Disney Shows Off Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes

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Disney Shows Off Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes

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Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes has been announced by Disney Interactive Studios developed by Avalanche Software. The new game will introduce Marvel characters, locations and vehicles to the Disney Infinity universe.

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The game features characters such as Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow. At least a dozen additional characters and toys will be announced prior to launch.

Disney Infinity Marvel Super Heroes will be available for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, PC and iOS. (yes there won’t be a Wii version of the new game) coming this fall 2014.

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New environments include Manhattan, which is four times the size of The Incredibles‘ play set.

 

All of the figures, power discs, bases and saved Toy Boxes from the original Disney Infinity 1.0 will be compatible with the upcoming sequel.

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Toy Box mode will contain an option to procedurally generate game worlds, and will also ship with predefined game modes, including tower defence.

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Marvel characters will have unique powers and combat abilities, allowing them to better navigate the world and fight enemies.

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The news was announced by Disney Interactive president Jimmy Pitaro and Marvel chief creative officer Joe Quesada at an event in California.

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During the event, Disney confirmed that it has sold more than 3 million Disney Infinity starter packs, generating roughly $500 million.

Disney’s Jimmy Pitaro also said that the original Disney Infinity had outperformed its rivals in terms of revenue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review: 0rbitalis

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Review: 0rbitalis

Whilst most games boast high octane action and realistic AI, it’s often the overlooked indie style games which provide the ingenuity and uniqueness that can help drive the industry forward. 0rbitalis, developed by Alan Zucconi and published by Mastertronic is a physics based puzzler based upon the notion of having only one shot to succeed.

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The premise is simple, with one click, and after attempting to gauge all the discerning factors, you’ll futilely launch a satellite onto a 2D plane, hoping to keep it in orbit for as long as possible. Gravitational pull is your enemy and your friend here, as the ‘maps’ often house many objects with which to gravitate towards. Helpful indicators give guidance on the directions and headings of stray meteors and will also outline your current flight path before and during your launch. Whilst you might assume this would whittle away the game’s challenge, it’s almost necessary after the first dozen or so levels when things start to get interesting.

As you may well have already suspected, objects don’t stay stationary for long; whilst you are be able to see the direction and path of your satellite, its path can dramatically change by the second. The first half an hour of space puzzling will teach you to minutely alter your trajectories, whereas the latter parts of the game will impose the importance of how to also combine timing to your methods. As is gratefully the case in games such as this, new scenarios often rear their complicated heads and force you to accommodate to their varying styles. Not only will you have to deal with the usual motionless stars, but their gravitational fields will pulse, asteroids will orbit in taxing ways and new ‘repelling’ stars will appear.

Despite the game, for the most part, not being incredibly challenging due to the excellent difficulty curve, there’s always the leaderboard to contend with too, as on seldom few occasions was I able to break into the top 50 regardless of how well I thought I’d done! With most levels taking fewer than 20 seconds to complete, if done right the first time that is, the inevitable ‘one more go’ syndrome soon starts to kick in. Never more so than when the alignment of the stars look feasible and teasing enough to offer an infinite loop to chase after!

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Whilst it may try to encourage intelligent and progressive thought, at times, playing 0rbitalis can occasionally devolve into an exercise of trial and error until you find the optimum approach. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, but the levels are better when prior to your launch, you vaguely plan where the path will take you and then fine tune your concept. One thing that 0rbitalis seemingly would certainly take advantage of, would be a port to mobile devices, as it seems to be one of the few games where touch controls could actually be beneficial and not just a hindrance. I would also imagine that I would be prepared to sink some more hours in, had it been on my phone; not my computer. It’s also worth making a note of that due to it still being early access, there are some minor niggles such as it being in 4:3 when in full screen, but aside from that, it could almost be released now; still have less bugs than most games.

Of course it’s not just the concepts of indie games that often reap our attention, it’s also the unique looks that some posses; 0rbitalis is no different. The silent beauty of space draws itself and simply adding delicate trails, projections and subtle celestial stars twinkling in the background is an understated but most effective touch. Alongside, the audio track mirrors this approach, composed by Doseone, it emits static noise and ambient effects to create an enveloping, calming aura.

It may not be the longest game out there, but if you’re into leaderboards, subtle good looks and addictive, ‘easy to play, hard to master’ puzzle games, you’ll get your money’s worth out of 0rbitalis.

