ONRUSH races out today for the PS4 and Xbox One

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ONRUSH races out today for the PS4 and Xbox One

ONRUSH, the action-packed, arcade racer from Codemasters has today smashed its way onto the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

A brand new take on the racing genre, ONRUSH emphasises team play as it removes traditional racing staples such as the start/finish line and offers fresh new game modes designed to accentuate fun, creativity and raw adrenaline. Players will have to work together with their teammates, utilising the games different vehicle classes, each with their own unique strengths and abilities to wreak carnage and take the win for their team.

“We’ve had a blast creating this completely original take on what the racing genre can do,” said Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director, ONRUSH. “We can’t wait for players to get their hands on ONRUSH and experience the thrill of takedowns, risky stunts and, of course, RUSH.

“We set out to create a racing game that was designed to be played together, with friends and against rivals,” Paul continued. “A game that’s inclusive, so people of all skill levels can enjoy playing together, including those that typically don’t play racing games, achieved by keeping players at the heart of the action at all times.”

Designed with accessibility and playability at its core ONRUSH’s innovative system, the Stampede, ensures that players are always in the fight by dropping them straight into the action if they get away from the pack.

Each of the eight vehicle classes in ONRUSH has its own unique style and feel. This includes the vehicle’s RUSH state with each class having different effects and abilities that can help their side claim the victory. The player can also customise their vehicle in a wide variety of ways to reflect their own personality and play style.

With four innovative game modes (Overdrive, Switch, Lockdown and Countdown) and 12 stunning multi-route locations, ONRUSH offers great depth in for both single and multiplayer gaming. Players can then use the comprehensive Photo Mode to showcase their best moments and killer takedowns.

Available to buy now on PS4 and Xbox One, with the ONRSUH DAY ONE EDITION get the unique ‘Vortex’ buggy design to really stand out in the Stampede. Players can also get their hands on the ONRUSH DELUXE EDITION which includes eight additional vehicle designs with iconic gold and black liveries, extra Crashtag artwork and Track Tombstones all exclusive to the DELUXE EDITION.

See the new trailer and poster Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2

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See the new trailer and poster Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2

Watch the new trailer as the video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush.

The film re-teams the original director, producer and co-writer behind “Wreck-It Ralph.” The screenplay is currently being written by Phil Johnston and Pamela Ribon.

Coming to UK cinemas on the 30th November 2108.

Parrot new announcement coming on the 6th June

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Parrot new announcement coming on the 6th June

Parrot has announced that on 6th June that this Wednesday Parrot will be announcing something special for all the fans.

Parrot is all set to launch their newest addition to their drone inventory this week.

The French drone manufacturer has only made a few hints on their website and social media.

ID@Xbox Releases: Week of May 28 – June 1 2018

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ID@Xbox Releases: Week of May 28 – June 1 2018

Each week a number of new ID@Xbox titles are released. Here is the roundup of the releases for the week of May 28 – June 1 2018.

Birdcakes

Step into a world of flying cupcake weaponry! After a picnic went horribly wrong, Pancake the flying cupcake will try to protect his girlfriend Cherry from hungry flies! Featuring randomly generated levels; colorful 2D art; tight shooting controls; and fluid aerial movement mechanics, you’ll be set for a wacky flight through the kitchen and beyond. Fly through 6 fly-infested worlds and destroy them with powerful candy bullets. Things won’t be so easy however!

Yoku’s Island Express

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku’s Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Shift Quantum

Shift Quantum is a cyber-noir action-puzzle platformer in black and white, with a unique gameplay mechanic called SHIFTING. Solve puzzles and create negative space by inverting the world and transform barriers into escape routes. Use this unique SHIFT mechanic to your advantage and overcome the game’s obstacles.

Moonlighter

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin—revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90’s. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

ZAMB! Redux

ZAMB! Redux is a mash-up of a twin stick shooter and a tower defense game. Play with a friend, sibling or partner in couch co-op as two space agents, Cye (the brawler) and Chrome (the tactician).

Die for Valhalla!

Hack, slash and crush your enemies! Possess and take full control of heroes, monsters and other things to help Vikings save their realm! Valhalla awaits!

