Nvidia announced New Shield Entertainment Console

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Nvidia announced New Shield Entertainment Console

Built on Android TV, SHIELD can play top-quality 4K video content, includes one-click access to Google Voice Search and provides the richness of Android’s app ecosystem.

SHIELD is a sleek device that comes loaded with cutting-edge NVIDIA technologies, including the recently launched NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor.

SHIELD is also the gateway to the NVIDIA GRID game-streaming service. Powered by GeForce GTX supercomputers in the cloud, GRID delivers an on-demand “Netflix for games” experience at up to 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.

“SHIELD will change the way we enjoy digital entertainment at home,” said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO of NVIDIA. “It’s an incredibly powerful, efficient and advanced living room entertainment device. It’s the best Android TV experience. And it can transform into a serious gaming machine. It’s made to game.”

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Made to Game

SHIELD – sold with the SHIELD controller made for serious gaming – is a single platform with access to a wealth of great games.

First, 50+ Android titles optimized for SHIELD will be available for download, including AAA titles like Crysis 3, Doom 3: BFG Edition and Borderlands: TPS. These can be played at blistering speed, thanks to SHIELD’s Tegra X1 processor, with its 256-core Maxwell™ architecture GPU and 64-bit CPU.

Second, favorite AAA titles, including console games, can be streamed using the GRID on-demand game-streaming service. GRID will include with its subscription price access to 50 titles, such as Batman: Arkham Origins, GRID 2 and Metro: Last Light Redux, with additional titles added each week.

Third, the GRID service can be used to purchase and stream new release AAA titles – including Batman: Arkham Knight and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt coming later this year.

Specifications

Processor NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with 256-core Maxwell GPU with 3GB RAM
Video Features 4K Ultra-HD Ready with 4K playback and capture up to 60 fps (VP9, H265, H264)
Audio Features 7.1 and 5.1 surround sound pass through over HDMI
  High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz over HDMI and USB
  High-resolution audio upsample to 24-bit/192hHz over USB
Storage1 16GB
Wireless 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth 4.1/BLE
Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet
  HDMI 2.0
  Two USB 3.0 (Type A)2
  Micro-USB 2.0
  MicroSD slot (supports 128GB cards)
  IR Receiver (compatible with Logitech Harmony)
Gaming Features NVIDIA GRID streaming service
  NVIDIA GameStream
Weight and Size Weight: 23oz / 654g
  Height: 5.1in / 130mm
  Width: 8.3in / 210mm
  Depth: 1.0in / 25mm
1 Portion of storage occupied by system software. 2 Supports NTFS, HFS+ and exFAT for USB drives.

Broad Developer Support

Some of the world’s leading game developers and publishers have embraced SHIELD and the GRID service.

“The incredible processing power of Tegra X1 enables us to bring Doom 3: BFG to Android and we’re excited by the possibilities that GRID is bringing to gaming.”

– Tim Willits, studio director, id Software

“Tegra X1’s enormous processing capabilities running on Android TV gives us access to a much broader audience, and we’re delighted to partner with NVIDIA to explore a variety of exciting possibilities for SHIELD, including the remastering of the survival horror classic, Resident Evil 5.”

– Jun Takeuchi, managing corporate officer, CAPCOM

“SHIELD is definitely made to game and thanks to Tegra X1 we have The Witcher: Battle Arena playing natively on SHIELD. With GRID, we’ll be able to bring new hit games to fans immediately.”

– Benjamin Lee, The Witcher: Battle Arena lead producer, CDPROJEKT

Pricing and Availability

SHIELD will be available in May, starting at $199 with a controller. Optional accessories include additional controllers, a remote control and a stand enabling the device to stand vertically.

SHIELD is the central member of the SHIELD family of devices, complementing the SHIELD tablet, the ultimate tablet for gamers; and the SHIELD portable, the ultimate portable gaming device. More information is available at http://shield.nvidia.com.

New Information on Project Morpheus via GDC 2015

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New Information on Project Morpheus via GDC 2015

Yesterday Sony announced new information at the new version of Sony’s virtual reality headset Project Morpheus with a release date in the first half of 2016, the company has announced.

