Altair, Connor and Ezio are coming to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition as part of Skin Pack 4!
Want more details? Keep an eye on PlayXBLA.com
Get a TV episode each week with A night in with Xbox
Exclusive to Xbox Gold customers, ‘A Night In With Xbox’ will be giving away a different TV episode each week until the 29th March.
Register on the site and you’ll receive a code directly in your console inbox every Friday – http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-gb/Product/A-night-in-with-Xbox/f346fdd0-75d4-478c-8790-184a4713cebd
Just to note – registration can sometimes take up to 7 days to complete. And if you register via xbox.com, you must log into your account on your console to complete the registration.
Let us know if you sign up by leaving a comment below.
Gearbox Release update for Aliens: Colonial Marines on Xbox 360
Gearbox has released a new patch update for Aliens: Colonial Marines on Xbox 360, not ETA for PS3 or PC version yet.
Here are the full patch notes:
General
- Addressed an issue that could sometimes cause co-op player revival to not work under certain circumstances.
- Addressed issues with players not spawning into a level properly.
- Fixed a marine player invincibility exploit.
- Resolved several instances where players could walk or fall outside of maps.
- Fixed an issue that could cause localized text to sometimes display incorrectly.
- Addressed an issue where weapon ammunition was not always highlighted properly.
- Addressed some issues where multiplayer / co-op clients could see interactive objects displayed in a different state.
- Fixed a bug affecting voiceovers with the Firing Range bonus content.
- Addressed an issue where Ripley’s Flamethrower (bonus content) would sometimes fire continuously without player input.
- Addressed a rare issue that could cause Achievements to not unlock properly.
- General user interface improvements.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.
Campaign
- Addressed some issues that could cause improper warping for co-op players.
- Various tweaks to address instances where NPC characters would not always properly navigate to objectives.
- Added safeguards to prevent players from using a weapon in the weapons-suppressed portion of “One Bullet.”
- Modified Bella and Reid’s behavior in “No Hope in Hadley’s” to prevent them from spawning at the wrong point.
Versus
- Fixed issues that could clients to report inaccurate results and statistics.
- Addressed instances where a map would appear to “pop in” when loading into a new match.
- Addressed an issue that was could cause stutter when opening the multiplayer scoreboard.
- Switching profiles while in a lobby now returns players to the title screen immediately.
- Multiplayer teams should now correctly auto-balance between rounds.
- New Xeno appearance customization added.
Microsoft’s biggest ever Xbox LIVE Gold Unlock Weekend starts today
Microsoft are having their biggest ever free Xbox LIVE Gold Unlock Weekend, sponsored by Bioshock Infinite. Access amazing online gaming and premier entertainment next weekend from 8th – 10th March, all for free!
Throughout the weekend, there will be unmissable gaming with the likes of “Rockstar Friday”, where fans can challenge the developers in multiplayer matches on GTA IV: Episodes from Liberty City, Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption and Midnight Club LA, between 12.00 – 17.00 GMT on Friday 8th March.
Other games with special multiplayer events includes Halo 4, Borderlands 2, Tomb Raider, FIFA Ultimate Team, Forza Horizon, Far Cry 3 and Assassin’s Creed 3. In addition, online multiplayer functionality will be unlocked across all Xbox games, so get on Xbox LIVE with your friends for an amazing weekend of gaming. For more information, game offers and bonuses, please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/Live/free-live-weekend
From 12.00 GMT on Friday 8th March until 23:59 GMT on Sunday 10th March, fans can experience the best in living room entertainment using Kinect and Bing to voice search content on their TV, as well as take advantage of the Xbox Music Pass* to stream millions of songs on their Xbox console. If you’re in the mood for a blockbuster movie check out Skyfall and more on Xbox Video, or see what takes your fancy with some of the other entertainment partners on Xbox LIVE such as LOVEFiLM, Netflix and Now TV.
