App Update: Shazam for iOS updated to version 5.0.6

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App Update: Shazam for iOS updated to version 5.0.6

The very cool music identification app Shazam has been updated to version 5.0.6.

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Having tried some different music, I cant honestly say it find’s the song in a matter of seconds, in some cases, only two or three words had been sung. I was very impressed!

This is how Shazam is described:

Lightning fast tagging. Now discover, explore and share more music, TV shows and brands you love in as little as one second.

With unlimited tagging use Shazam as much as you want, and experience more of what you like, faster.

You can also:
○ Save & listen again (30 sec preview)
○ Buy tracks easily on iTunes & find more by tagged artists
○ View extra content as you watch TV
○ Watch music videos & concerts from YouTube
○ Share on Facebook, Twitter & email
○ See streaming lyrics in time to the music
○ Discover new music in Shazam Friends & Charts
○ See when an artist is touring
○ Use it when you don’t have a signal

What’s New in Version 5.0.6

○ Improved recognition rate
○ Faster application startup time

New:
○ Invite Friends – now there’s an easy way to invite friends to share their discoveries
Numerous bug fixes, including:
○ Crash fixes (including an occasional crash while tagging)
○ Fixed an audio capture issue that would sometimes cause repeated ‘No Match’ results until the app was restarted
○ Improved messaging around tagging issues

Download now from the Apple App Store

Ubisoft launches Uplay PC digital distribution platform with some games for £1

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Ubisoft launches Uplay PC digital distribution platform with some games for £1

Last week at Gamescom 2012, Ubisoft officially launched Uplay PC, an application that serves as a digital distribution platform and central point for PC gamers to connect to Uplay’s community and consumer-centric services. The video game developer and publisher also kicked off a promotion making select Ubisoft PC titles available through Uplay PC for as little as £1 or $1 depending on where you are for a limited time.

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Uplay, Ubisoft’s online services and distribution platform, now has more than 35 million members and is available across Ubisoft games and across platforms. Uplay PC replaces individual game launchers and lets gamers access all their Uplay-enabled PC games and Uplay services in the same place. Uplay PC also includes new features, including an integrated shop, the direct purchase and download of games, a friends list and chat system that add value to PC players’ experience.

To encourage players to download and try Uplay PC, Ubisoft is making PC versions of Driver®: San Francisco, From Dust®, Silent Hunter® 5 and Tom Clancy’s® H.A.W.X.® 2 available for £1 for a limited time. Other popular titles — including Anno 2070™, Assassin’s Creed® II, Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood, Assassin’s Creed® Revelations, Might & Magic®: Heroes® VI, Tom Clancy’s® Splinter Cell Conviction® — are discounted up to 75%, also for a limited time.

“Uplay PC is a great way for customers to discover Ubisoft’s games, connect with their friends and gaming communities, and win achievements and content that’s not available anywhere else.” said Stephanie Perotti, Worldwide Director for Online Games, Ubisoft. “For PC gamers that are already fans of Ubisoft’s titles or have been considering trying some of our classics, this promotion is a great deal, and our way of saying thank you for their support.”

Uplay PC and more information on the promotion can be found at http://uplay.ubi.com.

Have you purchased anything from Uplay yet? If so, let us know what you got by leaving a comment below.

BYOB Podcast Episode 96 Out Now

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BYOB Podcast Episode 96 Out Now

The guys over at the BYOB podcast have just released episode 96.

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Here is what is included in this weeks show:

[box style=”rounded” border=”full”]This week M&M talk about Windows 8 RTM, unTangle updated, and how emerging tech is influencing Michael’s future plans.[/box]

As usual you can listen to the show from here.

App Update: Twonky Beam Browser for iOS updated to 3.1.0

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App Update: Twonky Beam Browser for iOS updated to 3.1.0

Twonky have just updated their Twonky Beam Browser for the iPhone and iPad.