Further details on the headset were revealed at GDC last night, where Sony revealed that it had upgraded the unit’s built-in screen to a 5.7″ 1080p OLED display. The unit was previously expected to ship with a 5″ LCD display.

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Sony has upgraded the screen and this will reportedly allow Sony to reduce motion blur and expand the field of view while doubling the refresh rate from 60hz to 120hz.

Other improvements have been made to the device since last year’s reveal, too, including more accurate tracking, reduced latency and modifications to the design, making the unit lighter and shifting its weight to the top of the user’s head.

“We’ve made the Morpheus VR headset easier to put on and take off, with a single band design and quick release button,” said Sony. “The headband supports the weight of the unit on the top of your head, so there is no pressure on your face. Other components have also been adjusted and configured to make the headset lighter, so that players do not find the headset cumbersome or uncomfortable to use.”

Sony warns that the unit is still being prototyped, however, and that its design and specification are still subject to change.

A price for Project Morpheus has yet to be announced, but don’t expect it to come cheap. OLED screens are typically more expensive to produce than standard LCD/LED displays.
Key changes:

  • OLED display – In exchange for the 5 inch LCD, the new Morpheus VR headset is equipped with a 5.7 inch 1920 X RGB X 1080 resolution OLED display. This new screen expands the field of view and enables low persistence, removing motion blur.
  • 120hz refresh rate – The previous refresh rate spec has been doubled for this new prototype, which means games for Morpheus can be rendered at 120fps. When combined with the OLED display’s high refresh rate and the power of PS4, Morpheus is able to output amazingly smooth visuals.
  • Super low latency – We know how critical low latency is to delivering a great VR experience, and we’ve reduced latency to less than 18ms, about half of what the first Morpheus prototype had. Low latency is critical to deliver a sense of presence, at the same time making the VR experience comfortable to players.
  • More accurate tracking– To make positional tracking more precise, we’ve added three LEDs to the headset – one on the front and two on the side – for a total of nine LEDs to support robust 360 degree tracking.
  • User-friendly design – We’ve made the Morpheus VR headset easier to put on and take off, with a single band design and quick release button. The headband supports the weight of the unit on the top of your head, so there is no pressure on your face. Other components have also been adjusted and configured to make the headset lighter, so that players do not find the headset cumbersome or uncomfortable to use.

The 2016 date also means that Morpheus will debut after Valve’s VR headset, the HTC Vive. Built in conjunction with HTC, the Vive is scheduled for a commercial launch at the end of the year.

Source: blog.eu.playstation.com

David Braben to be honoured with BAFTA Fellowship

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David Braben to be honoured with BAFTA Fellowship

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has today announced that pioneering game developer and computing advocate David Braben OBE will be presented with the Fellowship at the British Academy Games Awards ceremony at the Tobacco Dock, London, on Thursday 12th March.

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Awarded annually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games.

Fellowships previously bestowed for groundbreaking work in games include Rockstar Games, Gabe Newell, Peter Molyneux, Shigeru Miyamoto and Will Wright.

As founder of Frontier Developments, David Braben’s work in games began in 1982 when he co-authored the seminal Elite and since rose to become one of the most prominent British programmers in the world, whose portfolio of titles includes games based on the Wallace & Gromit franchise, Thrillville and Rollercoaster Tycoon. Braben is a trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a charity that promotes the study of basic computer science in schools and is responsible for developing the Raspberry Pi.

David Braben said: “I am absolutely delighted to be receiving a BAFTA Fellowship; it is an incredible honour. I have a truly great team behind me at Frontier, and without them I would not be receiving this, so the honour is effectively for all of us.”

Harvey Elliott, Chairman of BAFTA’s Games Committee, said: “As Elite nears its 20th anniversary this September, David Braben’s enthusiasm for the medium remains as undiminished today as it was back then. David is a genuine pioneer, not just in terms of game design or cultural significance but also in the field of computing, having championed the Raspberry Pi that recently became the most successful British computer of all time. The Academy Fellowship could not be more appropriate.”

