Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon soundtrack details released

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Today, Ubisoft announces that the soundtrack of the Retro Futuristic Cyber Shooter Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is available for preorders on iTunes and will release May 1st for £7.99.

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All 25 tracks are original creations from the group Power Glove. This soundtrack is their first collaboration on a video game. Their music style was a perfect and natural fit for Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and they have delivered beyond all expectations. The soundtrack features 25 original titles:

– Rex Colt

– Blood Dragon Theme

– HELO-73

– Warzone

– Moment of Calm

– Dr Elizabeth Darling

– Power Core

– Protektor

– Sloan

– Sloan’s Assault

– Blood Scope

– Combat I

– Combat II

– Combat III

– Katana

– Omega Force

– Nest

– Rex’s Escape

– Love Theme

– Sleeping Dragon

– Warcry

– Cyber Commando

– Death of a Cyborg

– Resurrection

– Blood Dragon Theme

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For more information about the band visit: http://www.powergloveaudio.com/

The soundtrack is also offered to all PC digital preorders here: http://shop.ubi.com/FC3BloodDragon

To preorder the soundtrack visit: https://itunes.apple.com/album/far-cry-3-blood-dragon-original/id636431312?affId=1581970

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Xbox 720 to be announced by Microsoft on 21st May

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The Xbox 720 will be announced next month, Microsoft has confirmed. The firm’s next console, described as “a new generation of games, TV and entertainment”, will be revealed on Tuesday, May 21st @ 1p ET/10a PT/17:00 GMT.

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To be announced at a press event on Xbox’s Redmond campus, it will be live streamed online, through Xbox Live and on Spike TV in US and Canada.

“On that day, we’ll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future,” said Xbox Live director Larry Hyrb.

“Then, 19 days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games.

“We are thrilled to pull back the curtain and reveal what we’ve been working on.”

A 21st May reveal had been previously rumoured for the system, alongside reported launch titles Ryse and Forza Motorsport.

 

‘GRID 2’ Trailer celebrates BMW ‘M’ Series of Cars

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GRID 2 has been given a new trailer by Codemasters. The latest GRID 2 trailer explores the various BMW cars that feature in the upcoming racer.
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The cinematic video contains footage of the BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution, BMW 1 Series M Coupe, BMW M3 Coupe and BMW Motorsport 320 TC.

It was recently revealed that Namco Bandai would distribute GRID 2 and other Codemasters games in Europe.

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In addition to BMWs, the game features a wide selection of vehicles spanning four decades, and courses ranging from licensed circuits in Abu Dhabi to roads alongside the California coast.

The game’s multiplayer modes will include a unique progression system, extensive customisation options and integration with Codemasters’ RaceNet online portal.

GRID 2 will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC from 31st May.

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon new walkthrough video released

Ubisoft have just released a new walkthrough video for Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – Mark IV style!

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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon lets players get the girl, kill the bad guys and save the world in a VHS-era vision of the future! As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission…of vengeance.

Here is the new video:

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HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook Arrives in UK

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HP’s Pavilion 14 Chromebook has been released in the UK. The laptop computer is available to purchase from Currys or PC World or the HP Store online for £249, the PC manufacturer has announced.

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The machine, which is less than an inch thick and weighs in at 1.8kg, features a 14-inch display that is said to be around 35% larger than most Chromebooks on the market.

Powered by an Intel Celeron processor, the Pavilion 14 runs Google’s Chrome operating system and features 4GB of DDR3 and a 16GB SSD hard drive.

“Google’s Chrome OS is showing great appeal to a growing customer base,” said HP’s Louis Perrin. “With HP’s Chromebook, customers can get the best of the Google experience on a full-sized laptop – all backed up by our service and brand.”

Users will also receive 100GB of free Google Drive cloud storage space when they purchase the computer.

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon new screenshots revealed

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Ubisoft have just released new screenshots for Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – Mark IV style!

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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon lets players get the girl, kill the bad guys and save the world in a VHS-era vision of the future! As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission…of vengeance.

Here are the new screenshots:

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Sony Announces Ultra-light HX50 Camera

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Sony has announced its ultra-light HX50 camera. The snapper, the smallest and lightest on the market equipped with a 30x optical zoom, will serve as the successor to the Cyber-Shot HX200V.

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The HX50 features image stabilisation, a 20.4 million-pixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, and a Bionz processor that is said to be ideal for shooting in low-lit conditions.

Sony claims that the device is twice as effective as its predecessors, offering twice the shooting speed and a 30x optical zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 24-720mm in 35mm terms.

Aimed at advanced photographers, the camera has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the widest point of its lens, increasing to f/6.3 at the telephoto end.

Other features include WiFi and GPS support, nine automated picture settings, four movie effects and an X-type lithium-ion battery capable of powering up to 400 shots on a single charge.

The Sony HX50 will be available to buy next month, with a price yet to be confirmed.

KEF Launches First Headphones Range

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The British audio brand KEF has launched its first ever range of headphones. The veteran speaker maker has unveiled the M500 over-ears and the M200 in-ears headphones, both designed to provide the same audio quality as its living room hardware.

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KEF M500 Headphones

Housed in a robust aluminium frame, the M500s are padded with breathable and sweat resistant memory foam to maximise comfort, and feature a “smart hinge” to aid transportability.

The high-end headphones come with a full-range 40mm neodymium driver, complete with a high-quality, super-light, copper-clad aluminium voice-coil to deliver a bass-rich sound.

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KEF M200 in-ear Headphones

 

KEF’s M200 in-ear headphones come with dual dynamic driver technology on board – a unique system with a 10mm driver for the bass and a 5.5mm dynamic neodymium driver for mid-range and high frequencies.