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Twonky Beam Browser provides you with a simple and familiar way to discover and enjoy Internet videos with your tablet or phone and beam them to your TV or other media players on your home network.

When you visit your favorite websites, or discover new ones, Twonky Beam Browser will display a Twonky Beam button over the media files that you are able beam to your TV or sound system. The home page of Twonky Beam Browser contains links to popular websites with great content you can beam. Browse many pages at once through tabs, with the home page always available to you as the main tab. You can also create and manage bookmarks, so that you can easily find your favorite sites.

A simple tap of the screen will beam the chosen content to your selected player, such as your Airplay enabled, UPnP or DLNA certified device. The beaming mode in Twonky Beam Browser can be toggled on and off, allowing you to use the application to discover and enjoy content locally on your tablet or phone.

One of the best ways to use Twonky Beam Browser is with Internet video, but it also works with audio and photos. You can also create playlists with a queue of multiple selections that will play continuously in the order you added them, or you can change the order and delete items from your queue. It is always possible to continue browsing, either on the current site or another site, while your media plays on the device.

What’s New in Version 3.1.0

• Fixed a crash on launch reported by some users.
• Browse, beam, or play the media on your mobile device or on another media server in your home network
• Share media on your mobile device with other devices in your home network
• Browse and beam media contained in RSS feeds
• Integrated Beaming to Apple TV
• Support for Beaming to U-verse TV receivers

Download now from the Apple App Store

App Update: Sky Sports for iPad updated to version 4.0, brings Football Companion

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App Update: Sky Sports for iPad updated to version 4.0, brings Football Companion

Sky have just updated its dedicated Sky Sports app for the iPad, bringing with it a football companion.

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What’s New in Version 4.0

– Football Companion

It’s free for customers who have access to the Sky Sports News channel as part of their monthly subscription, otherwise it will cost you £4.99 a month.

Download the app from the Apple App Store

Win a Define R4 case in your choice of colour from Fractal Design

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Win a Define R4 case in your choice of colour from Fractal Design

We are big fans of Fractal Designs computer cases here at CDW, and we recently told you about their new case, the Define R4. We have teamed up with Fractal to offer you the chance to win one in the colour of your choice.

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The Fractal Design Define R4 is the latest in the Define Series of computer cases offering minimalistic and stunning Scandinavian design fused with maximum sound reduction, configurability and functionality.

The Define R4 side and front door panels are fitted with dense, sound-absorbing material making it a benchmark for noise reduction. Moreover, the Define R4 accommodates up to 8 HDDs, all modern graphics card sizes, and multiple ventilation options – including two standard Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fans – to keep internal components at optimal temperatures.

For ultimate functionality, the Define R4 features a front interface with USB 3.0 and an integrated three-speed fan controller behind the front panel door.

  • High density noise-reducing material for an optimal silent case – To achieve a high level of noise reduction, material with mass should be incorporated which is what we strive to achieve with the dense bitumen used on the side panels.
  • Patent pending ModuVent design allowing the user to choose between optimal silence or maximum airflow
  • Top HDD cage (5 trays total) can be rotated 90° or removed for additional airflow or to accommodate long graphic cards up to 430mm in length
  • Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to 3 fans
  • Two Silent Series R2 fans included, featuring hydraulic bearings contributing to a longer life expectancy – Silent Series R2 retail fans will now come standard in all cases
  • Wider case body that allows for improved cable routing behind the motherboard – now 26mm wide
  • New tool-less front fan holder makes switching front fans a breeze
  • Two SSDs can be mounted on the back of the motherboard plate

USD: $ 109.99

EURO: € 94,95

GBP: £ 79,95

SEK: 899:-

So what do you have to do to win?

Well it’s simple, you just have to click on the link below and complete a few simple steps, which are as follows:

1 – Like Fractal Design NA on Facebook
2 – Like Connected Digital World on Facebook
3 – You can earn bonus entries by sharing.

The contest is open to anyone, worldwide, and will close at 5pm US Central time on Friday 24th August, and the winner will be selected at random and announced here on the site.