The British Academy Games Awards takes place on Thursday 12 March at the Tobacco Dock, London, and will be hosted by actor Rufus Hound for the first time.

New ID@Xbox Games Storm GDC

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New ID@Xbox Games Storm GDC

This week at GDC, Xbox has been showing off new games for Xbox One via ID@Xbox, including new announcements and many games coming first to Xbox One.

Bedlam (RedBedlam): Based on the novel by award-winning British author Christopher Brookmyre, this is a shooter for everyone who remembers gaming in the ‘80s and ‘90s!

  • Beyond Eyes (Team17): How does a blind person navigate the world? This unique title might give you some sense of what it’s like to live in a world without sight, as you control a young girl in search of her lost cat.
  • ClusterPuck 99 (PHL Collective): This competitive sports game features eight-player local competitive action.
  • Cuphead (Studio MDHR): A run-and-gun adventure, with plenty of 1930s style animation to keep things interesting! It will make its console debut on Xbox One!
  • Earthlock: Festival of Magic (Snowcastle Games): An exciting, nonlinear role-playing game.
  • The Flame in the Flood (The Molasses Flood): A rogue-lite river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. It will make its console debut on Xbox One.
  • Fortified (Clapfoot Games): An exciting new take on action-strategy games that combines shooter, real-time strategy, and base defense mechanics.
  • Game 4 (The Behemoth): One of the weirdest turn-based strategy games you’ll ever play, with plenty of The Behemoth’s unmistakable style.
  • Goat Simulator (Double Eleven): You are a goat, and you are on a rampage. What more do you need to know? More goat to the people!
  • LA Cops (Team 17): This top-down strategy shooter celebrates everything awesome about ‘70s cop fiction.
  • Magic Duels: Origins (Wizards of the Coast): The world’s most beloved collectible card game goes free-to-play! It will make its console debut first on Xbox one
  • Mighty No. 9 (Comcept): This Kickstarter darling is the brainchild of acclaimed developer Keiji Inafune, the creator of Mega Man. True side-scrolling perfection!
  • Pixel Galaxy (Serenity Forge): It’s one heck of a hectic shoot-’em-up, inspired by Katamari Damacy. Grow, make friends, and survive together!
  • R.B.I. Baseball 15 (MLB.com): The legendary Major League Baseball franchise returns with fresh game modes, authentic ballparks, improved animations, and deep stat-tracking.
  • Rivals of Aether (Dan Fornace): This fighting game challenges you to uncover the elemental mysteries of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth.
  • Shadow Blade: Reload (Dead Mage): Guide a young ninja on his journey to seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master as he embarks on a quest for revenge.
  • Shovel Knight (Yacht Club Games): Steel thy shovel! The amazing retro sidescrolling adventure is coming to Xbox One!
  • SMITE (Hi-Rez Studios): The next evolution in multiplayer online battle arena space. Assemble your team, choose your hero, and destroy your opponents. Stay tuned for details on the Xbox One beta, coming very soon!
  • Submerged (Uppercut Games): You’re trapped in an ancient, half-submerged city, with next to nothing. Explore the flooded cityscape and scale its buildings in a fight to survive!
  • Super Dungeon Bros (React! Games): A multiplayer dungeon-crawling extravaganza with a rock music theme. Get your bros together and get ready to rock out!
  • SWORDY (Frogshark): In this multiplayer physics brawler, you will hit your friends until they explode. You really have to see this one to wrap your head around this craziness. We’re pleased to say Swordy will debut first on Xbox One.
  • The Sun and Moon (Digerati Distribution and Marketing): It’s a platformer with a twist: You can dive into the ground, reversing your gravity while conserving your momentum. Winner of the Ludum Dare 29 competition!
  • ZHEROS (Rimlight Studios): This 3D action brawler – set in an alternative future universe – is rife with engaging combat and outrageous characters.