FIFA Ultimate Team – Barclays Premier League Team of the Season

Chris Hare
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FIFA Ultimate Team – Barclays Premier League Team of the Season

EA SPORTS has today announced the FIFA Ultimate Team, Team of the Season for the Barclays Premier League.

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Starting XI – Petr Čech, Leighton Baines, Vincent Kompany, Per Mertesacker, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Yaya Touré, Steven Gerrard, Aaron Ramsey, Luis Suárez, Daniel Sturridge

Substitutes & Reserves – David Marshall, Séamus Coleman, Azpilicueta, Adam Lallana, David Silva, Raheem Sterling, Sergio Agüero

As well as making the Team of the Season, Daniel Sturridge has been revealed to be the highest scoring Barclays Premier League player in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team with 34,800,362 goals. Sturridge’s strike partner Luis Suárez is the 10th highest scoring player with 13,065,556 goals.

Second place in the goal-scoring charts went to Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o with 30,578,146 goals. Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke (26,382,579 goals), Newcastle United’s Loïc Rémy (21,366,615 goals) and Chelsea’s Fernando Torres (20,093,762 goals) make up the remaining places in the Top 5 of the FIFA 14 Ultimate Team top goal-scorers chart.

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Forwards

1.       Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool FC) – 34,800,362 goals
2.       Samuel Eto’o (Chelsea FC) – 30,578,146 goals
3.       Christian Benteke (Aston Villa FC) – 26,382,579 goals
4.       Loïc Rémy (Newcastle United FC) – 21,366,615 goals
5.       Fernando Torres (Chelsea FC) – 20,093,762 goals

Midfielders

1.       André Schürrle (Chelsea FC) – 11,772,194 goals
2.       Samir Nasri (Manchester City FC) – 9,612,593 goals
3.       Santi Cazorla (Arsenal FC) – 7,278,274 goals
4.       Oscar (Chelsea FC) – 7,045,177 goals
5.       Nani (Manchester United FC) – 6,745,229 goals

Defenders

1.       David Luiz (Chelsea FC) – 5,681,990 goals
2.       Vincent Kompany (Manchester City FC) – 3,522,154 goals
3.       Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United FC) – 2,682,706 goals
4.       Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur FC) – 2,489,126 goals
5.       Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal FC) – 2,469,715 goals

The Barclays Premier League Team of the Season is available from 6pm today, to play against in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team. Team of the Season player items are available by chance when opening FIFA Ultimate Team Packs for the next seven days.

Murdered: Soul Suspect New Trailer

Chris Hare
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Murdered: Soul Suspect New Trailer

Today Square Enix Murdered: Soul Suspect has been given a new trailer.

The latest Murdered: Soul Suspect video introduces the Bell Killer, revealing how the murderer got his name.

Delving deeper into his own murder, Ronan O’Connor begins to link his death to a series of brutal killings terrifying the town of Salem.

Murdered: Soul Suspect challenges gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. Ronan O’Connor, a detective with the Salem police, has his life brought to a brutal end by a masked killer.

Caught in the purgatorial world of Dusk he must combine his investigative skills with powerful supernatural abilities to uncover the shocking link between his own death and a series of killings terrifying the town of Salem.

Murdered: Soul Suspect will make its Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 and PC debut on 3rd June in North America and on the 6th June in Europe.

Silent Hill duo return to stalk the PlayStation Network

Chris Hare
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Silent Hill duo return to stalk the PlayStation Network

Konami Digital Entertainment today released its eerie Silent Hill: Origins and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories titles via the PlayStation Network service.

 

Previously available for Sony’s PSP, the two games are priced at just £7.99 each and offer a very different take on KONAMI’s legendary Silent Hill series.

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Silent Hill: Origins acts as a prequel to the series and follows Travis Grady, a truck driver, as he enters the mist-shrouded town to dig up information on a girl he rescued from a fire. Silent Hill: Origins uses the series’ famed third-person perspective to trail Travis as he explores the seemingly abandoned town, collecting items to help him in his search. As he ventures further into the town, however, memories of his childhood haunt him – and then the monsters come out…

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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is widely regarded as the most innovative addition to the series, and as it adapts its gameplay to the decisions the player makes. Effectively a reimagining of the first Silent Hill, Shattered Memories retains the premise of the first game – Harry Mason’s search for his missing daughter – but has a plot that changes dependent on how the user plays. The game is framed by a visit to a psychotherapist, wherein the user is asked questions – while the characters Harry meets in the game will also react differently depending on how they are approached, the questions they are asked, or how Harry interacts physically.

