Watch the character profile of Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys. In cinemas 2nd July 2015. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, J.K. Simmons, Byung-Hun Lee and Matt Smith.
New PS4 with 1TB HDD coming next month
Sony has announced that the 1TB PS4 is coming to Europe, the ‘Ultimate Player Edition’ console will be available from 15th July in black and white versions.
The new model not only gives you more storage, the surface of the new PS4 console’s HDD bay cover now comes in a matte finish, still no pricing on the new console just yet.
Win Fifty Shades of Grey on Blu-ray
To celebrate the release of Fifty Shades of Grey, available to own on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Monday 22nd June 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to bring home a Blu-ray of this year’s hottest romance!
Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, Both the Blu-ray and DVD feature the exclusive unseen edition which includes an extended version with alternate ending and tease to Fifty Shades Darker. The Blu-ray Bonus Edition includes two hours of all-new features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle. As the pair embarks on a passionate affair, Ana soon discovers that Grey has dark secrets and desires that will push her to the limits of her imagination—and beyond.
Jamie Dornan (The Fall, Once Upon a Time) and Dakota Johnson (The Social Network, 21 Jump Street) head up a talented cast that includes Eloise Mumford (The River), Max Martini (Captain Phillips), Marcia Gay Harden (Into the Wild), Luke Grimes (True Blood), Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty), Victor Rasuk (Stalker) and Rita Ora in the wildly anticipated film adaptation of one of the fastest-selling book series ever published.
How to enter to win
We have one copy of Fifty Shades of Grey on Blu-ray to give away:
The contest ends at 12.00AM on Monday 6th July, and Fifty Shades of Grey is released on Blu-ray and DVD from 22nd June 2015 and Digital Download now.
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Win Blackhat on Blu-ray
To celebrate the release of Blackhat, released on Blu-ray™ and DVD from 22nd June 2015 and Digital Download from 15th June 2015, we’re giving one lucky winners the chance to bring home the gripping action-thriller on Blu-ray and join the unbelievable worldwide hunt for a dangerous, high-level, cybercrime network.
Directed by Academy Award-nominee Michael Mann (The Last of the Mohicans, Collateral) and starring BAFTA award-nominee Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) and Academy Award-nominee Viola Davis (The Help, Doubt), Blackhat follows convicted hacker Nicholas Hathaway (Hemsworth), furloughed from federal prison for his expertise when the financial markets become hacked.
Witness just how interconnected our world is and what it means when ultimate control gets in the wrong hands, when Blackhat is released on Blu-ray and DVD from 22nd June 2015 and Digital Download now.
How to enter to win
We have one copy of Blackhat on Blu-ray to give away:
The contest ends at 12.00AM on Monday 6th July, and Blackhat is released on Blu-ray and DVD from 22nd June 2015 and Digital Download now.
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Evolve Season 2 coming soon
2K and Turtle Rock Studios has announced today that one new Monster and four new Hunters are coming to the 4v1 shooter in which four Hunters cooperatively fight to take down a single-player controlled Monster. Offered individually, or as part of Hunting Season 2, all five new characters will be made available prior to the end of Take-Two Interactive, Inc.’s fiscal year on 31st March, 2016. 
The first new character, Lennox (Assault class), will be available on 23rd June, 2015.
Evolve Hunting Season 2 will be available for purchase on 23rd June, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC. Those who purchase the new Monster and Hunters as part of Hunting Season 2 will also receive an additional exclusive skin with the launch of each of the five new included playable characters.
Coming to Evolve later this month, Lennox (Assault class) is the first Hunter in Evolve to feature a melee attack. Her ‘Thunderchild’ mechanized suit is equipped with a Plasma Lance that deals massive amounts of damage in close combat, while her Autocannon and Thunder Strike attack allow Lennox to fight when outside of melee range.
The new Monster and Hunters coming to Evolve in Hunting Season 2 are some of the most unique characters our team has created,” said Chris Ashton, co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock Studios. “Each of these characters introduces combat mechanics that are brand new to the Evolve gameplay experience.”
