 shortly after release.
ASUSTOR has launched a new line of NAS units, aimed at SOHO/SMB customers, featuring powerful multimedia applications. Read on for details.
ASUSTOR has launched a new line of NAS units, aimed at SOHO/SMB customers, featuring powerful multimedia applications. This is the first NAS in its class sporting a dual core 1.6 GHz Atom processor, an HDMI jack, an infrared receiver and a 3.5mm audio jack, allowing you to directly integrate these units into your home theater system. Here is the press release:
ASUSTOR Launches AS 3 Series NAS Featuring Powerful Multimedia Applications
Optimal storage and multimedia platform for Home and SOHO, only devices in its class equipped with Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz dual-core processors, HDMI interface, infrared receiver and audio jack; Comes with the ADM 2.0 operating system, industry-first features Searchlight search engine and Mission Mode backup; App Central NAS App library includes exclusive Apps such as FTP Explorer, XBMC multimedia player, SoundsGood Web music player; Launch of 2 new mobile apps AiMaster and AiData
Taipei, Taiwan, July 15th, 2013 –ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its brand new AS 3 Series Network Attached Storage (NAS). The AS 3 Series NAS devices feature powerful multimedia applications including support for 1080p high definition video playback and are the first devices in its class to come equipped with Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz dual-core processors along with 1GB of DDR3 memory. The devices in this new series consist of the 2-bay AS-302T model and the 4-bay AS-304T model. All devices boast a wealth of power saving features including internal and external disk hibernation, Night Mode and System Sleep Mode (S3). During System Sleep Mode, only 0.8 W of power is consumed, helping users to save a significant amount of energy.
With respect to hardware, the AS 3 Series was designed with multimedia and home cloud server applications in mind. In addition to its HDMI interface inherited from ASUSTOR’s AS 6 Series, the AS 3 Series features an infrared receiver and 3.5 mm audio jack giving users added convenience and flexibility for multimedia applications. After installing the XBMC multimedia player App from ASUSTOR’s App Central, users will be able to use the HDMI interface to play audio and video from the NAS directly to any HDMI ready display. Further pairing XBMC with the ASUSTOR remote control (optional purchase) will allow users to freely and conveniently control all multimedia playback from their NAS. Additionally, users are also free to play the music they have stored on their NAS by connecting it to USB speakers, utilizing the audio jack or connecting the NAS to an amplifier via HDMI.
“The AS 3 Series devices provides users with one of the top price-to-performance ratios in its class and are the only devices in the segment to feature high performance Intel dual-core processors and audio jacks,” said Johnny Chen, Product Manager at ASUSTOR. “With its combination of storage, backup, file sharing and powerful multimedia applications along with an array of industry-first features, the AS 3 Series is sure to meet the diverse demands of the market while bringing users exceptional value for their money.”
All models in the series come with the ADM 2.0 (ASUSTOR Data Master) operating system, which features ASUSTOR’s newly optimized NAS user interface that gives users the freedom to customize their desktop background and pin their favorite applications to the taskbar for easy access. With ADM 2.0, ASUSTOR has added some exclusive new features that have never been seen before in the NAS industry. The SearchlightTM search engine supports fuzzy searches and allows users to instantly find any files, folders or Apps on the NAS. Newly added Mission Mode backup ensures that backup jobs will not be stopped because of any connection problems. It combines with ASUSTOR’s exclusive 2-way backup functionality to provide users with an unprecedented level of flexibility when configuring backup jobs.
Additionally, ADM 2.0 also features FTP Explorer, the first FTP Client in the world designed exclusively for use on NAS devices. FTP Explorer allows users to connect and browse any FTP sites from within the ADM user interface and execute drag and drop file transfers. FTP Explorer is available via ASUSTOR’s App Central V2 App Library which features over 95 unique apps along with a newly redesigned and substantially optimized interface. With ADM 2.0, ASUSTOR will also be launching two new mobile apps, AiMaster and AiData which allows users to manage and access all data on their NAS from the convenience of their mobile devices.