 

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories also removes all combat elements from the game, with players forced to flee when the town’s inhuman denizens give chase, adding a nightmarish quality to the game and the impression that danger lurks in every dark corner.

 

 

EA Sports UFC announces Career and online modes details

Chris Hare
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EA Sports UFC announces Career and online modes details

Today EA SPORTS UFC released details on the game’s career and online modes. Rising stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship have proved their worth on The Ultimate Fighter canvas and, for the first time ever in a UFC video game, you can now earn your contract in the famous gym. UFC champions, contenders, and personalities will guide you on the road to greatness, but it’s up to you to hone your skills and adapt your strategy to stand toe-to-toe against the UFC’s best. Out for PS4 and Xbox One on 20th June this year.

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Winning the Ultimate Fighter is your ticket to a debut in the UFC and the beginning of a potentially legendary career. Five-round wars will lower career longevity. Spectacular knockouts or decisive victories will raise fan popularity and open doors for sponsorships, new gear and fighter visits from established legends.

In addition to the Ultimate Fighter Career mode, EA SPORTS UFC will also feature new online modes:

·         Online Championships – How good are you? It’s time to prove it. Following the format of the most played online experience at EA SPORTS, Online Championship will let you prove how you stack up against the rest of the world.  Win enough to climb the ranks of the best players and fight for the belts in the toughest divisions.

·         Online Rivalries – Create a 1-on-1 online rivalry with a friend and answer the question…who is really number one? Each rivalry tracks head-to-head stats for providing an in depth analysis and multiple rivalries are supported simultaneously.

·         FighterNet – Your HUB to track all of your online competition. Track and compare your stats against friends and rivals, share fight highlights, and maybe even have your highlight featured in the Highlights of the Night. Plus, get access to some of the latest UFC content

GTA V “Capture Winners” Announced

Chris Hare
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GTA V “Capture Winners” Announced

Today Rockstar North has announced that Grand Theft Auto Online developer Rockstar North has approved its first Capture jobs with their creators receiving GTA$1,000,000 and a CAPTURE license plate for their trouble.

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Rockstar has sent a congratulations to its #CaptureWeekend Award selections, the first four GTA Online Capture Jobs to be recognized as Rockstar Verified.

Chosen from among the scores of creations submitted by fans, these Creators each receive GTA$1,000,000 plus an exclusive in-game CAPTURE license plate and the opportunity to join Rockstar on a future Rockstar Games live stream broadcast to play through and talk about their creation.

List of winning jobs:-

Contend: Corrupt Cops – Created by JuzSlayin


Competing Police divisions race across the banks of Procopio Beach in Paleto Bay to take on a large gang of knife-wielding Ballas and confiscate their goods as “evidence”. The fun you’ll have launching vehicles off ramps to crash down on to the unsuspecting heads of these purple-clad gangbangers cannot be understated, but make sure you don’t stop to take in the scenery when you’re collecting the bags – the Ballas numbers are high and they certainly know how to close the distance between the end of their blades and the center of a corrupt officer’s ribcage.GTA: That’s My Rhino – Created by RikkiVercetti

Here, two groups of pilots in a flock of P-996 Lazers square off over The Alamo Sea in hot pursuit of a single Rhino Tank. Whether you are flying in from Grapeseed in the north or the Grand Senora Desert in the south, you’ll want to be mindful of the armed ground level mercs guarding the tank that won’t take too kindly to your incursion. The Creator of this Capture, RikkiVercetti is a member of the Creator’s Core Club Crew and has created a total of 37 Jobs so far.GTA: Payback Time – Created by MaximilianR18

“Just grab a bike and pedal! Even you ain’t forgotten that.” – BMXs will take you into the Vespucci Canals, but hopefully one of the prized vehicles will take you back out. With each squad aiming for different vehicles, the central head-to-head bloodbath that often occurs in GTA Captures will be minimized, but tough AI characters guarding the waterways will still give you ample opportunity for some trigger time, along with any confrontations with the opposition as you come back across the bridges with your bounty.Contend: Adventure Team – Created by Organlegger

This epic relay to the top of Mt. Chiliad gives you a large variety of vehicle options to choose from, and once you get there, you’re given a parachute to make your way back down to the Capture point. Savvy players might want to pair up in the Maverick heli to make those return trips a bit easier, but in the end a freefall leap of faith from the cliff side is still likely to be the fastest way down.

