Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR Game Out Now!

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Today, publisher PlayStack and Developer Maze Theory are excited to reveal the Launch Trailer for  Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time, the feature-length Doctor Who VR videogame. Launching tomorrow on November 12th (£19.99 / $24.99) for for PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and HTC Vive Cosmos, with  Oculus Quest coming later this year.

Players will visit Victorian London, escape from a space-stranded cruiser and explore an Egyptian temple as they operate the TARDIS across the Doctor Who universe, under guidance from The Doctor herself, played by Jodie Whittaker.

Crafted with countless references to the show and its 55-year history, Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time combines action, horror and sci-fi, equipping players with the Sonic Screwdriver to solve mind-bending puzzles, escape treacherous environments and come face-to-face with classic Doctor Who monsters, all within virtual reality for the first time ever. Escape from Weeping Angels, face off against brand-new monsters and pilot a Dalek shell to harness its’ fearsome weaponry in a thrilling and immersive single-player adventure!

Features

  • Become Part Of Doctor Who – a thrilling single-player adventure developed by Sony London alumni (VR Worlds, The London Heist, Blood and Truth), Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time  will immerse players in Doctor Who like never before as they travel across space and time to save reality.
  • Wield The Sonic Screwdriver – With exhilarating moment-to-moment gameplay, wield the Sonic Screwdriver to solve fiendish puzzles and traverse a dangerous universe full of challenges, enemies and wonder.
  • Stunning Cinematic Visuals – From the Dalekanium of a Dalek’s shell, to the stone-cold terror of a Weeping Angel, experience stunning visuals that bring the show to life!
  • Doctor Who Talent – Featuring Jodie Whittaker as the voice of The Doctor and Nicholas Briggs as the voice of the Daleks, in a story written by Gavin Collinson – Digital Producer for Doctor Who and author
  • Oculus Quest Support – experience the next level of immersion with Oculus Quest, as you explore the Doctor Who universe without boundaries in untethered virtual reality

Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time will launch November 12th worldwide for PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and HTC Vive Cosmos, with Oculus Quest coming later this year.

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Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time is a Maze Theory production for BBC Studios

Review: Gioteck VX4 Premium Wireless Controller for PS4

Here is our review of the Gioteck VX4 Premium Wireless Controller for PS4 and PC.

The VX-4 premium wired and wireless pro PS4 controllers offers superb comfort during marathon gaming sessions. Quick-fire triggers, precision D-Pad and anti-slip rubber thumb sticks deliver lightning fast performance. With motion compatibility and a 3.5mm Audio port for headset compatibility on selected versions, the VX-4 is available in 4 vibrant colours and makes for next-level immersive gaming experience.

Features

  • Motion and vibration compatibility
  • Traditional PlayStation layout
  • Quick fire triggers
  • Precision D-Pad
  • Anti-slip rubber thumb sticks
  • Wired version features 3.5mm Audio port for headset compatibility available exclusively from GAME in black, silver, red and blue
  • Wired version without Audio port available in red, black, blue and silver
  • Wireless version with Audio port available in black

What’s in the box?

The box contains the controller, a user manual and a cable.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The last thing you ever want is a broken controller and no replacement, but some controllers are rather expensive to replace.

Along comes the Gioteck VX4 Premium Wireless Controller and it not only works very well, it’s also reasonably priced.

The controller itself looks very similar to the official PS4 controller and handles just as well. It feels very comfortable in your hands. The only comment I would make is that the triggers can feel a little stiff at times.

The VX4 comes in either a wired or a wireless version, in the case of this review we had the wireless version. It was very easy to sync up to the PS4 and get going with it. The same can be said for syncing it up to a PC – both were quick and easy to do.

The controller comes in black, red, silver and blue, so you have your choice of colours.

If you are looking for a reasonably priced, good quality controller for use on a PS4 and / or a PC, then take a look at this one – it might just be your next one!