STAY

When Quinn wakes up alone in a locked room with nothing of note save for a computer hooked up to an internet chat room in which you’re present, you become his single ray of hope. Your choices – and your timeliness—will single-handedly shape his escape efforts… or lead him down the path to an untimely end.

Earth Atlantis

Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original “Monster-Hunting” gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world. Unlock multiple ships with special weapons and abilities for your journey and become a legendary hunter!

Mining Rail

Mining Rail is a roller coaster game. Get into in your mine cart and drive at high speed along the railway track, getting through the mine to the exit and down to the valley. The track is steep, the curves tight and the force tries to take your vehicle out of the bend.

Find your way through the Ghost Mine and the most impressive mines around the world and start a journey from deep inside the mountains down to the safe station at the end of the track.

Rento Fortune – Monolit Tycoon

Rento is multiplayer business dice game. It is board game for 2 to 6 players. Trade lands, build houses, win auctions, roll wheel of fortune, risk in Russian Roulette and have fun!

Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast

Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast is a spin-off to the surprise indie hit, Oh…Sir! The Insult Simulator. This time around we’re taking tinsel town down a few notches, whilst classing up the joint.

The Journey Down: Chapter One

The first chapter in the three-part The Journey Down saga, a classic point-and-click series with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of laughs and brain-teasing adventure!

Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition

Lichtspeer is an action arcade lightspear-throwing simulator based in an Ancient Germanic Future. Co-op mode for 2 players included!

See you next week for another round-up of the new ID@Xbox releases.

Film & Comic Con Birmingham, Collectormania 25 is back at the NEC Birmingham

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Film & Comic Con Birmingham, Collectormania 25 is back at the NEC Birmingham

Returning for it’s 2nd year, Film & Comic Con Birmingham, Collectormania 25 is back at the NEC Birmingham, bigger and better.

Welcoming an amazing array of television, film and sports stars, this year’s event can boast stars of Lethal Weapon, Doctor Who, The Young Ones, Harry Potter, Walking Dead, Doctor Strange, Highlander, Star Wars and much more!

Add to that three legendary reunions with Liverpool FC legends, players from the FA Cup winning 1980 West Ham squad and players from the 1971 Double Winning Arsenal team! Adding to our sports line up is Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, Frank Bruno, Daniel Dubois, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Carl Foggerty and more!

The weekend will include autograph opportunities, professional photo shoots with the stars, talks and a merchandise hall for all your collectable needs.

If you want to dress up, you are more than welcome to with Cosplay competitions and parades taking place over the weekend.

Open on Saturday and Sunday, with tickets available on the door, it’s a great day out for all the family.

www.filmandcomicconbirmingham.com

www.showmastersevents.com

Train Sim World coming to PS4/Xbox One and PC

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Train Sim World coming to PS4/Xbox One and PC

Dovetail Games, has announced Train Sim World is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on 24th July 2018.

Train Sim World is a First-Person Train Simulator that brings to life the experience of operating powerful and realistic authentic replica trains on some of the world’s most amazing railways. Choose how you want to play, taking control and mastering powerful locomotives, running-to-time, carrying out important tasks or riding along as a passenger and watching the world go by. Watch all the action unfold and capture amazing screenshots or go exploring to hunt down all the hidden collectables. Whatever you choose to do, there’s lots to see and experience in Train Sim World.

Powered by Unreal Engine 4 technology and Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph vehicle dynamics engine, incorporating a simulation underpinned with expert technical knowledge and real-world data, the performance, sounds and feel has been accurately reproduced to make the trains feel just like the real thing.

Train Sim World features three distinctly different experiences to test your skills on different trains and routes around the World:

Northeast Corridor New York
Go to work as an engineer on one of America’s most famous railroads, driving Amtrak passenger and CSX freight trains on the world-famous Northeast Corridor in New York City. With impatient passengers to transport on-time and freight to deliver, your skill, focus and endurance will be tested to the limit.

Great Western Express
Drive high speed, passenger and freight trains on one of Britain’s busiest railways. Take control of the iconic Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) and command it to 125mph along the Great Western Main Line out of London’s famous Paddington station.

Rapid Transit
Drive commuter passenger trains on one of Germany’s historic city S-Bahn railways. Navigating the busy S-Bahn will require you to master the layout of the route and the functions and systems of your train as well as Deutsche Bahn’s unique signaling system.