Mario Kart 8 new Nintendo Direct and free game bonus

Chris Hare
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Mario Kart 8 new Nintendo Direct and free game bonus

Mario Kart 8 will be driving players wild with anti-gravity racing action. To get people revved up for its release exclusively on Wii U, Nintendo has released a new video that announces additional Mario Kart 8 news, including a free downloadable game offer for fans, details about its online features, new characters and devastating new items.

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UK Mario Kart 8 Direct Presentation

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US Mario Kart 8 Direct Presentation

  • Mario Kart 8 Bonus Game Promotion: Whether Mario Kart 8 is purchased at retail or via Nintendo eShop, if you register an accompanying Club Nintendo PIN code of the game with Club Nintendo between 30th May 2014 (10:00 CEST) and 31st July 2014 (23:59 CEST), you will be eligible to receive a free download code for one of 10 selected Wii U games* by 31st August 2014 (23:59 CEST). This offer also applies to Club Nintendo PIN codes included in the Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition software offering and Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack – Special Edition hardware bundle.

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  • Included in the offer are 10 of the platform’s biggest titles: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, New Super Mario Bros. U, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Game & Wario, Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, Sonic Lost World, Nintendo Land, Wii Party U and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
  • Online multiplayer: In Mario Kart 8, up to 12 players can race together online, with four main ways to find opponents (Global, Regional, Friends and Rivals, Tournament). Like to banter with your friends while you’re preparing for a race? Mario Kart 8 lets players chat with one another in the lobby area using the GamePad microphone as they wait for their friends to join. Players can also create public or private tournaments for which they specify the day of the week, the time and the rules. As is Mario Kart tradition, players will be able to race against ghost data from friends, or even the top 10 worldwide racers. Players can try to beat them or just pick up a few tips and tricks from studying the best. If you beat the Mario Kart 8 development team’s ghosts, you’ll get a cool Miiverse stamp.
  • Mario Kart TV: On this in-game channel, players can view Highlight Reels from their races and tournaments they take part in – with rewind and slow motion replay features to boot – while racers eager to learn from others can watch the world’s most popular Highlight Reels via Mario Kart TV and comment on them. Players with Google accounts can also upload their reels directly to YouTube from within Mario Kart TV, and post these videos directly to Miiverse.
  • New Items: No matter how skilled some racers are, they’re just a blue Spiny Shell away from peril. A well-timed item turning defeat into victory in an instant. The new Super Horn blows away all other items – literally. Sounding the Super Horn issues forth a sonic shock wave that blasts away everything in the vicinity, including other drivers, Red Shells and even Spiny Shells. It’s a potent asset, especially for drivers trying to maintain their lead. Mario Kart 8 also introduces the Crazy Eight, a swirl of eight different items that lucky players can use one by one.
  • New Racers: Two new playable female characters make their debut appearances in Mario Kart 8. New heavyweight driver Pink Gold Peach glows with a golden light and makes a shiny counterpart to Metal Mario, while the new Baby Rosalina shows up for a play date with other Baby characters. As in past Mario Kart games, players can again choose to play as their Mii characters, rounding out the field of racers to a total of 30.

Exclusive WildStar Warplots interview with Stephan Frost

Andrew Edney
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Exclusive WildStar Warplots interview with Stephan Frost

WildStar week continues here on CDW, and at a recent event for the new MMO WildStar, I got to sit down with Stephan Frost to talk about warplots in WildStar.

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WildStar is an upcoming sci-fi MMORPG with a stylized cartoon-ish look currently in development by NCSoft’s Southen California-based Carbine Studios. Play will be set on the newly discovered planet of Nexus, once home to the technologically advanced race called the Eldan. Long ago, they mysteriously vanished. Now that the planet has been rediscovered, Explorers, Soldiers, Scientists, and Settlers are coming here from across the galaxy in search of adventure, fortune, and possibly the dark secrets of the Eldan.

So over to Frost:

Want to play in this weekends WildStar beta – we have you covered – click here for a key!

WildStar will be released on the PC in May, and we have some other WildStar content coming up.

You can learn more about WildStar on their website.