Fans are also invited to enhance their Xbox 360 game and entertainment experience with Internet Explorer, as well as Xbox SmartGlass which turns their phone or tablet into an intelligent second screen. To try some of these exciting new features along with all the other existing fantastic Xbox LIVE Gold experiences for free next weekend visit the Xbox Dashboard and log in to Xbox LIVE.
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Rayman Jungle Run now available for Windows 8 and Windows RT
Today, Ubisoft announced that the critically acclaimed Rayman Jungle Run is now available on PC and Surface tablets powered by Windows 8 and Windows RT.
“Windows 8 touch-based interface is a perfect match for Rayman Jungle Run” said Jean-Bernard Jacon, producer of the game.
The game can be downloaded from the Windows Store and will feature all the content from the original game, including the recently released ‘Potpourri’ level update and Globox as an extra playable character.
Rayman Jungle Run is powered by the same UbiArt framework engine that brought you Rayman Origins. It is easy for all ages to pick up and play, but challenging for the longtime Rayman fans to master.
Here is a short video showing it in action:
The game is now available for devices operated by iOS, Android and Windows 8.
App Update: Skype for iPhone updated to version 4.6 bringing new calling experience
The Skype app for the Apple iPhone has been updated to version 4.6 bringing with it what Skype refer to as a beautiful new calling experience.
What’s New in Version 4.6
- Beautiful new calling experience
- Mark all your recent chats as read with just a few taps.
- General fixes and improvements
- One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order.
Activision release a new DEADPOOL trailer
Deadpool has just released the newest trailer from his self-made, self-published (with a minor credit to High Moon Studios and Activision) video game, DEADPOOL, coming later this year for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows-PC.
We could tell you what to expect from it, but we wouldn’t dare try to top the commentary already provided by the…erm…poet laureate of Marvel, so we’ll let The Merc with Video Editing Software take it from here.
Over to Deadpool:
What do you think? Are you going to buy the game? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Injustice: Gods Among Us Red Son DLC Developer Diary
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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released a new developer diary, spotlighting the brilliant Red Son DLC Pack that comes with the Special Edition of the upcoming fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us which you can pre-order exclusively from GAME in the UK.
Watch the diary below:
Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.
Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.
For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.
Gears of War: Judgment cinematic trailer released
Ready your Lancers and prepare to jump back into the fight, Gears Nation! To equip UK fans for the impending launch of “Gears of War: Judgment” on 22nd March, Epic Games and Microsoft today premiered a new cinematic trailer showcasing the intense, grub-stomping action and thrilling gameplay of this spring’s most hotly anticipated blockbuster.
Featuring the hit single “Shooting the Moon” from acclaimed UK band Mona, the trailer offers a glimpse of “Judgment’s” challenging campaign and embodies the bold defiance, bravery and heroism of fan-favourite Damon Baird and Kilo Squad, as they face an unjust trial and fight to rescue the planet Sera from the brink of annihilation. The trailer was rendered entirely in-engine on Unreal Engine 3, showcasing the stunning graphics of the most visually spectacular “Gears” game yet.
Here is the new trailer:
“‘Judgment’ is a tribute to the die-hard ‘Gears’ fans who have been with us since the beginning, and an amazing experience for anyone who loves intense action and gripping, cinematic storytelling,” said Alan Van Slyke, Senior Producer of “Gears of War: Judgment” at Epic Games. “Thanks to the support of partners at People Can Fly, we’ve pushed the ‘Gears’ franchise in all-new directions, whilst bringing back some of the key elements that put us on the map, and we can’t wait to share it with the world later this month.”
“Gears of War” fans in the UK will be able to join the fight against the Locust early through the intense new multiplayer mode in “Gears of War: Judgment,” OverRun. Allowing fans to start earning XP and carry it over to the full version of the game, the early access demo is available from 19th March exclusively to Xbox LIVE Gold members.
