First VR Soccer Game – VRFC Launching 6th March

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First VR Soccer Game – VRFC Launching 6th March

Cherry Pop Games, developers of games in both traditional and VR spaces announced today VRFC, the world’s first VR football game, for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift platforms will now launch on March 6th to coordinate the launch between formats.

The game is now available on pre-order in Europe on PlayStation VR with a 20% pre-order discount for PlayStation Plus members.

Gemma Jessop, CherryPop Games said, “VRFC is a ground-breaking game in VR, and March 6th allows a simultaneous launch on all three VR platforms.”

Metal Gear Survive out now for PC/Xbox One and PS4

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Metal Gear Survive out now for PC/Xbox One and PS4

Konami has released the launch trailer for Metal Gear Survive, where it gets down to business. Metal Gear Survive will be released on today (22nd February) for PC via Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and will be playing after the end of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erWJTzTH-VI

The player is pulled through a wormhole and finds himself in an unknown world full of biological dangers and hostile environments again.

Huawei unveils first car to be driven by AI-Powered smartphone

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Huawei unveils first car to be driven by AI-Powered smartphone

Huawei, has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car. The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.

Unlike other driverless cars, which simply detect obstacles Huawei has transformed a Porsche Panamera into a driverless vehicle that doesn’t just see, but crucially, understands its surroundings. This means that can it can distinguish between 1,000s of different objects including a cat and a dog, a ball or a bike and learn to take the most appropriate course of action.

Huawei’s ‘RoadReader’ project is taking advantage of the AI capabilities already in the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. The device uses AI to automatically recognise objects like cats, dogs, food, and other objects, to help people take pictures like a pro.

Most autonomous cars currently being developed rely on the computing power of purpose-built chips developed by third party technology providers. However, as part of its ongoing mission to make the impossible possible, Huawei has used technology already available in its smartphones, demonstrating its superior functionality and ability to stand up to even the most advanced technology developed for use in self-driving cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBGRRx-aSpU&feature=youtu.be

“Our smartphone is already outstanding at object recognition. We wanted to see if in a short space of time we could teach it to not only drive a car, but to use its AI capabilities to see certain objects, and be taught to avoid them” said Andrew Garrihy, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Western Europe. “If our technology is intelligent enough to achieve this in just 5 weeks – what else can it make possible?”

Are you better than Lara then try Tomb Raider: Escape

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Are you better than Lara then try Tomb Raider: Escape

With the release of TOMB RAIDER, out on the 15th March, have designed a TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE – a fantastic journey into the unknown that will push your limits and transport you into the film’s incredible world. You’ll discover your inner-Lara Croft and uncover the mysterious Tomb of the Mother of Death.

The 30-minute, multi-room experience and its immersive environments are inspired by the film and feature key props and elements on loan from the production. TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE has been created in consultation with the TOMB RAIDER filmmakers, including production designer Gary Freeman (Maleficent).

The Escape Room’s location is being kept under wraps, for now, but organizers have revealed that it is an arrow’s shot away from some of the film’s locations, including Brick Lane and the Nomadic Gardens, which bring to life Lara’s origins as an East London bike courier before her adventures begin.

Spanning over three floors and 1,500 square feet, the Escape Room combines ancient puzzles and the latest technology with physical obstacles, immersive theatre, and cutting-edge sound, lighting and special effects – culminating in an explosive, adrenaline-pumping and unforgettable finale.

TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE will open its grand doors to the public for a limited time beginning 9th March, Apply for tickets from today (21st February). Please visit www.warnerbros.co.uk/TombRaiderEscape to secure your reservation.

Hive announces Hive actions to make your home even smarter for you

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Hive announces Hive actions to make your home even smarter for you

Today Hive has introduced new and improved Hive Actions, a feature that allows customers to connect their Hive devices via the Hive app so they work seamlessly together.

