What did Nintendo reveal from the latest Nintendo Direct?

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What did Nintendo reveal from the latest Nintendo Direct?

Nintendo Direct event kicked off with a look into the past: The Legend of Zelda’s past. Clips of the classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask were shown, along with a Spring 2015 release date for Nintendo 3DS.

This second Nintendo 64 instalment of the beloved Legend of Zelda series took a decidedly different turn from the normal formula, requiring Young Link to save the world of Termina in a short 72 hours before a menacing moon crashed down and destroyed everything. Link would also utilize a number of masks to transform into different beings with various power sets.

This also marks the second N64 Zelda to get the 3DS treatment, following Ocarina of Time 3D’s release several years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcaqVLPDPnY

Duck Hunt Smash Bros trailer heralds Duck Hunt Virtual Console release

Splatoon trailer debuts single-player campaign, the game has been given a projected release window of Q2 2015 for Wii U.

Mario Kart 8 will not only be getting upcoming DLC, but it’ll also be getting Amiibo support. Following the release of the latest DLC trailer, complete with F-Zero and Legend of Zelda music, Nintendo announced how the upcoming figures will be used.

Scanning Amiibo figures will add that character’s suits into Mario Kart 8 for the Mii characters. Ten of the Amiibo characters, including Donkey Kong, Fox, Samus, and others, will be supported.

Mario Kart 8’s first DLC pack also has an official release date. It will release on 13th November (US).

Pikmin Short Movies debut for 3DS and Wii U, They’re roughly 20 minutes each, all featuring a grander look at the Pikmin world. For anyone that’s ever wanted to follow the misadventures of Olimar and Pikmin, take a gander at what to expect below. The Pikmin Short Movies are available right now on the Nintendo eShop, either in 3D on 3DS or in HD on Wii U. They’re currently available at $4.99 for each version.

As for Pikmin 3, Nintendo is still working on getting it out to any recent Wii U adopters by offering a free demo. Save data collected in the demo can be carried over to the full game.

Code Name S.T.E.A.M. coming to the 3DS in Spring 2015, the trailer below shows off the comic book art style that S.T.E.A.M. will employ. It also shows off the steam-based abilities and how they can be used against the invading alien menace. Of course, it’s also important to remember that steam will be a limited resource.

As no trailer been uploaded yet here is the trailer back from E3 this year

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse coming in February with multiplayer, Kirby appears to be the one most open to experimentation. Once again, with the upcoming Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, which will take full advantage of the Wii U GamePad for its core gameplay premise. In the Nintendo Direct, viewers also learned that the game will feature multiplayer for up to four players.

Runbow and Sportsball lead Nintendo indie lineup for 2015, Nintendo certainly hasn’t been sitting on the sidelines. The Wii U and 3DS are also in line to receive a slew of indie games over the coming year and Nintendo has outlined much of what’s coming in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4rahTj3SA

  • Runbow from 13AM Games (Wii U) – 2015
  • Chromophore: The Two Brothers Director’s Cut from Ackk Studios LLC (Wii U) – Winter
  • Citizens of Earth from ATLUS (Wii U, Nintendo 3DS) – Winter
  • Nihilumbra from BeautiFun Games (Wii U) – Winter
  • The Swapper from Curve Digital (Wii U) – 6th Nov (US)
  • Thomas Was Alone from Curve Digital (Wii U) – 25th Nov (US)
  • Proun+ from Engine Software (Wii U) – Winter
  • Trine Enchanted Edition from Frozenbyte (Wii U) – Winter
  • Chariot from Frima Studio Inc. (Wii U) – Winter
  • A.N.N.E. from Gamesbymo (Wii U) – Winter
  • Gunman Clive 2 from Hörberg Productions (Wii U) – Winter
  • SteamWorld Heist from Image & Form (Wii U) – Spring 2015
  • Affordable Space Adventures from KnapNok Games (Wii U) – Q1 2015
  • Gone Home from Midnight City (Wii U) – Winter
  • High Strangeness from Midnight City (Wii U) – Winter
  • forma.8 from MixedBag (Wii U) – Winter
  • A World of Keflings from NinjaBee (Wii U) – 13th Nov (US)
  • Tengami from Nyamyam Ltd. (Wii U) – 13th Nov (US)
  • Treasurenauts from Renegade Kid (Nintendo 3DS) – Q1 2015
  • Xeodrifter from Renegade Kid (Nintendo 3DS) – Q4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uaAg9lGA1w