The Gioteck VX4 Premium Wireless Controller for PS4 and PC is available now priced around £34.99 depending on the version you want.

You can learn more from the Gioteck website.

Need for Speed: Heat Out Now!

Today, Ghost Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. have announced Need for Speed Heat is available worldwide on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Origin for PC. Need for Speed Heat sends players to Palm City, a brand-new open world where street racers choose their way to play; earn Bank in sanctioned events by day, or risk it all to build Rep in underground races by night. Big risks could mean big rewards, it’s up to the player to make the call.

“At its core Need for Speed is about custom rides, adrenaline-filled races with cops and without them and showcasing the latest in car customization. With Need for Speed Heat we’ve dialed those core tenants up and dropped them into a vibrant new world,” said Riley Cooper, Creative Director at Ghost Games. “Heat offers two firsts for the series including a unique day and night cycle that offers players two ways to play, and customizable avatars so they can express themselves beyond just their wheels.”

In Need for Speed Heat, players can drive the hybrid-electric performance, Polestar 1, for the first time ever, as well as some of the most iconic car brands in the world, see the full list here. The game also offers the deepest customization the series has ever seen, including a range of options for both performance and style, which gives players the tools they need to create their perfect high-octane, anything-goes, dream car. Additionally, as another first for the franchise, Need for Speed Heat features character customization, giving players 12 preset avatars to choose from to further adapt their own style. Clothing and accessories from PUMA, Life’s a Beach, End Clothing and other well-known brands, ensure that players will be going full throttle with the latest fashion when they hit the streets of Palm City.

Need for Speed Heat also introduces players to a bright, new urban environment that becomes a dangerous neon playground once the sun sets. Taking inspiration from Miami – a vibrant city with a multicultural blend of music, cool street art and stunning night lights – Palm City is a street-racer’s paradise. Day and night are at the core of progression in Need for Speed Heat. During the day, players race in a series of sanctioned events to build Bank. At night, they must engage in illicit racing to establish themselves and reap extra Rep. When the sun goes down things heat up, but the rewards are there for the fearless.

EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscribers can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time, along with 10% off the purchase of the full game. Origin Access Premier subscribers get all the benefits of Basic on top of full access to the game on PC for as long as they are subscribed.

Need for Speed Heat is rated 16 and is available worldwide for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for £59.99 GBP.

To join the conversation, players can like Need for Speed page on Facebook, or follow the Need for Speed channels on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

For more information, visit the website at https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/.

Review: NordVPN

Here is our review of NordVPN.

This is how it is described:

“Imagine VPN as a secure, encrypted tunnel for online traffic to flow. Nobody can see through the tunnel and get their hands on your internet data. NordVPN gives you peace of mind each time you use public Wi-Fi, access personal and work accounts on the road, or want to keep your browsing history to yourself.”

Servers, data, and privacy

NordVPN is one of the few VPN providers that have such a huge and diverse collection of servers around the globe (5500+ servers in 60 countries, and the number tends to grow every week!). The service operates from Panama, which ensures a privacy-friendly jurisdiction with no data retention law. Because of the latter, NordVPN features a strict no-logs policy. PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland has performed an industry-first audit on the company’s no-logging claims and confirmed them. That’s how serious NordVPN is about its business.

NordVPN doesn’t track, gather, or share any private data of its users and their activity online. The service requires just as little as your email address and billing information for payments and refunds. The rest is yours and yours only — that’s why it’s called personal information.

In addition, the encryption used by NordVPN isn’t just any encryption. With NordVPN, users’ online data and traffic get protected by 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard. The same AES is used worldwide by governments for securing classified information and is said to be virtually uncrackable. Impressive, right?

Quick & easy

Downloading the application, launching it on the computer and signing in for the first time takes only a minute or two. Once the app is active, you can choose from a great variety of servers tagged on the map. You get connected to a selected server in a blink of an eye. It’s that easy.