 

Hive Actions are designed to make daily living a little easier and more efficient. For example, customers can enjoy the perfect welcome home by setting up their Hive Active Heating and Hive Lights to come on as their Hive Sensor registers that they’ve walked in the door.  Following customer feedback, Hive users can now also set their Actions to time in with sunrise and sunset hours.  This means a Hive Light can be programmed to turn on when it’s dark outside and when the Hive View camera detects someone entering a room.

With over 50 pre-set Actions to choose from, enabling quick and simple setups, and the ability to curate their own, Hive customers can now bring their homes to life like never before at no extra cost. The Hive app now also allows users to create Quick Actions, shortcuts to the Actions and features that are used the most. These sit on the app home screen, making the process of managing the home even faster and more intuitive. In a rush to leave the house in the morning?

Now you can now turn off their lights, heating and appliances with just one tap on the app, helping you save time and energy. 

Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on 16th March

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Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on 16th March

Criterion Games,  today announced Burnout Paradise Remastered will become available 16th March on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, inviting players to wreak havoc and unleash automotive anarchy once more. Players will be transported back into the world of Paradise City to tear it up in the ultimate driving playground, from hectic downtown avenues to the wild mountain roads. Pull off high-octane stunts and create insane car destruction in one of the greatest arcade-driving games ever created.

Burnout Paradise Remastered includes the original base game and the eight add-on game packs released during the Year of Paradise*, including the extension to the drivable world with Big Surf Island. Burnout Paradise Remastered also features a range of technical enhancements for greater visual fidelity, including high-resolution textures for players to explore Paradise City in 4K with supporting 60FPS on the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.

“When people think of Criterion Games, they often remember the Burnout franchise and for good reason. What we created 10 years ago, we feel is still fun and unique to this day in the gaming industry,” said Matt Webster, General Manager at Criterion Games. “Burnout Paradise is an arcade racer built to provide players the thrill of racing with their friends, in a free-form way that was both seamless and immersive, but also a little crazy with all the different stunts and crashes players could pull off. With the release of this remaster, we’re able to share this action-packed ride with a whole new generation of players.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7EtBJ307U4

Burnout Paradise Remastered is rated PEGI 7 and is available digitally and in stores for £34.99 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It will be available later this year on Origin for PC, bringing the Big Surf Island add-on to PC players for the very first time.

EA Access members will also get to play Burnout Paradise Remastered before its worldwide launch, starting on 9th March via the Play First Trial.

‘Barracuda 4K’ Ultra HD Waterproof Action Cam from GoXtreme

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‘Barracuda 4K’ Ultra HD Waterproof Action Cam from GoXtreme

GoXtreme, has today announced the availability of the GoXtreme ‘Barracuda 4K’ waterproof action camera with 4K Ultra HD video. Featuring a touchscreen and waterproof to 10 metres, Barracuda 4K adds a whole new level of functionality and convenience to the GoXtreme range and is available now both online and in-store from UK retailer Argos for £119.99.

The GoXtreme Barracuda 4K is ideal for those adrenaline junkies who enjoy all forms of water sports. Whether it is swimming, scuba diving, kayaking or powerboating, the GoXtreme Barracuda 4K is the perfect companion as it can be used up to 10 metres underwater without any additional plastic housing required and is light and easy to operate.

when designing their action cams and the Barracuda 4K is certainly no exception. Its high-efficiency chipset and high-speed 16mp Panasonic sensor deliver stunning, ultra-sharp videos at settings up to 4K/25fps and photos up to 20MP resolution, while it’s 170º Ultra-wide view ensures everyone is in the frame.

Looking to get creative or artistic with photos or videos? The Barracuda 4K’s burst mode captures several photos with a single press of the shutter which, in turn, delivers multiple photos where ordinarily only one image would be recorded. The Time Lapse mode also allows for greater creativity by giving the option of capturing photos automatically at set time intervals which, when played back as a video, allows viewing as an extended time frame.

Once the photos or videos have been taken, downloading or viewing them is simple as the built-in Wi-Fi allows users to connect the Barracuda to a smartphone or tablet using the companion app. The free iOS and & Android app turns a smartphone or tablet into a live view remote and offers full control of the camera functions and settings. The files can then be downloaded directly from the camera to view or share via email or for instant posting on popular social media platforms.

