SQUARE ENIX of America have today released a new Valentine’s Day-themed trailer for its upcoming remastered compilation, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster. As two of the most prominent characters in the FINAL FANTASY franchises, Tidus and Yuna come to life once again to live out their dynamic and romantic relationship.
In addition to the trailer, Square Enix also announced its pre-order incentive for the PlayStation Vita system version of the game. Fans who pre-order the title on the handheld system will receive three limited edition colourfully illustrated art cards.
Team17 has unveil plans to release their first PlayStation 4 and Xbox One title, Worms Battlegrounds.
The veteran independent British publisher is making its debut on the next generation of consoles.
Worms Battlegrounds will be one of the first titles to be self-published on the Xbox One under the ID@Xbox program, of which Team17 is one of the ambassadors.
Worms Battlegrounds is due for a 2014 release and will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The titles for the Nintendo Wii U and the 3DS for the week of the 10th February. From Adventure Time on the Nintendo 3Ds to The Lego Movie Videogame out for both from this Friday and more out this week in the land of Nintendo.
Inazuma Eleven 3:Team Ogre Attacks!(Nintendo)
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download)
Nintendo eShop from 14/02/14
€34.99 (£29.99)
Game Description: Lace up those boots and get ready to take to the field in Inazuma Eleven 3: Team Ogre Attacks! on Nintendo 3DS family systems! This time, Mark Evans and the rest of the Inazuma National team face the tall order of reigning supreme in the Frontier International Championships – and they also have to deal with a futuristic enemy that has travelled back in time to threaten the very existence of football!
Game Description: Finn and Jake wake up one morning to find their trash stolen by the Ice King! Jake couldn’t care less about half-eaten bananas and old chicken diapers – but when the Ice King uses these stolen goods to construct aGarbage Princess, our heroes embark on a fantastical adventure and teach him a lesson! Journey through the Land of Ooo in an offbeat adventure to discover perilous dungeons, unimaginable treasures, the true meaning of friendship, and never-ending fun! Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d you steal our garbage?!! is the first video game based on the radical, Emmy nominated Cartoon Network show about two close friends – Jake, a wise old dog with a big heart, and Finn, a silly kid who wants to become a great hero. Adventure Time show creator Pendleton Ward is heavily involved with the game creation, including the design of a brand new storyline, concept, and quests.
The LEGO Movie Videogame(WB Games)
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download)
Nintendo eShop from 14/02/14
€39.99 (£34.99)
The LEGO Movie Videogame(WB Games)
Wii U (Disc/Download)
Nintendo eShop from 14/02/14
€39.99 (£34.99)
Game Description: Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary and experience the ultimate LEGO building experience in the all new The LEGO Movie Videogame. Step into the world of Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average citizen who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. Players guide him as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
Spot the Differences!(Bigben Interactive)
Nintendo 3DS (Card/Download)
Nintendo eShop from 13/02/14
€9.99 (£8.99)
Game Description: 150 magnificent photos of landscapes, decorations, animals, still life, and more. Stay focused to find all of the hidden differences. A relaxing classic for the mind that the whole family can enjoy – anywhere!
Games Festival 1 Demo(Bigben Interactive)
Nintendo 3DS (Demo)
Nintendo eShop from 13/02/14
Free
Game Description: Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather round and join in the fun of the fair! Amusements for one and all, dart and balloon games, games of skill, and even the famous hook-a-duck! On your own or with your friends, theonly thing missing is candyfloss!
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party(KnapNok Games)
Wii U (Download)
Nintendo eShop from 13/02/14
€8.99 (£8.00)
Game Description: Play Act Like an Animal, Body Twister, and other new minigames using the Wii U™ GamePad and the camera! Turn off your TV, get your friends and family together, sit in a circle around the GamePad and play Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party. Look at each other, do silly challenges, have fun and get a little closer.
Dr. Mario(Nintendo)
Wii U (Virtual Console- NES)
Nintendo eShop from 13/02/14
€4.99 (£3.49)
Game Description: At Mushroom Kingdom Hospital, nasty viruses are on the loose. It’s time to give them a dose of Mario’s medicine! In this classic puzzle game you must eradicate all the viruses in the bottle, by spinning and lining up the coloured vitamin capsules as they fall. The more lines of viruses you clear, the more points you rack up, scoring huge combos. But beware of side-effects: this game may be addictive!This is the US version of the game.
The video game remix record label GameChops has just released Club Kong, a 6-song remix album of Donkey Kong Country music. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Country’s release. Receiving high praise from both gamers and critics, Donkey Kong Country became the second-best selling Super Nintendo game of all time. It spawned several popular sequels for and was revived for the Wii in 2010 as Donkey Kong Country Returns.