Having some unforeseen issues? NordVPN customer service provides assistance 24/7. You can have a live chat with an always-ready-to-help agent, email them, or try to find the answer in the help center. They are so nice that the company won the Best Customer Service award in 2018.

Security for every device out there

You can download and set up NordVPN on a wide range of platforms from Windows and macOS to Android and BlackBerry, including some less known ones. Not many VPN providers allow their users to simultaneously connect up to six devices with a single account. NordVPN does! You can now secure your computers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and other devices with one account.

A little tip: once you connect your router to NordVPN, it protects all the smart devices on your network. It uses only a single space out of the six available but provides security to all the gadgets connected. With one account and multiple connections, NordVPN grants maximum protection to all your office or household devices.

Extra features

NordVPN has some nice and handy additional features for extra security to your data and connection.

Automatic Kill Switch by NordVPN is a mechanism that terminates your device or your specified apps from accessing the web when the VPN connection drops (this may happen because of poor internet connection or software interference). This way, NordVPN secures your sensitive private data from accidental exposure.

NordVPN offers its users Double VPN solution for high-level online privacy and security. Double traffic encryption, maximum security level, IP protection, and complete confidentiality are what you get with this thoughtful feature.

In addition to NordVPN’s unbreakable encryption and secure access to the internet, you get CyberSec attribute which when enabled automatically blocks suspicious websites and protects you from annoying advertisements, malware and other kinds of cyber threats that could compromise your privacy online.

Speed 

NordVPN is committed to giving you both privacy and speed, and that’s not just an empty promise. Their high-speed security experience was approved by Speedtest. However, sometimes connection might be not as smooth as needed for servers get overcrowded. Simply pick another server or location closer to you and enjoy uninterrupted browsing and continuous streaming.

NordVPN protects your IP address and makes sure that no one else can see which websites you visit or what files you download.

One NordVPN account enables you to protect up to six devices, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and even Android TV! For this review, we are using the Mac version of the app.

You can choose from over 5100 NordVPN servers in 59 countries very easily.

You can choose to automatically launch and run NordVPN when your computer starts, or you can just launch it whenever you need it. Whether you choose to launch automatically will depend on where you use your devices.

You can also choose to connect to trusted networks automatically and which country you want to connect to – all very easily.

There are even options you can choose showing we the application appears.

In terms of using the app and connecting to a server it really is as simple as clicking on or selecting a country and that’s it – you are connected and most importantly, you are protected. And having the ability to have it connect automatically so you don’t forget is really useful too.

You can sign up for a month, a year, 2 years or 3 years, the choice is yours. The prices start from £2.82 a month for a 3 year plan. The most expensive option is 1 month option at £9.68 per month. NordVPN often have great deals going on so make sure you check out their website. Whichever plan you choose, NordVPN offers a 30-day full refund guarantee.

NordVPN is a fantastic offering and if you are serious about protecting yourself whenever you go online then NordVPN is a must! There’s nothing else that really needs to be said, 12 million users cant be wrong.

You can learn more about NordVPN and purchase the service from their website.

Death Stranding Now Available on PlayStation 4

The waiting is over as Death Stranding has finally launched on PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro. Death Stranding is an open world action game developed by Kojima Productions. It is the first game from director Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions after their disbandment from Konami in 2015.

After the collapse of civilization, Sam Bridges must journey across a ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to save mankind from the brink of extinction. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation 4.

Reconnect a fractured society as Sam Bridges. Save us all.

Tomorrow is in your hands.

Disney Plus Coming to the UK March 31st 2020

The news that fans outside the US have been waiting for has finally been delivered as the launch date for the Disney + Streaming service has finally been confirmed and announced via the official Disney Twitter account:

With the service launching next week in the US, this will mean a very long four month wait to see shows like Star Wars series The Mandalorian and all the MARVEL MCU films and TV shows that the service will launch out.

Whilst it is a long time to try and avoid spoilers it will mean even more shows at the service launch in the UK and EU regions come March 31st 2020, though the *Titles May Vary by Territory* could be an issue for some regions.