Key Features for the AS 3 Series:
- Easy installation and graphical user interface
- Equipped with the new ADM 2.0 operating system
- SearchlightTM search engine (an industry first)
- Customizable desktop wallpaper
- Pin frequently used applications to the taskbar
- Newly added Mission Mode backup
- Encrypted VPN connections with support for commonly used OpenVPN and PPTP protocols
- App Central V2 NAS App repository
- FTP Explorer – The world’s first FTP client designed for use on a NAS
- Downloadable XBMC multimedia player(Beta)
- Newly added NAS App – SoundsGood Web music player
- Exclusive Cloud ConnectTM technology for easy access to the NAS
- Supports file sharing across Windows, Mac OS X and Unix-like operating systems
- Rsync, FTP, cloud, external and One Touch backup with 2-way transfer support
- Military grade AES 256-bit encryption for individual shared folders
- Internal and external disk hibernation
Key Specifications for the AS 3 Series:
- Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz Dual-Core CPU
- 1GB DDR3 RAM
- Maximum supported capacity of hard disks: 8TB (2-bay) and 16TB (4-bay)
- USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)
- Audio jack (line-out)
- HDMI output
- Infrared receiver
- Hard drive hot swapping
- Support for online RAID level migration and capacity expansion
- Supported volume types: single disk, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
For more product information please visit: http://www.asustor.com
Keep your eyes open for the AS-304 and AS-302 if you are in the market for a NAS unit.
Ok who did join Messi on the FIFA 14 UK cover? The answer is GARETH BALE for the new football superstar when the UK cover was revealed today Monday (15 July at 5pm UK time).
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GARETH BALE Interview : FIFA 14 Cover Reveal
Gareth do you play FIFA?
Yeah I play a lot with my friends from home and we have big tournaments when they come to my house and I also play online. So yes, I play a lot.
Do you play as yourself on the game? Are you happy with your stats?
I’ve played as myself a few times, the stats are good – but obviously everyone wants them to be a bit better. But it’s a great game, I enjoy playing it.
What’s it like now to be on the cover of a game that you have played since you were a kid?
To be on the front cover of a game is obviously a massive honour, particularly when you look at the people who have been on there. The players that have been on the front cover since I was a kid have obviously been legends of the game and true professionals. It’s a great honour for me and I’m very proud of it.
How did you enjoy your time at Southampton and how important was it for your development?
My time at Southampton was amazing, it’s been a big part of what has made me the footballer I am today. We had a great coaching staff, a great team and a great set-up. It was massive in my development and I think it has shown in recent years with the amount of players that Southampton have produced and who have gone onto bigger things. It’s a great club and I hope that they can keep producing the players.
Who was your football hero when growing up?
Growing up my hero was Ryan Giggs. He’s from Wales, left footed and played left wing – the same as me. It was an obvious choice, and watching him play over the years, he’s an unbelievable player and a true legend of football.
Who would you say has had the biggest influence on your career?
I would probably say it’s my Dad. Since I was 3 I have dragged him out into the park to practice and he used to take me from Southampton to Cardiff twice a week. With training and a game at the weekend. He’s given up pretty much most of his life for me and has been a massive influence and still is to this day.
You were voted double footballer of the year can you still improve?
Of course I can definitely still improve. I want to get better every year, that’s the target for every player, we want to keep improving and keep getting better and the thing you have to do is to improve on last year and keep growing as a player. Plus as you get older the experience will help you as well.
You’re now being mentioned in the same breath as Messi and Ronaldo, do you look at those players and still try and learn from them?
I’m flattered, and definitely yes. I think you see the likes of Messi and Ronaldo, and what they’re doing week-in and week-out and they are on a different level to everyone else. What they are doing is very special and everybody looks at them playing to see what they can do and try to learn from them.
What’s the best thing about being Gareth Bale?
The best thing is being involved in FIFA 14, playing football in front of big crowds and doing what you love which is playing football. I feel privileged.