E3: First look at the Striker Pro Hitman by Polk Audio
Polk Audio, a high-performance audio brand with over 40 years of sound engineering and design expertise, announced yesterday at E3 the debut of a limited edition gaming headset, the Striker Pro Hitman Contract Edition. Designed for gameplay on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One (using the new controller), Wii-U, PC, laptop or smartphone, each audiophile-grade gaming headset purchased is uniquely serialised with numbers on the inside of the earcup. Additionally, the headset features signature branding from the popular Hitman video game series and upcoming movie Hitman, including a white spring-steel headband against plush, padded black ear cups with Hitman red interior accents.
New developed drivers utilising Polk Optimised Electro-Acoustic Tuning (POET) and Dynamic Balance technology result in rich, immersive audio quality and allow users to hear all the details and subtleties in their game. For clear chat, the headset comes with a new removable omni-directional microphone with push button mute for both console and PC gaming, as well as a small and discrete in-line microphone for mobile use. To easily switch gaming preferences, three detachable cables and two removable microphones are included.
“We’re thrilled to introduce a second gaming solution at E3 that’s tied to one of fall’s most highly anticipated movies and recognised video game series,” said Michael Greco, Global Brand Director for Polk. “Leveraging our deep roots in creating best-selling loudspeakers as well as our experience in working with top gaming studios to develop premium audio accessories, we know that sound quality is more critical than ever for an exceptional gaming experience. We’ve developed the Striker Pro and this special headset to be the ultimate audio accessories that take users deeper into the virtual worlds of their entertainment.”
Striker Pro is unique and versatile in that it allows users to conveniently switch between different gaming modes with its three included detachable cables—all designed to enhance each gaming experience. Cable offerings include:
· Mobile Connect Cable – a 3.5mm microphone cable with in-line controls allow users to play, pause, and make phone calls without having to touch their device
· Dual-Jack Console Controller Connect Cable – unlike the standard 3.5mm cable, this 1.3 metre (4 ft.) custom console cable is designed for high-fidelity audio to enhance microphone performance and minimise crosstalk. Additionally, the PlayStation 4 versions allow for easy access to master volume and microphone mute without having to use the onscreen menus. Its in-line also includes an attenuator to adjust your microphone’s gain to ensure it does not distort during online gaming sessions
· Dual-Jack, Detachable, Extra-long Pro PC Connect Cable – Polk’s very own 3-metre (9.8 ft.) long Pro PC connect cable lowers the noise floor to minimise crosstalk and boost microphone clarity for exceptional audio performance
The Striker Pro Hitman Contract Edition Gaming Headset (RRP: £119.99) will be available in September at select U.S., Canadian, and U.K. retailers.
OnePlus 2 announced to have a cooler Snapdragon 810
OnePlus 2 will have a “cooler” Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processer in the new phone from OnePlus its been announced.
Despite Qualcomm’s claims, OnePlus nonetheless referenced the issue of the overheating processor in its announcement that its next-generation flagship-class handset will use the Snapdragon 810, as previously rumoured.
The company went out of its way to point out that the OnePlus 2 will use “an improved version of the chipset (v2.1)”, adding that its hardware and software optimizations will ensure that the device “will be cooler than ever”. After explaining some of the technical aspects of the processor, OnePlus again emphasized that its new phone won’t have an overheating problem: “After rigorous testing, the 2 meets the industry standard for phone temperature, even with hours of use.”
OnePlus says that its engineers “debated endlessly” over which processor to use in the handset, but they “always came back to the 810”:
“With eight CPU cores and 64-bit computing, we chose the 810 to be the driving force behind the impressive specs. When paired with the 2, this means better video, a quicker camera, and an unbelievable gaming experience.
Features that the 810 supports include streaming 4K Ultra HD video, amazingly crisp and fast photos with one quick snap, immersive 3D gaming brought to you by the first-in-class Adreno 430 GPU, high-quality video streaming that uses less bandwidth, and exceptional battery life.”
OnePlus adds that it will continue to reveal more about its new device in the weeks ahead.