AO Tennis 2 Announced with New Trailer

BIGBEN and Big Ant Studios, Australia’s leading developer of sports titles, are delighted to announce their partnership for the publishing and distribution of AO Tennis 2, the second game in the official Australia Open series.

In AO Tennis 2, tennis fans can take themselves from the outside courts to centre-stage glory in the all-new narrative-driven career mode. For the first time in AO Tennis, success for a young talented player depends as much on external events as great play on the court, which provides deeper immersion into the world of professional tennis.

Players can once again use Big Ant’s celebrated content editor, which was loved by the community in AO Tennis, to customise every element of their game. Furthermore, all content created and shared by users since the first game from 2018 will be available in AO Tennis 2. That’s over 20,000 players and hundreds of courts that can be enjoyed by fans of the sport.

For fans that want to relive the glories of their favourite players, AO Tennis 2 includes a roster of some of the brightest talents across both the ATP and WTA, including Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty, Angélique Kerber and many others. All venues that will be used in the 2020 Australian Open will also be available in the game, so fans can enjoy maximum authenticity as they play along with the Australian summer of tennis.

Big Ant also listened to the community and has implemented many other improvements and new features requested by players. More details about content and the career mode will be shared soon.

Developed in close collaboration with the tournament’s organisers, AO Tennis 2 will give fans a more intense experience of the Australia Open, the first of the year’s four Grand Slam events, which begins on 20 January.

AO Tennis 2 is planned for release on 9 January 2020 on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Blitz Twister Cup 2019 powered by Gorilla Energy—When to Tune In?

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For the 4th year in a row, World of Tanks Blitz is organizing its premier esports event in the form of the Blitz Twister Cup 2019 world championships on November 9th, 2019. The world’s 6 best teams will take to the stage, fighting for a $100,00 prize pool in explosive 7v7 tank battles. Passionate World of Tanks Blitz fans will not only get to watch their favourite game played at the highest level, but will also get to participate in contests and use stream chat to talk to the game’s developers.

The event stream is set to start at 2 PM local time in Minsk (11am GMT) and will show the entirety of the tournament. European users can tune into the event here, North American users can tune in here, while Asian users can tune in here – as well as on the official WoT Blitz Youtube channel.

Viewers tuning into the stream will be rewarded with both a collective bonus, as well as a personal bonus as a thank you for their dedication to the World of Tanks Blitz community. These range from experience bonus, different boosters and premium days – all the way to camo certificates and research discounts. For more details, click here.

Review: Day and Night

A lot has changed since Tetris was initially released and made it possible for countless people to spend hours playing it on all kinds of devices. Ever since then, different developers have attempted to put a spin on this classic game and that is also the case with Nintendo Switch exclusive, Day and Night.

Review: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD

Only the old Sega could come up with the idea of a game about monkeys rolling around inside balls. Originally a successful Nintendo exclusive, the Super Monkey Ball franchise eventually made it to other platforms. Now after letting the franchise lay dormant for so many years, Sega has finally released a new title in the form of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Names Hermen Hulst Head of Worldwide Studios

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products, has today announced the promotion of Guerrilla’s Hermen Hulst to Head of Worldwide Studios (WWS) effective immediately. In this role, Hulst will manage and lead all game development across the 14 studios that form Worldwide Studios. The company also announced that Shuhei Yoshida will leave his current position as President, WWS, to become head of a newly formed initiative that will focus on nurturing external independent creators.

“Hermen is one of the most effective and well-respected leaders in the video game industry. He is a passionate advocate for the teams he leads and understands how to empower creative talent to build great experiences,” said Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “Worldwide Studios is a critical part of the future success of the company, and we must deliver on the promise we have made to gamers to create imaginative and exciting content that is truly unique to PlayStation. I have no doubt Hermen can lead our teams to deliver compelling and diverse experiences at a steady cadence.”

