Creative Assembly to announce date for Alien Isolation at EGX Rezzed

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Creative Assembly to announce date for Alien Isolation at EGX Rezzed

Gamer Network  has announced that Creative Assembly is preparing to announce the release date for its hotly-anticipated first-person survival horror game Alien: Isolation exclusively at EGX Rezzed this weekend.

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The release date announcement will conclude the Horsham-based studio’s developer session, which starts at 3pm on Saturday and will also be live-streamed on Eurogamer.net.

Alien: Isolation is a thrilling first-person survival horror experience that will focus on capturing the horror and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Developed by Creative Assembly, Alien: Isolation is due for release in late 2014 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

EGX Rezzed takes place at The NEC in Birmingham from 28th-30th March and features a huge range of playable PC, next-gen console and indie games including the world’s first opportunity for the public to play Alien: Isolation.

Each day is filled with developer sessions, which bring visitors face to face with some of the biggest names in game development as they talk about their work and share new details on future projects. Speakers include DayZ creator Dean Hall, Alien: Isolation creative lead Alistair Hope, Volume developer Mike Bithell and Dreamfall Chapters’ Ragnar Tornquist.

For a full list of playable games, developer sessions and other activities at EGX Rezzed, check out the What’s On page on the official website, where tickets are on sale now: http://www.egxrezzed.net.

World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta Test Begins

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World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta Test Begins

Wargaming has announced that its free-to-play mobile MMO action title, World of Tanks Blitz, has officially entered into Closed Beta testing, having amassed over 150,000 applications in less than a week. The sign-ups for testing are currently live on the game’s official website.

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“Closed Beta is something we have been looking forward to for a long time,” said Andrey Ryabovol, Director of Global Operations at Wargaming. “We hope players enjoy participating in the testing and are anxious to hear their feedback.”

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During Closed Beta, the development team will be inviting a range of players to get hands-on experience with the game, with the ultimate goal of collecting player feedback and thoughts to be used to refine and perfect the game upon official release.

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The World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta is available on most iPad tablets. Android and iOS smartphone compatibility will be added in the upcoming months. The game currently offers 7 versus 7 player-versus-player gameplay and over 80 iconic military machines from USA, Germany, and USSR. Each nation features four classes: agile light tanks, well-rounded medium tanks, powerful heavy tanks and long-range focused tank destroyers.

To apply for World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta, please visit:

PS Vita gets updated to 3.10 New 100 app limit increased

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PS Vita gets updated to 3.10 New 100 app limit increased

Today Sony are releasing PlayStation Vita system software update version 3.10 with lots of new features.

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Sony announced that you will now be able to display over 100 applications on Home screen. The limit has been increased to 500 icons.

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  • Parental controls – restrict PS Store access by age
  • Calendar – sync Google Calendar, share events with friends via message or email
  • Music – search for content saved on a connected device
  • Video – sort content by size
  • Photo – Rotate Screen Automatically option added, Freeform added to Panoramic modes
  • Settings – option to adjust Daylight Saving automatically added

Messages

You will now be able to exchange voice messages. The PS4 has the same feature so you can exchange voice messages with your friends who are playing PS4.

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You can check and manage Memory Card usage with Manage Content on Memory Card.

See other updates below:

  • Music – You will now be able to search for content saved on a connected device such as a PC.
  • Video – You’ll be able to now sort content by size.
  • Photo
    • Rotate Screen Automatically has been added to Photos to control tilt sensor for rotation of images.
    • Freeform has been added to the Panoramic mode selection list.
  • Settings
    • Adjust Daylight Saving Automatically has been added.
    • 30 minutes has been added in Enter Standby Mode Automatically.

What do you think of the new updates to the PS Vita, please comment below.

Diablo III Reaper of Souls is out now

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Diablo III Reaper of Souls is out now

The time has come for the greatest heroes of the mortal realm to answer the call to arms and join the crusade against death itself. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls is now live and ready to challenge Windows and Mac gamers around the world.

In Reaper of Souls, the five valiant heroes from Diablo III – Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard are joined by a new champion: the Crusader. Clad head to toe in fortified armour, the Crusader is an unstoppable force of righteous destruction who channels the power of divine wrath to visit retribution upon his demonic quarry.

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Reaper of Souls adds a challenging new act to Diablo III in which players will embark on a dark and perilous journey through terrifying landscapes; explore the legendary city of Westmarch; and slay countless minions, each hell-bent on bringing their heroic quest to a grisly end. The adventure culminates in a climactic confrontation with Malthael, the Angel of Death, whose twisted designs spell ruin for the innocent people of Sanctuary.