With every GoXtreme action camera includes a great selection of essential mounts and accessories right out of the box.

The GoXtreme Barracuda 4K includes accessories for any kind of action.

Technical Specification

  •          5cm/2.0″ touchscreen
  •          Waterproof up to 10m (no case needed)
  •          16MP sensor
  •          Video resolution – 4k 25fps, 2.7k 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 30fps, 720p 120fps, 60fps, 30fps
  •          Still image resolution -20M (by interpolation), 16M, 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M
  •          Video with sound
  •          Built-in microphone
  •          External memory: Micro SD card support up to 64GB minimum U3 Class 10 (not included)
  •         170° fixed wide angle
  •          Lens: F=2.5, f=3.0mm
  •          WiFi function
  •          Slow motion
  •         Time Lapse
  •          Self timer
  •          Burst function
  •          Continuous Shot
  •          Motion detection
  •          PC Cam
  •         Snapshot function
  •          White Balance:   Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluor
  •          Interface – HDMI, USB 2.0
  •         Exchangeable 1050mAh lithium battery
  •          Dimensions: 65 x 46 x 28.5mm

*Under water you need to use the buttons to operate the camera.

In the box:

  •        Bike mount
  •       Frame Mount
  •      Helmet mount with stickers and belt
  •    Orientation arms
  •    Tripod adaptor
  •        Mount buckles
  •       Battery
  •        USB Cable
  •        User manual

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operation Chimera test servers are live

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operation Chimera test servers are live

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operation Chimera is officially deployed on the Test Server until March 2nd. Interested players can join exclusively on PC.

The Test Server is an alternative version of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The Test Server allows players to test upcoming gameplay features that will make their way into the main game itself. A consistent gameplay experience is not guaranteed on the Test Server.

Operation Chimera introduces two all-new operators to the multiplayer roster, Lion and Finka, Elite members of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Threat Unit. Additionally, Lion and Finka represent French and Russian counter-terrorism units, respectively, as biohazard specialists. Along with traditional, competitive Rainbow Six Siege multiplayer matches, these new Operators will see their weapons and gadgets put into action in Outbreak, a new four-week co-op event that starts March 6th.

The limited-time Outbreak event will be made available periodically throughout the Test Server phase starting on February 20th, allowing the development team time to improve and implement fixes as necessary.

Symmetry – A Sci-Fi Time Management Game out now

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Symmetry – A Sci-Fi Time Management Game out now

SYMMETRY is a survival management game set in a retro-futuristic, sci-fi universe is now available Steam (PC and MAC) for £8.99/$11.99/9.99 EUR and on PlayStation 4 for £12.99/ $17.99 USD/14.99 EUR. It will release on Xbox One on February 23rd, 2018 for £12.99/$17.99 USD/14.99 EUR.

 

Developed by Sleepless Clinic and published by IMGN.PRO, SYMMETRY combines an ominous sci-fi storyline with life or death consequences, with an atmospheric score that sustains the harsh realities, with hand-drawn pastel Vector graphics to give the game a feeling of mystery and highlight the severity of the deserted world.  

In SYMMETRY, the main goal is to manage a team of survivors whose spaceship has crashed on an abandoned planet, light years from help. Players must help the crew withstand the desolate, freezing cold environment and unpredictable weather that is unsuitable for human life while safely and quickly fix their spaceship and escape. Time is of the essence. Everyone’s safety is essential. Life functions are critical. Overseeing resources is vital. One wrong choice, someone dies. Run out of time, someone dies. And when one of the survivors die, you must make the ultimate decision, dispose of the body, or cannibalize it.