Hulst co-founded Amsterdam-based Guerrilla, and most recently served as Managing Director. The studio is best known for the Killzone franchise, which debuted on PlayStation 2 in 2004, and the acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn, which launched in 2017 on PS4. Under Hulst’s leadership, Guerrilla has continued to innovate and developed Decima, a proprietary game engine launched in 2013 and used for the production of a range of titles, including the upcoming Death Stranding by Kojima Productions. Sony Computer Entertainment acquired Guerilla in 2005. Angie Smets, Jan-Bart van Beek and Michiel van der Leeuw will take over Hulst’s duties at Guerrilla as joint studio heads.

“I have worked closely with PlayStation and the entire Worldwide Studios family since 2001, and I have the utmost respect and admiration for the creative talent and ambitious ideas within the network of studios across the US, Europe, and Japan,” said Hulst, Head of Worldwide Studios. “I am beyond excited to have the opportunity now to lead such an inspired and talented team whose singular mission is to build amazing games for PlayStation fans.”

Today, SIE also announced a new company initiative led by PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida and focused on celebrating external developers that are creating new and unexpected experiences for the gaming community. Reporting directly to Jim Ryan, Yoshida will leave his role at WWS to concentrate on our diverse community of independent developers, ensuring they have the tools, technology, and services to reach PlayStation’s large community of gamers successfully.

“I am thrilled to announce Shu Yoshida as head of this new initiative. Everybody knows just how passionate Shu is about independent games – they are lifeblood of the industry, making our content portfolio so special for our gamers. These wildly creative experiences deserve focus and a champion like Shu at PlayStation who will ensure the entire SIE organization works together to better engage with independent developers through a culture of supporting and celebrating their contributions to PlayStation platforms,” added Ryan.Pl

Deadcells: Corrupted Update Out Now For PC, Later this Month for Consoles

Motion Twin and Evil Empire announced Yet Another Big Update for Dead Cells today – the Corrupted Update. The update is now live on PC with Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch to follow in late November.

The Corrupted Update adds a new optional mini biome – mirroring Prison Depths – which offers shorter challenges featuring one cursed chest at the beginning. Additionally, the Corrupted Update introduces Scroll Fragments which can be combined to make a whole triple scroll. Experienced players should also appreciate the Recycling Tubes, a new meta upgrade that is unlockable when beating the Hand of the King for the first time in Dead Cells’ initial unlockable difficulty, BC1.

Specifically for players heading into battle in the higher difficulties, Recycling Tubes replace the starting gear with four sets of five random items (melee, range, shield and two skills) and players can choose which one to start with. This is designed to smooth out the difficulty of the first level for advanced players, giving you a bit of momentum and getting back to that sweet sweet feeling of kicking ass right out of the gate.

Other additions to the game include the Explorer’s Instinct (a new rune which reveals the whole map and points of interest), a complete rebalancing of the biomes and paths, and three new Tactics mutations: Crows Feet, Tactical Retreat and Networking. Crow’s Feet allows you to place up to nine Crow’s Feet on the ground to damage and slow enemies, Tactical Retreat gives you the ability to slow nearby enemies, preventing them from inflicting malaise by dodging them just in time and Networking links all enemies that have a projectile lodged in them, sharing damage taken by one with all linked baddies.

With a ton of quality of life additions straight from the community wishlist, all the details can be found here: https://dead-cells.com/patchnotes.

Dead Cells is an award-winning roguelike metroidvania action platformer. Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle … That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. To beat the game, you’ll have to master frantic 2D combat, with the ever-present threat of permadeath looming. Winner and nominee for dozens of Game of the Year awards in 2018, the title has undergone a series of updates and continues to evolve based on its feedback from its awesome community.

To keep up with the latest Dead Cells news and updates, make sure to follow @motiontwin.