“Together with the new loot experience we added to the game, Reaper of Souls improves on Diablo III in countless ways,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Players returning to Sanctuary will find a darker, more engaging, and much more rewarding experience awaiting them.”

A recent free update to Diablo III on Windows and Mac introduced a host of new game features, including all Diablo III players the expansion a major revamp of the game’s loot system, an expanded Paragon progression system for max-level characters, and expanded social tools in the form of Clans and Communities. With the purchase of Reaper of Souls, players will gain access to game-changing new features and highly replayable content, including:

  • Act V: A dark and terrifying chapter sending players on a final confrontation with death itself
  • The Crusader: A new playable hero—a veritable war machine-made human
  • Level Cap to 70: Formidable new spells and abilities that take players to new heights of power
  • Adventure Mode: A new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything
  • Bounties: Randomized objectives that reward players in new ways for exploring Sanctuary
  • Nephalem Rifts: Fully randomized dungeons offering endless replayability and heaps of loot
  • The Mystic: A powerful new artisan who provides heroes with loot-customization options

All of this new content comes with the Reaper of Souls Standard Edition (available in physical and digital versions), which players can purchase at a suggested retail price of £32.99. Players also have the option to upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition (SRP £49.99), which contains a wealth of in-game bonuses:

  • Exclusive helm and weapon-transmogrification recipes for players to distinguish their characters among the champions of Sanctuary
  • A Spectral Hound minion players can summon to keep their adventurers company on their epic journey
  • Three additional character slots to accommodate new heroes
  • A World of Warcraft in-game companion pet, the Treasure Goblin, ready to compete in Pet Battles
  • A set of StarCraft II Crusader-themed Battle.net portraits and Malthael-themed decals

The Reaper of Souls retail-exclusive Collector’s Edition comes fully equipped with all of the bonus items from the Digital Deluxe Edition and also includes a gorgeous full-colour hardcover art book, a behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set, and a mouse pad bearing the impenetrable visage of Malthael, the Angel of Death. The Collector’s Edition is available at select retailers for a suggested retail price of £64.99. Players should check their local retailer for details and availability, as supplies are limited.

EU eShop update with Super Mario Kart, Layton vs Wright

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EU eShop update with Super Mario Kart, Layton vs Wright

This week both the Wii U and 3DS have a big game out, with the release of Super Mario Kart and Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright. With the Wii U Virtual Console Super Mario Kart release is the US version of the game, which runs at 60hz and without the black borders that plagued the original PAL release back in the day. For fans who purchase the release title before 30th June you can get a £5.49 discount on Mario Kart 8 if they buy a digital copy of the new racer.

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3DS

  • Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Nintendo) – £39.99 / €44.99
  • Skater Cat (Teyon) – £4.49 / €4.99
  • Adventure Island II (NES Virtual Console) – £4.49 / €4.99
  • Wakedas demo (Circle) – Free

Wii U

  • Super Mario Kart (SNES Virtual Console) – £5.49 / €7.99 (buy before June 30 to get £5.49 / €7.99 off digital download of Mario Kart 8)
  • Mighty Bomb Jack (NES Virtual Console) – £3.49 / €4.99 Ninja Gaiden (NES Virtual Console) – £3.49 / €4.99

Special offers

  • F1 Race Stars Powered Up Edition (Wii U) – £9.99 / €12.49 until 03/04/14, the regular price is £19.99 / €24.99
  • Snow Moto Racing 3D (3DS) – £5.39 / €5.99 until 03/04/14, the regular price is £7.19 / €7.99
  • Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D (3DS) – £4.49 / €4.99 until 03/04/14, the regular price is £8.99 / €9.99

Kinect Sports Rivals Kicks Off a World Championship

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Kinect Sports Rivals Kicks Off a World Championship

Xbox announced the kick-off of the “Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship,” the first ever global motion-sports competition. The “Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship” will challenge players from around the world who have honed their “Kinect Sports Rivals” gameplay skills and award the grand prize winner with $10,000 in cash and a trip of a lifetime to one of four amazing destinations: a water sports adventure in Bora Bora, walking the Great Wall of China, trekking to Machu Picchu, or skiing the Swiss Alps.