Rob O’Farrell, SVP, Development at Dovetail Games said, ‘The dream of driving trains on your Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or PC in Train Sim World is now close to becoming a reality. We’ve strived to deliver the optimal experience for players on each platform and enable them to feel the detail and enjoy the work that has gone into crafting Train Sim World.’

Review: Yoku’s Island Express

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Review: Yoku’s Island Express

It does have to be said that every now and then a game will bring together so many elements from different games and genres that quite frankly leave me stumped as to how the developers came up with the idea in the first place. This is very much the case with the latest surprising offering from the amazing TEAM 17 with Yoku’s Island Express and it is just as charming to play as it is a surprise.

The game has you playing as Yoku the Dung Beetle, who thankfully for the game has an actual ball he clings to instead of you know what, who is on his way to Mokumana Island to start his new job as the Postmaster. Upon reaching the island he immediately meets the now departing Postmaster in Posterodactyl who explains that he is very much happy to be relieved of his duties as something very strange has begun to happen on the island. Pretty much just leaving Yoku to it all, he flies off and its time for Yoku to get on with his job.

Straight away I was hit by the just lovely visuals and art style the game has which is an almost blend of Rayman style looks with a water coloured pallet, bright and vibrate colours with just delightful animation for Yoku’s movement with the ball as he pushes it around to move around the island. The musical score for this game is also just absolutely spot on and never becomes annoying at any point during play and is very catchy, I found myself humming along both during play and after closing the game. It all comes together to make Mokumana island an enjoyable place to be.

As Yoku rolls his ball around the island he begins to meet new characters and most will give him tasks to do in a very ‘help me to help you’ style of quest. This is mainly used to help open up new areas of the island as some will be blocked off until Yoku can fetch a certain item that character will need to give access to a new area. Unlike other games that use the same on screen text to show dialogue exchanges with a gibberish sound to represent the voices, it never becomes annoying unlike Yooka-Laylee for example which just grated on me.

So the big surprise in the gameplay comes in how it merges the usual cute platforming style game with pinball. Yup that’s right, pinball. Utilising his ball, Yoku can be bounced around the island using the flippers found positioned all over the shop with the left and right triggers on the controller used to activate the left or right flippers which are coloured blue for left and orange for right. The flippers help Yoku reach higher levels of the island and Yoku seems perfectly happy just to have the ball shoot off with him attached to it. The pinball element really comes to life however in the puzzle sections with certain parts of the island serving as mini pinball tables which need to be solved to order to reach a new location or pathway. These little table style puzzles are well designed to both capture the essence of a pinball table but also in how the map design incorporates them so effortlessly into the island itself.

As Yoku moves around the island he will pick up pieces of fruit which will serve as a kind of currency through the game to either buy upgrades from fellow islanders or to unlock new flippers or bounce pads and as Yoku completes tasks for some of the islanders they will give Yoku a new ability which will aid him in some of the more complex pinball table puzzles. In fact quite a lot of what Yoku and players will discover in the first hour or so of exploring the island will reveal certain puzzles and areas that clearly require an upgrade or new skill in order to complete, which means some of the island and some secrets will require Yoku to return to areas previously visited throughout the game as Yoku develops and collects new skills. I really liked this element as it gives the freedom to explore the island but encourages revisiting earlier areas as well. To start with the island map is mostly covered in fog until Yoku discovers that area but story critical objectives are still marked giving a good idea of what direction the player needs to travel in to reach them.

 

Another aspect I did enjoy is that outside of boss fights, there is no combat in the game, making this perfect for a younger audience but also a nice change of pace from other games. This is just a pleasant game to be in that I found myself just smiling from playing it. The pinball table puzzles capture the essence of a real pinball table without being so complicated as to be trapped in one though some will take some working out to see where to exit or move into the next section of the puzzle but there is always a way to exit the table should a skill or upgrade be required to continue. I love the interactions with the other characters and the different areas of the island compliment and contrast each other so well as you progress through the game.

The humour is another aspect I enjoyed as you start to discover just how fed up with the job the former Postmaster was and it is very clear that the moment he knew he was being replaced with Yoku that he basically just stopped doing his job as you find the post office in a right mess with hundreds of letters and packages left undelivered. This adds a nice side mission system for the game that sits alongside the main story objectives as Yoku has to return to the post office to collect more late packages to be delivered. It really is just a well thought out and designed objective system that gives plenty of reasons to just enjoy being in the game.

