ID@Xbox Releases for March 11th – 15th 2019

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ID@Xbox Releases for March 11th – 15th 2019

Each week a number of new ID@Xbox titles are released. Here is the roundup of the releases for this week.

Ghost of a Tale

You are Tilo, a courageous minstrel mouse on a perilous quest to find his family. Using stealth and cunning you’ll explore the towers and dungeons of Dwindling Heights Keep, navigating its dangers and discovering its secrets.

Blood Waves

Hardcore and bloody shooter where you will have to repel the attacks of the living dead using the destroying traps, defensive barricades and also weapon of close and long-range combat.

Destroy zombies, get the cash and prepare yourself for the next wave. During the break you can buy necessary weapon, place the traps and defensive barricades, repair the traps survived in the previous wave. And of course, don’t forget to check the stock of bullets and restore your health.

See you next week for another round-up of the new ID@Xbox releases.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission Trailer

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Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission Trailer

Here is the brand new trailer, unveiling further gameplay details about the upcoming title SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION.

The trailer introduces the various main modes contained in the game, including:

  • Story Mode – Featuring an original story with all-new protagonists.
  • Arcade Mode – Featuring a number of challenges for players to test their skills.
  • Network Battle – Allowing players to face their friends or compete against players from across the world.
  • Creation Mode – Where players can create their own unique cards and missions.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a card battle game featuring fighters from across all the Dragon Ball universes, transformations never before seen, and a brand-new character designed by Toyotarou, the illustrator of the manga Dragon Ball Super.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION will be available for the Nintendo Switch and PC Digital on Friday 5th April 2019.

HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 with triple len cameras

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HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 with triple len cameras

Huawei, has today announced the launch of HUAWEI P smart+ 2019, featuring an all new AI-enhanced triple lens camera and stunning FullView display with a Dewdrop notch.

The HUAWEI P smart Series was first launched in 2017 to offer young consumers beautifully designed, high quality smartphones at an affordable price. The latest HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 continues to build upon its predecessors, offering an upgraded camera, premium user-experience and sleek aesthetic design.

“Young consumers look for two things when buying a smartphone: a great camera and great value,” said Walter Ji, President of Consumer Business Group, Huawei. “This is why we’ve added our famous AI-enhanced triple lens camera to the HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 to give young consumers the opportunity to take brilliant photos and videos, without the price tag of our flagship devices. This launch is the next step in our vision to bring innovative products to everyone in the world.”

AI-Enhanced Triple Camera

As the leader in smartphone photography, Huawei ensures that its powerful camera technology is featured across its entire smartphone portfolio. Equipped with a new 24MP rear triple camera, the HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 allows for incredible wide-angle photography and beautiful bokeh effects when taking portraits. The lenses have focal lengths of 27mm for standard photos and 17mm for wide-angle, while the new third lens is used exclusively for bokeh.

The 8MP (F2.0) front camera features AI backlight imaging technology which recognises up to eight scenes, such as blue skies and snow conditions, and optimises the capture in real-time to deliver a single, professional looking shot. HUAWEI AI in the rear camera can recognise up to 22 scenes, as well as enhance the image quality of long exposure shots and photos taken in difficult lighting conditions, including the night time.

Sophisticated Design: Bigger and Smarter

The HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 features the HUAWEI Dewdrop Display, a minimal, unobtrusive notch that houses the front camera. Combined with a 6.21 inch FullView screen, users can expect a vibrant and crystal clear viewing experience at a resolution of 2340×1080 (FHD+).

As people spend more time on their smartphones, the new HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 includes split-screen mode for multitasking across applications. The handset is also designed with new gesture navigation, giving users simple and easy to use commands at their fingertips.

Smooth User Experience

The HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 runs on the latest EMUI 9.0 operating system which brings maximum speed and power efficiency to Huawei’s smartphone hardware. Machine learning is also used to intelligently learn app usage habits and predict user behavior which helps improve overall operating efficiency and prolongs battery life.

The Intelligent and Powerful Partner

For the first time ever, the HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 will now support HiVision, one of the new features of EMUI 9.0. HiVision leverages the AI capability of the device to deliver several functionalities, including real-time AI translation, AI object information search, QR Code scan, and AI object identification shopping.