 

Those are just some of the new games coming to Xbox One via ID@Xbox. Here are more games in development now for Xbox One include: inXile Entertainment’s Wasteland 2, A Crowd of Monsters’ Blues And Bullets, David Jose Lourenco Amador’s Quest of Dungeons, Grande Games’ Commander Cherry’s Puzzled Journey, 34 Big Things’ Hyperdrive Massacre and Red Out, Little Green Men’s Starpoint Gemini 2, Pewter Game Studios’ The Little Acre, Space Dust Studios’ Space Dust Racers, Tick Toc Games’ The Adventures of Pip, Digerati Distribution’s Paranautical Activity and Slain, Drop Dead Interactive’s Gear Gauntlet, Hitcents’ Draw a Stickman: Epic, Team2Bit’s Reagan Gorbachev, Lince Works’ Twin Souls: The Path of Shadows, Makin Games’ Raging Justice, Noble Whale’s Grabbles, Torch Games’ Run, Vertigo Games’ World of Diving, Maestro Game Studio’s Luna’s Tale: The Curse of the Forgotten Doll and Unruly Attractions’ Standpoint.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Ascendance DLC

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Ascendance DLC

Xbox Season Pass holders now have early access to the Ascendance DLC Pack bonus weapons for Call of Duty – Advance Warfare.

The OHM directed energy hybrid weapon can switch between an LMG and Shotgun on the fly. Also included is the OHM-Werewolf custom variant.

 

PlayStation Plus March 2015 Titles announced

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PlayStation Plus March 2015 Titles announced

Today Sony finally announced the new games for March’s PS Plus instant game collection have just been announced. From tomorrow, PS+ owners will be able to download the following titles for free.

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Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty (PS4)
Valiant Hearts (PS4)
Papo and Yo (PS3)
CounterSpy (PS4/PS3/PS Vita)
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (PS3)

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OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood (PS4/PS Vita)

Three UK announces Honor 6+ exclusive coming to Three

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Three UK announces Honor 6+ exclusive coming to Three

Today, Three announced that it will be the UK’s exclusive tariff partner for the new Honor 6+ handset. Three is one of the first networks to bring the Asian brand to the UK. Just a few weeks ago we reviewed the Honor 6 and the Honor 3C both phones with all liked here a Connected Digital World.

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Honor has previously worked on a purely e-commerce model and its partnership with Three is aiming to broaden its brand recognition and reach, bringing the Honor name to a whole new consumer audience both on and offline.

The Honor 6+ is the first device that Three will range and it will create bespoke tariffs for the smartphone, enabling consumers to purchase it on a 24 month contract for the first time in the UK.

The partnership will also mean that Honor’s existing fan base will be able to visit select Three stores across the country to experience the phone prior to purchasing which has never previously been possible. It will also extend Honor’s ability to drive demand offline by demonstrating its superior look, feel and feature capabilities in-store alongside its renowned affordable price.

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The Honor 6+ features a 5.5 inch high definition 1080×1920 IPS-Neo screen that will display a high quality image, no matter what angle you look at it. It also boasts a 1.8GHz octo-core processor plus 3GB RAM meaning you have extended battery life and the ability to keep multiple applications and tasks running at the same time, especially useful for gaming and watching videos.

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It has an 8MP front facing camera combined with a dual-lens 13MP camera on the back, alongside a built-in aperture lens for greater photo precision and creative effects. Plus with the 32GB of internal storage you can capture those special moments without worrying about capacity.

Sylvia Chind, head of devices and products at Three, said:
“We are delighted to be bringing such an innovative and exciting brand to the UK market. The Honor 6+ has already built a strong fan base and it’s a smartphone that can seriously compete with some of the higher end devices out there, minus the hefty price tag.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers this premium and stylish handset on our reliable network so they can truly benefit from all its great features and we are looking forward to supporting its success in the UK.”

