EA has released the global cover art for FIFA 14, the global cover for FIFA 14 is Lionel Messi when FIFA 14 is released at the end of September.
New videos for SITREP for Arma 3
Providing a SITREP of development so far, Bohemia Interactive has published a brand new video for Arma 3. The latest Community Guide explores the game’s new features, provides a recap of the Arma 3 Alpha, and looks at some of the most popular community-created content. The video concludes by demonstrating the new faction, vehicles, weapons, scenarios and challenges from the just-released Arma 3 Beta.
Together with Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) from ShackTactical, Bohemia Interactive is creating a series of videos to explain some of the basics of Arma 3.
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The first video presented Arma 3’s core principles,
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the second video explored infantry combat,
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while the third Community Guide provided tips on effective multiplayer teamwork. This new SITREP video records a major milestone in Arma 3’s development as the game transitions from Alpha to Beta.
Starting with the successful Arma: Cold War Assault (originally titled Operation Flashpoint*: Cold War Crisis) in 2001, Arma 3 is the latest installment in Bohemia Interactive’s award-winning tactical military shooter series for PC. The Arma 3 Beta, which aims to involve players into the game’s development, features 8 showcase missions (Infantry, Vehicles, SCUBA, Helicopter, Combined Arms, Supports, Night, Commanding), 20 weapons and 18 vehicles, 4 multiplayer scenarios, 4 firing drill challenges, the powerful scenario editor and modding support. The Arma 3 Beta is located on Stratis (20 km²), while the final game will also feature the 270 km² Mediterranean island of Altis,
The Arma 3 Beta (34.99 EUR/29.99 GBP/44.99 USD) and the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (44.99 EUR/39.99 GBP/59.99 USD) are available for purchase from Steam and Store.bistudio.com (both include a Steam version of the full retail game upon release). The price of each edition will increase once the full and final game becomes available.
Now We Are Data Ubisoft Watch_Dogs Website is Now Live
As most of you know the Ubisoft New Game Watch_Dogs is based around Chicago, now isn’t fiction anymore with We Are Data is the first website to gather publicly available data about Paris, London and Berlin, in one location. Each of the three towns is recreated on a 3D map, allowing the user to discover the data that organises and controls modern cities today, in real time. It also displays information about the inhabitants of these cities, via their social media activity.
_DATA ABOUT WATCH_DOGS WEAREDATA
- Discover for the first time the data that organizes and controls modern cities: available data to date including networks, public transport systems and urban infrastructures, but also people.
- Watch_Dogs WeareData uses open data accessible on the web. This data is real. It has been made public by people or by companies.
- 3 major European cities were recreated in 3D and are available at launch: Paris, London, Berlin.
- Available on any web browser, smartphones and tablets at Launch.
_DATA ABOUT CITIES
In Watch_Dogs WeareData, you can find out data about the city itself:
- Transportation (underground, public bicycles…),
- Networks (mobile antenna, wifi spots, advertising networks…),
- Energy consumption (electricity),
- Electrical equipment (cctv cameras, traffic lights, atm…),
- Statistical information per area (average net income, unemployment rate, crime rate…)
_DATA ABOUT PEOPLE
But you can also find information about people and their social activity on Twitter, Instagram, and Foursquare…
- Foursquare mayors of an area,
- Public geolocalised Tweets live,
- Public geolocalised Instagram pictures live,
- Public geolocalised Flickr pictures live,
- And thanks to Facebook Connect, you can also access our live activities feeds, and see in real time what other users are doing on Watch_Dogs WeareData.
_DATA ABOUT THE WEBSITE’S TECHNOLOGY
It is the first time that a website has been able to gather this much data in one place and offer a real technologic challenge:
- Realtime 3d (away3d) to extrude buildings from their geographic positions
- Html5/css3d to enable a light but breathtaking landing page
- Socketio and nodejs: to allow for the realtime display of user’s navigation data.