Was there any movement in particular, like your free kick, one of your shots or one of your signature moves, that you really enjoyed getting down?
The things I liked to see most were the free kick technique I use, and the way I take penalties etc. It’s all interesting stuff, and to see it on the game makes it more realistic.
If you could emulate the movement of any player, past or present, who would it be?
I’d probably say Ryan Giggs or Maradona. Someone who can weave through players with no effort at all.
When you play FIFA what celebration do you usually do in the game?
I try and do the heart, but I can’t always do it. If I can click the buttons quickly enough though I try and use it.
Could you tell us about the celebrations you captured today?
I did my trademark celebration, the heart. We did a few shots of that and a couple of others which I’ve done during games last season. It’s great to see them back on the screen, and it will be brilliant to see them on the game.
Could you describe some of the other celebrations that were captured?
Mainly all the celebrations I did last season, such as jumping up and pumping my fist. Also running with my arms out like a plane.
Based on your experience today, how realistic do you think FIFA 14 will be next year?
I think FIFA 14 is going to be very authentic, I think it will have that ‘wow’ factor and will be more realistic than ever and I think that’s the main aim – to make it as realistic as possible. This year it’s improved again, and it will be a great game.
What do you think of your in-game likeness for 14 compared to last year?
Every year it’s improving, I think this year it’s unbelievable how realistic it is which is great to see, as everyone likes to see the game becoming more realistic and it’s certainly happening.
When you’re on the pitch, how do you anticipate what the defender is going to do?
The way I anticipate a defender reacting to what I’m going to do is by setting up a trick, dummying them going one way, and you go the other. I think they usually show me onto my right foot, so I know they’ll be on my left side, so I tend to cut inside and try and get a shot away or make some positive impact on the game.
Watch the World Premiere of the “Official Mad Max Gameplay Reveal Trailer – Soul of a Man” now, released today by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Avalanche Studios. Coming out for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS 3 and PS 4 and the PC in 2014.
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Today Rovio Entertainment Ltd and Lucasfilm Ltd announced a continued collaboration on the Angry Birds Star Wars franchise with Angry Birds Star Wars II, launching 19th September in app stores worldwide for iPhone and iPad.
Angry Birds Star Wars II will follow the story of the three prequel Star Wars movies, including the introduction of never-before-seen Angry Birds Star Wars characters. For the first time in history, players can choose to “Join the Pork Side” and play as one of the villainous pigs.
“Angry Birds Star Wars was a blockbuster hit for us and Lucasfilm with over 100 million downloads since its release. We are thrilled to be able to introduce the exciting next chapter in the Angry Birds Star Wars saga to our fans around the world,” said Jami Laes, Executive Vice President of Games at Rovio Entertainment. “Some of the most amazing character additions are versions of young Anakin, Mace Windu and Darth Maul. Hasbro’s TELEPODS technology also provides a great way to extend the experience beyond the app and bring a whole new dimension to the gameplay.”
The TELEPODS line from Hasbro brings an additional interactive layer of gameplay and content to Angry Birds Star Wars II. In addition to the vast amount of content readily available in the game, new characters and super powers can be unlocked for players by placing one of the collectible TELEPODS physical characters from the Hasbro line on the phone or tablet camera and scanning it into the game. For the first time ever, players can choose which character they want to use in the app by “teleporting” their physical character into the game. Over thirty figures will be available at launch in September.
“Hasbro worked closely with both Rovio and Lucasfilm to deliver a fully integrated TELEPODS experience with the new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS II app. Now fans can enjoy unprecedented and seamless dual play in both physical and digital ANGRY BIRDS experiences,” said John Frascotti, Chief Marketing Officer, Hasbro, Inc.
With the launch of Angry Bird Star Wars II on 19th September on the iPhone and iPad, a new line of merchandise will be introduced to coincide with the game including a complete line of toys, apparel, accessories, books and plush from best in class licensing partners. Hasbro TELEPODS will arrive in retail by September for the game launch and be presented to the public for the first time at San Diego Comic-con in July.
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