Preorder Trials Evolution: Gold Edition and get early access to beta

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Preorder Trials Evolution: Gold Edition and get early access to beta

Today, Ubisoft announced that the closed beta for Trials Evolution: Gold Edition has begun. From today to March 14th digital versions of the game that have been preordered before the end of the beta will give an early access to the whole Trials Evolution: Gold Edition experience.

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During the beta, Ubisoft and RedLynx are organizing a track creation competition using the game’s incredibly powerful track editor. Winners will see their tracks featured in Track Central at the launch of the game, in addition to receiving exclusive prizes detailed hereafter.

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition features all the original game’s content newly optimized and enhanced for PC, as well as all of the tracks from the original Trials HD game, recreated using Trials Evolution: Gold Edition’s physics and graphic engine.

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The game will also feature an exclusive list of Uplay achievements and reward Trials players with exclusive content as detailed below:

Action 1: Gold Digger

Obtain your first gold medal in single player career

Action 2: Decorated

Obtain 100 total medals in single player career

Action 3: Faultless

Zero fault any hard track in single player career

Action 4: Platinum Privileges

Obtain your first platinum medal in single player career

Reward 1: Trials Evolution GOLD wallpaper

With this wallpaper, turn your boring desktop into a wild Trials ride!

Reward 2: Rider Gear: Top Hat

Every classy Trials rider needs his or her very own top-hat (and awesome moustache!)

Reward 3: Rider Gear- Ancient Armor

Forged in the depths of Mount Lynx, this armor has no magical properties whatsoever!

Reward 4: Rider Gear: Space Suit

In the Space Suit, nobody can hear you scream. Actually they can but it just seems way cooler!

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And here is the new trailer:

For more information about the competition visit:

http://redlynx.com/games/trials-evolution-gold-edition

For more information about the pre-order offers visit: http://www.redlynx.com/community/blog/260

To pre-order the game, please visit: http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.272038000/sac.true

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition launches on PC digital 21st March & PC retail 22nd March 2013.

Deep Silver announces Metro Last Light release date

Andrew Edney
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Deep Silver announces Metro Last Light release date

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Deep Silver today announced the release date for Metro: Last Light. The first person shooter and highly anticipated sequel to the extraordinary Metro 2033 will be available from May 14, 2013 within Northern and Latin America and May 17, 2013 across Europe for PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and PC.

“The new release date is the ideal way to strike the balance between bringing the best out of Metro: Last Light and not keep the fans waiting longer than necessary.” , said Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media. “We won’t leave that time unexploited and will work closely together with 4A Games to make the game even better. It will receive all the attention it deserves.”

“Since it has been made public that we took over the Metro franchise, the fans keep asking for a release date. Now we can finally announce when they will be able to get their hands on the game! We would like to thank all of the Metro fans for their patience. And we can assure them that we have a lot more coming their way with the franchise.”, said Menno van der Bil, International Commercial Director, Deep Silver.

In the year 2034, a nuclear war has turned the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. In Moscow, the tunnels of the Metro have become a new home for the former inhabitants of the city. Within the catacombs, they fight for their survival, fending off hordes of hideous mutants born from the toxic atmosphere, as well as other factions desperate to take control of what little hospitable land remains. As they fight, they also search for a doomsday device that could be the key to their victory. A civil war is inevitable. During these dark hours, the players will embody Artyom, and become the last light for all of mankind.

The plot of Metro: Last Light was written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, acclaimed author of the novel Metro 2033 which inspired the creation of both video games. Also, Glukhovsky is responsible for all dialogues in Metro: Last Light. Glukhovskys novels Metro 2033 and Metro 2034 have sold more than 2.000.000 copies worldwide. In 2013, his latest book Metro 2035 will be also available outside of Russia.

For more information about Metro: Last Light, please visit www.enterthemetro.com.

Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale (Day 4) Call of Duty

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Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale (Day 4) Call of Duty

Today it is Call of Duty time for the Ultimate Sale for Xbox 360 Day 4 not the best saving today on some of the titles.