Yoku’s Island Express is a very loveable game that I found to be as fun as it was relaxing to play. It just made me happy to be on the island as Yoku, humming along to the songs and pinging poor Yoku and his ball all over the place with the pinball elements. It could be said that most of the objectives just rely on doing fetch quests but then Yoku is a postman so none of that ever reaches the boring repetitive stage you might expect. The pinball table puzzles are challenging enough without being frustrating or progress stopping which makes this a great family game for different ages.

It came as a great and welcome to surprise to find this game as enjoyable to play and having a big old grin on my face each and every time I played this made it my go to game to just chill with. Though I played this on Xbox One, I can fully see how this would make a great game for those with a Nintendo Switch as well and it loses nothing from being on a main console either, it is just a absolute joy to play that for the low asking price as well of £15.99, Yoku’s Island Express is a title that successfully brings together elements that really shouldn’t work together but does so just brilliantly.

This has already become of my highlights of 2018 so far and a must have in your game library title and if being really honest, Yoku is far more reliable at delivering mail than my own postman!

snakebyte now shipping the Gaming:Seat a New Luxury Gaming Chair

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snakebyte now shipping the Gaming:Seat a New Luxury Gaming Chair

The Snakebyte group has today announced that the European shipping of the Gaming:Seat a new luxury gaming chair, designed and tested with professional gamers in mind and delivering optimum comfort and adjustability to help keep gamers a step ahead of the competition.

Stylish and sturdy, the Gaming:Seat features high levels of adjustability, ensuring that players of all shapes and sizes can find their ideal seating position, providing support during the most demanding of gaming sessions.

Built to last, the Gaming:Seat features a unique pull-out footrest, allowing gamers to either sit upright or lean back, put their feet up and chill out for casual gaming. Featuring a BIFMA standard base, mechanism and castors, finding a comfortable position for play is truly effortless and with three unique colours, gamers can choose the chair to match their preferred gaming platform, be it blue for PlayStation, green for Xbox or yellow for PC.

Tested and loved by members of eSports team DIVIZON, the Gaming:Seat has been designed specifically with the professional gamer in mind. CEO of DIVIZON, Dennis Schmidt commented, “Our pro gamers know the importance a balanced, comfortable and practical gaming seat can make to the gamers’ performance, and we were delighted to work with snakebyte in testing their new Gaming:Seat. Our team considers it to be the first choice thanks to its highly adaptable properties and high-quality construction.”

Mike Steup, President and CEO of snakebyte group commented, “Gaming:Seats are a growth area in gaming peripherals and a sector where we believe we can innovate. With competitive, online gaming becoming ever more dominant, gamers demand a level of comfort and practicality which allow them to play at their best. We think the Gaming:Seat will provide the solution they deserve.”

The Gaming:Seat is available across Europe from Amazon and leading gaming outlets.

Review: SEGA MEGA Drive Classics Collection

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Review: SEGA MEGA Drive Classics Collection

Many modern gamers could be forgiven for not knowing that the original console war that I remember was between the Nintendo SNES and the SEGA Mega Drive. I was firmly in the SEGA camp after having the Master System console and friends all having the SNES so getting to play one was just a matter of popping to a friend’s house. The MEGA Drive or SEGA Genesis in the US, was the first console I bought with my own money thanks to doing many chores around the house and saving up birthday and pocket money and even upgraded mine with the MEGA CD. It was to me just the coolest console and thanks to the brand new SEGA MEGA Drive Classics collection, I have spent the last few days lost in a nostalgia cloud with zero regrets.

I am not a fan of the ‘Mini’ craze with retro console at the moment with what feels like the forced “you must buy it now before it goes” stock issues that push the demand for  that mini to silly levels so having a collection of the original games I grew up with on my modern consoles is just perfect for me. Thanks to SEGA, we now get to enjoy 50 of the classic MEGA Drive titles from back in the day and the sheer amount of choice just blew my mind as I read the list of games out and ended up just being a retro overload of smiles for me.