  • Swords & Soldiers II from Ronimo Games BV (Wii U) – Winter
  • Beatbuddy from THREAKS (Wii U) – Q1 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9chGHAc-90

  • Sportsball from TOO DX (Wii U) – 6th Nov (US)
  • 6180 the moon from Turtle Cream (Wii U) – Winter
  • Rive from Two Tribes (Wii U) – 2015

Hyrule Warriors gets Link Spinner from Amiibo, Using the Link figurine will introduce the Link Spinner character. This will allow Link to surf Hyrule atop a spinning disk, taking out copious amounts of enemies along the way. He’ll also have his own set of abilities, including one that allows him to summon other spinners to lob at foes.

Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 2 Anniversary Edition Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

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Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 2 Anniversary Edition Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

HALO The Master Chief Collection will be available very soon and we have some HALO 2 Anniversary Edition multiplayer gameplay to share with you.

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All footage was captured on the Xbox One running at 1080p at a special preview event run by Microsoft.

Lockdown – Slayer

Sanctuary – Slayer – Shrine

Zanzibar – Oddball – Stonetown

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Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 3 Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

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Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 3 Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

HALO The Master Chief Collection will be available very soon and we have some HALO 3 multiplayer gameplay to share with you.

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All footage was captured on the Xbox One running at 1080p at a special preview event run by Microsoft.

The Pit – Oddball

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Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 4 Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

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Lets Play HALO The Master Chief Collection HALO 4 Multiplayer on Xbox One in 1080p

HALO The Master Chief Collection will be available very soon and we have some HALO 4 multiplayer gameplay to share with you.

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All footage was captured on the Xbox One running at 1080p at a special preview event run by Microsoft.

Vertigo Flood

Abandon SWAT

Haven SWAT

Haven Capture the Flag

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Review: MX vs. ATV Supercross

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Review: MX vs. ATV Supercross

After the unfortunate closure of THQ, the videogame supercross world could potentially have turned to ruin. Instead however, Nordic games pulled Rainbow studios into its arms and re-established the company once more; in doing so, proudly presenting: MX vs. ATV Supercross.

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Just a little nudge won’t hurt…

During this year’s Gamescom event, I was fortunate enough to visit the MX vs. ATV stand for a chance at playing the pre-release version; despite my ineptitude, I left pleased, looking forward to its release. Fortunately, not much has changed since then in terms of the game’s mechanics, modes and customisability options. After claiming that MX vs. ATV was made ‘by passionate riders and gamers, for passionate riders and gamers’, it’s clear to see that influence on both sides have equally rubbed off.

Races comprise of up to 12 players across 17 tracks, with some sporting both vehicle variants; lining up at the start of an event with all manner of engines roaring can make for an interesting start. Before each race you can choose to ride either the bikes or the ATV’s, the motocross bikes tend to be a fair amount nippier round the corners, at the expense of an increased chance to potentially fly off into the wheels of another racer. Whereas the ATV’s sacrifice cornering ability for all out power and speed; with the obvious advantage of being able to land jumps on four wheels instead of two.

Whilst it’s easy to pick up and play, there are several nuances to Nordic’s racer which can make the difference between winning in style and just plain finishing third. In this iteration, it’s all about the right thumbstick and how it controls the balance and pitch of the rider. Smoothly landing jumps and throwing your weight into corners is only the first step however. Mastering the dampeners and spring levels is key to gaining the most height and momentum. Also thrown in are the intricate yet showy tricks you can perform in mid-air, lending an element of flash to your victory, provided you land them of course! Whilst it’s good that the real focus is on the racing, it can be a little disappointing to not get rewarded for pulling tricks off mid race, still whilst firmly holding the lead.