The Kirin 710 ensures a smooth, natural system response, immersive gaming performance and excellent power efficiency. Manufactured with the 12nm process technology, the proven Octa-core A73 chipset features a CPU clock speed of up to 2.2GHz.

In addition, the large 3400mAh battery provides all-day battery life for everyday use.

Availability

The HUAWEI P smart+ 2019 will be available in Midnight Black and Starlight Blue colour variants, with a large memory of 64GB. Availability in the UK will start today on 15th March 2019.

Huawei Mate X has received the world’s first 5G CE certificate, awarded by TÜV Rheinland

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Huawei Mate X has received the world’s first 5G CE certificate, awarded by TÜV Rheinland

HUAWEI Mate X receives the world’s first 5G CE certificate awarded by TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in independent inspection services, which indicates the smartphone has smoothly passed the rigorous test and evaluation and become the world’s first 5G smartphone approved by the Notify Body of the European Union.

Bruce Lee, Vice President of Handset Business of Huawei Consumer Business Group said at the awarding ceremony, “Compared with the previous generation of communication technology and products, 5G technology and product forms are more complex. 5G certification testing standards and equipment still rely on continuous improvement. It is an unprecedented challenge to evaluate 5G smartphones. Through the collaboration of Huawei and TÜV Rheinland teams, the two sides have made significant breakthroughs in many key certification technologies. In the future, Huawei will continue to work with TÜV Rheinland to work together on the research of communication product certification technology and promote the scale of 5G terminals for commercial use.”

Mr. Stefan Kischka congratulated Huawei and said: “I’m glad that TÜV Rheinland has witnessed Huawei’s global 5G technological strength, which is exciting news for both industry and consumers. TÜV Rheinland has been working hard in the field of wireless communication technology for many years. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Huawei to create, promote and witness a new era of 5G.

As Huawei’s first 5G smartphone, HUAWEI Mate X is equipped with Huawei’s most sophisticated technology and patents. The HUAWEI Mate X runs on the Balong 5000 chipset, which is the world’s first multi-mode 5G SoC with 7nm process, being able to support 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G with a single chip; Balong 5000 is the first to achieve the industry’s benchmark in 5G peak download rate, offering 4.6Gbps in Sub-6GHz (low frequency band, 5G main frequency band); Balong 5000 is the world’s first chipset to support SA and NSA simultaneously, with the ability to adapt to different hardware requirements and formats for users and telecom operators, making the HUAWEI Mate X the true 5G smartphone. In addition, Huawei integrates four sets of 5G antennas with many cutting-edge technologies in the thin folding body of HUAWEI Mate X. 5G signal transmission is smooth, strong and stable, and is completely ready for embracing the challenge of mass data transmission in 5G era.

TÜV Rheinland is responsible for the whole process of CE certification of Huawei 5G smartphones. CE certification is a necessary quality requirement of European Union on importing and selling products. It is also a mandatory identification to enter the European market. Commodities with CE certification indicate that they meet a series of directives such as wireless, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, health, environmental protection and consumer protection.

HUAWEI Mate X, which has passed the CE certification test this time, strictly abides by the rules and regulations during the whole development process no matter in device selection or design and development. Within the declared specifications, its radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), safety and SAR, and other aspects can all meet the strict certification standards of CE.

The acquisition of the world’s first 5G CE certificate for the smartphone has laid a solid foundation for the large-scale commercial use of 5G mobile phones in the future, and once again highlighted the leadership position of Huawei on 5G. Huawei will continue to actively promote the mature development of 5G industry and provide consumers with real 5G experience and services.

Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame new trailer and new poster

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Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame new trailer and new poster

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.” are you ready for the Ultimate Endgame.

Kevin Feige produces “Avengers: Endgame,” and Anthony and Joe Russo are the directors. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau and Stan Lee are the executive producers, and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.

Out 25th April in the UK and the 26th April in the US.

Win Bohemian Rhapsody on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

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Win Bohemian Rhapsody on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of Bohemian Rhapsody on DVD, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™, we have a 4K Ultra HD copy to give away.

Celebrate the iconic and heart pounding music of Queen and Freddie Mercury with the highest-grossing biopic of all-time when Bohemian Rhapsody comes to Digital Download 16th February and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD 4th March. Fans can experience the story behind band and the making of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the #1 streamed song of the 20th century and other favourites like “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “We are the Champions” and more, for a music adventure that will make you laugh, sing, dance and cry.

Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer  Freddie Mercury (Malek), who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Following Queen’s meteoric rise, their revolutionary sound and Freddie’s solo career, the film also chronicles the band’s reunion, and one of the greatest performances in rock history.

For the first time, fans can experience a truly one-of-a-kind music movie event with the complete “Live Aid” Movie Performance featuring two never-before-seen songs (“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “We Will Rock You) packed into a 22-minute collective experience recreating the original event. In addition, on Blu-ray & Digital, fans will get a look behind the making of the film including interviews with Queen, the cast and creative team.

How to enter to win

We have a copy of Bohemian Rhapsody on 4K Ultra HD to give away.

For your chance to win simply enter below:

Win Bohemian Rhapsody on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

The closing date is 12.00am on 28th March 2019.

This contest is only open to those in the UK – sorry!

Review: Coffee Crisis

Diogo Miguel
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Review: Coffee Crisis

Those old enough to have owned the likes of the Mega Drive/Genesis will no doubt have many fond memories of playing games like Streets of Rage. Fortunately there are still developers who cater to these players and perhaps new ones by releasing games such as Coffee Crisis. The game has even seen a physical release for the Mega Drive/Genesis.

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Review: Power A Enhanced ‘Cosmos Nebula’ Wired Xbox One Controller

Sean McCarthy
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Review: Power A Enhanced ‘Cosmos Nebula’ Wired Xbox One Controller

All gamers will dread that moment that their prize gaming controller fails or breaks which in my case just happens to be the right bumper on the Xbox One wireless controller failing on me twice now on two different ‘Ocean Shadow’ LE Controllers. The most recent time was actually LIVE on stream as I was playing Devil May Cry 5 when the bumper button failed on me yet again. Reality means I could not afford to drop another £50 on a new controller but also needed to continue gaming. The only option, to opt for the far cheaper wired controller which a good friend purchased as a gift for me and I was completely taken by surprise by just how good the Power A Enhanced Wired controller actually is!

The first thing I need to say is just how gorgeous the ‘Cosmos Nebula’ version of the controller is as it moves from metallic blue to purple as you move the controller, it has a really great visual impact as the light hits it, making it a very good-looking controller indeed. Next is just how light this officially licensed from Microsoft controller is, it looks and performs no different from the standard wireless controller except that the battery compartment is removed as well as the wireless components.

 

Instead this is a wired controller, that must be plugged into the console directly, which is not a problem really as it comes with a sturdy 3M cable which can plug into the front of the Xbox One S/X console’s USB ports or on the left side if you have the original Xbox One console. When plugged in, the controller’s central Guide button does not light up, but instead has a white LED dot just under it to show that it is powered up and connected. Being so light and connected to the console itself gave me real nostalgia vibes of how I used to play on the PS2 and original Xbox console back in the day with wired controllers but despite being so light, this is still a very solid and well-built controller in your hands.So let’s take a look at the Key Features of this controller:

  • Advanced Gaming Buttons
  • Unique Cosmos Nebula design
  • Officially licensed for Xbox One
  • Dual rumble motors3.5mm stereo headset jack
  • Removable 9.8ft (3m) USB cable
  • 2-year limited warranty

The surprise came with the advanced and programmable buttons that sit just on the hand grips on the back of the controller. By pressing the middle button on the back, the LED on the controller will flash to indicate that it is now in ‘Assign’ mode. Simply press the button you would like to assign to either of the advanced gaming buttons on the grips then the ‘AG’ button you want to use and then the LED light will stop to show it has been programmed. The memory will also hold this assignment even if the controller is not powered and to reset you simply repeat the above by holding the middle button, wait for the LED light to flash then press the original button that you wanted to remap and its done.

This is quite a handy feature to have and all buttons can be assigned including the Right or Left stick clicks, so to have it on a controller that is the cheapest option to have is very unique. That said, due to the nature of this being a cheap alternative, I did find that the guide button was a little clunky to use, with it often bringing up the power console down option instead of simply bringing up the guide bar as is the D-Pad. But these are simply niggles and overall this is a very well made controller with astonishingly good rumble packs inside, so good that I had to turn down the vibration setting whilst playing Anthem due to the impact the rumbling was having on my hands, no doubt due to the lighter weight of the controller compared to the standard Wireless one.