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Call of Duty World at War £11.99/ $9.99 Saving 50%

Call of Duty 2 £8.99/ $9.99 Saving 50%

Call of Duty 3 £8.99 / $9.99 Saving 50%

Modern Warfare £11.99/ $9.99 Saving 50%

Modern Warfare 2 £11.99 / $9.99 Saving 67%

Modern Warfare 3 £24.99 / $29.99 Saving 50%

Call of Duty – Black Ops   £14.99 / $19.99 Saving 60%

Call of Duty – Black Ops 2 £44.99 / $49.99 Saving 17% not the best saving on Call of Duty – Black Ops 2

The Final Hours of Tomb Raider Episode Five: The End of the Beginning Part Two

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The Final Hours of Tomb Raider Episode Five: The End of the Beginning Part Two

Crystal Dynamics today launched the fifth in their series of behind the scenes documentaries entitled, The Final Hours of Tomb Raider: The End of the Beginning – part two.

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This episode marks the bittersweet conclusion to an incredible journey. The team prepares for launch as host Zachary Levi discusses the next steps for Tomb Raider with senior Crystal Dynamics staffers.

Working relentlessly under tight deadlines to tackle quality assurance, integrate multiplayer with sister-studio Eidos Montreal, and fine-tune the single player campaign, engrosses the entire team as they polish off the “game of their careers.”

Here is episode five part two:

I am a huge fan of the new Tomb Raider game, and you can check out both our preview of the first three hours of the game and also some gameplay footage.

You also might be interested in reading the interview I did with lead writer Rhianna Pratchett, and watch out for our review in the next few days.

Not long now until March 5th!

New STAR TREK The Video Game screenshots released by NAMCO BANDAI

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New STAR TREK The Video Game screenshots released by NAMCO BANDAI

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NAMCO BANDAI today released some new images from their forthcoming STAR TREK The Video Game.

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The action-packed combat game is set to launch in the UK & EU on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC April 26th, prior to the May 17th theatrical release of Star Trek Into Darkness.  The game is based on a stand-alone storyline that continues the adventure of iconic characters Kirk and Spock as they work together to stop the legendary ‘Gorn’ enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy.

I recently interviewed Brian Miller from Paramount Pictures and got some time on the time, so watch out for both of those posts soon.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 new screenshots released

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 new screenshots released

The Straw Hats Pirates strike back on PlayStation 3 with the sequel of the hit One Piece Pirate Warriors and we have some new screenshots to share.

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Join Captain Monkey D. Luffy and his teammates for crazy new adventures set in the mysterious and dangerous ‘New World’.

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The game will also include previously unreleased arcs such as Skypiea and new characters including Eneru for the first time ever on PS3.

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One Piece Pirates Warriors 2 will be available in Summer 2013 on PlayStation 3.

In the meantime, check out the trailer below:

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

How Will Wright Play’s The New SimCity

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How Will Wright Play’s The New SimCity

How does the creator of the original SimCity play the new SimCity?

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Maxis Studio invited videogame luminary Will Wright to play the game before it is launched and last week, he interviewed Creative Director Ocean Quigley on the design choices behind the new game.  Now Lead Designer Stone Librande turns the tables on Will Wright and asks him about how he builds his cities.

Here is the video:

Developed by the renowned Maxis studio in Emeryville, SimCity delivers unprecedented depth of simulation with the new GlassBox Engine, where everything is simulated, including up to 100,000 individual Sims in a city, to every Kilowatt of power pulsing through a region of cities. The model-like world and detail of the simulation make this the most responsive and personalSimCity ever. This is also the most expansive city management game yet where multi-city gameplay across regions delivers a larger playing field. Play a single city or up to 16 cities at once each with different specialisations, it’s your choice.

Multiplayer is also a first for the series, adding a new dimension to the game, as decisions impact both the city and the region, creating new ways to play by collaborating or competing to earn achievements. Finally, SimCity is a live service that simulates real-time updates and pushes them to players in the form of new challenges. Through this platform, Maxis is also able to provide a continuous stream of new gameplay features and content. Whether you play by yourself, with your friends or the rest of the world, SimCity introduces an infinite world of possibilities. What kind of mayor will you be?