- Zendframework & sphinx for data indexes enabling high speed queries & responses while moving over the map
- Openstreetmap to show the geographical data of buildings, roads and rivers, underground stations.
Actvision / Treyarch Release Notes for Black Ops 2 for Xbox 360
Today Activison / Treyarch has released the newest patch for Call of Duty – Black Ops 2 for the Xbox 360.
| Game Update Notes: Jun. 27, 2013 |
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Multiplayer Issues Addressed
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where camos and reticles would change or disappear.
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players could run away with the bomb in a Search and Destroy or Demolition match.
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players could become invincible for a period of time.
- Resolved an exploit reported by the community where players could receive a secondary weapon in the primary slot in Create a Class.
- Fixed an issue with friendly Stealth Choppers attacking friendly AGR’s in Free for All.
- Fixed a map exploit on Turbine that allowed the player to hide inside of a rock.
- Fixed an issue where the Emblems and Calling Cards were not updating for a 2nd profile signed in as a Split-Screen user.
- Fixed an issue with the “NEW” text appearing next to the Personalize Weapon prompt when there was nothing new.
Zombies Issues Addressed
Global
- Resolved an issue where downs received in a Solo Match counted as deaths on the Global Leaderboards.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the host from launching a Grief or Turned Custom Game.
Mob of the Dead
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players could avoid zombie attacks in corners and near perk machines.
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players could activate the electric chair on the bridge while being in last stand.
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players could reach the top of the closed gate at the docks.
- Addressed an issue reported by the community where players would die when boarding the gondola at the docks.
- Fixed an issue with the M1927 that caused it to do lower damage at mid-range.
- Fixed an issue where the sniper tower trap could fire on players.
- Fixed an issue where screenshots would be distorted or corrupted when saved.
- Fixed several map holes where players could enter unplayable sections of the map.
What do you think of this months update for Call of Duty – Black Ops 2.
Win a copy of Hick on DVD
Chloe Grace Moretz, star of Kick Ass has a new movie out this month called Hick, and we have three copies to giveaway.
Small town teenager Luli (CHLOË GRACE MORETZ) escapes to Las Vegas, leaving behind her alcoholic and abusive parents. Armed with her smarts, a pistol and pocket money, she hitchhikes her way west. Along the way, Luli crosses paths with Eddie (EDDIE REDMAYNE), an unstable rebel with questionable motives and Glenda (BLAKE LIVELY), a cocaine-snorting drifter on the run. Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Andrea Portes, this powerful story pulls you into a provocative world of drugs, seduction and murder.
You can watch the trailer below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl1-_k1GTn8&feature=youtu.be
So all you have to do to win a copy of Hick on DVD is to click on the Contact Us link here or at the top of the page and tell us what your favourite movie – simple!
Usual contest rules apply, and the three 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 closes Wednesday 3rd July, so good luck.
Layton Brothers Mystery Room is Out Now for iOS
The Japanese game company LEVEL-5, best known for the Professor Layton , INAZUMA ELEVEN and NI NO KUNI, has released a mobile spin-off called LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM, a crime-solving adventure game featuring enigmatic cases and new mysteries for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
The game is available in North America and Europe as a free download with two initial cases to solve, with additional cases available as in-app purchases for players who find themselves engrossed in the extraordinary adventure of the son of world-beloved Professor Layton.
“We are excited to bring LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM to iOS in North America and Europe, where so many have already grown to love the puzzle-solving fun and whimsical adventure that the Professor Layton brand is known for,” said Akihiro Hino, President and CEO of LEVEL-5. “This is a brand new title that puts players in the middle of fascinating crime scenes that can be compared to an interactive mystery novella, creating the same sense of page-turning urgency that we hope will compel players to continue the story beyond the initial two case files that are being offered for free.”
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM assembles the finest detectives of Scotland Yard who take on only the most extraordinary and twisted cases in what is known as the “Mystery Room.” The game features genius investigator, Inspector Alfendi Layton and his newly assigned assistant, Detective Constable Lucy Baker, who must delve into each case’s dark secrets — but it’s up to the player to investigate the evidence, find the contradictions, and unravel the truth that lies shrouded in mystery.