Good luck. and thank you to our friends at Fractal Design for this great prize.

Click here for your chance to win a Define R4 case

StableBit DrivePool for Windows Home Server 2011 Beta 1.0.2.6659 released

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StableBit DrivePool for Windows Home Server 2011 Beta 1.0.2.6659 released

There has been another beta build from CoveCube! StableBit DrivePool development marches on – now its version 1.0.2.6659.

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Here is how CoveCube describes this application:

  • Combine all your hard drives into one big storage pool (except the system drive with the OS).
  • Add and remove drives from the pool at any time without re-partitioning or manually moving folders.
  • Create duplicated folders on the storage drive pool that are protected against single drive failure. If a drive fails on which a duplicated file was stored, the contents of that file will remain readable even without the drive.
  • All your data is stored in standard NTFS files. You can always access your files even if the Windows Home Server completely crashes or this add-in can’t be used.

This beta version’s change log:

1.2.0.6659

* Added visual markers on the DrivePool -> Disks tab to indicate where the balancer wants to attempt to reshuffle your files.

* Added animated arrows on the DrivePool -> Disks tab that show what the balancer is doing in real-time.

* [D] Fixed system crash under some rare conditions due to the timing of I/O operations.

* [D] Upgraded the pool balancing system. – Now uses a layered system of balancers. – Each balancer is responsible for implementing its own balancing algorithm. – A combined balancing model is built by querying all the balancers, where the upper balancers have priority over the lower balancers. – Each balancer can: – Schedule file moves for protected and un-protected files, separately. – Set up real time file placement limits on any drive. – Two types of limits are supported, hard limits and soft limits. – There are 3 built-in balancers: – Duplication Space Optimizer – A perfectly accurate duplication space optimizer that figures out if there are any files blocking the optimal use of disk space for duplicated file placement. It only moves files when it is absolutely necessary. – Prevent Drive Overfill – If any drive becomes full, and there is disk space on other drives, move some of the files to the other drives. This balancer comes with a bunch of settings letting you set up the appropriate balancing limits. – File Placement Limiter (new) – Control where new files will be placed by the real-time file placement algorithm. This balancer comes with settings that let you choose which file types go onto which drives. The algorithm sets up a “soft limit” which will be broken if all of the drives in the system are “full”. “Full” is defined in the settings pane and defaults to 90% full. – There is a simple API for building 3rd party balancers (exposed in DrivePool.Integration.dll – not enabled yet). – Each balancer can be enabled / disable or rearranged in the stack by the user. – A balancer can come with a WPF user control for any settings that have to be exposed to the user. – Each balancer stores its settings in a settings state object that is automatically serialized / de-serialized for the balancer by the system.

Download the latest beta version from here

Sony Shows Off Little Big Planet Update for PS Vita

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Sony Shows Off Little Big Planet Update for PS Vita

Little Big Planet is coming to the PS Vita.  Sony gave an update at Gamescom; read on for details.

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Sony told us some more about the PS Vita release of Little Big Planet at Gamescom in Koln this week.  First, some input from Sony on the game:

Storyline

On the fairground planet of Carnivalia, a puppeteer creates wonderful toys full of all his joy and love of life to star in his travelling shows. But being forever hidden behind the scenes, The Puppeteer grows lonely and bitter and the magic of his shows begins to fade – until one day, he is booed off stage.

In a fit of rage, The Puppeteer throws his toys away and retreats into isolation. Left feeling hollow inside, he becomes obsessed with creating replacement toys to fill the void and takes control of Carnivalia, using the planet to extract people’s happiness and give life to his new creations.

But joy and laughter are essential elements of the Imagisphere, and every piece stolen for himself destroys the glue that holds LittleBigPlanet together, leaving it torn, tattered, and coming apart at the seams. Realising the error of his ways, The Puppeteer tries to put a stop to his experiments. But the joy-stealing process has created an army of mean-spirited creatures called The Hollows, who imprison The Puppeteer and take his experiments in an evil new direction.