The Power A Enhanced Wired Controller also comes in different styles and colours and prices range accordingly with the cheapest I found being just £18.99 to the highest being £24.99 at most retailers. This controller really makes a great back up controller if like me, your main controller happens to fail on you and being so cheap I would recommend it if you have a younger gamer who may not be able to handle the heavier wireless controller or just to protect your precious controller from being dropped or mishandled by a younger gamer (or if you happen to know a very rageful FIFA playing gamer).

Final Thoughts

Though I will be putting my pennies aside to pick up a new wireless controller, this will certainly do the job until then and most definitely will serve as a great back up. But this controller looks and feels so good that honestly, I am in no rush to replace it just yet and actually considering grabbing another one as an extra backup. Being connected to the console is not as much of a nuisance as you might expect with the 3M cable offering enough distance for me, but this will depend on how your console is placed to where you sit.

This is a controller definitely worth considering with great performance across all the game genres I play and at a price point and build quality that just cannot be ignored and will work on Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 PC.

For more information on the controller and retailers check the official site here: Power A

Review: Double Cross

Diogo Miguel
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Review: Double Cross

There are a lot of sci-fi stories in media that cover such concepts as time travelling and hopping between dimensions. However, it’s rare to see such a story play out from the point of view of someone who works for an agency attempting to control something like travel between dimensions. This is exactly what happens during the events of Double Cross.

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Halo Co-Developer Reveals Cinematic Platformer Stela

Chris Hare
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Halo Co-Developer Reveals Cinematic Platformer Stela

Stela, a cinematic platformer about a young woman witnessing the final days of a mysterious ancient world, will release onto Xbox One and PC in 2019. SkyBox Labs, co-developer of Halo Infinite, will debut Stela at GDC 2019 as an official selection in Microsoft’s ID@Xbox Developer Showcase, out for Xbox One and PC this year.

Overcome daunting challenges, treacherous terrain, and gargantuan beasts while traversing a decaying land. Manipulate the environment to solve elaborate puzzles and creep past dangers under cover of muted landscapes, all set to an original soundtrack. Survive sweeping environments including mysterious towns, haunting forests, and massive subterranean ruins brought to life in an atmospheric experience.

“Our focus was to create beautiful 3D atmospheres with depth and scale while remaining as true to the cinematic platformer genre as possible,” said Shyang Kong, Co-Founder, SkyBox Labs. “We’re extremely proud of our work developing partner titles like Halo Infinite and Minecraft Bedrock Edition on Nintendo Switch, and we’re eager to bring that level of craftsmanship to a touching new experience.”

ID@Xbox Announces 13 New Titles

Chris Hare
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ID@Xbox Announces 13 New Titles

Microsoft has announced 13 new ID@Xbox titles ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco this month.

The 13 new titles will be featured alongside a total of 30 games at the Microsoft Booth at GDC, and include Beholder 2, Boomerang Fu, CrossCode, Dead Static Drive, Door Kickers: Action Squad, HyperDot, Mowin’ & Throwin’, StarCrossed, Stela, The Forgotten City, Totem Teller, UnderMine and Unrailed.

• Afterparty (Night School Studio) – Xbox Game Pass

• Beholder 2 (E-Home Entertainment/Alawar Premium Limited) – Announced Today for Xbox One

• Boomerang Fu (Cranky Watermelon Pty Ltd) – Announced Today for Xbox One & Windows 10

• Buildings Have Feelings Too (Merge Games Ltd/Black Staff Games)

• Cake Bash (High Tea Frog) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Cat Quest II (PQube/The Gentlebros)

• CrossCode (Deck13 Interactive/Radical Fish Games) – Announced Today for Xbox One, Xbox One X Enhanced

• Dead End Job (Headup GmbH/Ant Workshop) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Dead Static Drive (Fanclub) – Announced Today for Xbox One, Xbox One X Enhanced

• Devil’s Hunt (1C Publishing EU/Layopi Games) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Door Kickers: Action Squad (Killhouse Games/PixelShard) – Announced Today for Xbox One

• Family Man (No More Robots/Broken Bear Games)