LAYTON BROTHERS MYSTERY ROOM gameplay features include:
· Investigate the Crime Scene: Uncover the details behind each crime as you zoom in and examine suspicious objects to add them to your mounting list of evidence. Piece them together to form an airtight case.
· Cut Through the Web of Deceit: Expose the crucial contradictions in the case files as you match them with evidence that just doesn’t add up. Call in the witnesses and find out if they have anything to hide.
· Face the Culprit in the Final Showdown: These criminal masterminds won’t make solving their heinous crimes easy. Find the holes in their arguments until their lies shatter around them, bringing the truth of each mystery to light.
· Nine Cases to Solve: The game will release free on iOS and will include the prologue and two cases. Additional case files will be available as separate in-app purchases (Case File Pack 1 including File No. 003-006 will be available for £1.99 and Case File Pack 2 including File No. 007-009 will be available for £1.49. The first two free cases include:
o File No. 01: “The Hand Sandwich”: A woman was found murdered at the seaside hotel of a bustling travel destination. Her asphyxiated body lies on the balcony with one hand inside the sandwich that was to be her last meal. Who is guilty of murder? What is the significance of the sandwich?
o File No. 02: “The Bungled Burglary”: A man was murdered inside his apartment. Two suspects emerge based on eyewitness testimonies, but the murder weapon seems to have vanished into thin air. Who is the perpetrator, and what kind of murder weapon disappears from a locked room?
· Alfendi Layton’s Secret: As you expose the contradictions and culprits throughout each case, you may catch glimpses of a drastic change that occurs in Inspector Layton’s personality… Uncover the truth of Layton’s condition by solving the mystery of all nine files.
· Compatibility: iOS 4.3 or later; iPhone 3GS or later; iPod Touch 4th generation or later; iPad first generation or later; and iPad mini.
LAYTON BROTHERS: MYSTERY ROOM is available in North America and Europe for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch today via the App Store as a free download, with Case File Pack 1 available for £1.99 and Case File Pack 2 available for £1.49. More information on LAYTON BROTHERS: MYSTERY ROOM can be found online at http://level5ia.com/ios/mystery-room/.
Get your motor running as Colin McRae Rally now available on iOS
Today Codemasters have announced that Colin McRae Rally is back and available on iOS devices.
Colin McRae Rally is now available from the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. With upgraded and tuned content based on the acclaimed 2001 PlayStation title Colin McRae Rally 2.0 Colin McRae Rally is the first smart device rally game from Codemasters and costs just £2.99 / €4.49 / $4.99.
Featuring 30 classic rally stages, with a combined distance of over 130km of gravel, dust and tarmac and four legendary cars: the Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, Lancia Stratos and Subaru Impreza. Players can go flat out through the dirt and the dust of the Australian outback, take on dramatic climbs through the mountains of Greece and get sideways on the tight and twisty tarmac of Corsica with every crest and corner fully voiced by Colin McRae’s co-driver – Nicky Grist.
Here is the launch trailer to show you what its all about:
Deep Silver announces Limited and Fan Edition for KILLER IS DEAD
Deep Silver today announced a choice of two editions for the forthcoming action game KILLER IS DEAD which will be released on August 30th for the PlayStation and Xbox 360.
The exclusive Fan Edition will be available at a price of £49.99 and will contain the following items in addition to the normal retail version of the game:
The “Smooth Operator Pack” containing four downloadable items:
o An additional mission: Episode 51 – The Man Who Stole Blood
o Gigolo Glasses: Mondo Zappa will receive special glasses that grants X-Ray vision, allowing him to reap extra enjoyment from the beauties in Gigolo Mode
o A mysterious beauty named Betty for Gigolo Mode
o A yet unannounced item perfect for summer
A poster showcasing the unique visuals of the game
The full soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka on CD
A fully coloured Art book
The “Fan Edition” will come in exclusive packaging
At launch, Deep Silver will also make a Limited Edition available which will contain the full “Smooth Operator Pack” downloadable content at no extra cost. This version of the game will have a price of £54.99.
