Win a copy of The Dead Rising Collection from Capcom on Xbox 360

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Win a copy of The Dead Rising Collection from Capcom on Xbox 360

Our good friends at Capcom have given us three copies of The Dead Rising Collection on Xbox 360 to give away.

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Feel the full and gruesome weight of the Undead on your Xbox 360 through the critically acclaimed DEAD RISING series. From Frank West to Chuck Greene and back again, this is zombie-slaying action that will have you dripping in blood up to your eyeballs. All the action, all the content, all the killing.

DEAD RISING
As photojournalist Frank West you’ve uncovered the scoop of the century – a mall full of zombies, cordoned off by the army. Now you’re locked in with thousands of shambling corpses for the next 72 hours. With stores full of an assortment of impromptu weapons how you survive three days of shopping and chopping and uncover the mystery of the outbreak is up to you…

DEAD RISING 2
Welcome to Fortune City. Chuck Greene is on a mission to save his daughter and escape the city alive. Create crazy combo weapons to help you shoot, stab and carve your way through the zombie infested casinos and streets of the once great gambler’s paradise.

DEAD RISING 2 OFF THE RECORD
Frank West returns to get the scoop on the Fortune City outbreak with a brand new storyline, new areas to explore and more hilarious combo weapons to create.

DEAD RISING 2 CASE ZERO
This prologue to Dead Rising 2 sees Chuck Greene and his daughter, Katey, on the run from the zombie outbreak that hit Las Vegas. Stopping off in sleepy Still Creek for supplies Chuck and Katey’s hopes of refuge are quickly shattered.

DEAD RISING 2 CASE WEST
Frank West and Chuck Greene team up for some serious co-op action as they embark on a brand new case set in the Phenotrans Facility on the outskirts of Fortune City.

How to enter to win

Via the site

So all you have to do to win one of the three copies of The Dead Rising Collection is to click on the Contact Us link here or at the top of the page and tell us what your favourite zombie game is – simple!

Via Twitter

Just retweet the message below, and make sure you are following @aedney on Twitter:

Usual contest rules apply, and the winners will be selected at random. This contest is open only to those in the UK – sorry! You can enter as many times you as you like, but only one entry per day will be counted.

The contest ends Monday 24th March, so good luck.

The Dead Rising Collection from Capcom is available now on Xbox 360 priced £29.99.

Ubisoft “Making Of” Trailer for Child of Light

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Ubisoft “Making Of” Trailer for Child of Light

Today Ubisoft released a brand new trailer for the upcoming 2D RPG, Child of Light. Inspired by watercolor artwork from the Golden Age of Illustration, Child of Light takes players on an extraordinary journey through the mystical world of Lemuria.

Child of Light will be available to download for $14.99 on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U on 30th April.

Motorola announces the Moto 360 smartwatch

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Motorola announces the Moto 360 smartwatch

With google unveiled its Android Wear platform today for wearables and already it has a host of hardware partners on board. But one of the most notable is from Motorola, who just revealed its first smartwatch running the Android operating system Moto 360.

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With it’s a classic, circular watchface and has been shown with either a metal or leather strap. With Motorola says it will be available globally “in a variety of styles” this summer, starting in the United States.

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

Guild Wars 2: With the Battle for Lion’s Arch the final cinematic

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Guild Wars 2: With the Battle for Lion’s Arch the final cinematic

The finale in a storyline that began more than a year ago in Guild Wars 2, NCSOFT and ArenaNet has released the final cinematic from “Battle for Lion’s Arch.”  Relive Scarlet’s death and the moments that followed, setting the stage for what’s to come. Then check out “Aftermath” to see how Tyria’s living world will never be the same.
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The battle is over. Scarlet Briar is dead.  Tyria’s noblest warriors have done what they can to save the beloved city of Lion’s Arch – but have they truly saved it?

Word of Scarlet’s demise has spread like wildfire throughout the wards of the city and all across Tyria. The heroes of Lion’s Arch, the Lionguard, and Order
forces have driven out the remainder of Scarlet’s armies, their morale and ranks shattered. All the while, the Breachmaker – Scarlet’s enormous airship looming over Sanctum Harbor – continues to drill uncontrollably without its pilot at the helm.

One thing is certain – Tyria is scarred.  With today’s release of “Aftermath,” players will discover the depth of those wounds and the legacy left behind by Scarlet’s campaign of terror.

Xbox One to launch in 26 more countries in September

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Xbox One to launch in 26 more countries in September

With the Xbox One already on sale in 13 countries, Microsoft’s Xbox One is already pulling in the sales. The company is ready to take the next generation console to even new markets 26 of them in fact.