The original Donkey Kong Country soundtrack, written by beloved video game composer David Wise, was released under the title DK Jamz. Described as atmospheric “jungle music”, the soundtrack features a wide range of musical styles blended with natural environmental sounds. Club Kong works popular melodies from the Donkey Kong Country series into a modern jazz fusion arrangement. Like stepping into electronic Donkey Kong jazz club, this artistic re-imagination will captivate gamers and electronic music fans alike.
The full track list is as follows:
1. Welcome to Club Kong (DK Island Swing) ft. brentalfloss
2. Swept Away (Aquatic Ambience)
3. Monkey and Machine (Fear Factory)
4. Da Mines (Mining Melancholy)
5. Forever Frozen (In a Snow-Bound Land)
6. Da Mines (Dj CUTMAN Remix)
Club Kong brings together a powerhouse team of talent from the video game music scene. The album is produced by Drew Wheeler, also known as Halc. Halc is best known for his work with OverClocked Remix, contributing to thirteen albums since 2007. He is also the founder of 9-bit Records, a label that combines 8-bit sounds and modern electronic production. Club Kong is Halc’s second album with GameChops. The album is introduced by popular youtube comedian brentalfloss, and the album is mastered by video game remixer and founder of GameChops, Dj CUTMAN.
The album is timely given the upcoming release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, the fifth installment in the Donkey Kong Country series. Club Kong is sure to generate excitement for the upcoming game in old fans and newcomers to the series. Tropical Freeze will be available for WiiU in on 21st February.
With the film RUSH just having been released on Blu-ray and DVD, we had a great new competition for you to not only win a copy of RUSH, but to also win a James Hunt signed Zippo lighter – here are the winners.
Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, RUSH is based on the true story of one of competitive sport’s great rivalries as the charismatic English driver James Hunt (Hemsworth) competes against the methodical and brilliant Niki Lauda (Brühl) to be top dog in a world where one wrong decision can ultimately lead to death. Focusing on the astonishing and now legendary 1976 Formula 1 season, RUSH throws the two drivers’ personal styles into stark relief as both put their all into winning in a world that doesn’t allow for margins of error.
Visually stunning, hugely entertainingly and almost unbearably tense, RUSH is Ron Howard’s latest masterpiece and a blistering thriller in its own right regardless irrespective of an interest in motor sports. So fasten your seatbelt, brace for the green light and get ready to experience a RUSH like no other.
And the winners are…
The RUSH Blu-ray and lighter: Christopher John
The four runners up who each get a lighter: Sharon Churchill, Edward Guerreiro, Samantha Colman and Natalie Gillham.
Well done to all the winners, and thank you to everyone else who entered.
We have a lot more contests coming up so keep checking out Connected Digital World.
Rush is available to download and is out on Blu-ray and DVD now courtesy of StudioCanal.
Perfect for consumers and service providers looking to upgrade notebooks, small form factor desktops, and single-slot and all-in-one (AIO) systems with both SSD level performance and HDD capacity, the WD Black2 dual drive connects through a single cable and fits into a conventional 9.5 mm slot.
Specifications
What’s in the Box?
The box is actually pretty solid and contains a slide out separate box that contains the Black2 drive, a quick installation guide, a massive USB key and a USB connector.
A Closer Look
And here is that massive USB key that contains a link to the WD website to download the software.
Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry Classic, already announced in EMEA territories, will be available in the US for download on Microsoft Xbox LIVE for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and on the Sony PlayStation Network for the Sony PlayStation 3 on 11th February for $9.99.
Return to where it all began with Far Cry Classic and relive the game that left a legacy. With graphical enhancements, revamped cut-scenes, and a fresh
new user interface, Far Cry Classic allows players to experience all the action and chilling gameplay that made Far Cry legendary.
It’s another beautiful day in paradise…or is it? Step into the shoes of Jack Carver, a ship captain unwittingly trapped on a remote tropical island and
hunted by an unrelenting team of highly trained mercenaries. Choose firepower, strategy, or stealth, and use your freedom in massive open environments.
Tecmo Koei Europe has announced the release date of Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, and for the PlayStation 3. Both titles will be released simultaneously across Europe on 4th April 2014, bringing the Dynasty Warriors franchise dynamically to the new generation of consoles.
Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends for PlayStation 3, is a stand-alone expansion of the highly successful Dynasty Warriors 8, which was released in July 2013 to critical acclaim. It will include new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu. Additionally DW8XL will see the introduction of 5 new characters, giving players the option to choose between 82 warriors in total.