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Visibility can be poor at times

The ‘easy to play, hard to master’ mantra is expanded further, not only due to the selection of both bikes and ATV’s, but also incorporating real time track deformation too. Meaning getting into the groove, as it were, can often be beneficial later in the race as corners can be taken at a higher speed. Despite still holding a fairly arcade-y handling mechanic, most of the vehicles, along with their respected upgrades, do feel different too, and even if it is only slightly, it encourages you to often try something new.

The depth of the customisability is impressive too, with over 80 licensed motocross manufacturers lending their names and products to the game. Everything from the gloves of your rider to the suspension system of your bike can be altered, making a nice change from the current slew of racers out right now.

For all the great things regarding MX vs. ATV Supercross, there are unfortunately some negatives too. Whilst it’s always necessary to have a career mode in a racer, no racing game can seem to get it right; it’s never more apparent than here. Finishing a race simply progresses you towards the next one with there being little to no interaction with the player whatsoever; ultimately ending up as a case of race, win, repeat, ad nauseam. The generously portioned 17 tracks to race on does little to quell the sense of repetition either. Granted, there’s only so different dirt tracks can be, but after spending a while on the game, you’ll pine for some diversity. The game modes, whilst representing the standards of the genre, do little to mix things up either, the only variance coming of whether you race in singleplayer, split-screen or online.

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Looks like someone’s got the hang of ‘pre-loading’

In terms of presentation, Supercross once again has its ups and downs. The riders themselves look fantastic, with fabric shifting in mid-air and riders getting slowly blathered in mud as the race progresses. Whereas the leaning animations are as stilted and wooden as the crashes are unspectacular, lacking any form of impact or force. The crowds look as though they’re moonlighting from a previous generation of consoles and the menus are a little sluggish and bland too. Audio wise, the game presents you with an odd, yet somewhat suitable playlist, comprising of rock and dubstep to accompany the constant revving of engines.

Hopefully this won’t be the last we see of the MX vs. ATV universe as there is true promise in the series. The addition of some more modes to play about in, alongside more variation in track design and locales would go far; and bringing the sport to the current generation of consoles would do it the world of good too. Having said that, the mechanics themselves are mostly solid and the accessible yet complex control method can be very rewarding. Fans of the sport should probably pick this up, if for no other reason than to see the amount of attention gone into the customisation aspect of the game. For everyone else, MX vs. ATV Supercross is a solid racer that rewards mastery of its controls and mechanics, before unfortunately succumbing to repetition a little earlier than it should.

Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Developer Diaries Released

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Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Developer Diaries Released

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released two new developer diaries giving you an inside look at the making of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. Check out how the developers at TT Games bring more than 150 DC Comics characters to life in an in-depth behind-the-scenes character video. And don’t miss your chance for a sneak peek at the creation of the title’s stunning gameplay mechanics in the second video.

In LEGO  Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it’s too late.

The ultimate super hero game for the entire family, launches 14th November on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, 3DS and PC.

The 72 Toys that will dominate this Christmas

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The 72 Toys that will dominate this Christmas

The DreamToys list has been announced by The Toy Retailers Association. The list is the most accurate predictive list of which toys will dominate the wish lists this Christmas. The list has been broken down into ten categories and 12 Top Toys.

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“The 2014 DreamToys list is the perfect illustration of how the toy industry continues to innovate and evolve – creating new lines every year whilst finding new and ever increasingly creative ways to reinvent established brands. If the predications are right, and 2014 turns out to be a bumper year, the biggest credit has to go to the toy makers and their endless creativity and imagination,” commented Gary Grant, chair of the DreamToys committee.

The ten categories are:
* are the Indicates one of the 12 Top Toys

Tech Tastic! – From robots to talking birds, technology in toys continues to evolve, these toys are some of the best examples:
AirHogsRC Rollercopter                      Spin Master                          £44.99
Flutterbye Deluxe Light-Up Fairy       Spin Master                          £39.99
Furby Boom-Crystal Series                  Hasbro                                 £64.99
Kidizoom Smart Watch*                      VTech                                  £39.99
LeapBand (assorted)                            LeapFrog                             £29.99
LeapTV                                                LeapFrog                           £119.99
MiP                                                      Trends/WOW WEE               £98.99
My Friend Cayla*                                  Vivid                                     £58.99
Teksta T-Rex                                        Character                             £59.99
Xeno                                                   Flair                                       £79.99
Zoomer                                                Spin Master                          £79.99
Zoomer Dino – Boomer*                      Spin Master                         £99.99