Now, to save LittleBigPlanet and return Carnivalia to a place of fun and laughter, Sackboy™ must discover the truth behind The Puppeteer’s actions and reunite him
with his long lost puppet friends.

Key Features:

•Join Sackboy in a whole new adventure for the first time on PS Vita and travel through five colourful Carnivalia worlds using all of the PS Vita system’s functions.

•Interact with the LittleBigPlanet in more ways than ever before using all of the intuitive PS Vita system controls to create and play your own games.

•Create your own arcade style mini-games to save, share with other LittleBigPlanet™ players and enjoy wherever you are.

•Play multiplayer games with up to three friends using multi-touch and the “Pass’n’Play” system.

•Take the fun online and play alongside up to three of Sackboy’s friends via online or Ad Hoc Mode.

•Automatically unlock and use any LittleBigPlanet™ content you’ve previously downloaded on PS3™ or PSP® (PlayStation®Portable).

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This is a fun casual game that I have enjoyed on the PS3, so I am interested to see how it plays on the Vita.  Sony tells us that the game is due out this fall.  Here are some screenshots to enjoy:

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And a trailer to watch:

So are you interested in checking out Little Big Planet’s release on the PS Vita this fall?

Little Big Planet Blog Post

Sony Shows Off Assassin’s Creed III Liberation at Gamescom 2012

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Sony Shows Off Assassin’s Creed III Liberation at Gamescom 2012

Sony also showed off their new PS Vita-bound game, Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation, at Gamescom in Koln this week.  We have some details for you!

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Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation, a PS Vita title expected to ship on October 31st, 2012, updates the Assassin’s Creed franchise by bringing you to the American Revolution.  Here is the game summary from Sony:

Product Description

Introducing Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation, the stunning new chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga, designed exclusively for PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.

The year is 1765. As the events leading up to the American Revolution heat up in the north, Spanish forces plan to take control of Louisiana in the south – but they have yet to reckon with Aveline, a deadly Assassin who will use every weapon and ability in her arsenal to win freedom for her land and her people. Whether silently eliminating her enemies with slow-motion chain kills or luring them into deadly traps, Aveline strikes mortal fear into the hearts of those who stand in her way.

As an Assassin, Aveline soon finds herself on an unforgettable journey that will take her from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins. She will play a pivotal role in the turbulent birth of a new nation as she fights for freedom, not only for herself, but for her fellow citizens.

Key Features


A CUNNING NEW ASSASSIN

As Aveline, an Assassin of mixed French and African heritage, you must use your skills, instinct and weaponry – including a machete, poison-dart blowpipe, and duelling pistols – to hunt down and eliminate your enemies.

EXPERIENCE A LIFELIKE WORLD

Feast your eyes on a richly detailed world, thanks to an all-new game engine featuring groundbreaking physics, animations and a new combat system. Outmaneuver your enemies in the Louisiana bayou with an innovative Tree Navigation system, then eliminate them from above with deadly precision. Dive deep underwater as you search for lost Mayan treasures, but stay alert; the hostile wilderness and humid swamps are full of menacing animals.

DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PS Vita

Take full advantage of PlayStation®Vita system touch pads, motion sensor and built-in camera to execute slow-motion chain kills, pickpocket unsuspecting victims and pursue your enemies in a canoe. This is an immersive experience designed purely for PlayStation®Vita system.

Product Specifications:
Publisher: Ubisoft®
Developer: Ubisoft Sofia
Ship Date: October 31, 2012
Category: Action / Adventure
ESRB: PEGI 18 Expected

This is an interesting update to the Assassin’s Creed series and looks pretty interesting.  This fall is shaping up to be a good one for those of us who have purchased a PS Vita!

Here are some screenshots and artwork from the game:

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And of course the trailer!  The naval combat scenes look awesome.

So are you interested in this version of Assassin’s Creed?  If you are, you don’t have long to wait.