That list of games is long and filled with so many classics that it is pretty insane just how much retro MEGA Drive goodness is in this collection:

  • Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
  • Alien Soldier
  • Alien Storm
  • Altered Beast
  • Beyond Oasis
  • Bio-Hazard Battle
  • Bonanza Bros.
  • Columns
  • Columns III: Revenge of Columns
  • Comix Zone
  • Crack Down
  • Decap Attack
  • Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
  • Dynamite Headdy
  • ESWAT: City Under Siege
  • Fatal Labyrinth
  • Flicky
  • Gain Ground
  • Galaxy Force II
  • Golden Axe
  • Golden Axe II
  • Golden Axe III
  • Gunstar Heroes
  • Kid Chameleon
  • Landstalker
  • Light Crusader
  • Phantasy Star II
  • Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
  • Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millenium
  • Ristar
  • Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
  • Shining Force
  • Shining Force II
  • Shining in the Darkness
  • Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
  • Sonic 3D Blast
  • Sonic Spinball
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • Space Harrier II
  • Streets of Rage
  • Streets of Rage 2
  • Streets of Rage 3
  • Super Thunder Blade
  • Sword of Vermilion
  • The Revenge of Shinobi
  • ToeJam & Earl
  • ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
  • Vectorman
  • Vectorman 2
  • Virtua Fighter 2
  • Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
  • Wonder Boy in Monster World

That is a serious amount of retro gaming right there and I love that the majority of my favourite games from that time are there including the full Golden Axe series, Streets of Rage but also the original Sonic the Hedgehog and sequel. Just browsing through the list just transported me back to my MEGA Drive days and so many happy memories which make the presentation of this collection equally enjoyable.

The main menu to this game is essentially a bedroom with a TV and console, posters of iconic MEGA Drive games on the wall and my personal highlight of the launching area has to be the way in which all 50 titles are arranged as a boxed video game collection which can be browsed and when you find the game to play, it will insert that game cartridge into the MEGA Drive console. Now this is all smokes and mirrors of course but just that little visual detail as well as that inserting cartridge sound is just an instant grin moment for me each time. The only niggle I had with the presentation is the games are played with borders to the side of the game and though you can choose one, I think it would have been nice to have a custom border to match the game you are playing. You can play with the visual settings though and even select to have a ‘TV View’ for the borders but I do like how there are enough options that hardcore retro gamers can play around  with the emulator settings to tweak them to how they prefer the visuals to me but the default settings were more than enough for me.

With so many games on the list, I would have liked the option to perhaps take the original game box from the game collection shelf in order to view the synopsis for the game to get both a feel for it and to learn something about it as some may be familiar with these games but some players may not be so the only way to know how a game plays is to launch it with the console. But hot swapping between games is very smooth and quick but the additional attention to detail would have made this an enhanced celebration of these games and the MEGA Drive that it is a shame it was not considered.

Of course this is 2018 and as such SEGA have brought a little modern day gaming to this classic collection of titles and now online multiplayer is available as well as some leader boards for certain games. A great twist are the new Challenges for certain games such as “Complete Stage 2 of Streets of Rage without picking anything up” and adds a nice little mini bonus objective to your gaming. Another more modern addition is that each game will let you create a save point for that game and progress with it. It just makes everything so player friendly allowing you to dip in and out of multiple games and always have a save game to continue on with.

It does have to be said that some amazing titles have been left off the list such as the Ecco the Dolphin games, Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles for example which is a real shame but there is just so much here to relive if you were a gamer in the 90s. For the achievement and trophy hunters out there it has to be said that not every game has one to obtain outside of the special challenges available, but as these games never had them to begin with its not something I personally have an issue with. But this is a very simple decision to make and though this game is really designed for the old school MEGA Drive players of the 90s, it is also a superb way to show the difference between games released 30years ago to modern games such as I have finished and completed all the fights and combat challenges in God of War recently yet I still had to use all four credit continues to reach stage 5 of Golden Axe. These games reflect a very different time in gaming but the enjoyment is still there and thanks to the online multiplayer can now be enjoyed fully once again just as you did with a mate next to you.

The MEGA Drive Classics Collection is a fantastic nostalgia trip down memory lane for me and it offers so much for anyone who remembers this console and its games fondly but also to anyone who may not have heard of these games and need a good education in how video games used to be. Above all it has reminded me just how far games have come since the 90s on so many levels but also some things from back in the day that some modern developers could still learn a thing or to from. This is a collection I will be returning to often as well as streaming some of my own personal classics to introduce them to a new audience. There is just so much to enjoy here and it is packaged so well that it just delivers everything I hoped it would.