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Additional prizes include:

  • 2nd Place:  USD $5,000
  • 3rd Place:  USD $2,500
  • 4th Place:  USD $1,000
  • 5th – 11th Place:  USD $500 each

The “Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship” will begin online on 11th April in the U.K., France and Germany (8th April in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Brazil) as competitors go head-to-head in the semi-final round of the global competition online.

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It will culminate with a live, in-person final championship this July at the San Diego Comic-Con, where top finalists from each participating country will battle for their country’s glory and the grand prize.

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Starting today, players who want to enter the “Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship” can register here. Additional details, including rules and restrictions, about the “Kinect Sports Rivals World Championship” can be found on Xbox.com.

Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution Akatsuki background revealed

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Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution Akatsuki background revealed

Namco Bandai Games Europe has announced that Hidan, Deidara, Kakuzu, and Sasori in their new outfits designed by series creator Masashi Kishimoto. Along with those terrific Ninjas, Orochimaru comes around with his new Akatsuki outfit!

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Akatsuki’s background will be finally told, thanks to the new animation

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Lego Ninjago: Nindroids coming to 3DS and PS Vita This Summer

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Lego Ninjago: Nindroids coming to 3DS and PS Vita This Summer

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Go, LEGO Ninjago, go!  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group has today announced the second installment to the highly popular LEGO Ninjago franchise, LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids comes to the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita this summer. Developed by Hellbent Games in partnership with TT Games, the latest LEGO handheld game delivers a high-kicking action oriented gameplay experience based on the hit LEGO Ninjago TV show and play theme. 

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“It’s been over two years since we introduced our first LEGO Ninjago game, and we are excited to bring the series back for our fans with LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “Young gamers will have loads of fun playing as their favorite Ninja, and we’re introducing new characters and new villains – it’s the ultimate Ninja action game for kids!”

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LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids will feature 30 fast-paced, action-packed levels that follow the key plot scenarios featured in the “LEGO Ninjago Rebooted” animated series. In the game, the player must fight like a true Spinjitsu Master, using special moves and combo attacks or secret weapons like Technoblades to hack into computers to solve puzzles and defend the city.

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LEGO  Ninjago: Nindroids players will face their greatest challenge as they work to protect New Ninjago City from the Overlord’s Nindroid army.  Infiltrate Borg Tower, fly the Kai Fighter and face off against the evil Tech Wu.

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Take to the streets in Cole’s Earth Mech and Jay’s Thunder Raider, defend the skies in Zane’s Ninjacopter, escape Pythor on Lloyd’s Golden Cycle, and enter the Digiverse for an epic final battle. Story mode features additional favourite characters like Nya, Sensei Garmadon, Samurai X, and PIXAL.

Trials Fusion out for iOS on the 10th April

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Trials Fusion out for iOS on the 10th April

Ubisoft has announced that Trials Frontier, an upcoming free-to-play mobile title from RedLynx and its best-selling and award-winning Trials series, will be available on iOS devices on 10th April and on Android devices at a later date.

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Trials Frontier is the series’ first appearance on mobile devices, bringing tricks, flips and competition on the go.

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Set in a future wild-west like environment, after the fall of the Trials Fusion universe, civilization has sputtered out and humanity has fallen back into a pattern of small, isolated villages which players will unlock as they progress through the game. Players will race and perform tricks amongst the ruins of the past, to discover quirky characters, a wild story and parts and blueprints to upgrade, customize and unlock new bikes.

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By connecting with Trials Fusion, an upcoming downloadable console and PC title, players will gain access to bonus rider gear.

Players can challenge friends to races across the extensive Trials Frontier world with in-game social features that will allow players to track friends’ progress across the Leader Boards and share their favourite moments through social networks.

Sean’s Game Night – Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

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Sean’s Game Night – Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Season 2 of ‘Sean’s Game Night’ continues with a sneaky Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker episode played on the Xbox 360.

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Featuring two guests, Chris Locke and Aurore Dimopoulos who are avid fans and cosplayers in the games industry, they are joined by my on screen face that I’ve nicknamed my reaction cam. We play through a sneaking mission which goes horribly wrong then hunt a Rathalos dragon from the Monster Hunter game’s cross over. Very Skyrim’esk.

Chris and Aurore take turns in playing the co-op mode with me, Aurore for the sneaking mission and Chris for the monster hunt. For those that don’t know about Peace Walker it’s set before the events of the latest Ground Zeroes release and we urge you to bridge that gap by watching this episode.