November Roadmap for HITMAN 2 Revealed

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive have released the HITMAN 2 November 2019 Roadmap, celebrating the game’s one-year anniversary with a wide-ranging selection of free live content, including the return of some of the best legacy content, coming throughout the month. All HITMAN 2 owners will have access to a variety of Featured Contracts, Escalation Contracts, Challenge Packs, item unlocks, suit unlocks and a legacy Elusive Target.

A rundown of the free content updates coming to HITMAN 2 in November is listed below.

  • The Bahadur Dexterity Legacy Escalation Contract in Marrakesh (Morocco) – Available Nov. 7
  • The Teague Temptation Legacy Escalation Contract in Paris (France) – Available Nov. 7
  • The Great Heist Challenge Pack in Whittleton Creek (Vermont/U.S.) – Available Nov. 7
  • The Montague Audacity Escalation Contract in Santa Fortuna (Colombia) – Available Nov. 14
  • Special Occasions Featured Contracts – Available Nov. 14
  • Master Fortune Teller Legacy Challenge Pack in Marrakesh (Morocco) – Available Nov. 14
  • Art of Revenge Legacy Challenge Pack in Hokkaido (Japan) – Available Nov. 14
  • IO Interactive’s HITMAN 2 One-Year Anniversary Livestream on Twitch – Nov. 18
  • Blake’s Endeavor Challenge Pack in Isle of Sgàil (North Atlantic) – Available Nov. 21
  • The Arthin Occultation Legacy Escalation Contract in Bangkok (Thailand) – Available Nov. 21
  • The Szilassi Darkness Legacy Escalation Contract in Sapienza (Italy) – Available Nov. 21
  • Plumber’s Apprentice Legacy Challenge Pack in Sapienza (Italy) – Available Nov. 21
  • Master Sniper Legacy Challenge Pack in Sapienza (Italy) – Available Nov. 21
  • The Fixer Legacy Elusive Target in Marrakesh (Morocco) – Available Nov. 22 through Dec. 2
  • The Bartholomew Hornswoggle Escalation Contract in Haven Island (Maldives) – Available Nov. 28
  • The McCallister Ransack Escalation Contract in Whittleton Creek (Vermont/U.S.) – Available Nov. 28
  • The Quimby Quandary Escalation Contract in Sgàil (North Atlantic) – Available Nov. 28

HITMAN 2 is the follow-up to the internationally acclaimed videogame, HITMAN. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandbox locations full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN 2 offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilizing an assortment of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger their own unique chain of events.

HITMAN 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X and PC.

To learn more about HITMAN 2, please visit www.hitman.com or join the HITMAN 2 conversation on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman), Instagram (@Hitman), YouTube (Hitman), Twitch (Hitman), Discord (Hitman), Reddit (Hitman) or the Hitman Forum.

NACON’s REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3 for PS4 Available Now

NACON, a major designer and distributor of gaming accessories, is pleased to announce that the REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3,the new benchmark for wired controllers designed for competitive gaming on. The REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3 is licensed for sale by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) exclusively in Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and India.

The REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3 is a wired controller that has been created specifically for competitive gamers looking for performance and comfort. They will enjoy the characteristic ergonomics of the REVOLUTION range: asymmetric analogue sticks, wider action buttons and triggers, and two weight compartments for a truly personalized experience. With the included PC software, gamers can create custom game profiles: full button mapping, analogue stick and trigger sensitivity, vibration motors and much more. NACON has set the new standard for wired controllers designed for competitive gaming on PS4. It is also fully compatible with PC games.

With the REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3, NACON has expanded its range of PS4 officially licensed controllers and now offers the widest variety for Sony’s best-selling console. Compact Controller, Asymmetric Wireless Controller, Revolution Pro Controller 3 or Revolution Unlimited Pro Controller: there’s a NACON controller to suit every unique playstyle.

NACON’s REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3, officially licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is now available in stores across Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and India at a recommended retail price between 99,90 and 109,90 euros.

You can pick up the REVOLUTION Pro Controller 3 in the UK from the below retailers:

Shop at Argos

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