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With gamers on all continents will be served, but you’ll have a little bit longer to wait until September to get your hands on Xbox One. Here is the confirmed markets in the list after the break and then wait a few short weeks until Microsoft shares more information on its local launches.

Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE.

PlayStation 4 gets updated to Version 1.62

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PlayStation 4 gets updated to Version 1.62

A new PS4 software update can be downloaded from the game’s dashboard, Sony has confirmed. The update weighs in at 336MB, software update 1.62 is said to improve software operation quality.

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Sonos announces new controller app for Android

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Sonos announces new controller app for Android

Sonos has announced a new look Sonos Controller app is now available for Android users to try in beta testing. The new Controller offers an array of new features that make it quicker and easier for users to find and listen to their music the way they want. Sonos is committed to constantly improving the user’s experience, by not only releasing new and innovative products, but also by improving the software that makes the system possible and making those updates available to all users, for free.

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Since the beginning, Sonos has been focused on one thing – giving users an incredible, immersive music experience throughout their homes, simply and enjoyably. The new look Sonos Controller app makes this even easier for users including new features such as:

  • A refreshed design and simplified interface
  • More intuitive navigation within the app
  • Introducing cross-service search – users can search for a song or artist across all their music services easily

It will be available for non-Android smart phones and tablets later this spring, with plans for new desktop controllers on Mac and PC to follow later this year.

If you are an Android user and want to experience the new look Sonos Controller app in beta, see instructions for how to sign up for the service below:

  1. Go to www.sonos.com and select “sign in”
  2. Log-in using your account information
  3. From within your account, select “Sonos Beta”
  4. You will only see one program, Sonos Beta Version 5.0
  5. Select “Join” and you will receive an email to your associated email account
  6. Log-in to your email and you will be able to access the download link for both Android and iOS mobile devices.

Watch the Launch trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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Watch the Launch trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V has released a new trailer for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES ahead of its physical release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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The new footage showcases vital new additions to the series, offering a tantalising glimpse of the game’s new open-world environment, the stunning weather effects, and the improved AI the game enjoys. All three things are brought into play via Kojima Productions’ stunning FOX Engine.

METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES takes place in 1975 and acts as an introduction to the forthcoming METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. It focuses on the legendary Big Boss – a stealth operative – as he infiltrates a secret Cuban prison base called ‘Camp Omega’ on a rescue mission. Alone behind enemy lines, the game reveals a total freedom of movement within its missions, with users choosing how they engage guards, the route they pick, and which prisoners they rescue.

GROUND ZEROES’ open world and many possibilities encourages the player to revisit its content again and again to discover its secrets and features an online global ranking system where players can compare their achievements against others. It also has unique second-screen elements, via the free iDROID app which allows users to sync maps, summon air support and use found cassettes on a linked iOS, Android or Smart Glass system.

To be released on this Friday 21st March priced £29.99 in both physical and digital forms for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and £29.99 for the physical PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions or £19.99 for digital versions.

Xbox One April update adds friends notifications and more

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Xbox One April update adds friends notifications and more

Microsoft today has shared the next wave of features that we will begin to roll out, on your Xbox One. These features will become available to members getting the early previews in the coming days and weeks and will be available to the full Xbox Live community in April.

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  • Game and app saves and updates. A game save progress bar will show you the status of your game saves. You will also be able to easily tell what games and apps are being updated or have been updated recently.
  • Friends improvements. Notifications will be added to see when favorites and friends sign in to Xbox Live. This actually was one of the most frequently requested features from the first preview wave and we made it a priority to include it in the April update. Also, friends who are in multiplayer will be identified in the friends list. We’ll also add the ability to view friends’ most popular apps.
  • Kinect voice and motion improvements will continue to fine tune the quality and reliability of Xbox One commands.
  • Improved GameDVR video quality through compression algorithm improvements.

We’re also extending more invitations to Xbox Live members around the world in our current 13 Xbox One markets. New invitees will be sent an Xbox Live message to register. Once registered, you will be able to test the early features included in the update and provide feedback on a private forum.

The external hard drive storage feature is still no in this update, is still a big one and Microsoft have promised it on the to do list.

Deux Ex: The Fall, falls on the PC

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Deux Ex: The Fall, falls on the PC

Square Enix has announced that the action-RPG, DEUS EX: THE FALL is now available on PC, and can be purchased via Steam for £7.99/€9.99/$9.99. Originally released as the much acclaimed mobile version, the PC version boasts 28 Steam achievements, Steam Trading cards, adjusted AI, full keyboard and mouse functionality, and Microsoft controller support plus other optimsations.