Lars Weisswange, chief engagement & communications officer at Honor Europe, said
“This partnership with Three UK demonstrates that Honor has quickly achieved a strong foot hold in the UK within the first four months of launching as a new brand. Three UK and Honor are both brave and innovative brands, which will encourage great synergy and continue to provide fans with high quality and great value devices.”
Three customers can enjoy the new Honor 6+ with the added benefits of the Three network such as 4G at no extra cost in 4G enabled areas, and Feel at Home in 16 destinations worldwide that includes the USA, France, Italy and Spain, from 1st April.

Mad Max – Pre-order Bonus, Box Art & Ship Date Revealed

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Mad Max – Pre-order Bonus, Box Art & Ship Date Revealed

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed new pre-order bonus details for Mad Max. All those who pre-order Mad Max will receive an additional Magnum Opus car body called “The Ripper,” which packs a powerful V8 engine, upgraded exhaust with custom off-road tires, a ramming grill and a tuned suspension so it can take on a variety of Wasteland surfaces. Also revealed today was box art for the game.

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Mad Max is set to launch 4th September in the UK for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and SteamOS. Mad Max delivers open world gameplay in a post-apocalyptic setting where cars are the key to survival. Developed by Avalanche Studios, gamers become Mad Max, a lone warrior who must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using vicious on-ground and vehicular combat against savage bandits.

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Following the theft of his iconic Interceptor, Max must align himself with a gifted, but peculiar, mechanic named Chumbucket and others to build the ultimate war vehicle as he works to escape from the dangerous Wasteland.

White Night coming to PS4 and Xbox One next week

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White Night coming to PS4 and Xbox One next week

OSome Studio, the French independent development company, today announced that their original, narrative-driven survival horror game White Night has arrived.

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White Night lures horror fans back to the old-school style the genre was built on, focusing on gripping tension, compelling mystery and clever puzzle design. Stranded alone in a seemingly abandoned mansion, players will have to explore the estate and confront its tortured past to dispel the spirits that haunt its halls. White Night draws from the classic themes of the jazz age and film noir storytelling to bring its rich world and atmosphere to life, reinforced by chilling sound effects, music and voice acting.

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Plunged in darkness, White Night’s striking black-and-white visuals are also its most thrilling mechanic. Your surroundings can only be revealed by light and anything from the flicker of a match to the glow of the moon can expose new paths, secrets and story details. Moreover, light provides a safe haven against the terrors lurking in the shadows, making it a crucial resource to manage until the sun rises.

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White Night is now available on Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam. It will be available on 4th March on the PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Network and on 6th March on Xbox One

Forza Horizon 2 – Rockstar Energy Car Pack out now

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Forza Horizon 2 – Rockstar Energy Car Pack out now

The new Rockstar Energy Car Pack is now out for Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox One.

The Rockstar Energy Pack includes an array of cars that are just waiting for their chance to kick up a cloud of dust. Built for the dirt-filled circuits of the Red Bull Global Rallycross series, Tanner Foust’s Global Rallycross 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GRC is an ideal mixture of pure power and serious grip. In the woods or on the road, the newest Subaru WRX STI is ready for action; for luxury cruising there is no match for the “Ultimate Driving Machine,” the BMW 850CSI.

 

The free car for March is the Acura Integra Type-R, a high-revving, front-wheel-drive masterpiece that will have many JDM fanboys jumping for joy.

The Rockstar Energy Car Pack is available from the Xbox Live Store for £2.43.

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle GRC

Foust, who was sponsored by Xbox and Forza during the 2014 GRC season, debuted the Beetle GRC at the Los Angeles leg of the 2014 Global Rallycross season and drove it the rest of the year to develop it to compete in 2015. In a straight line, this Beetle will see 0-60 in just over two seconds. In the corners, it drifts and cuts a turn with precision on any surface. It’s a Forza first, and Forza Horizon 2 is the perfect environment to give it a good thrashing.

2015 Subaru WRX STI

Out of the box, the STI is fast and has intuitive with incredible handling. The heart of the 2015 WRX STI is still the faithful EJ motor. The sound it makes, the way it the turbo spools up and sets you back in your seat, and the steady stream of power are proof enough there is no reason to fix what isn’t broken.