Ground Zeroes is out now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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World of Tanks Team Reveals New Graphics

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World of Tanks Team Reveals New Graphics

In the second episode of the World of Tanks dev diary series focused on new features and enhancements planned for the game in 2014.

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World of Tanks: Developer Diaries 2014 – Graphics

In this new video, the developers dive into the technology of 3D modelling and explain how the introduction of advanced texture mapping, combined with new material models, will not only enhance the visual look of World of Tanks, but will also add a tremendous amount of realism and detail to vehicles and battle arenas.

Assassin’s Creed Unity first look at in-game footage

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Assassin’s Creed Unity first look at in-game footage

Ubisoft have just been in touch to let us know that Assassin’s Creed Unity footage is available!

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We have been working on the new Assassin’s Creed for more than three years and although we weren’t quite ready to show you our full vision for a next-gen only AC, it seems Abstergo are trying to force our hand!  So here’s a true first look at in-game footage from Assassin’s Creed Unity.

Stay tuned – we’ll have many more exciting details for you in the months ahead!

Creating my own Kinect Sports Rivals Champion

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Creating my own Kinect Sports Rivals Champion

Next month sees Microsoft releasing Kinect Sports Rivals on the Xbox One, and I recently had the chance to visit to Rare where I created my very own Champion.

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Kinect Sports Rivals is the next generation of the best-selling Kinect franchise, Kinect Sports, that brings your favourite sports back in re-imagined ways, and delivers new sports and events made possible only with Xbox One’s revolutionary technology. Kinect Sports Rivals puts you in the game like never before, tracks your movements and expressions with incredible accuracy, and offers never-ending competition with your friends and rivals.

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The all-new Kinect instantly scans and creates a stylized digital version of you, your Champion, then drops your virtual athlete into the ever-evolving world of Kinect Sports Rivals. Compete in a world full of competitors on one of three global teams, each with its own philosophy and playing style. As you enter into competitions with players from around the world, Xbox One uses the power of the Cloud to create an always-evolving experience that responds to how you, the champion of the game, play.

Kinect Sports Rivals contains 6 game experiences : bowling, shooting, climbing, soccer, wake racing and tennis. You can play against the computer, your friends, or even split-screen.

Harry is one of the team at Rare working on Kinect Sports Rivals and he talked me through the process of creating my very own champion. Over to Harry:

You can also check out my interview with Kinect Sports Rivals Executive Producer Danny Issac here.

Kinect Sports Rivals will be released on the Xbox One on April 11th.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Out now for PS3 and PS Vita

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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Out now for PS3 and PS Vita

Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and PAL territories, announced today that FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita is now out.

Two of the most acclaimed FINAL FANTASY adventures of all time are back. Return to the world of Spira, the sport of Blitzball and fall in love with a cast of fan favourite characters including Tidus and Yuna, looking better than you’ve ever seen them before. The creators’ original vision is stunningly realised with today’s technology to deliver the definitive versions of these classic RPGs.

Features

  • Two Classic RPGs now beautifully remastered – Experience two of the most successful entries in the legendary RPG series, now looking even better than you remembered them. 
  • International Editions of Both Games – The International version of FINAL FANTASY X-2 makes its way outside Japan for the first time ever, with a host of additional content not included in the original!
  • Updated Soundtrack – Over 60 tracks from the original FFX soundtrack are rearranged or remastered in HD audio!
  • Full Trophy Support – Full PlayStation 3 and PS Vita Trophy support is included, for each title.
  • Cross-Save Support – Continue playing the same game across each of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions, by saving your data to the PlayStation Network (this feature requires both versions of the game).

PlayStation Vita boxed version**:

  • Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
  • RRP: £29.99
  • Release Date: 21st March 2014

PlayStation Vita digital download version:

  • Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
  • RRP: £29.99
  • Release Date: 21st March 2014

Obtaining the content of FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster, requires online connection and download of the content over PlayStation Store, using the download token code contained inside the game packaging.

PlayStation 3 boxed versions:

  • Standard Edition
    • Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
    • RRP: £29.99
    • Release Date: 21st March 2014
    • Limited Edition
      • Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
      • Includes limited edition artwork book containing an elegant collection of concept art from the original FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2 development teams. The version of the artwork book to be issued via the European/PAL version of the PlayStation 3 Limited Edition, will be 48 pages in length.
      • RRP: £34.99
      • Release Date: 21st March 2014

PlayStation 3 digital download version:

  • Featuring both FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster
  • RRP: £29.99
  • Release Date: 21st March 2014
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