Xtreme Legends will also feature multiple hypothetical scenarios that alter the plotlines of various episodes throughout the ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms story’, an expanded Ambition Mode and the popular Challenge Mode. The Free Mode has also been significantly enhanced, featuring among other things, the Xtreme Legends ‘Ultimate’ difficulty level.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, is a treat for Dynasty Warriors fans that have migrated to the new generation of consoles. It includes both Dynasty Warriors 8 and Dynasty Warriors Xtreme Legends, thus giving new fans the opportunity to play through both titles. As an added bonus, PlayStation®3 Dynasty Warriors 8 save data are transferable across all platforms!
Step into a LEGO game unlike any other and become a true Master Builder! Warner Bros, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced The LEGO Movie Videogame will be available in UK retail stores from February 14th for Xbox One, the Xbox 360 games, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, 3DS, and Windows PC.
TheLEGO Movie Videogame, released with the highly anticipated “The LEGO Movie,” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, takes players on an awesome adventure through fantastical LEGO worlds, including Bricksburg, Cloud Cuckoo Land and the Wild West of Flatbush Gulch. And for the first time ever in a LEGO game, all environments are made entirely of digital LEGO bricks.
“We challenged ourselves to introduce a new element never-before-seen in any LEGO game and did that with environments made entirely out of LEGO bricks, giving players more authentic opportunities to interact with the world around them,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “This is a chance for every LEGO builder to collect LEGO instruction pages and harness the powers of the Master Builders.”
Based on the humorous and action-packed events from the film, The LEGO Movie Videogame puts players in control of Emmet, an ordinary LEGO minifigure mistakenly thought to be “The Special” — a character prophesized to save the world from an evil LEGO tyrant. Using the abilities of more than 90 characters inspired by the film, which include an unlikely cast from some of the world’s most beloved and well-knowing properties, including DC Comics Super Heroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, family members of all ages will navigate 15 exciting levels in the console version and 45 action-packed missions in the handheld version. With unexpected moments and twists at every level, gamers will build their way -through a uniquely LEGO adventure on their ultimate mission to bring creativity to their LEGO world.
Among the playable characters in the game are fan-favourites from the film like Emmet, voiced by Chris Pratt; Vitruvius, voiced by Morgan Freeman; Wyldstyle, voiced by Elizabeth Banks; Batman, voiced by Will Arnett; and Lord Business, voiced by Will Ferrell.
SQUARE ENIX has announced LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will go on sale for one hour as a special exclusive on February 13th at GAME.
On the 13th February at 13:00, LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII will be on sale for one hour at 13 GAME Stores across the country – the game will be available on general release on 14th February. The main celebrations will be taking place at GAME in Hamleys of Regent Street, where there will be special guests and a range of prizes to be won.
The event is being held to celebrate the release of the latest in what is the most beloved, highest-selling role-playing game franchise in the world. In LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII, the world is sinking into a sea of chaos and in thirteen days, nothing will remain. After centuries in crystal stasis, a hero has awoken – a legendary warrior on a god-given mission to save the souls of mankind. Her name: Lightning.
As an extra special treat for all at the London event, legendary FINAL FANTASY developers Yoshinori Kitatse, Producer, and Yuji Abe, Game Design Director, will be in attendance and signing copies of the game for a limited time only while stocks last.
“We’re thrilled to be part of such a unique event,” said Charlotte Knight, Director, GAME. “We pride ourselves on bringing the best opportunities to our community throughout the UK – with the chance to get the game at this exclusive one off event, as well as the many prizes on offer, this is not one to be missed.”
Other participating GAME stores around the UK include Norwich, Thurrock, Milton Keynes, Exeter, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow Union St, Liverpool Lord Street, Bullring, Cardiff, Portsmouth and Cribbs Causeway.
Watch the trailer for Transformers Universe the new MOTA (Massively Online Tactical Action) game from Jagex Game studio.
The Jagex-Hasbro title has been in development for some time and has seemingly shifted its focus to try and keep up with the times. Currently it’s scheduled for a summer launch.
The Transformers Universe offers fast-paced, battle-centric, tactical action with game modes for core gamers, casual gamers and Transformers enthusiasts alike. As Commander of a new squad of bots, you will recruit, maintain and battle others with a unique collection of Transformers warriors created in collaboration with Hasbro.
For more than two decades Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons, with over 70 video game titles, four animated series, and more to his name. This year SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe, entitled Sonic Boom, that will debut a new look for Sonic and friends and launch their first-ever CG animated television series, new videogames for Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS and a new toy line. The creative driving forces behind these projects are working together with SEGA to kick-start a global campaign for Sonic Boom that will excite and engage new and existing fans across a variety of platforms.