Check Out the Trailers Here!

Call of Duty:Black Ops Declassified Announced at Gamescom 2012

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Call of Duty:Black Ops Declassified Announced at Gamescom 2012

Sony announced a Call of Duty game for the PS Vita the other day at Gamescom.  Read on for details.

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Sony announced Call of Duty®: Black Ops Declassified at Gamescon, a first person shooter for the Vita platform. Here is the summary of the game:

OVERVIEW:

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Declassified brings the classic Call of Duty-style gameplay to gamers on-the-go in the most intense handheld Call of Duty® experience only on PlayStation® Vita. The title features intense 4v4 multiplayer action across popular modes along with the hallmark Call of Duty gameplay, including Care Packages, Create-a-Class, Killstreaks, Perks, and even Prestiging. Delivering an original fiction set within the Call of Duty®: Black Ops universe, Declassified offers a complementary series of single player operations. With touchscreen and “Near” features, Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified puts the adrenaline-rush action of Call of Duty in the palm of your hands.

FEATURES:

  • Play up to 4v4 multiplayer gameplay on Wi-Fi on franchise favorite modes including Free-For-All, Kill Confirmed, Team Deathmatch and Dropzone all tailored for Vita.
  • Choose from lethal and tactical grenades, and a variety weapons and attachments.
  • Utilize classic Call of Duty multiplayer features like Care Packages, Challenges, Create-a-Class, Killstreaks, Perks, Prestiging, XP and more.
  • Complementary single player objective-based Operations, along with Survival and Time Trial Missions.
  • Uncover the deniable operations that occurred between the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and this year’s upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
  • Featuring Near technology for multiplayer load-outs that also allows gamers to send friends a boost; and Touchscreen support for cooking grenades and melee bring the power of Vita to gamers.

 

DEVELOPER: Nihilistic Software

PUBLISHER: Activision Publishing, Inc.

RELEASE DATE: November, 2012

PLATFORMS: PlayStation® Vita

ESRB Rating: RP

I have been waiting for a really solid FPS for the Vita, so I was pretty happy about this announcement.  And then I saw the trailer!

Here are some of the screenshots that were released:

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Overall, this looks like a pretty solid release for the Vita and this is on my list of games to pick up.  Look for it to be released in November 2012.

COD Black Ops Declassified Blog Post

Expendables 2 Game Review

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Expendables 2 Game Review

UbiSoft recently released Expendables 2 on the PlayStation and today for the Xbox; we review the PlayStation version. Read on for details. Box Art UbiSoft recently released Expendables 2, a tie-in with the Sly Stallone movie of the same name. I downloaded and played it on the PS3; here is my review. First, from UbiSoft, a description of the game.

Four Expendables (Barney, Gunner, Caesar and Yin Yang) are hired to rescue a kidnapped Chinese billionaire. It’s business as usual, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up! The Expendables 2 Videogame lets fans experience all of their favorite explosive moments as their favorite action stars. Key Features Over-The-Top Action Experience intense firepower, massive explosions and relentless opposition as you play out all of your favorite over-the-top action moments! 4-Player Co-op Team up with three of your friends for Expendables co-op action. Take on the singleplayer campaign or compete in the many challenge modes and work together to join the elite ranks. Expendables Characters Play as some of the most memorable characters from The Expendables movies: Barney Ross, Yin Yang, Gunner Jensen and Hale Caesar. Challenge Modes Challenge yourself, your buddies or the rest of the worldwide leaderboards in the many Expendables challenge modes that unlock as you play through the intense campaign. Vehicular Combat Take it to the enemy as you fly choppers, airplanes, drive 4×4’s and wreak havoc with your entire vehicular arsenal. Signature Cinematic Kills Experience some of the most gratifying finishes ever with a close-up dynamic camera capturing your entire array of stylish signature moves for each Expendables character. Battle in Foreign Terrain Battle in tactical, assault, stealth and melee missions from the forested Balkan countryside to the mountainous Somalian deserts, Kowloon industrial docks, Burmese Jungles and much more.