Behind the scenes photo shoot on the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four is a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Out in the UK on the 6th August.
Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward Launch Trailer
SQUARE ENIX has released the launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward releases on 23rd June 2015 and will feature a new story that drops adventurers into the heart of the Dragonsong War, the bloody, thousand-year conflict between the knights of Ishgard and the dragons of Dravania.
E3: Just Cause 3 out 1st December
The huge open world game Just Cause 3 drops onto the Square Enix E3 2015 press conference, with new features like the wingsuit to stabilize the parachute. In other words, players will have a large arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles to create as much mayhem as possible.
Rico returns in the new story, and visits the Mediterranean republic of Medici, the place where he grew up. The ruling general with an unusually large army, and clearly has world domination in mind. It’s up to Rico to stop him with massive acts of destruction. To aid in him in his mission, Rico will be carrying an immense arsenal, which includes dual wielding weapons and unlimited C4.
Gadgets include a wingsuit, giving Rico incredible control over the skies. Rico can also fire multiple grappling hooks to slingshot vehicles into explosives or pull helicopters down into the ground. Just Cause 3 will feature over 80 land, sea and air vehicles to traverse the massive open world and rain destruction down wherever he goes. Each vehicle is finely detailed, with realistic crumple zones, and (of course) explosive fuel tanks.
Almost everything in Just Cause 3 will be rigged to explode, giving players the freedom to spread as much chaos as they can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4cr84C58w
Best of all, Just Cause 3 is releasing this year and will launch for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on 1st December.
E3: The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes
During their E3 Digital Event today Nintendo release the first look at an upcoming Legend of Zelda multiplayer game. The game, titled Triforce Heroes, pits players against Zelda-like dungeons with two other players, where you’ll have to cooperatively work together to complete puzzles, solve mysteries, and defeat bosses. The game also features a new mode which Nintendo has dubbed ‘totem’, where players will stand upon each other’s shoulders to complete certain parts of the game.
Alongside the cooperative multiplayer Triforce Heroes will also feature a singleplayer where players will have two AI controled companions to help them along their quests. The game also features a fashion system, which will see players collecting different items, and pieces of clothing as they fight to save the kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes will release on 3DS in Fall 2015.
E3: Star Fox Zero coming holiday 2015
In Star Fox Zero for Wii U, shows off some familiar environments and enemies. It’s coming in holiday 2015.
A separate interview segment showed designer Shigeru Miyamoto talking about the new Wii U GamePad functionality, along with how you can make the Arwing transform into a gyrowing, walker, and landmaster.
The Arwing will turn into a bi-pedal walker, the view on the TV will be in classic third-person, while the GamePad’s screen will portray the action in first-person with gyroscopic controls.
E3: Amiibo support coming to Skylanders Superchargers
Today Activision and Nintendo announced during Nintendo’s Digital Event at E3 2015 an unprecedented collaboration designed to deliver to fans an amazing gameplay experience never before seen. Skylanders is packing some major star power with the introduction of two of Nintendo’s iconic characters — Donkey Kong and Bowser — as guest stars in Skylanders SuperChargers.
The characters will be available exclusively in Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs for the Wii U, Wii and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, available now for pre-order. E3 2015 attendees will be the first to get their hands on the characters and their specially created vehicles.
Developed by Vicarious Visions, Skylanders Superchargers introduces Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, which usher in a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Skylanders franchise. These new characters will be exclusive to the Nintendo platforms. As the pioneers of the toys-to-life category, Skylanders is innovating yet again by infusing magic into the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures, enabling them to be playable in both Skylanders SuperChargers and select amiibo compatible games with a simple twist of the characters’ bases.
“Activision Blizzard has always cherished our collaboration with Nintendo, and we are grateful for decades of partnership,” said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “Since we made the first toys-to-life game, some of our most dedicated players have been Nintendo fans around the world. Skylanders is delighted to welcome beloved guest stars Donkey Kong and Bowser into its magical world.”