What do you think of WildStar? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

What is included in the newest update to PS4 version 1.70

Chris Hare
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What is included in the newest update to PS4 version 1.70

Today Sony has released the newest update for the PS4 which is version 1.70, with the new addition is ShareFactory, Sony’s new video editing app and answer to the Xbox One’s Upload Studio.

Also new addition of new light bar settings for the DualShock 4 controller. You can now change it to bright, medium or dim in the settings menu. It’s worth pointing out that the touchpad has also been updated so you can use it to navigate the on-screen keyboard.

The 1.70 firmware update also adds automatic pre-download (Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs is one of the first games to make use of this), an option to disable HDCP for games, live broadcasting in HD and archiving support, and new PlayStation Camera commands.

List of what is included in the newest update version 1.70

SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video above that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:

Automatic pre-download: You’ll soon be able to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.

Option to disable HDCP for games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.

USB export option for captured gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.

Live broadcasting in HD and archiving support: Increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.

New SHARE options: New SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:

  • Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
  • Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
  • Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.

New DUALSHOCK 4 options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

New Friends options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.

New Trophies sort option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

PlayStation Store payment support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

More PlayStation Camera commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.

New PlayStation Plus icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.

Music Unlimited SHARE options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favourite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.

PS Vita System Software Update version 3.15 out now

Andrew Edney
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PS Vita System Software Update version 3.15 out now

The next PS Vita System Software Update (3.15) is out now.

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This update includes:

  • With the Remote Play feature in [PS4 Link], you can now automatically register a PS4 system using the Internet.

Don’t forget there are several ways to update the firmware on your PS Vita:

  • Select “System Update” under the “Settings” menu and download the firmware directly to your PS Vita over Wi-Fi.
  • Connect your PS Vita to a PS3 or a PC/Mac and update via Content Manager.

Have you got a PS Vita? Let us know what you think of it.

Synology Introduces EDS14 NAS, Aimed at Police and Transport Markets

Jim McCarthy
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Synology Introduces EDS14 NAS, Aimed at Police and Transport Markets

Synology has announced a new diskless NAS device, aimed at surveillance recording by police forces and public transportation markets.  Read on for details!

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Synology has announced a new diskless NAS device, aimed at surveillance recording by police forces and public transportation markets.  The EDS14 is a diskless NAS unit intended for rugged environments.  Shock absorbent and able to fit into tight spaces, it looks to be ideal for recording surveillance footage for police and public transport markets.  Pricing is as follows:

  • UK RRP = £154 including vat
  • European RRP = €150 before vat

Here is the press release:

Synology® Debuts Embedded DataStation EDS14
Delivering durability and reliability in a compact form factor

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom—29th April 2014—Synology® today introduced Embedded DataStation EDS14, a palm-sized, state-of-the-art NAS server combining durability with reliability, implementing Synology’s advanced network storage solutions in a wide range of application scenarios.

“Designed to survive extreme conditions and harsh environments, the EDS14 is vibration-resistant and complies with the industrial thermal endurance level from -20˚C to 50˚C,” said Chad Chiang, Product Manager at Synology Inc. “Its drive-less design and the support for high-speed SDXC UHS-I SD storage and USB 3.0 further maximise system reliability with performance and capacity.”

Synology EDS14 measures at 125 x 125 x 31mm, nearly 70% smaller than an ordinary 2-bay NAS server, and is particularly suitable for areas where space is a challenge. Despite the compact physical size, the EDS14 makes no compromise in reliability by engineering the dynamic cooling mechanisms to ensure CPU health in challenging thermal environments.

Optimised for deployment in a variety of environments, the EDS14 can tolerate dynamic DC input voltage from 7 to 24V, is compatible with PoE splitters, and supports 3G/LTE. The EDS14 even comes with multiple mounting solutions, including DIN rail, and a schedulable DC output to power peripheral devices, making it a good fit for versatile deployment.

The EDS14 is capable of handling data downloads at 111.77 MB/s in a Windows® environment. By accommodating dual LAN ports with failover support, it maximises network service uptime while optimising bandwidth utilisation.

Synology EDS14 is pre-installed with DiskStation Manager (DSM), an intuitive operating system that provides a host of applications to bring better productivity at work and offer a new level of multimedia experience. Synology was honored with “PCMag Business Choice Award 2013” and received the highest rating in every element of the survey, including reliability, overall satisfaction, value, and likelihood to recommend.