Wheely Good Fun – cars, trains and fantasy play are always high on the Christmas wish lists; this selection has something for every age group:
Fisher-Price Thomas and Friends TrackMaster Avalanche
Escape                                                                                    Mattel            £39.99
Hot Wheels Super Loop  Chase Race                                      Mattel           £44.99
Mega Bloks Thomas & Friends 1-2-3 Count with Thomas     Mega Brands  £12.99
Fisher-Price Thomas and Friends Motion Control Thomas     Mattel            £39.99

Hugs n’ Heroes – From the perfect baby to the ultimate super hero, these toys make fantasy play magical, all they need is a child’s imagination:

Baby Annabell Learns to Walk                                 Zapf Creation            £49.99
Barbie & The Secret Door Princess Alexa Doll        Mattel                       £24.99
Barbie Malibu House                                               Mattell                       £99.99
Dragons Giant Fire Breathing Toothless                 Spin Master                £34.99
Emotion Pets- Bruno                                               Flair                            £69.99
Little Love Baby Talk                                               VTech                         £29.99
Marvel Super Hero Mashers (assorted)                   Hasbro                        £21.99
Monster High Freaky Fusion Hybrids Dolls             Mattel                        £26.99
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My Little Pony Equestria Girls Twilight Sparkle       Hasbro                      £22.99
Ninja Turtles Movie Figures (assorted)                     Flair                            £9.99

The Collectables – These lines fire the imagination and feed the passion:
Little Live Pets Bird Cage*                                  Character               £19.99
Minecraft Animal Mob Pack                                       Character         £19.99
Minecraft Figures (assorted)*                              Character              £7.99
My Magical Mermaid Water Wonderland                      ZURU             £24.99
Shopkins Small Mart                                                     Flair            £19.99

Let’s make– Making and creating has been a big theme this year in toys, this selection ranges from food to knits – it’s good to share!
Chill Factor Ice Cream Maker                                    Character           £12.99
Cra-Z-Knitz Ultimate Designer Knitting Station       Character            £29.99
Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker                                      Character            £14.99
DohVinci Style and Store Vanity                                Hasbro               £19.99
Play-Doh Cake Mountain                                           Hasbro                £19.99
Sew Cool Sewing Studio                                            Spin Master        £34.99

Build the World – from castles to spaceships the construction choice is endless:
City Mobile Police Unit                                                    LEGO              £29.99
Disney Princess Cinderella’s Romantic Castle                 LEGO             £59.99
Friends Heartlake Shopping Mall                                    LEGO              £79.99
Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Man-Bat
Attack                                                                               LEGO              £19.99
The LEGO Movie – Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship,
SPACESHIP!*                                                                   LEGO              £79.99

Toys 4 Tots – Toddlers today get to have some serious fun:
Doc Mc Stuffins Get Better Talking Mobile              Flair                  £59.99
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Crawl Around Car     Mattel               £69.99
Fisher-Price Little People Skyway                           Mattel                £39.99
Peppa Pigs Muddly Puddle Jumbo Jet                     Character            £19.99
Peppa Pig Weebles Wind & Wobble Playhouse      Character            £29.99
Toot-Toot Animals Safari Park*                                 VTech               £39.99

My Go! – From chickens to moustaches, the board game continues to bring the whole family; these are a selection of the best:
Bop It! Beats*                                                         Hasbro                      £21.99
Bunny Jump                                                            University Games     £19.99
Chicken Charades                                                   University Games     £19.99
Don’t Take Buster’s Bones                                      John Adams              £19.99
Elefun & Friends Mousetrap                                  Hasbro                      £19.99
Gooey Louie                                                            John Adams              £19.99
Hotel Tycoon                                                          Esdevium Games      £24.99
LOGO Grab                                                              Vivid                         £13.99
Moustache Smash                                                   Spin Master              £17.99
My Monopoly                                                          Hasbro                     £21.99
Simon Swipe                                                           Hasbro                     £21.99