The goal with this creative collaboration is to honour the personalities and heritage of Donkey Kong and Bowser that fans have come to love from previous games, while creating a fresh look and feel for the guest stars in Skylands. For example, Turbo Charge Donkey Kong’s powers and attacks include barrel throws and exploding bongos and other classic Donkey Kong powers that pay homage to the lore of the character, as well as exciting new moves for the iconic character. Hammer Slam Bowser’s powers range from commanding Koopas, summoning Warp Pipes as well as fierce fire-breathing attacks.
“Activision’s Skylanders games have been very popular on Nintendo platforms, and we hope this collaboration will delight fans of the franchise,” said Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo Co., Ltd. “We believe this unique approach will help expand the entire category and make it appealing to even more players.”
The trailblazing vehicles-to-life innovation of Skylanders SuperChargers is realized when players take the helm of powerful, tricked-out land, sea and sky vehicles.
Skylanders SuperChargers is a high octane action-adventure videogame where fans have the freedom to speed across Skylands’ roads in vehicular combat, race down roaring rapids and engage in aerial dogfights as they barrel roll through enemy swarms.
Skylanders SuperChargers gameplay is revved up on Nintendo platforms, as Portal Masters can also pilot and steer Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser’s custom designed, never-before-seen vehicles, Barrel Blaster and Clown Cruiser. The special Skylanders guest stars and vehicles will be playable, cooperatively or alone, in Skylanders SuperChargers on the following Nintendo platforms: Wii U, Wii and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Both characters and vehicles are playable in Skylanders SuperChargers across all three Nintendo systems.
In Skylanders SuperChargers, the evil Kaos has unleashed The Darkness to take control of Skylands. Fortunately, a special team of Skylanders known as the SuperChargers has been assembled to pilot an incredible fleet of vehicles with the power to travel through the destruction – over land, sea, and sky! But with Skylands on the verge of collapse, the Skylanders have reached out across all dimensions to call for reinforcements. Answering the call is the most unexpected duo – Donkey Kong and Bowser! Using their own elite vehicles to magically travel between worlds, they have joined the epic battle against Kaos and The Darkness!
Skylanders is bringing another trailblazing innovation with the launch of Skylanders SuperChargers on 20th September in North America and 25th September in the UK.
The new game supports all 300+ Skylanders toys from previous games, enabling all Skylanders characters to pilot land, sea or sky-based vehicles. The vehicles are playable in-game and many feature moving parts, making them also fun to play with in the physical world. Players will also have the ability to customize all vehicles in-game with super cool modifications and upgradeable weapons.
For the ultimate gameplay experience, players can pair a SuperCharger Skylander with its signature vehicle to create a SuperCharged combination, unlocking exclusive mods that rev up the performance of the vehicle and abilities of the character. Players can also have fun seeing Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser pilot any of the 20 SuperCharger vehicles available in the new game.
Fans can pre-order Skylanders SuperChargers at select retail destinations worldwide. The Skylanders Wii U Starter Pack’s suggested retail price is $74.99 and includes Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and his signature vehicle, Barrel Blaster. The Skylanders Wii and 3DS Starter Packs’ suggested retail prices are $74.99 and $64.99, respectively, and include Hammer Slam Bowser and his signature vehicle, Clown Cruiser. All three Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs for Nintendo platforms also include Super Shot Stealth Elf, newly designed Portal of Power and the full AAA game
E3: 2K announces first roster for WWE 2K16
2K today announced the first six roster members in WWE 2K16, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE game franchise. Poised to offer the largest playable roster in WWE games history, WWE 2K16 will include a variety of talent, including WWE Superstars Seth Rollins, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose and Bad News Barrett, WWE Diva Paige and NXT Superstar Finn Bálor. Artwork depicting the roster members is currently on display from 16-18th June, in 2K’s booth, #1001 in the South Hall, at E3 in Los Angeles. Additional announcements for WWE 2K16 are expected within the coming weeks.
Bad News Barrett
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K16 is not yet rated by PEGI and in development for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360. WWE 2K16 is currently scheduled for release on 27th October in North America and 30th October internationally.