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Activision release a new DEADPOOL trailer

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

Deadpool has just released the newest trailer from his self-made, self-published (with a minor credit to High Moon Studios and Activision) video game, DEADPOOL, coming later this year for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows-PC.

We could tell you what to expect from it, but we wouldn’t dare try to top the commentary already provided by the…erm…poet laureate of Marvel, so we’ll let The Merc with Video Editing Software take it from here.

Over to Deadpool:

What do you think? Are you going to buy the game? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Red Son DLC Developer Diary

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released a new developer diary, spotlighting the brilliant Red Son DLC Pack that comes with the Special Edition of the upcoming fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us which you can pre-order exclusively from GAME in the UK.

Watch the diary below:

Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.

Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.

Gears of War: Judgment cinematic trailer released

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Ready your Lancers and prepare to jump back into the fight, Gears Nation! To equip UK fans for the impending launch of “Gears of War: Judgment” on 22^nd March, Epic Games and Microsoft today premiered a new cinematic trailer showcasing the intense, grub-stomping action and thrilling gameplay of this spring’s most hotly anticipated blockbuster.

Featuring the hit single “Shooting the Moon” from acclaimed UK band Mona, the trailer offers a glimpse of “Judgment’s” challenging campaign and embodies the bold defiance, bravery and heroism of fan-favourite Damon Baird and Kilo Squad, as they face an unjust trial and fight to rescue the planet Sera from the brink of annihilation. The trailer was rendered entirely in-engine on Unreal Engine 3, showcasing the stunning graphics of the most visually spectacular “Gears” game yet.

Here is the new trailer:

“‘Judgment’ is a tribute to the die-hard ‘Gears’ fans who have been with us since the beginning, and an amazing experience for anyone who loves intense action and gripping, cinematic storytelling,” said Alan Van Slyke, Senior Producer of “Gears of War: Judgment” at Epic Games. “Thanks to the support of partners at People Can Fly, we’ve pushed the ‘Gears’ franchise in all-new directions, whilst bringing back some of the key elements that put us on the map, and we can’t wait to share it with the world later this month.”

“Gears of War” fans in the UK will be able to join the fight against the Locust early through the intense new multiplayer mode in “Gears of War: Judgment,” OverRun. Allowing fans to start earning XP and carry it over to the full version of the game, the early access demo is available from 19^th March exclusively to Xbox LIVE Gold members.

Set years before the events of the original “Gears of War” trilogy, “Judgment” centers on Kilo Squad, a troop of soldiers led by Damon Baird and Augustus “The Cole Train” Cole. They are joined by newcomers to the “Gears” series, Sofia Hendrick and Garron Paduk, as they attempt to save the besieged city of Halvo Bay from a terrifying new enemy.

We recently interview Jim Brown from Epic Games. We talked about old characters and new, new modes, cosplay and we even have new gameplay footage to share. Here is that interview:

Gears of War: Judgment will launch worldwide on 19^th March, 2013 on the Xbox 360.

And stay tuned for our preview of Gears of War: Judgment shortly.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Lex Luthor moves and motivations trailer

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released a new video, spotlighting the brilliant but infamously ruthless arch nemesis of Superman, Lex Luthor, in the upcoming fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Narrated by Luthor himself, this new video hints at his role in the mysterious organization known as “the regime” and gives insight into his motivations and allegiance in the ever-changing power struggle that exists in Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Luthor sums up his reason for joining the regime in one short sentence, “I always choose the winning side.”

Watch the video below:

Injustice: Gods Among Us is an all-new game in development by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat. The title debuts a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favourite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many others.

Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

For more information on the game, visit www.injustice.com.

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE first DLC announced

Gaming
News

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will release the first DLC component for its best-selling METAL GEAR RISING: REVENEGEANCE title in March for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Released on February 21^st/22^nd to huge critical acclaim, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE marked the collaboration between Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames. The all-action epic, takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with its mix of action and epic storytelling. The game features Raiden as its central character – a former child soldier transformed into a cyborg ninja, and equipped with his signature High-Frequency Blade – and the three new DLC elements further showcase the rich characters the game boasts.