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In its day, this was BMW’s ultimate driving machine. It came with a 5.6-liter V12, included sleek reshaped bumpers and an improved suspension with newly-developed technological electronic enhancements such as stability control.

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No matter what company you keep, this car is dressed to impress with a 550-horsepower V8. If you don’t feel like smoking the tires all day, there is an active differential system that modulates power to the wheels to maximize grip.

1970 Volkswagen #1107 Desert Dingo Racing Stock Bug

Desert Dingo Racing is one of the few teams crazy enough to try and take on the legendary Baja 1000 off-road race in a class eleven Volkswagen Beetle. The terrain of the Baja 1000 is well suited to 1,000 horsepower trophy trucks with two-feet of suspension travel. For a stock Beetle, that is already more than 40 years old, it’s sheer torture on both man and machine. The Dingo’s have yet to win the race, in fact they have yet to finish, but the #1107 is ready to show you what it’s got and win your heart.

2001 Acura Integra Type-R

The Type-R name has become legendary for a good reason: there have been few front-wheel drive cars so rewarding to drive as the Acura Integra Type-R. Then there’s the sound of the highly-developed 1.8-liter four — when the VTEC kicks in on the motor’s way up to a stratospheric 8,600 RPM redline, it’s clear this coupe means business.

Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth DLC out now

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Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth DLC out now

CI Games today announced that the first major downloadable content for their hit title Lords of the Fallen is now available for download on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $7.99.

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Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth builds upon the existing lore, characters, and storyline of the popular action-RPG. Players can expect the same challenging gameplay that made the original release a fan-favorite, but with more rewards for playing through multiple times and exploring every dark corner of the Ancient Labyrinth.

In a land where no sin is forgiven, committed criminal Harkyn must redeem himself by battling demons sent to his world by the Fallen God.

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Incorporating an all-new storyline, Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth is set in a long-forgotten library that exists somewhere between the human and demonic realms. Lording over the mysterious, moving maze of the library and its undead occupants the haunted soldiers is The Keeper, the most powerful Lord in the Rhogar Army and a foe more sinister than any Harkyn has encountered before. With the DLC, players can explore the uncharted wilds of the Labyrinth, discover hidden secrets, and fight never-before-seen enemies with new weapons, shields, and armor, all in the name of destroying the evil that has shattered civilization

Xbox One games can now be purchased via the Xbox 360

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Xbox One games can now be purchased via the Xbox 360

Today Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 owners can start building up their Xbox One game library directly from their console through Microsoft’s Games with Gold program, the company announced today.

 

Xbox 360 users can add Xbox One games to their library simply by accessing the special Games with Gold section on the console’s homepage. Once the section is accessed, you can then add Xbox One games to your library, which will become available to play once you purchase an Xbox One.

This feature was previously accessible via the web, but having it available directly from the Xbox 360 homepage is a logical next step. It’ll also help Xbox 360 owners who plan on purchasing the Xbox One in the near future take advantage of the free games Microsoft makes available each month, like this month’s Rayman Legends.

Warner Bros Games announces extensive mobile games

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Warner Bros Games announces extensive mobile games

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the company’s upcoming mobile game releases, showcasing diverse free-to-play and premium gaming experiences and leveraging some of the world’s most powerful franchises, including Batman, DC Comics, Mortal Kombat, the LEGO brand and Game of Thrones.

“Our mobile business has been a key priority for the company, and we are utilizing our incredibly talented internal development teams to create games with marquee franchises,” said David Haddad, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We’ve seen tremendous growth with our mobile business and expect to increase our market share by applying our best in class development, publishing and brand marketing to this impressive slate of games.”

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The following are five new games under development with Warner Bros.’ wholly-owned development studios:

·             Mortal Kombat X , NetherRealm Studios

The game blends fighting and card collection for a whole new way to experience Mortal Kombat on mobile platforms. Featuring cinematic gameplay and visceral Fatalities, play as legendary and all-new fighters created for Mortal Kombat X.  Players who also own a forthcoming console or PC version of the game will have the ability to unlock content in the mobile game and vice versa.