The M500s are available now with a recommended retail price of £250, with the M200s costing £150.

Watch a video introducing the KEF M500 headphones below:
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Acer Liquid E2 Smartphone Announced

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Acer has announced the Liquid E2 smartphone. The Android Jelly Bean handset packs a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, as well as a 4.5-inch LCD display.

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Acer Liquid E2 smartphone in Pearl White

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Acer Liquid E2 Duo smartphone in Carbon Black

 

Other features include dual-SIM support, an 8-megapixel camera, 42 Mbps connectivity, and stereo audio via dual speakers and DTS Sound.

The Acer Liquid E2 is the third smartphone the Swiss manufacturer has launched this year, following the Liquid E1 and the Z2.

The handset will be available in Rock Black and Classic White Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, France, followed by Spain, UK, Italy, Germany and Russia from mid-May with a recommended retail price of €229 (£195).

A specific price and release date for the UK market is yet to be confirmed.

LG Announces Record Smartphone Shipments of 10.3 million

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LG has announced that it shipped a record 10.3 million smartphones during the last fiscal quarter. Revenues in the South Korean firm’s mobile business grew by 28.5% year-on-year to 3.21 trillion won (£1.94 billion), but the company’s overall earnings saw a sharp decline.

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Overall profits for the first three months of 2013 amounted to $20.3 million, a stark contrast to the $221.7 million reported last year. However, LG’s smartphone success helped it rake in $13.01 billion in revenue, a 6.8% increase.

The upturn was attributed to sales of LG’s Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L series and Nexus 4 smartphones, and the promise of new additions to these ranges has seen the firm forecast further gains during the next quarter.

The company did not fare well in the television market, with revenue plummeting to $4.77 billion due to lower-than-expected sales of its plasma line.

Sales of its LCD sets did increase in Europe, China and developing countries, but the firm expects the TV market to remain stifled for the foreseeable future.

‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Leaked by Tesco?

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The next Call of Duty game has seemingly been leaked by Tesco (Now been Deleted). A listing for Call of Duty: Ghosts was made public on the retailer, including cover art for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.

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The artwork of the reported latest entry in Activision’s popular first-person shooter franchise shows a man seemingly putting on a mask previously worn by Modern Warfare 2 character Ghost.

The box also features the logo of developer Infinity Ward. But a different leak has named the date for the next Call of Duty game for the 5th November 2013.

It was previously rumoured that Call of Duty: Ghosts will be released exclusively for next-generation consoles and PC.
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In addition, the game will allegedly take place in the future, but utilise current technology and weapons in line with a “major plot event”.

The single-player campaign is said to include more destructible environments, with multiplayer maps featuring interactive areas and traps.

‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ to Feature multiplayer?

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Batman: Arkham Origins has been rumoured to feature a multiplayer mode. The Warner Bros Montreal game will be the first in the franchise to do so, according to Kotaku.

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A source has claimed that one section of the multiplayer mode will see gamers take on the role of members of the Joker or Bane’s gang to go up against Batman and Robin.

The same source previously informed Kotaku correctly about the game’s title and its setting on Christmas Eve. Warner Bros refused to comment on the rumour.

The Arkham Asylum prequel will feature villains including Black Mask, Deathstroke, Alberto Falcone and the Penguin.

Arkham Origins will be based around similar mechanics to the previous two instalments, along with new moves and gadgets for the Dynamic Duo.

It is the first game that will not be developed by Rocksteady Studios. Batman: Arkham Origins will arrive on PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U on October 25.

Nokia Unveils New Entry-Level Asha 210 Feature Phone

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Today Nokia has added a new feature phone with a QWERTY keyboard to its Asha line.

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The Nokia Asha 210 is an entry-level device, available in single and dual SIM variations, aimed at the developing markets.
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Equipped with a 2.4″ LCD screen with a QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels), the handset is the first phone to feature a dedicated WhatsApp button, offering instant access to the messaging service. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera on the rear, a microSD slot, and Easy Swap support for switching between the two SIMs.

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The Asha 210 supports WiFi and dual-band GPRS/EDGE, and offers local connectivity through microUSB and Bluetooth, but does not feature 3G or 4G options. “The Nokia Asha 210 really stands out giving super-social consumers new ways to express their personalities through design, colour and innovations like the world’s first WhatsApp button,” said Nokia’s Timo Toikkanen.
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“It has been designed to allow people to easily update their social networks, stay in touch with friends and share user-created content.”

The Nokia Asha 210 will be available in yellow, cyan, black, magenta, and white when it arrives on the market later this quarter with a recommended retail price of $72 (£47).

‘Ratchet & Clank’ Movie Announced, Coming in 2015

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Ratchet & Clank is to be given a movie, it has been revealed. Developer Insomniac has released a teaser for the film, announcing it is bringing the gaming series to cinemas in 2015.

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CG studios Blockade Entertainment and Rainmaker Entertainment will be behind the film, while Insomnaic will play a hands-on role with production, the screenplay, character development and animation consulting.

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“One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten in the last few years is, ‘When are you going to make a Ratchet & Clank movie?'” said senior community manager James Stevenson.

“The truth is, we’ve wanted to do a movie for a long time! Ratchet & Clank‘s action, humour and galaxy-spanning adventures have really been the basis for a fantastic game series, and we think it’d translate perfectly to the big screen.”

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The last game in the series, Ratchet & Clank: QForce, was released on PS3 last year and will soon receive a PS Vita version.

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Announced last year was Ratchet: Gladiator HD, a re-release of the 2005 PS2 game that sees Ratchet & Clank compete in an underground reality combat show.