The first European DLC pack on March 13^th, comprises the eagerly-awaited ‘VR Missions’, wherein Raiden’s many attacks and stealth skills are challenged in a series of virtual reality environments. Designed to complement previously-released VR Missions seen in previous entries to the METAL GEAR SOLID series, the VR Missions DLC will add 30 new missions to the METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE VR Missions menu. Each new mission is designed to test the player’s reactions, movement and fighting skills.

These will be followed soon after by two story-based DLC chapters. ‘Jetstream’ centres on the side-story of Sam, and features him as a playable character for the first time, while the ‘Blade Wolf’ pack focuses on Raiden’s enigmatic side-kick and its unique story. Both packs expand on the backgrounds of these two key characters, and provide origin stories that segue seamlessly into the main game.

All three packs will be available for both PlayStation3 and Xbox 360. The ‘VR Missions’ DLC is priced £1.99 or 240 Microsoft Points.

Are you going to get it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

App Update: CoPilot Live for iOS and Android updated to version 9.4.0.147

Apple

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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The iOS and Android GPS app CoPilot Live has been updated.

What’s New in Version 9.4.0.147

New:
• Yelp comes to CoPilot: find the best-rated local businesses nearby
• Traffic incident details on your route
• Universal app: Now your CoPilot runs in full screen on iPhones AND iPads!
• Screen rotation lock in Portrait or Landscape
• Privacy settings menu

Improved:
• Enter GPS coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds
• Further improvements to the in-app map download experience
• Trip optimiser improvements

CoPilot version 9.4.0.147 is available now for iOS in the iTunes app store and for Android from Google Play. Existing customers can download the new version as a free update.

Capcom Lost Planet 3 Release Date Announced

Chris Hare

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Mar 7, 2013

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Lost Planet 3 has received a release date from Capcom. The game will be available in North America from 25th June and in Europe on 28th June.

Capcom also released a new trailer for Lost Planet 3, where the game’s hero Jim Peyton meets a band of Snow Pirates after his utility rig falls into a chasm.

The video also introduces one of the game’s new Akrid enemies, a giant spider-like creature called the Carrier.

Lost Planet 3 is a prequel to Lost Planet: Extreme Condition and stars Jim, a blue-collar rig pilot who takes a job on E.D.N III mining thermal energy.

The shooter is said to include open-world gameplay, an ever-changing climate and larger enemies.

Lost Planet 3 is being developed by Spark Unlimited, a studio best known for its first-person shooters like Legendary and Turning Point: Fall of Liberty.

Lost Planet 3 will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

SEGA releases Sonic Dash for iOS

Apple

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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SEGA Europe and SEGA of America Inc. have released Sonic Dash the fast and endless running mobile game for iOS devices.

Following the success of Sonic Jump, this infinite running title is the latest created exclusively for mobile platforms from Hardlight Studios and its out today.

Run as Sonic or one of his friends to take on Seaside Hill. Use each characters abilities to dash, spin and jump your way through at high speeds. Various hazards, enemies and loop de loops await your speedy fingertips.

Unlock or buy power-ups to help you get further, including head starts, revives & ring magnets and defeat enemies using Sonic’s devastating spin and homing attack. Stay socially connected and compete with your friends in leaderboards to prove who really is the best speed runner. You might not be able to catch Sonic, but you can run with him into the hills!

Sonic Dash will be speeding to the App Store today for $1.99, AUD$1.99, £1.49, €1.79 on iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.

Borderlands 2 Add-on Content Pack on Disc now available

Gaming
News

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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If you are a fan of Borderlands 2, then you might be interested to hear that 2K Games have released their first add-on content pack on disc, yes disc.

This isn’t new content if you have a season pass or have been buying the DLC packs online, this is however an option for those who haven’t bought them yet or can’t download them for whatever reason.

This disc will contain Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty and Mr Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage.

There will also be some other content, including the my favourite character Guage, the Mechromancer.