Ready to Rumble – Hero or villain, these toys lets their imagination soar:
Nerf Demolisher 2-in-1*                                              Hasbro            £44.99
Nerf Rebelle Agent Bow                                              Hasbro            £29.99
Nerf Zombie Strike Crossfire Bow                                Hasbro           £21.99
Star Wars Rebels Inquisitor Lightsaber                        Hasbro            £29.99
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Web Slinging
Spider-Man                                                                   Hasbro           £34.99
Transformers Flip N Change (assorted)                        Hasbro             £22.99
Transformers Stomp and Chomp Grimlock*                Hasbro              £89.99

Frozen’s the Word – The epic journey of the fearless princess continues here in the land of toys with this highly popular selection…
Disney Frozen Elsa Classic Dress                                Rubies             £14.99
Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa*                                 Jakks Pacific    £34.99
Disney Frozen Ice Skating Doll (Assorted)*                Mattel              £29.99
Disney Frozen Magical Lights Palace                         Mattel              £44.99
Disney Frozen Olaf the Snowman                              Mattel              £14.99
Disney Frozen Sparkle Dolls (Assorted)*                    Mattel               £16.99

GTA V Confirms first person mode for Xbox One,PS4 and PC

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GTA V Confirms first person mode for Xbox One,PS4 and PC

Watch the first footage of the new first person mode to be made available for the new version of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. This new mode shows players the host of changes made to the game to accommodate this new perspective, including the creation of an optional first person cover system, a new targeting system, a more traditional FPS control scheme, and integrating thousands of new animations into the existing game. It’s also available at the touch of a button so you can easily switch back and forth between perspectives.

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First person mode will be available in both GTAV and GTA Online.

Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC features hundreds of additions and enhancements including 1080p resolution at 30FPS on PS4 and Xbox One (4K compatible on PC).

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Grand Theft Auto V for will be available on Xbox One and PS4 18th November and on PC 27th January, 2015.

Review: Sunset Overdrive

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Review: Sunset Overdrive

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It’s rare to find a game that you’re not convinced by, but then, in the final months before release, get really excited for. This was very much the case with Sunset, after its uninspiring reveal at E3 2013. Microsoft devoted plenty of time to Insomniac’s baby, but it wasn’t until E3 June of this year that we really saw what all the fuss was about, and that fuss was about fun.

With no reservations, I’m happy to say that Sunset Overdrive is the best fun I’ve had on an Xbox One, and an absolutely essential purchase.

Insomniac games hasn’t really delivered during the past few releases for PS3, nor for its first Multiformat release, Fuse. Resistance was slowly dying as a franchise, and Fuse was met with a lukewarm reception. Sunset was perhaps Insomniac’s last chance at a truly AAA game – and you can tell they went all-in.

Visually, the unique, intrusive graphical style speaks volumes for the kind of game you’re going to play, a mixture of Amped’s bombastic presentation mixed with the nearly cel-shaded appeal of Borderlands, but with the colour, contrast and brightness turned up to 11. Offering a small, if well populated open world with a solid 30fps, Sunset shows you Sunset City from the off – and what it hints at, and what becomes very apparent, Is that Sunset City isn’t just a city; it’s playground.

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Rogue Energy Drink. Overdrive Delirium XT, zombies. It’s a predictable plot, but one which will mean nothing in the story of your time with Sunset – it’s not so much about the plot, but how you decide to play. Yes, there is one, and it’s pretty weak, but the tongue in cheek jokes, mixed with slightly outdated pop culture references of the script are a delight.

All of this doesn’t really mean much until the first time you grind, and expand this new found amazing ability to grinding from one building to the next, switching to underneath enemies, and back into the grind above with the press of a button, before laying on a barrage of fucking mental ammunition to destroy your targets. That’s when you realise that Sunset Overdrive is the bastard son of Jet Set Radio Future, and a riot to play.

Hidden among the aforementioned ‘story’ there’s a solid risk-reward system for the more hard-core among you, with style points increasingly allowing you to ‘amp’ your abilities, and effectively modifying your guns. When you’re dealing with guns that fire teddy bears, you know you’re going to lay down some fire, and do it with a smile.