At E3 I had the honour of interviewing Suda51 about Killer Is Dead, so stay tuned for that soon.
Visit the Official Site at www.loveandkill.com
Deep Silver releases brand new KILLER IS DEAD trailer and boxshots
A brand new Killer is Dead Trailer is available for you all. This is the 5th trailer.
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“KILLER IS DEAD” is set in a not-so-distant future similar to (but not the same as) the world we know now. The player takes control of an executioner named Mondo Zappa who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand and brandishes interchangeable weapons in his left artificial arm. His ultimate goal is to execute various heinous criminals scattered around the world and beyond.
Here is the new trailer:
Completely unique visuals and outstanding stylish action come together to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience in “KILLER IS DEAD.” This brand-new action title is being jointly developed by KADOKAWA GAMES and GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, with SUDA51 lending his trademark sense of style at the helm. It will be available worldwide in summer 2013.
At E3 I had the honour of interviewing Suda51 about Killer Is Dead, so stay tuned for that soon.
Visit the Official Site at www.loveandkill.com
Crysis 3 Patch G Released for PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Today Crysis 3 Data Patch G was released, it is a behind the scenes update and is automatically downloaded when entering Multiplayer.
Patch G contains the following tweaks:
• Recoil adjusted on some weapons to fix unintended behaviour after Patch 1.4
• Increased laser beam visibility
• Fixed issue where zoomed HMG’s had no recoil
• Fixed issue where some weapons with Aim Enhance Tier 3 and a Muzzlebrake had no recoil
• Weapon balance tweaks
• Rhino range slightly reduced
• Kvolt accuracy increased
• OGR damage slightly increased
• LTAG clip size increased by one and max ammo +2
• Jackal damage slightly increased
Let us know if you are playing with the new patch.
Kingdom Conquest II new season starts now
SEGA today announced the commencement of a new season and update to Kingdom Conquest II on the App Store and Google Play.
Kingdom Conquest II is the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, Kingdom Conquest, that to date has had over 3.5 million downloads. Developed by SEGA Networks, Kingdom Conquest II is a universal app compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and is available for free on the App Store and for all Android devices on Google Play.
With the opening of the second season, players can have their armies battle in a new duelling system by pitting their monsters against each other in the Battle Arena. Other additions include the Demon Race with its powerful attack parameter, and the mighty Dragon Race with high attack, defence and siege parameters. Alongside the release of these new races, powerful Commanders will be introduced continually to lead the battle throughout Magna. New mechanics have also been added such as orbs that will strengthen monsters.
Adjustments have been made to the balancing of facility capabilities and constructible military outposts. The Commanders abilities have also been adjusted to offer players even more strategic choices.
About Kingdom Conquest II:
It is a time of war and chaos in the land of Magna and massive armies battle for resources and ultimate domination. Which alliance will capture the soaring Debris Towers of Magna to find glory in the land of monsters?
With its deep multiplayer experience and console-quality graphics, Kingdom Conquest II brings mobile strategy games into the next generation. Taking the best elements from card battling, real time strategy, and MMORPGs, Kingdom Conquest II allows players to engage in a truly massive campaign of conquest and submission with a level of complexity previously unseen. Players can choose from five classes and then dive into a world of high stakes diplomacy where alliances with other players can be forged in battle and the conquered submit to your will. Kingdom Conquest II allows up to four players in co-op mode to battle through dungeons in real time to capture monsters. Ambitious conquerors can purchase monster packs to assist in their war for domination. With in-game auto translation assistance, alliances can be made with players form around the globe.
For more information about Kingdom Conquest II, please visit http://kingdom-conquest2.com/en/index.html
My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution 2.14 PR 2 released
My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 has been renamed to My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution, as it now supports both Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Server 2012 Essentials and version 2.14 PR 2 has been released.