SYMMETRY Game Features

  • Gameplay:
    • Race against time while gathering all parts required to repair the spaceship.
    • Survival-management in extremely hostile conditions.
    • Avoid extreme weather conditions and life-threatening supernatural activities.
    • Different needs to satisfy: nutrition, physical condition, and mental health
    • Additional ‘Survival’ endless gameplay mode unlocked once the main mission is accomplished.
  • Replayability:
    • Randomly assigned crew members possess different skills and stories in each gameplay.
    • Implement various strategies to beat the game.
    • Develop new skills like Botanics or power plant operations.
  • Plot:
    • Sci-fi setting with a non-obvious storyline.
    • Moral choices: collectivism vs individualism.
  • Art:
    • Unique vector graphics and ambient sound setting.
  • Ominous presence of the Symmetrical World.

Welcome to the Ubisoft’s Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt

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Welcome to the Ubisoft’s Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt

Ubisoft’s Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt is a new educational and entertainment tool, which lets anyone explore the entire interactive 3D recreation of Ancient Egypt in Assassin’s Creed Origins, free of conflict, time pressure or gameplay constraints. The Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt releases on tomorrow (February 20th, 2018)  on PS4, Xbox and PC, at no cost for all owners of the Assassin’s Creed Origins game, and it will also be available independently from the game on PC via the Uplay and Steam platforms for £15.99.

From Alexandria to Memphis, the Nile Delta to the Sand Sea, the Giza plateau to the Faiyum Oasis, the Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt lets visitors either explore the rich world of Ancient Egypt at their will or follow the 75 themed tours devised by Ubisoft’s creative teams in collaboration with History experts and Egyptologists.

“With the Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt, we give everyone interested in Ancient Egypt the chance to enjoy its beauty and the realisation that video games can be a source of inspiring knowledge,” explains Jean Guesdon, Creative Director of Assassin’s Creed Origins and the Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt.

Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt is a unique experience at the intersection of entertainment and learning. Interactivity, specific to the world of video games, is at the heart of the experience, creating strong engagement with the content. This makes the Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt a completely new type of edutainment tool.

“We’ve been in touch with teachers from the very first instalment of Assassin’s Creed games. Many of them already used the games during their History classes but soon came to realise that what they needed was an easily accessible educative tool based in our historical reconstructions,” explains Maxime Durand, in-house Historian at Ubisoft Montreal. “With the Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt, you can visualise and understand thousands of things from Egyptian history in their actual context. As both a game and a learning tool, it is quite a unique asset for teachers to integrate as part of their history classes.”

The Incredibles are back with Incredibles 2 new trailer and poster

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The Incredibles are back with Incredibles 2 new trailer and poster

The Incredibles are back – Elastigirl may have hung up her Supersuit when the Supers were lying low, but in “Incredibles 2,” she’s recruited to lead a campaign to bring them back into the spotlight.

With the full support of her family behind her, Helen finds she’s still at the top of her game when it comes to fighting crime.

Featuring the voice of Holly Hunter as Helen Parr aka Elastigirl, “Incredibles 2” opens in U.K. cinemas July 13

Hello to Nintendo Labo for the Nintendo Switch meet the Variety Kit/Robot Kit

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Hello to Nintendo Labo for the Nintendo Switch meet the Variety Kit/Robot Kit

Nintendo Labo for Nintendo Switch, a line of interactive build-and-play experiences designed to inspire imagination and discovery in creative minds and playful hearts alike. Today, Nintendo revealed some additional features for the first two Nintendo Labo kits – the Variety Kit and the Robot Kit – which launch across Europe on April 27th.

One new feature that is part of the software included with each Nintendo Labo kit is Toy-Con Garage. This mode introduces simple principles of technology in a fun and accessible way, allowing players to combine various simple inputs and outputs to invent their own new ways to play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4v_LcHnDbs&feature=youtu.be

In addition to Toy-Con Garage, the Toy-Con creations in each kit offer numerous ways to have fun as players make, play and discover different experiences.