Are you going to buy it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Check out our review of Borderlands 2 here

Borderlands characters coming to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Gaming
News

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Mordecai, Lilith, Brick and Claptrap are venturing from Borderlands to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition as part of Skin Pack 4!

Want more details? Keep an eye on PlayXBLA.com

App Update: Dropbox for iPhone and iPad updated to version 2.1.3

Apple

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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Dropbox has updated it’s iPhone and iPad app to version 2.1.3.

Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. After you install Dropbox on your computer, any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your iPhone and iPad and even the Dropbox website! With the Dropbox app, you can take everything that matters to you on the go.
Read your docs or flip through your albums when you’re out and about. Save photos or videos to your Dropbox and share them with friends in just a couple taps. Even if you accidentally leave your iPhone in a taxi, your stuff is always safe on Dropbox.

Features:

Always have your stuff with you, no matter where you are.
Add files to “Favorites” for fast, offline viewing.
Easily save photos and videos to your Dropbox.
Share your photos and docs with family and friends.
Save email attachments straight to your Dropbox.

What’s New in Version 2.1.3

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Download now from the Apple App Store

App Update: Twitter app for iOS updated to version 5.4 includes enhancements to search

Apple

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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The official Twitter app for the iPhone and iPad has been updated to version 5.4.

What’s New in Version 5.4

This update includes enhancements to search and other improvements.
• As you search you’ll see more topic and user suggestions for your query, based on what’s happening in real time. You’ll also see these suggestions when adding a hashtag or username as you compose a new Tweet.
• Top Tweets from big moments in the past pop out when you search for a given term. For example, searching for “election” might highlight Tweets from several months ago.
• When you open a web page you can now see the related Tweet for more context. Just pull the tray icon up or down to see or hide the Tweet.
• It’s easier to see long conversations in the Tweet details view, which now shows all of the replies to any Tweet
• When you block a user in the app, their Tweets will instantly disappear from the Connect tab in the app
• Pull-to-refresh in Discover shows a new, smoother animation
• Support for traditional Chinese
• Logout support (iOS 6 only)
• Uploading videos vie Mobypicture, Vodpod and Posterous is no longer supported
• Additional bug fixes and improvements

Download now from the Apple App Store

RasPlex Plex for the Raspberry Pi beta is coming March 14th

Andrew Edney

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Mar 7, 2013

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If you have a Raspberry Pi and you are a fan of Plex then you might be interested to learn about RasPlex.

This is what Dale posted on his blog:

As you may know, we are planning a beta release of RasPlex for Pi day, March 14th. I’ve been crazy busy setting this up, and making sure we are running on all cylinders for when this happens.

Rasplex will have it’s own domain at rasplex.com, and we’ll actually have official documentation and what not there.

We’ve had a lot of great work going on, and as you may know we have releases as high as 0.1.19 out, but these are debug releases. I recommend 0.1.17 as it is currently the most stable, and it is the one that I am using right now. It will likely be the main basis for the Beta candidate, as the 0.1.20 builds I’ve been running have issues resulting from a recent merge with OpenELEC that has broken playback.

Major improvements identified

We have identified a severe network error that can cause rasplex to slow down the local network under certain conditions, a fix is underway.

More importantly, after a great deal of investigation I now believe I understand why the UI is so laggy. I have talked with Elan about a solution to this, and we have a good plan to fix it. I’m hoping I’ll be able to roll it out within a week or two.

Vote for a logo!

We are currently hosting a logo competition! You can submit your own designs directly to me, or through the trello system if you are already a member (just ask me on the chat service and i’ll invite you), or comment with a link on this post with your design.

Just make sure any submissions don’t violate the trademark rules

Sneak preview…

We are cooking up a few ways to fund RasPlex. I would like to get preflashed SD cards, as well as the official RasPlex case into a few online vendors. The case in this picture is a prototype that a friend of mine and I designed and 3D printed together.

A few things to note:

I’m applying for a government grant to get the initial production run done (injection molding is expensive)

I want to make the case as inexpensive as possible (ie, if it costs 10 to make, sell for 15). I want everyone to have this case, I don’t care about gross margin.