My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution 2.14 PR 2 change log:
Added: Title merge functionality, to better handle copying of discs.
Fix: There was a problem with the added functionality of ensuring correct the path to be stored on the correct disc when copying.
You can download My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution 2.14 PR 2 here Check out our review of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.0 Pre Release 7My Movies for Windows Media Center and Collection Management for Windows 4.06 PR 2 released
Brian has released My Movies for Windows Media Center and Collection Management for Windows version 4.06 PR 2.
My Movies for Windows Media Center and My Movies Collection Management for Windows 4.06 PR 2 changelog:
Added: Mouse control commands to data service, for upcoming features in mobile applications.
Added: Event handling functionality updated for handling of power scenarios, main movie and credits start handling for device power and light control functionalities.
Added: Sony Remote Control handler for volume controls
Change: Blu-ray titles did not mark chapter reading as improveable, despite you have been able to read these for a while.
Fix: Folder monitoring had a problem with removing and re-adding titles on USB drives.
Fix: Wake On Lan did not work on TV Episode playback.
Fix: Audio key on remote did not work when ArcSoft TMT was playing.
Fix: DVD Menu button sent top menu button, now sends popup menu button as original remote when TMT is playing.
Fix: Missing files could cause a problem when opening the options dialog on CM installation.
Fix: Space did not work in text boxes in Windows Media Center.
Fix: OutOfMemory could occur on synchronization of large collections with online service when opening status dialog.
Amazon launches Amazon AutoRip for free MP3s of CDs and Vinyl already purchased in the UK
Amazon.co.uk today announced the launch of Amazon AutoRip, a new service that gives customers free MP3 versions of CDs and vinyl music they purchase from Amazon.
When customers purchase AutoRip CDs and vinyl the MP3 versions are automatically added to their Cloud Player libraries where they are available, free of charge, for immediate playback or download – no more waiting for the CD to arrive. Additionally, customers who have purchased AutoRip albums at any time since Amazon.co.uk first opened its Music Store in 1999 will find MP3 versions of those albums in their Cloud Player libraries – also automatically and for free. More than 350,000 albums, including titles from every major record label, are available for AutoRip, and more titles are added all the time – customers can just look for the AutoRip logo.
“What would you say if you bought CDs, vinyl or even cassettes from a company 14 years ago, and then 14 years later that company licensed the rights from the record companies to give you the MP3 versions of those albums… and then to top it off, did that for you automatically and for free?” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. “Well, starting today, it’s available to all of our Amazon.co.uk customers – past, present, and future – at no cost. We love these opportunities to do something extra for our customers.”
AutoRip features include:
· Free digital copies: Amazon customers who purchase AutoRip CDs and vinyl get free MP3 versions of the albums delivered directly to their Cloud Player libraries – automatically, immediately, and at no cost – no more hassle with ripping CDs and finding a way to get them onto your favourite devices
· CD, vinyl and cassette purchases dating back to 1999: MP3 versions of AutoRip CDs, vinyl and cassettes that customers have purchased since the launch of Amazon.co.uk’s music store in 1999 will also be delivered to their Cloud Player libraries for free
· Enjoy everywhere: Music can be played instantly from any Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire, Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and any web browser, giving customers the freedom to enjoy music from more devices than any other major cloud locker music service
· Free storage and backup: All AutoRip MP3s are stored for free in customers’ Cloud Player libraries and do not count against Cloud Player storage limits. Customers can buy music and know that it is safely stored in Cloud Player and accessible from any compatible device
· High-quality audio: AutoRip music is provided in high-quality 256 Kbps MP3 audio
AutoRip is available for recent, bestselling and classic albums including 21 by Adele, Our Version of Events by Emeli Sandé, Babel by Mumford & Sons, Only By The Night by Kings of Leon, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, London Calling by The Clash and Thriller by Michael Jackson.
The Amazon MP3 Store catalogue offers more than 26 million songs and everyday low prices on best-selling albums, many starting at £4.99.