SimCity will be released in March 2013 for the PC and Mac.

So are you interested in the new SimCity? If so let us know by leaving a comment below.

Check out our interview with George Pigula about SimCity

App Update: Google iOS 6 YouTube app updated to version 1.2.1

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App Update: Google iOS 6 YouTube app updated to version 1.2.1

Google has just updated its standalone iOS 6 YouTube app to version 1.2.1.

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As we told you back in August, the YouTube app was removed, and this was the reason:

Our license to include the YouTube app in iOS has ended, customers can use YouTube in the Safari browser and Google is working on a new YouTube app to be on the App Store.

What’s New in Version 1.2.1

* Send to TV: control YouTube on TV, Xbox or Sony PS3 from the app
* Improved streaming over slow WiFi connection
* Ability to record and upload video via YouTube Capture
* Overall stability improvements

I really like the new app, it’s faster, more responsive and it looks great! You can download it from the Apple App Store.

And why not subscribe to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/usingwhs

Microsoft Adding Markets for Surface RT and Surface Pro

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Microsoft Adding Markets for Surface RT and Surface Pro

Microsoft announced today that it is adding new markets for its Surface RT and Pro products, expanding the geographic availability.  Read on for details.

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Microsoft announced today that it is adding new markets for its Surface RT and Pro products, expanding the geographic availability.  Here is the blog post making the announcement:

The worldwide customer response to both Surface RT with Windows RT and Surface Pro with Windows 8 Pro has been exciting to see. Today, we are pleased to announce that, beginning in late March, we will continue our phased approach to the expansion of the Surface family of PCs into new markets.

In addition to its current availability, in the coming months Surface RT will be available in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore and Taiwan.

Many people have left comments here on our blog asking about Surface Pro availability in other countries beyond the U.S. and Canada. We are happy to be able to tell you that Surface Pro will be heading to Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United Kingdom in the coming months. We will follow-up with another blog post with more details.

We are focused on meeting demand in current markets for Surface Pro and are working super hard to get new inventory into retail but recognize demand exists in other countries as well. We are committed to working with our retail partners to ensure we are delivering a great experience in the above mentioned countries for our customers.

It’s good to see these products making it to new markets…we’ll keep you posted on further developments.

Assassins Creed 4 – Black Flag Been Confirmed

Chris Hare
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Ubisoft has today released the official packshot for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag via their Twitter feed today.
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Information on the game will not arrive until Monday 4th March at 5pm GMT, so there is not a lot we can tell you at the moment. Also the PS3 will have 60 minutes of exclusive contents for the console.
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First Look at the First Patch for Crysis 3 for PC/Xbox 360/PS3

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First Look at the First Patch for Crysis 3 for PC/Xbox 360/PS3
Crytek has released details of two new patches for Crysis 3. One of the patches (Data patch B) is available now, while a second patch will be released in the near future; no date as yet for that one.
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Here are the patch notes for both updates:
Patch 1.1
– Fix for users getting stuck in the Pinger
 – Fix for Flashbang/Smoke grenade reactions not displaying in Kill Cam
 – Fix for crosshair becoming invisible after certain actions
– Fixes for squads joining and disconnecting from servers
– Fix for players being unable to fire or reload occasionally
– Fix for users occasionally being able to hear VTOL damage siren constantly
– Weapons retrieved from the ground now have the correct attachments
 – Fix for players getting stuck if ripping HMG off VTOL during destruction
 – Fix for being unable to detonate C4 after host migration on consoles
– Fix for game not ending correctly if last opponent triggers a host migration
– Fix for issue where sometimes rip and throw weapons would not deal damage in smoke grenades
– Fix for relay in CTR becoming stuck if picking up relay during shotgun reload –
Fix for icons disappearing occasionally in CTR
 – Fix for players occasionally spawning with wrong loadout in Assault (PC Only)
– Last Man Standing no longer displayed in Hunter for players that have just died
– Fixed issue with teams during host migration in Hunter/Assault
– Significant optimisation to Medium detail settings (PC Only)
– Particle optimisation (PC Only)
Data Patch B
– Melee whilst sliding damage reduced to match patch A’s melee damage
– Typhoon mid range damage reduction
– Bow sensitivity reduced to match Assault Scope values on PS3/X360 as they have similar zoom values. PC remains as before
– SCAR+Laser long distance effectiveness reduced.
 – Threat Awareness module levelling targets reduced to 3/10 enemy C4’s destroyed
– Potential fix for Incoming! Skill Assessment not levelling up correctly
– Fix for Social Challenge skill assessments not being tracked correctly
– The bottom left of your multiplayer screen should read [ ONLINE ] [ PATCH_B ] indicating that the update has been applied. If not, re-enter multiplayer until it is present.