The proceeds from the case go to RasPlex (which I believe will soon become a corporation), where it will be used as the current funds are being used – to improve the project.

I have not withdrawn any funds to date, nor do I plan to. I want to reinvest every penny, and see how big RasPlex can get. Support this dream by buying a case!

The case will re-route the power to be on the same side as the ethernet/USB in the mark2 (this is mark1)

The case will include an IR receiver, using the GPIO pins instead of USB (and probably a very cheap remote will be recommended)

This is a 2 piece case, but a 3 piece kit. Shown in the picture is the main chassis with the VESA mounting plate. There is a second plate that will have friction feet instead of VESA arms, to use it as a set top box instead.

The VESA arms will fit both 100mm and 75mm

I’ll be starting an indygogo for this case as well

Stay tuned!

Thanks everyone or being so patient during the Pi day ramp up. I want to get back into regular releases ASAP, I just want to make sure this roll out goes off without a hitch!

So what do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

QNAP Enhances VMWare, vSphere, and Server 2012 Support in Turbo NAS

Storage & NAS

Jim McCarthy

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Mar 7, 2013

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QNAP has announced some updates to their Turbo NAS line, enhancing support for VMWare, vSphere, and Server 2012. Read on for details.

QNAP has announced some updates to their Turbo NAS line, enhancing support for VMWare, vSphere, and Server 2012. Here is the press release:

QNAP Turbo NAS Supports VMware VAAI and vSphere Client Plug-in, Windows Server 2012, and Enhances AFP Performance

Taipei, Taiwan, March 6, 2013 – QNAP^® , Inc. today announced highly anticipated business features, including VMware VAAI and vSphere Client Plug-in for business virtualization enhancement, the official certification for Windows^® Server 2012, and AFP performance enhancement on small file transfer.

The support of VMware VAAI, featuring Full copy, Block zeroing and Hardware-assisted locking, enables data processing offloaded to the Turbo NAS to increase work efficiency. The support of vSphere Client Plug-in allows managing VMware datastores on the Turbo NAS directly from the vSphere Client console, greatly improving productivity of management of multiple virtual machines. “With these supports, the Turbo NAS becomes a more effective storage in virtualization solution and excels in increasing productivity on managing a great number of virtual machines for IT staffs,” said Jérôme Jaussaud, product manager of QNAP. VMware VAAI and vSphere Client Plug-in are supported by TS-x79, TS-x70, and TS-x69 series.

Besides, the selected Turbo NAS series are officially certified for Windows Server 2012, including TS-x79, TS-x70, and TS-x69 series. The combination of QNAP Turbo NAS and Windows Server 2012 creates a cost-effective infrastructure, physically and virtually, for businesses. Businesses can particularly enjoy the boosted performance, pleasing flexibility, management efficiency in various virtualization applications with the compatibility of Windows Server 2012.

The Turbo NAS lineup supports AFP (Apple Filing Protocol), enabling Mac computers to connect to the NAS. Now the APF performance on small file transfer is improved with increasing rate as much as 38% in read and 152% in write depending on the processor platform. “The enhanced performance is beneficial to speed up file transfer. Users can experience the apparently smooth work and the improved efficiency when using AFP,” said Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP.

Availability

VMware VAAI, vSphere Client Plug-in, and the compatibility of Windows Server 2012 are available for the following Turbo NAS models:
TS-EC1679U-RP, TS-1679U-RP, TS-EC1279U-RP, TS-1279U-RP, TS-1079 Pro, TS-EC879U-RP, TS-879U-RP, TS-879 Pro, TS-1270U-RP, TS-870U-RP, TS-869U-RP, TS-869 Pro, TS-669 Pro, TS-569 Pro, TS-469 Pro, TS-269 Pro, TS-469U-RP, TS-469U-SP, TS-869L, TS-669L, TS-569L, TS-469L, TS-269L.

For more information, visit www.qnap.com.

QNAP continues to enhance support for virtualization in their Turbo NAS product line.