UbiSoft promises combat action that never lets up, 4 way multiplayer, and more explosions per capita than most games of this nature. And they largely succeed in delivering an arcade shoot-‘em-up that is fun to play, but it is not without its faults. Here are my impressions.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time moving across a battlefield with your three partners, blasting enemies as you strive to rescue the Chinese billionaire from the clutches of evil. The map scrolling allows you to transit the area of operations; you don’t need a compass heading as the map only allows you to head in the right direction. The view is largely overhead, where it can be hard to tell what character and weapon you are controlling. The aiming system is highly inaccurate, and I found that I had to charge particular enemies and stab them with a knife rather than point and shoot them. This can impede the progress of gameplay. Zooming in to see the action was not very fluid and aiming was rough at best. You can switch between characters, handy as each one has a different weapon loadout. In addition, if you are injured, you heal by laying down on the battlefield, where you can fire a pistol to defend yourself. The game sometimes requires you to switch to complete tasks, like the explosives team member being needed to blast into an enemy compound. The multiplayer support would make this a more entertaining game as you can play with buddies and cooperate in the mission. The enemy AI is not very good; they blindly run out into your gunfire and routinely take stands next to explosive barrels. Which you promptly shoot, causing them to explode and wipe out your enemies. The weapons include shot guns, assault rifles, pistols and knives. And hand grenades and RPG’s…who can forget those weapons?

Harry Potter for Kinect new art and screenshots for released at Gamescom 2012

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Harry Potter for Kinect new art and screenshots for released at Gamescom 2012

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the box art and new screenshots for its upcoming Harry Potter for Kinect videogame here at Gamescom 2012.

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The new screenshots depict memorable moments from the Harry Potter films that players can experience in the game, such as being Sorted as a first-year student at Hogwarts, playing Quidditch, and battling Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

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The all-new Harry Potter for Kinect video game exclusively on KINECT for Xbox 360 allows players to experience Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the wizarding world like never before! Through the innovative KINECT capability, each player can scan their face to create a wizard avatar in their likeness – and then play as their avatar in the game. Utilizing controller-free and voice recognition technology available only on KINECT, players will attend Hogwarts, interact with professors, students and friends, call out spells to cast against opponents, brew potions, and even fly as they race on broomsticks to be the first to catch the Golden Snitch in a Quidditch match.

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Harry Potter for Kinect is scheduled to be released this fall 2012.

The Last of Us Q&A panel with Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson at Gamescom 2012

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The Last of Us Q&A panel with Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson at Gamescom 2012

Yesterday here at Gamescom there was a special Q&A session for The Last of Us from Naughty Dog with the two leads, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson. We were there and we captured the session for you.

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In case you haven’t heard about the forthcoming Naughty Dog game The Last of Us, here is how Sony described it:

Abandoned cities reclaimed by nature. A population decimated by a modern plague. Survivors are killing each other for food, weapons; whatever they can get their hands on.

Joel, a brutal survivor, and Ellie, a young teenage girl who’s braver and wiser beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their journey across the US.

The Q&A session lasted about 45 minutes and gave everyone an interesting look at how Troy and Ashley got involved in The Last of Us and it’s ongoing production.

And here is the video:

And this is what their characters look like in the game:

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The Last of Us by Naughty Dog, and published by Sony exclusively for the PlayStation 3 will be out next year, I can’t wait.

Let us know what you think of the game by leaving a comment below.

Expand Your Halo Infinity Multiplayer Experience with Specialisations in Halo 4

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Expand Your Halo Infinity Multiplayer Experience with Specialisations in Halo 4

The UNSC Infinity— the largest starship in the UNSC fleet– is your gateway to the “Halo” Infinity Multiplayer experience in “Halo 4” and serves as the centre of your Spartan career.  Here you’ll build your custom Spartan-IV super soldier, and progress your multiplayer career across the brand-new episodic Spartan Ops campaign, and the multitude of competitive War Games modes.