Xbox Live Ultimate Game Sale (Day 3) Resident Evil Day

Chris Hare
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Today is Resident Evil Day on Xbox Live with discounts on all these Resident Evil games.

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RESIDENT EVIL CODE: Veronica X   £4.49 / $4.99 Saving 75%

Resident Evil : Operation Raccoon City  £11.99 / $19.99 Saving 50%

Resident Evil 4 £8.99 / $9.99 Saving 50%

Resident Evil 5  £8.99 / $9.99 Saving 50%

Resident Evil 6  £8.99 / $9.99 Saving 50%

Gears of War: Judgment VIP Season Pass Offers Big Savings and Exclusive Multiplayer Content

Andrew Edney
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Gears of War: Judgment VIP Season Pass Offers Big Savings and Exclusive Multiplayer Content

The war for Sera ignites on 22nd March with the highly anticipated release of “Gears of War: Judgment” in the UK.  To give you a leg up on the competition, the VIP Season Pass for “Judgment” will be available at launch for 1600 Microsoft Points, providing players with a more than 20 percent discount across a broad range of content, including six multiplayer maps, two new modes and nine exclusive unlocks.

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The VIP Season Pass is the only way you can score a permanent double XP boost as well as a cache of exclusive armour and weapon skins, and it’s your only chance to get a jump on the competition with exclusive, early access to all Game Add-on multiplayer maps. With the VIP Season Pass you will get:

· Two upcoming Game Add-on Packs that include six multiplayer maps, two new modes, and new weapon and armour skins

· Early access to Game Add-on multiplayer maps so you can be the first to play

· A permanent double XP boost to accelerate your ascent through the ranks

· Five exclusive weapon skins and four exclusive armour skins

MAXIM Delivers Execution Mode and Two Multiplayer Maps Post-Launch for Free

Microsoft, Epic Games and MAXIM are delivering even more adrenaline-fueled action to “Gears” fans with the post-launch release of two free MAXIM-sponsored multiplayer maps – Haven and Capitol – as well as Execution Mode.

In Execution mode, the objective of each team is to kill all members of the enemy team before the time limit runs out. The catch? Unless hit with a one-shot kill weapon like the Booshka, players go into a “Down But Not Out” state and will revive at the end of the bleed-out timer instead of dying. To finish the job, perform an Execution on a downed enemy. For more details including a first look at Haven, head over to Maxim Online at: www.maxim.com/gow-haven

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

App Update: Google Earth for iOS updated to version 7.0.3

Andrew Edney
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App Update: Google Earth for iOS updated to version 7.0.3

The Google Earth app for iOS has been updated to version 7.0.3 bringing some bug fixes.

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Hold the world in the palm of your hand. With Google Earth for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, you can fly to far corners of the planet with just the swipe of a finger. Explore the same global satellite and aerial imagery available in the desktop version of Google Earth, including high-resolution imagery for over half of the world’s population and a third of the world’s land mass.
With Google Earth, you can:
• Navigate the world with a swipe of your finger
• Swipe with two fingers to adjust your view to see mountainous terrain
• Show the Panoramio layer and browse the millions of geo-located photos from around the world
• View geo-located Wikipedia articles
• Use the Location feature to fly to your current location
• Search for cities, places, and business around the globe with Google Local Search

What’s New in Version 7.0.3

  • Performance improvements and bug fixes
Download Google Earth now from the Apple App Store
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