Variety Kit

  • Toy-Con Piano: After assembling a 13-key piano, players can host an impromptu recital or record their own songs and play them back for their biggest fans-in-the-making. Experimenting with different sounds and pitches can lead to something truly unique – even a song composed entirely of cat noises!
  • Toy-Con Motorbike: Players can grab hold of their newly constructed handlebars and race through different tracks, challenging CPU opponents or collecting balloons across mountainous terrain. Creative types can even create their own custom tracks!
  • Toy-Con Fishing Rod: There are many exotic fish to discover, and some of the deep-ocean fish are particularly tricky to catch. Aquarium mode allows players to show off their collection and have fun creating their own fish**.
  • Toy-Con House: Players befriend the cute creature living in Toy-Con House and discover different ways to interact and play with it on the Nintendo Switch screen. There are a variety of experiences to discover, including mine cart races, bowling, and playing jump rope.
  • Toy-Con RC Car: The RC Car is full of unique and surprising features. Since the Variety Kit includes materials to build two Toy-Con RC Cars, players can compete in a sumo challenge to try to knock their opponent’s RC Car over, race against a friend, or set up obstacle courses.* Creating a path using the reflective stickers included in the kit allows the car to self-drive along a specific route using the IR Motion Camera on the Right Joy-Con controller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMgrwhQjHiM&feature=youtu.be

Robot Kit

  • Players can build their own wearable Toy-Con Robot suit and assume control of a giant in-game robot, completing challenges and destroying objects to unlock powerful new abilities.
  • Competitive players can even challenge a friend* in two-player local battles An additional Robot Kit is required for local co-op mode.*
  • Nintendo Labo encourages players to use their imagination and creativity to customise their cardboard Toy-Con creations in a variety of ways, and the Robot Kit even allows them to customise and level-up the in-game robot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ6eBBdOd_Q&feature=youtu.be

Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM official merchandise range revealed

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Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM official merchandise range revealed

Bandai Namco Entertainment and Numskull Designs have  announce the official merchandise range to coincide  with the forthcoming video game release Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM , which launches on PlayStation 4 and PC on March 23rd, 2018.

The prequel to the cult classic role-playing video game developed by Level-5, Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM tells the charming and tragic tale of Evan, a boy prince who learns how to become a leader with the help of the quirky characters he meets on his journey to rebuild his kingdom. With music by renowned composer Joe Hisaishi and designs by animation artist Yoshiyuki Momose, stunning visuals recreate the world of Ni no Kuni to immerse players in a vibrant, animated land full of adventure.

In conjunction with Bandai Namco Entertainment, Numskull will be releasing a unique range of collectables, wearables, and more than fans of the series will be eager to represent, with the range available for pre-order from today.

Major high street and online retailers will heavily support the range, which consists of:

·   Limited Edition set of 13 pin badges
·   Two different designs of drawstring bags
·   Heat reactive mug & world map design mug
·   Set of 12 charms
·   4 T-shirt designs
·   Keychains and magnets

 

LIMITED EDITION PIN BADGE SET

One of the highlights of the range is this limited edition official pin badge set, containing 13 collectable high-quality pins representing some of the many characters you’ll meet in-game. Evan, Roland, Tani, Lofty, Batu, Leander, Bracken, and The Higgledies are all displayed in a colourful chest, although fans may not be able to resist wearing their favourite characters on their backpacks or shirt.

This is the ultimate collector’s item for Ni no Kuni fans.

Ni no Kuni II Artwork Drawstring Bag

Featuring the gorgeous cover artwork and logo from the game, this easy-opening drawstring bag is perfect for carrying personal belongings of all sorts and is an ideal collectable for devoted fans of the Ni no Kuni franchise.

A Closer Look at the Hug and Learn Bears Book from Leap Frog

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A Closer Look at the Hug and Learn Bears Book from Leap Frog

It’s time to take a closer look at the Hug and Learn Bears Book from Leap Frog.

This adorable, interactive book introduces early language skills to pre-readers.

The six-page story is full of family love and big bear hugs while teaching numbers, shapes and colours.

Listen to music and sweet sounds as you turn the pages.

Slide the heart, twist the butterfly or press the music button to hear four songs.

Press the four light-up faces to hear phrases from each bear, encouraging lots of love and hugs.

Press the button on Brother Bear’s belly to tickle him and hear him giggle.

The Hug and Learn Bears Book from Leap Frog is available now priced £24.99 and is suitable for ages 6 – 36 months.

You can learn more from the Leap Frog website.

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