Just about every genre of game is represented here in this collection and delving back into the games I remember so fondly is great but also some of the MEGA Drive games I missed out on. The choice is crazy but taking time to try each of the titles brought back many memories of playing Sonic, Shinobi and Alex Kid games that along with the online element now just made this a highlight of 2018 and no doubt something I will return to time and time again.

Now it is back to Golden Axe for me and attempt to not to use up so many credits!

Nest Hello Video Doorbell Lets You Know Who’s There, So You Never Miss a Thing

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Nest Hello Video Doorbell Lets You Know Who’s There, So You Never Miss a Thing

Nest Labs, architect of the thoughtful home, today announced the Nest Hello video doorbell is now available to buy in Europe. 

With an award-winning design, Nest Hello customers will be notified when a guest is at the door even when they are not home via their mobile phone, and can choose to have a natural conversation with HD Talk and Listen. If they’re not available, a list of pre-recorded responses makes it easy to quickly and effortlessly answer visitors with one tap from the app. And just in case the baby is sleeping or you don’t want to set off the dog, Quiet Time lets you turn off your chime, right from the app, while still receiving notifications.

Nest Hello can even let you know there’s someone at your door on your Google Assistant-enabled speaker. And with a Nest Aware subscription, you can get personalised alerts based on who is at the door, such as whether it’s a family member or the next-door neighbor. 

“Your front door is where home begins. It’s the entryway to special moments with family and friends – but also the most common way burglars enter your home,” said Lionel Guicherd-Callin, head of EMEA Product Marketing for Nest Labs. “So we’ve designed a doorbell experience that makes your front door more safe and secure, yet still feels friendly. You can truly connect with your guests at the door from anywhere. Never miss a package. And have added security and peace of mind when it’s needed.” 

Nest Hello combines the familiar experience of a doorbell with all of the technology our customers love about Nest Cam:

  • ● An HD camera designed for your front door. With a 2K image sensor at a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 160° field of view and HD video, you can see your visitors head to toe when they ring the bell. High-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging lets you see key details, even in uneven light, while night vision powered by IR LEDs lets you see when it’s dark.
  • ● Say hello even when you can’t. Have a natural conversation using HD Talk + Listen. Echo and ambient noise cancellation make sure you hear your guests clearly, even on noisy streets. And if you are not available to talk, choose from a list of pre-recorded responses, such as “Just a moment, we’ll be right there!” or “You can leave it, thanks!”, to quickly and effortlessly answer visitors from the Nest app.
  • ● Smart and thoughtful. A light ring will show your guests the button. And Quiet Time lets you turn off your chime from the Nest app, while still receiving notifications on the Nest app. So you don’t wake up the baby or set off the dogs.
  • ● Never miss a moment. With 24/7 video streaming, you can check what’s happening at the front door anytime from your smartphone, tablet or even your TV, or check the free 3-hour history using Sightline in the Nest app to quickly find snapshots of important moments. And with Person Alerts built-in, you’ll get a specific alert and snapshot when someone is at your door.

Makes other doorbells seem like dumbbells.

When customers add a Nest Aware subscription to their Nest Hello video doorbell they get an extra layer of intelligence, and continuous cloud video storage, delivering even more precise, actionable, and effortless video monitoring.

For example, with Familiar Face alert’s powerful face recognition technology, teach Nest Hello to know if it’s a friend or stranger at your door, so you’ll know when it’s someone important.

And with Nest Aware, customers will also benefit from existing features, including 5-, 10- or 30-day video history that you can browse and share in seconds using features like Sightline, clip and timelapse creation.

Pricing, availability and installation 

Nest Hello is available to order today for £229 including VAT from www.nest.com/uk. Nest Hello will be available from UK partners including John Lewis, Argos, Currys PC World, 50five, YESSS and City Electrical Factors starting mid-June.

Before you purchase or install Nest Hello, we recommend you check the compatibility of your home using the online widget. Nest will be able to provide a recommendation on whether it’s a simple installation, where you can follow the in-app step-by-step instructions, or whether it’s time to call in a Nest Pro.  You can also read these guidelines before installing your camera.