• Hunt: Showdown (Crytek) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• HyperDot (GLITCH/Tribe Games) – Announced Today for Xbox One & Windows 10, Xbox Play Anywhere

• Lonely Mountains: Downhill (Thunderful/Megagon Industries) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Minion Masters (BetaDwarf) – Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox One X Enhanced

• Mowin’ & Throwin’ (House Pixel Games) – Announced Today for Xbox One

• Operencia: The Stolen Sun (Zen Studios) – Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox One X Enhanced

• Raji: An Ancient Epic (SUPER.com/Nodding Head Games) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Silver Chains (Headup GmbH/Cracked Heads) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Sparklite (Merge Games Ltd/RedBlue Games)

• StarCrossed (Whitethorn Digital/Contigo Games Inc.) – Announced Today for Xbox One

• Stela (SkyBox Labs) – Announced Today for Xbox One & Windows 10, Xbox One X Enhanced

• The Forgotten City (Modern Storyteller) – Announced Today for Xbox One, Xbox One X Enhanced

• The Sojourn (Iceberg Interactive/Shifting Tides) – Xbox One X Enhanced

• Totem Teller (Grinning Pickle) – Announced Today for Xbox One, Xbox One X Enhanced

• UnderMine (Thorium Entertainment) – Announced Today for Xbox One & Windows 10

• Unrailed! (Daedalic Entertainment/Indoor Astronaut) – Announced Today for Xbox One & Windows 10

• Void Bastards (Humble Bundle/Blue Manchu) – Xbox Game Pass

• Xenosis: Alien Infection (NerdRage Studios) – Xbox One X Enhanced

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launch trailer

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launch trailer

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the next adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.

In the game, players come face-to-face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world. As the “One-armed Wolf” they can unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head-to-head combat in a bloody confrontation.

Out for the PS4, Xbox One and on Steam from 22nd March

Captain Marvel soars into IMAX’S Top 5 Biggest Openings Ever

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Captain Marvel soars into IMAX’S Top 5 Biggest Openings Ever

IMAX Corporation today announced that Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel opened in IMAX theatres this weekend with a $36.1 million global debut, becoming IMAX’s fifth biggest opening of all-time and the first non-sequel film to crack the top five. The film also represented IMAX’s best March opening and the second highest Marvel opening for IMAX globally. With this weekend’s results, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has now crossed $1 billion in IMAX box office.

Domestically, Captain Marvel grossed $14.1 million on 411 IMAX screens marking IMAX’s second-biggest March opening. 9 of the Top 10 grossing theatres were IMAX locations.

“IMAX is honoured to be part of the spectacular performance of Captain Marvel, the biggest superhero origin story opening in IMAX history that has earned its rank among the highest-grossing IMAX openings ever,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “Captain Marvel marks an incredible start to what is shaping up to be a very strong 2019 lineup and sets the stage for the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame, which was shot entirely with IMAX cameras.”

International IMAX weekend results for the film reached $22 million from 964 international sites and set new records including IMAX’s best international Marvel opening and IMAX’s second biggest international opening of all-time. In China alone, IMAX reported $10.4 million from 603 screens representing IMAX’s biggest March opening in the market. 9 of the top 10 Captain Marvel locations in China were IMAX theatres. The film also delivered all-time biggest IMAX openings in 12 international territories, including Germany, Ukraine, India and Puerto Rico. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on March 15.

“Congratulations to directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and to Kevin Feige and teams Disney and Marvel on a monumental opening that showcases the multiple powers of women,” said Megan Colligan, President, IMAX Entertainment and Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “We believe this weekend’s results are a clear indication that audiences around the world continue to seek out the biggest blockbuster events in the differentiated IMAX format.”

Captain Marvel featured select scenes specially formatted for IMAX theatres with an expanded aspect ratio, which means audiences get to see up to 26% more picture than standard theatres, only in IMAX.

Top 5 IMAX Global Opening Weekends:

1) Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2) Jurassic World

3) Avengers: Infinity War

4) Star Wars: The Last Jedi

5) Captain Marvel

Review: iHUGU

Diogo Miguel
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Review: iHUGU

Nintendo Switch’s eShop is filled to the brim with digital titles and a lot more are added on a weekly basis. One such digital title is the rather puzzling iHUGU.

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