Set years before the events of the original “Gears of War” trilogy, “Judgment” centers on Kilo Squad, a troop of soldiers led by Damon Baird and Augustus “The Cole Train” Cole. They are joined by newcomers to the “Gears” series, Sofia Hendrick and Garron Paduk, as they attempt to save the besieged city of Halvo Bay from a terrifying new enemy.
We recently interview Jim Brown from Epic Games. We talked about old characters and new, new modes, cosplay and we even have new gameplay footage to share. Here is that interview:
Gears of War: Judgment will launch worldwide on 19th March, 2013 on the Xbox 360.
And stay tuned for our preview of Gears of War: Judgment shortly.
Injustice: Gods Among Us Lex Luthor moves and motivations trailer
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released a new video, spotlighting the brilliant but infamously ruthless arch nemesis of Superman, Lex Luthor, in the upcoming fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Narrated by Luthor himself, this new video hints at his role in the mysterious organization known as “the regime” and gives insight into his motivations and allegiance in the ever-changing power struggle that exists in Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Luthor sums up his reason for joining the regime in one short sentence, “I always choose the winning side.”
Watch the video below:
Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.
Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.
For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE first DLC announced
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will release the first DLC component for its best-selling METAL GEAR RISING: REVENEGEANCE title in March for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Released on February 21st/22nd to huge critical acclaim, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE marked the collaboration between Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames. The all-action epic, takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with its mix of action and epic storytelling. The game features Raiden as its central character – a former child soldier transformed into a cyborg ninja, and equipped with his signature High-Frequency Blade – and the three new DLC elements further showcase the rich characters the game boasts.
The first European DLC pack on March 13th, comprises the eagerly-awaited ‘VR Missions’, wherein Raiden’s many attacks and stealth skills are challenged in a series of virtual reality environments. Designed to complement previously-released VR Missions seen in previous entries to the METAL GEAR SOLID series, the VR Missions DLC will add 30 new missions to the METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE VR Missions menu. Each new mission is designed to test the player’s reactions, movement and fighting skills.
These will be followed soon after by two story-based DLC chapters. ‘Jetstream’ centres on the side-story of Sam, and features him as a playable character for the first time, while the ‘Blade Wolf’ pack focuses on Raiden’s enigmatic side-kick and its unique story. Both packs expand on the backgrounds of these two key characters, and provide origin stories that segue seamlessly into the main game.
All three packs will be available for both PlayStation3 and Xbox 360. The ‘VR Missions’ DLC is priced £1.99 or 240 Microsoft Points.
Are you going to get it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
App Update: CoPilot Live for iOS and Android updated to version 9.4.0.147
The iOS and Android GPS app CoPilot Live has been updated.
What’s New in Version 9.4.0.147
New:
• Yelp comes to CoPilot: find the best-rated local businesses nearby
• Traffic incident details on your route
• Universal app: Now your CoPilot runs in full screen on iPhones AND iPads!
• Screen rotation lock in Portrait or Landscape
• Privacy settings menu
Improved:
• Enter GPS coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds
• Further improvements to the in-app map download experience
• Trip optimiser improvements
CoPilot version 9.4.0.147 is available now for iOS in the iTunes app store and for Android from Google Play. Existing customers can download the new version as a free update.
Capcom Lost Planet 3 Release Date Announced
Lost Planet 3 has received a release date from Capcom. The game will be available in North America from 25th June and in Europe on 28th June.
Capcom also released a new trailer for Lost Planet 3, where the game’s hero Jim Peyton meets a band of Snow Pirates after his utility rig falls into a chasm.
The video also introduces one of the game’s new Akrid enemies, a giant spider-like creature called the Carrier.
Lost Planet 3 is a prequel to Lost Planet: Extreme Condition and stars Jim, a blue-collar rig pilot who takes a job on E.D.N III mining thermal energy.
The shooter is said to include open-world gameplay, an ever-changing climate and larger enemies.
Lost Planet 3 is being developed by Spark Unlimited, a studio best known for its first-person shooters like Legendary and Turning Point: Fall of Liberty.
Lost Planet 3 will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.