Sonic Boom’s visual identity includes character designs inspired by the abilities and unique personalities of each of the characters while still maintaining the core identity and values of the Sonic brand. The rich worlds of the TV series and videogame will share a common narrative and a number of location and stylistic similarities reflecting full collaboration between videogame, TV series partners and SEGA from the outset.
The Sonic Boom television series, coproduced by SEGA of America Inc. and OuiDO! Productions, will debut on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on CANAL J and GULLI in France during the 2014/2015 season. The series is an ensemble comedy consisting of 52 x 11-minute standalone episodes packed full of high-adrenaline action. Every episode starts from a small character-driven story and explodes into an epic tale of saving the world, robot battles and more.
Serving as a prequel to the stories revealed in the TV series the Sonic Boom video game will deliver a totally different experience to previous Sonic games with collaborative gameplay at its core. Developed in the U.S by California based Big Red Button Entertainment (Wii U) and Sanzaru Games (Nintendo 3DS) in collaboration with Sonic Team, this is the third title to be released as part of an exclusive deal with Nintendo. Sonic Boom will take advantage of the innovative hardware of both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with traditional elements of Sonic games, such as speed, also featured. The videogame will also introduce exploration, combat and a new Enerbeam tether mechanic that will allow the Sonic Boom world to be discovered in totally unique ways.
Sonic Boom will be supported by a robust global licensing and merchandising program, anchored by new master toy partner TOMY. TOMY’s line will showcase the new character looks, stressing interaction between core characters, and will feature new play patterns based on both the new game and TV series. TOMY will develop a comprehensive toy range across a broad number of categories including plush, action figures, RC, role play, vehicles and novelty. Sonic fans can expect a high-quality, collectible toy line fuelled by TOMY innovation and energized with speed, lights, sounds, motion-activation and action-performance. SEGA will launch a broad licensing program across multiple categories including toys, apparel, publishing, accessories, food and beverage and more – making this one of the biggest license initiatives SEGA has undertaken in recent years. The company will enlist many of its current partners who have had tremendous success with Sonic over the past years while seeking new licensees to join this exciting new Sonic licensing program.
Wargaming have revealed details of Update 1.2 for its flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes.
“The upcoming update will heighten gameplay experience, injecting it with depth and comfort,” said Vlad Belozerov, Director of Global Operations for World of Warplanes. “Our goal is to grow World of Warplanes into a game that is exciting to watch via live steams and gratifying to play, be it on casual or pro level.”
Enhanced camera effects will facilitate live streaming, making online tournaments in World of Warplanes even more thrilling to watch, while the option of creating replays will be helpful in learning useful combat tactics.
Along with growing the game’s competitive component, Update 1.2 will introduce detailed post-battle stats, allowing players to refine their skills and improve their strategy more efficiently, while the new Battle Missions System will challenge pilots, offering them to complete combat objectives and participate in special bonus events to win extra credits.
The video game publisher Little Orbit, alongside TNT, have announced the launch of Falling Skies Planetary Warfare, the new title available in the App Store and Google Play, based on TNT’s epic drama seriesFalling Skies. In this free-to-play strategy game for all ages, players can choose a side and join the battle for Earth, either as commander of the human resistance or as an alien invader. The game is available for free on the iTunes App Store here and on Google Play here.
“Many classic titles have explored the aliens vs. humans conflict, and we wanted Falling Skies Planetary Warfare to be reminiscent of those games,” said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. “It will be up to players to pick a side and craft their own strategy to beat challenging adversaries – or their friends.”
Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is set in the aftermath of season three of Falling Skies, TNT’s alien-invasion drama from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg, and starring Noah Wyle. The game opens with players choosing to fight as humans or the alien force. Once a side is chosen, they must then construct and maintain a base, defending it against swift incoming attacks from enemy forces made up of other players throughout North America. Fighting extraterrestrial invaders or becoming an alien commander determined to wipe out the human race, players will build up their own militia and battle the enemy in a global wartime bid for ultimate power. Throughout the game, players must manage their resources including metal, food and ore, before an enemy attacks and steals it out from under their nose…or chitin. By training and deploying troops, players can build prestige and accrue additional resources for their side. Additionally, they can access the Global Conflict Status to check on the progress of all players, both human and alien combatants.
“Falling SkiesPlanetary Warfare adds a new dimension to the powerful drama of Falling Skies,” said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of digital, affiliate, lifestyle and enterprise commerce for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This game is a great way for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Falling Skies, playing their own part in a war that will decide the fate of humanity.”
“Falling Skies is a fantastic show, and we’re going to be exploring some fun storylines with the writers as the new season gets closer. This is a new opportunity for new and old fans to play a game that will evolve as the plot on television evolves,” says Scott. Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is now available for iOS and Android platforms. A console game is planned for Fall 2014.