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Earn experience and unlock all-new Specialisations in both Spartan Ops and War Games as you earn new ranks. In addition, the “Halo 4” Limited Edition sku and “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass will provide even more opportunities to establish your legacy on the battlefield.

Activate Specialisations to Earn New Ranks and Equipment

With eight Specialisations in “Halo 4,” you can achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career once you progress beyond level 50.  As you level up through these dedicated paths, you will earn a bristling arsenal of combat-enhancing armour mods that provide even more options to customise your Spartan-IV to fit your preferred role on the battlefield.  In addition, armour sets, emblems, visor colours, weapon and armour skins unique to each Specialisation distinguish your Spartan-IV from other players in “Halo” Infinity Multiplayer. For detailed descriptions of the eight Specialisations and their unique armour mods, visit Halo Waypoint.

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Two Specialisations – Wetwork and Pioneer – will be available to all players when “Halo 4” launches on 6 November. The remaining six Specialisations are available by pre-ordering the standard Halo 4 game (£49.99 ERP) exclusively at GAME and gamestation stores. Alternatively, all eight Specialisations are included in the “Halo 4” Limited Edition (£69.99 ERP). All Specialisations will gradually be made available to download through Xbox LIVE in the months following launch.

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Full “Halo 4” Limited Edition Contents Revealed*

Following the initial announcement of the “Halo 4” Limited Edition, 343 Industries and Microsoft today announced the LE’s full suite of exclusive digital content. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition maximises your multiplayer experience and puts you in the boots of a Spartan-IV aboard the UNSC Infinity – the hub of your “Halo” multiplayer career.  Available for £69.99 ERP, the “Halo 4” Limited Edition includes:

· “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Special Edition – An extended 90-minute version of the live-action digital series that will bring the “Halo” universe to life as you’ve never seen it, providing an enthralling backstory leading up to the events of “Halo 4.”

“Halo 4” Limited Edition also includes the following bonus videos:

  • Bonus in-fiction content expanding the characters and stories of “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”
  • Special Featurette: Bringing Gaming into Reality
  • Making of “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn”

· War Games Map Pack Access – The Limited Edition includes access to nine maps – three future competitive multiplayer map packs, each including three locations, otherwise available for download post-launch on Xbox LIVE.

· Specialisations – Receive early access to six Specialisations, to achieve higher ranks in your Spartan career

· UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet – Includes an armour customisation schematic, a blueprint of the massive ship itself, and insight into what it means to be one of humanity’s finest warriors: the Spartan-IVs.

· *NEW* Exclusive digital content through Xbox LIVE:

  • Spartan-IV “Recruit” In-Game Armour
  • Spartan-IV “Prime” In-Game Armour Skin
  • Assault Rifle “Prime” In-Game Weapon Skin
  • “Prime” In-Game Emblem
  • Xbox LIVE Avatar “Recruit” Armour
  • Cryo-Tube Xbox LIVE Avatar Prop

Wage War on New, Exotic Battlefields and Save Money with the “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass

Also available as a standalone option from 6 November at 2000 Microsoft Points, the “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass includes access to nine competitive multiplayer maps – three future War Games map packs, each including three maps – giving you a variety of new exotic battlegrounds post-launch. The “Halo 4” War Games Map Pass represents a discount of more than 15 percent versus purchasing the add-ons individually, and includes three in-game exclusives2 – the Spartan-IV “Scanner” and “Strider” helmets, and the “Falcon” in-game emblem.

Set almost five years after the events of Halo 3, Halo 4 takes the series in a bold new direction and sets the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga, in which the Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. In addition to a rich story and campaign, Halo 4 introduces a ground-breaking new multiplayer offering, called Halo Infinity Multiplayer, that builds off of the Halo franchise’s rich multiplayer history and promises to continue to innovate and redefine the way people think about storytelling and multiplayer experiences.

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