Please go to http://www.synology.com/en-global/products/overview/EDS14 for more information.

Availability

Synology Embedded DataStation EDS14 is now shipping globally.

Synology Updates DiskStation Line With New DS414j

Jim McCarthy
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Synology Updates DiskStation Line With New DS414j

Synology has updated their 4-bay DiskStation NAS line, replacing the DS413j with the DS414j.  Read on to see what’s new!

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Synology has updated their 4-bay DiskStation NAS line, replacing the DS413j with the DS414j.  The DS414j adds USB 3.0 support and a dual-core CPU.  Pricing is as follows for UK and Europe:

  • UK RRP = £258 including vat
  • European RRP = €250 before vat

Here is the press release:

Synology® Presents DiskStation DS414j
Budget-friendly 4-bay NAS server with solid performance

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom – 29th April 2014 – Synology® today introduced DiskStation DS414j, a feature-rich 4-bay NAS server specifically designed for small offices and home users to effectively manage, protect and share data.

“Synology is dedicated to bringing both business and home users affordable yet robust storage solutions, and DS414j is no doubt the epitome of such dedication. Being the first j series to feature dual core CPU and SuperSpeed USB 3.0, DS414j really heralds a new era for the budget-friendly NAS,” said Nicole Lin, Product Manager at Synology Inc.

Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, the DS414j delivers groundbreaking performance in its tier: an average 112 MB/s reading in a Windows® environment, and 80 MB/s writing. The built-in floating point unit (FPU) further enhances the overall capability of the main CPU, and is particularly advantageous in speeding up thumbnail processing. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the DS414j consumes only 36.7 watts in full operation and 8.5 watts in HDD hibernation. Furthermore, the smart airflow and noise dampening designs make it extremely cool and quiet compared to PC counterparts.

The DS414j runs on DiskStation Manager (DSM) 5.0, an intuitive operating system that provides a host of applications to bring better productivity at work. Synology was voted as “PCMag Business Choice Award 2013 winner” and received the highest rating in every element of the survey, including reliability, overall satisfaction, value, and likelihood to recommend.

Please go http://www.synology.com/en-global/products/overview/DS414j for more information.

Availability

Synology DiskStation DS414j is now shipping globally.

Want to play in this weekends WildStar beta – we have you covered!

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Want to play in this weekends WildStar beta – we have you covered!

Continuing WildStar week on CDW, if you still want to get your hands-on WildStar before it’s released next month, there is a special beta this weekend and we can hook you up with a key!

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WildStar is an upcoming sci-fi MMORPG with a stylized cartoon-ish look currently in development by NCSoft’s Southen California-based Carbine Studios. Play will be set on the newly discovered planet of Nexus, once home to the technologically advanced race called the Eldan. Long ago, they mysteriously vanished. Now that the planet has been rediscovered, Explorers, Soldiers, Scientists, and Settlers are coming here from across the galaxy in search of adventure, fortune, and possibly the dark secrets of the Eldan.

As part of this weekend’s beta, Carbine Studios are raising the level cap from 20 to 25, so you can see even more than you could before!

To get a key, all you have to do is click here and then Like our new Facebook page and enter your email address and you will get instant access to the key. Don’t worry, we have 2000 to give away!

Important: The beta runs from Friday 2nd 15:00 CEST to Monday 5th 07:59 CEST and the keys will only work with an EU NC Account, so if you don’t have an EU account the key won’t work – sorry!

When you have your key you need to do the following:

Creating a NCSOFT Account

If you already have an existing NC Account, you can safely skip these first two steps.

1. Visit the NCSOFT account creation website and click the “Create NC Account” button.

https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/plaync_login.pl

2. Follow the link in the email you receive to verify your email address successfully.

Redeeming your personal Beta Key

1. Log into your account using the NCSOFT account website.

https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/plaync_login.pl

2. Click “APPLY A CODE” on the red banner near the top of the page.

3. Paste in your personal serial key from our email and click Apply.

4. If you receive a success message, you’re good to go! If not double-check the serial key s correctly entered.

5. Download the client by clicking “Manage” link under WildStar Beta in your “My Games” list

WildStar will be released on the PC in May, and we have some other WildStar content coming up.

You can learn more about WildStar on their website.

What do you think of WildStar? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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