You’re looking at a good 10-14 hours for the single player for the average gamer (I played across a few evenings), but it may be a little shorter for some. Chaos Squad co-op missions will increase its shelf life in your collection, but while that’s an interesting compliment to make the game more social, it’s not nearly as satisfying as the main game,

Sunset Overdrive is another cracking addition to Xbox one’s line-up this Christmas, and a worthy exclusive in its own right. A game that may have just rescued Insomniac from turning to non-AAA development, Sunset is an endorsement of the vision Insomniac had for the title from the very beginning. Microsoft should be commended for backing this to the hilt; a game in which it’s hard to describe in that easy one-line marketing pitch.

Actually, I think that’s easy. It’s bloody brilliant.

Injustice coming to PS Plus this December

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Injustice coming to PS Plus this December

Today Sony has given all the PlayStation Plus subscribers a sneak look as to what is coming to the PlayStation 4 games will be added to its Instant Game Collection come this December and January of next year.

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Starting this December, the PS4 owners with a PlayStation Plus subscription will be able to play Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition and Secret Ponchos for free.  Adding Injustice to the collection will make the first AAA Blu-ray title to join the Instant Game Collection for PS4.

Then in January, the PlayStation 4 exclusive standalone add-on inFAMOUS First Light will be available, to add to your collection as well. With The Swapper will also be made available in January which is a cross-buy title for PS4, PS3, PS Vita.

What do you think of the titles coming up for PlayStation Plus for December and January.

Watch the story trailer for Far Cry 4

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Watch the story trailer for Far Cry 4

Watch the new trailer for Far Cry 4’s showing off the story to the game, While travelling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself in a middle of a civil war between the Golden Path and the tyrant Pagan Min. But in order to win this fight, you must break the stalemate between Amita and Sabal, the two leaders of the Golden Path. Will you make the right choice?

Far Cry 4 will be available worldwide on 18th November for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.

Forza Horizon 2 Falken Car Pack Out Now

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Forza Horizon 2 Falken Car Pack Out Now

Whether you’re after raw power, jaw-dropping curves or a step back in time, the Falken Car Pack for “Forza Horizon 2” has something for you.

Available today for £2.43 in the Xbox Live store, the Falken Car Pack features six cars that are waiting to be customised and sent out to tackle the sun-kissed roads of southern Europe.

For the modern sports car lover, the new Alfa Romeo 4C and BMW M4 await. Fancy chewing through tires? Then jump in the beastly Chevy SS. Or, for a road trip down memory lane take on the Lamborghini Jalpa or the Toyota 2000GT.

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Also available today for free for all Xbox One players is the classic 1990 Subaru Legacy RS, which will release alongside the Falken Car Pack for “Forza Horizon 2”.

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2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

The 4C has everything needed for spirited driving and even a few creature comforts. with any sports car built by Italians, the looks are only the icing. It boasts a carbon-fiber tub between twin aluminum sub-frames, and a rip-roaring turbo-charged four-cylinder with enough gusto to give anyone a permanent grin. The engine is behind the cabin, where it should be – resulting in visceral driving experience that will have you wishing for the next off-camber corner.

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2014 BMW M4 Coupe

The new twin-turbo inline six (replacing the naturally-aspirated V8 of last year’s M3) is a spectacular performer. Power delivery comes on strong and early and encourages short shifting, versus the tradition of wringing power out of the top end of M-model cars. BMW says the smaller, lighter motor enhances handling. The result is a car with plenty of grip but can still wag its tail if encouraged to do so.

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2014 Chevrolet SS

The first rear-wheel-drive sedan in the Chevy line-up in 17 years is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. At a glance, the SS is a smart-looking four-door but, under the hood, is a V8 pushing out more than 400 horsepower. When given a nudge it responds with a roar, hitting 60 mph in less than five seconds. As you tour around the SS, its intents become more obvious, with a wide stance, plenty of rubber, and the two large exhaust pipes. Once behind the wheel, everything makes sense. The gauges light up, you slam your right foot down, and the world gets much, much faster.