·         Batman: Arkham Underworld , Turbine

Rule Gotham City!  Build your hideout, then recruit and train an army of henchmen to do your bidding. Command iconic super-villains from the Batman: Arkham universe, including the Riddler, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc, to become Gotham City’s next criminal kingpin.  Sign up for beta at www.arkhamunderworld.com.

·         LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, TT Games

The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe in this premium game and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and stop Brainiac before it’s too late.

·         DC Comics Legends, WB Games San Francisco

Gamers will grow their collection of legendary DC Comics super heroes and villains, customizing super teams with the right heroes for each encounter in this mobile RPG.

·         Game of Thrones, Turbine
(Game title to be revealed at a later time)

Conquer Westeros in an epic combat strategy game based on the hit television series from HBO®. Prove the wit of your spies and the might of your forces on the battlefield as you extend your dominance across the seven Kingdoms. Join an alliance, rise to power, and then try to take the Iron Throne if you dare!

“In just four years, we have launched 25 games with more than 150 million installs worldwide across diverse fighting, strategy, puzzle and action adventure genres, and we will focus our business on a strong games-as-a-service model in 2015,” said Greg Ballard, Senior Vice President, Mobile, Social and Emerging Platforms, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Our line-up of strong titles will deliver deep player engagement, as well as innovation like console game connectivity with games including  Mortal Kombat X  and  Batman Arkham Underworld.”

This line-up of forthcoming games is accompanied by two titles launched earlier in 2015: WWE Immortals, which has achieved more than 7 million installs since going live 15th January, and The LEGO Movie Videogame for mobile devices, which delivered one of WBIE’s highest grossing launch weeks ever for a LEGO mobile game.

KONAMI Reveals PES 2015: Data Pack 4 Content Updates

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KONAMI Reveals PES 2015: Data Pack 4 Content Updates

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V, today announced the content updates coming in the free Data Pack 4 download for PES 2015.

This update includes the latest rosters across all modes in the game, improves a number of player likenesses, adds new stadia and kits, and implements the latest boots and balls from a number of key suppliers. Data Pack 4 will be released globally on 12th March.

The latest free update for PES 2015 continues to add more realism. First, the download keeps the game updated with real-time league changes, implementing player transfers made within the January window. Player ratings have also been updated.

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Additionally, a number of improved likenesses to key players will be implemented. In line with PES 2015’s reputation for stunning physical and aesthetic reproduction of the sport’s greatest stars, the new data pack adds over 60 new faces from some of this season’s top players, as well as some new stars who have recently exploded onto the scene. These include Paco Alcácer, Harry Kane, Paulo Dybala, Javier Pastore and Nathaniel Clyne. Since launching PES 2015, KONAMI has added over 200 new players to the game and continues to work with the fan community to select additional players for future inclusion.

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Other additions include three additional stadia, as well as updates to kits and equipment. One of the new stadiums is Estadio Alberto J. Armando, also known as ”La Bombonera.” All of the stadia have been faithfully modeled after their real life counterparts and will be available for the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One™ systems. Additional updates deliver 11 new boot styles, including adidas’ Predator Instinct and adizero f50 designs, alongside Nike’s Tiempo and Puma’s evoSPEED 1.3 pairs. The new adidas argentum ball will also be available, as is the official match ball of this year’s UEFA Champions League Final.

 

”The Pitch is Ours” is the ethos for PES 2015 and the aim in this year’s installment has been to recreate the drama and tension associated with a vital match. PES 2015 marks a concerted return to core PES values of total control, utterly responsive controls, and unrestricted gameplay, where the user has complete control over how they play. Every pass, shot or run is finely balanced to give maximum player satisfaction within PES 2015’s on-field action. Also, PES 2015 added a new mode, myClub, where users can assemble and manage a world-class team of their own creation to compete with CPU-controlled teams offline or other real users online. Players can advance their myClub teams through either Game Points earned by completing challenges or via myClub coins which can be purchased using real world money PES 2015 has been hailed by critics and fans as the best football game of its generation.

 

PES 2015 is available now worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

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