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PC gamers can now delve into the action a week earlier than scheduled and now take on the role of Ben Saxon. Available for a limited time only, gamers who purchase DEUS EX: THE FALL today, will receive DEUS EX GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION worth £4.99/€6.99/$6.99 for free.

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First released in 2000, the year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place, terrorists, collapsing world economies, and a gap in wealth see’s players fight to prevent the rise  of age old conspiracy’s emerging from the shadows and to take control.

To buy DEUS EX: THE FALL on Steam , please click onto the following link

DEUS EX: THE FALL is set in 2027, a golden era for science, technology and human augmentation, but also a time of great social divide and global conspiracy. Powerful corporations have seized control from governments and command the drug supply needed by augmented humans to survive. In this chaos Ben Saxon, a former British SAS Mercenary who underwent physical augmentation, is desperate for the truth behind the drug conspiracy. Betrayed by his private military employers, the Tyrants, not only is his own life at risk but for all augmented humans, time is running out…

Kinect Sports Rivals : An Interview with Danny Issac of Rare

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Kinect Sports Rivals : An Interview with Danny Issac of Rare

Next month sees Microsoft releasing Kinect Sports Rivals on the Xbox One, and I recently had the chance to visit to Rare.

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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.

Danny Issac is the Executive Producer for Kinect Sports Rivals, and I sat down with him to talk all things KSR, including who they managed to get to do the voice-over for several large portions of the game. Over to Danny:

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

What’s your favourite sport in the game? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Marc Whitten Steps down as Chief product officer at Xbox

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Marc Whitten Steps down as Chief product officer at Xbox

Its been announced that Marc Whitten, chief product officer of Xbox, is leaving Microsoft to become the chief product officer of Sonos. With Marc Whitten joined the Xbox team in 2000 and then helped to launch the Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

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“I have had the extreme pleasure over the last 14 years to work on the greatest product with the greatest team and for the greatest community,” Whitten said in the announcement. “Xbox is so special because of the amazing team I’ve had the opportunity to work with and because our fans are the most incredible fans on the planet. It has been the highlight of my career to work on a product so loved. It’s incredibly tough to leave but I am confident the best days are ahead for Xbox fans, in the capable hands of a very talented team.”

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Phantoms Coming 10th April

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Phantoms Coming 10th April

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Ubisoft has announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online will move out of open beta and be released worldwide on Steam and PC on 10th April with the new title, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Phantoms, so it will come out of open beta next month with a “fresh identity”.

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“The end of open beta is a new start to the game. The difference between where the game started and the game today is so considerable that we felt we should mark it with a fresh identity,” said Corey Facteau, producer of Ghost Recon Phantoms. “Feedback from our five million players throughout beta enabled us to continuously increase the content of the game and to improve what makes the game unique, the blending of intense shooters with the teamwork and tactical depth of MOBAs. Ghost Recon Phantoms brings a narrative layer to the game based around The Phantoms, ex-Ghosts and current adversaries who left The Ghosts to pursue personal agendas. We’ve also added new gameplay elements to expand the depth of the game and give new experiences to seasoned veterans. Of course, no accounts will be wiped, and our current players will not have to start over.”

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Updated Characters and Maps

The game’s new identity comes with a new art direction, including new character and device design for all three classes as well as a complete reworking of lighting and level design on the majority of maps. Referencing military system prototypes, the art team created realistic new gear for players which delivers an experience representative of tomorrow’s battlefields.

Major Changes in Matchmaking and Customization

With the launch of the game, the Development team is also going to address the main concerns of the players. The matchmaking will now take into account both the skills and gear, which will create a fair gaming experience to all users, both new and veterans, paying or not. The team is also going to reveal the new “Mod Master” and weapon camo systems, which will allow countless customization possibilities.

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Upcoming Features Built With the Community

Post-launch the team will continue to develop new features and weapons to keep the gameplay dynamic. Currently the team is fine-tuning tactical insertions and smoke grenades, which are being tested in large scale playtests by the community before being released in-game in the near future.

Play Now, Play Free at www.GhostReconOnline.com.

Watch the Opening Movie for TitanFall made by Studio Spov

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Watch the Opening Movie for TitanFall made by Studio Spov

Watch the London-based Design and Direction studio Spov did the opening movie for TitanFall on the Xbox One.

With Spov worked closely with Titanfall developer, Respawn Entertainment and publisher EA to develop a cinematic sequence introducing the narrative setting to players when they first load the game.

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This cinematic sequence details humankind’s escape to the stars, using archive footage of space travel, before utilising Spov’s CG and animation skills to visualise Titanfall’s game world – one where ships and people have travelled to the farthest reaches of the universe.

The opening movie was influenced by footage from NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn, the sequence blends the stark and minimal realism of space with the preparation of the massive Titan mechs for their planet fall.

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