Nest Hello plus installation is available on Nest.com for £329 including VAT.

Far Cry 3 Classic Edition out now for season pass for Far Cry 5

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Far Cry 3 Classic Edition out now for season pass for Far Cry 5

Far Cry 3 Classic Edition is now available for early access, to all Far Cry 5 Season Pass owners playing on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Far Cry 3 Classic Edition will let fans and newcomers to the series revisit Rook Island and encounter one of the franchise’s most notorious villains Vaas. As Jason Brody, players must explore the tropical island to find and save his friends, who are being held captive.

From June 26th Far Cry 3 Classic Edition will be available as a standalone purchase on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Bethesda just announced Fallout 76 with more details at E3 next month

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Bethesda just announced Fallout 76 with more details at E3 next month

Bethesda just announced Fallout 76 with more details coming next month at E3 on the 10th June, with the soundtrack of John Denver’s “Country Roads looks to be set in West Virginia, then?

Looks like it to show up on PS4, Xbox One and PC at least.

LEGO DC Super-Villains coming to Xbox One/PS4 and Nintendo Switch this October

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LEGO DC Super-Villains coming to Xbox One/PS4 and Nintendo Switch this October

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment today announced LEGO DC Super-Villains, the first LEGO game to put players at the centre of a villain-centric adventure packed with favourite locations and characters from across the DC universe.

For the first time, a LEGO game is giving players the ability to create and play as their own DC Super-Villain throughout the game.

Their character becomes the centre of the story while teaming up with an iconic variety of villains to adventure through the hilarious and original story written in collaboration with DC. LEGO DC Super-Villains will be available on the 19th October 2018 for PS4, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

“LEGO DC Super-Villains provides players a fun and humorous way to cause mischief by unleashing their DC Super-Villain’s sinister powers and amusing abilities,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “With an unprecedented amount of customisation options to choose from, players can create and customise their character at the start of the story, unlocking new powers and abilities as they progress through the funniest LEGO game to date.”

“The original story in LEGO DC Super-Villains flips the DC universe upside down as players embark on an unforgettable adventure starring memorable villains set across notable DC locations,” said Ames Kirshen, Vice President, Interactive & Animation, DC Entertainment. “DC’s roster of iconic Super-Villains is unmatched and fans will love teaming up with The Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor and a host of others to save Earth from a greater evil.”

“LEGO DC Super-Villains gives players a new way to play with their favourite DC characters with a splash of light-hearted, villainous antics,” said Sean McEvoy, VP Digital Games, The LEGO Group. “Players will enjoy exploring the expansive DC universe in the way only a LEGO game can deliver.”

In LEGO DC Super-Villains, the Justice League has disappeared, leaving Earth’s protection to a newcomer group of heroes from a parallel universe, proclaiming themselves as the ‘Justice Syndicate’. Renowned DC Super-Villains from the ‘Legion Of Doom’ discover Earth’s newest heroes may not be the heroes they claim to be. With each player’s completely customisable Super-Villain character in command, this team of misfit lawbreakers must join forces to discover and foil the evil plans the incognito strangers have in store.
At the beginning of the campaign, players can create their own unique villain and main character throughout, while also teaming up with a variety of DC Super-Villains throughout the story mode. As players progress, they will unlock new abilities, powers and can continue to customise their character to take on the evil threat. Friends and family can join story mode at any time with the fun, two-player, local co-op experiences where players can team up in epic boss fights.

A Deluxe Edition of the game, featuring the main game content, Season Pass content and early access to the DC Super-Villains: TV Series DLC Character Pack, will be available for pre-order soon.

An exclusive LEGO minifigure, Lex Luthor Superman, also comes with the physical version of the Deluxe and Standard Editions, while digital consumers will receive the Justice League Dark DLC Character Pack with their Deluxe Edition.

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Review: EAT BEAT DEADSPIKE-san

The rhythm genre has become quite a niche one ever since the fall of mainstream franchises such as Guitar Hero. So it falls predominantly on Japanese developers to keep the genre alive. One of these latest efforts comes in the form of EAT BEAT DEADSPIKE-san which is a spin-off of sorts of the BlazBlue franchise.

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