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1988 Lamborghini Jalpa

It has been referred to as the baby Lambo, the smaller sibling to the legendary Countach. In fact, the only thing that is smaller about the Jalpa (pronounced Hal-pah), is the transverse-mounted V8, opposed to the similarly-mounted V12 of the Countach. That smaller engine granted the Jalpa much better drivability, but sacrificed little in performance, with impressive 0-60 times and a conservatively stated top speed of 146 mph. Over its six-year production run, the Jalpa sold nearly 420 units, and was discontinued when Chrysler took over Lamborghini operations in 1988.

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1969 Toyota 2000GT

Rare, beautiful, and startlingly expensive, the 2000GT has all the attributes of a European supercar. It also gained some fame as James Bond’s ride in the film “You Only Live Twice,” as a convertible (although Toyota never offered one from the factory). With less than 400 ever built, they’re still expensive, with even the shoddiest examples commanding six figure prices. But the sound of that lusty six at full tilt is worth the price of admission by itself.

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1990 Subaru Legacy RS

Subaru brought new game to 1990 dealer showrooms, putting aside its smaller, quirkier wagons and sedans for the new Legacy line. These cars were much more substantial in size, quality, and amenities. The Legacy RS Turbo was the most powerful model and still has a strong following among “Subie” enthusiasts. Its off-road racing record is considerable and proved its endurance and ability to perform, and this was prior to Subaru’s dominance of the WRC. The highly desirable EJ20G engine later used in the WRX generated more than 200 horsepower and provided a new level of performance. Subaru all-wheel drive keeps the Legacy RS steady and capable under any conditions on any surface.

Rocksmith 2014 out this week for PS4 and Xbox One

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Rocksmith 2014 out this week for PS4 and Xbox One

Today, Ubisoft announced that Rocksmith 2014 Edition for Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, becomes available on 7th November, exclusively available through Amazon in the UK. More than three million people have learned to play guitar and bass through the Rocksmith method, the fastest way to learn guitar.

Rocksmith 2014 Edition comes with more than 50 tracks to learn from, and as of this month, the total library of songs to choose from across games, including downloadable tracks stands at 500 songs, with new tracks added regularly.

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This December, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will make his Rocksmith debut with 12 tracks available free for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners through31st  January, 2015. The Jimi Hendrix track list, which will be available for purchase after the free limited time offer expires, includes:

  • Bold As Love
  • Castles Made Of Sand
  • Fire
  • Foxey Lady
  • Freedom
  • If 6 Was 9
  • Little Wing
  • Manic Depression
  • Purple Haze
  • Red House
  • The Wind Cries Mary
  • Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Players making the jump to the latest consoles can import previously acquired DLC tracks across systems from the same manufacturer, from Xbox 360 to Xbox One and PlayStation 3 to PlayStation 4 without having to repurchase content or pay additional licensing costs. As of this week, Rocksmith 2014 Edition boasts a song library of 500 playable tracks, spanning multiple decades and musical genres.

New to Rocksmith 2014 Edition on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is the integrated streaming and capture feature players can use to record and share their best performances as well as show off their favourite custom tones from Tone Designer. Now boasting 1080p HD graphics for greater clarity and visual quality, Rocksmith 2014 Edition is better than ever.

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On PlayStation 4, Rocksmith 2014 Edition will support Remote Play through PlayStation Vita where players can view songs at a locked mastery level without any scoring or input required; this is perfect for players looking to review a song in its entirety without feedback, study specific sections of songs or practice in another room.

The standard edition, available exclusively through Amazon in the UK, includes the Rocksmith Real Tone Cable, a unique 1/4″ to USB cable developed exclusively for Rocksmith. The Real Tone Cable included with previous Rocksmith versions is also compatible with Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Click here to purchase Rocksmith 2014 for the Xbox One and click here to purchase the game for PlayStation 4.

Watch the first trailer for Minions out next year

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Watch the first trailer for Minions out next year

Here is the first official trailer and a range of new images for Minions which is coming to UK cinemas on June 26th 2015.

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time.  Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters.  Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.

 

But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

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The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain.  They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

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Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the ’60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda.  Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.

 

 

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