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Welcome the HTC Desire 820 in multiple colours

Chris Hare

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Sep 4, 2014

Welcome the HTC Desire 820 in multiple colours

Today HTC at IFA 14 in Berlin has shown off the brand new super colourful handset, called the HTC Desire 820.

HTC is calling a Double Shot construction technique, the phone features a single unibody design with multiple colours fused into one solid piece.

The Desire 820 will be available across the world beginning at the end of September, and HTC has offered up no pricing or specific availability details at this point. It’ll be available in Marble White (glossy colour), Tuxedo Grey (matte colour), Santorini White (glossy), Milky-way Grey (glossy), Tangerine White (glossy), Saffron Grey (glossy), Flamingo Grey (glossy), Blue Mist (glossy), and Monarch Orange (glossy).

HTC Desire 820 specs

Component	Description
Screen size	5.5 inches
Screen type	Pending
Resolution	1280×720 (720p)
Pixel density	267 ppi
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Type	Octa-core
Speed	1.5 GHz & 1.0 GHz
GPU	Pending
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB
Expansion	MicroSD
Camera	13MP
Flash	Yes
Front-facer	8MP
Battery	2600 mAh
OS	Android 4.4 with HTC Sense 6
Bands	Differ by country/carrier
SIM type	Nano SIM (dual nano SIM in some markets)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 + 5GHz)
NFC	Pending
Infrared	Pending
Sensors	Ambient light sensor / proximity sensor / accelerometer
Build	Two-tone unibody
Size	157.7×78.74×7.74mm / 155 grams

The handset is also slim and light, at 7.74mm and weighing 155g. Also included with the device is a return of the Dot View case, which featured on the HTC One M8.

The real talking point of the device however is the big 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The highest resolution of just about any smartphone currently available, HTC has packed a ‘live make-up’ function into the phone that will beautify users straight in camera.

On the rear of the device is a f.2.2 13-megapixel camera unit, while inside HTC has crammed a hugely powerful 64-bit octo-core processor from Qualcomm.

Review: Table Top Racing for PS Vita

Jim McCarthy

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Sep 4, 2014

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The people behind Table Top Racing provided me a free copy of the game on the PS Vita for review purposes. Here is my review.

Table Top Racing is a racing game, similar to Mario Kart, and is available on IOS and Android. It is also available for the PS Vita and costs $7.99 in the US. Here is how the game is described by the developer:

Table Top Racing (TTR) is a fast and furious miniaturised combat racing game that pits all manner of crazy cars and automobiles against each other. Welcome to a world of table top race tracks, over-sized obstacles and insane power-ups. TTR might be miniature but don’t be fooled by its size! This little combat racer will knock your giant socks off!

If you’re a Micro Machines or Mario Kart fan – TTR is for you! Challenge yourself to the carnage of 4 player online multiplayer and make your mark on the Global Ranking Boards. Win coins, upgrade vehicles and race in over 30 Special Events.

The Cars are bonkers, the competition fierce and the action relentless. Think you can handle the on-track madness? Well get ready for some white knuckle racing!

Here is a trailer that shows some of the gameplay:

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Now that you know what the game is supposed to be like, let’s dive in.

Gameplay

Table Top Racing is reminiscent of Mario Kart on the Wii U; you race around a course in different vehicles, upgrading them as you earn points, and using weapons to fry opponents and ensure the win. You start out in an ice cream truck; winning races gets you points that you use to purchase upgrades, such as handling improvements and weapons to use during races. I graduated to a micro-bus in later levels, spending my points winnings on upgraded vehicles and vehicle characteristics: Speed, Grip, Acceleration, Armor and Turbo, as illustrated with this screen shot.

You must earn upgrades in order to be able to win some of the later races, but had no issues with the lower levels in playing with what comes with the $7.99 purchase price and what I managed to earn winning races.

The graphics reminded me of playing with Matchbox cars on my parent’s furniture as a kid, and I enjoyed the tracks laid out across kitchen tables. This game takes full advantage of the PS Vita graphics capability, delivering smooth action frames and detailed environments.

Since Table Top Racing is a port and is also available on Android and IOS, it does not take advantage of the accelerometer that is available on the PS Vita, and that is a drawback. However, using buttons and the analog joysticks on the Vita to turn and accelerate was easy and provided fun gameplay, and the rear touchpad can be used to provide a look in the rear view mirror.

Completing a race, Table Top Racing gives you feedback on how you did and how many points you earned. Depending on the race, you might be asked to win outright, or not to finish last, among other goals…achieving those goals sets you up to win the points that you need to upgrade your vehicle and continue the fun.

There are 8 race tracks, 17 upgradeable cars, 6 gameplay modes and a fun 4-car online race mode exclusive to the PS Vita. In fact, the publisher states that this game is best played on the PS Vita due to better graphics performance and the enhanced rear touchpad controls.

Check out these screenshots!

Overall Evaluation

Table Top Racing for PS Vita is a fun port, well worth the $7.99 price.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Multiplayer Deep Dive Trailer

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Multiplayer Deep Dive Trailer

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Multiplayer is set to deliver one of the most game changing experiences in franchise history so far.

Take a closer look at some of the new Multiplayer features, including exoskeleton movement, customization, maps, and modes.

New Lenovo Tablet and Gaming PC at IFA

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Today Lenovo announced at the IFA 2014 in Berlin an expanded portfolio of tablets and PCs that gives consumers more options for tablets that fit their mobile lifestyle as well as choices of dedicated gaming PCs. The new lineup kicks off with the TAB S8, Lenovo’s first Intel-powered Android tablet. Lenovo also announced two new high-performance gaming PCs: the Y70 Touch, Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch laptop with the latest processor and graphics technology for HD gaming, and the ERAZER X310, Lenovo’s latest affordable desktop gaming PCs.

TAB S8: Combines Android Experience with Intel Performance

Lenovo created the TAB S8 for consumers who are looking for a stylish, slim and affordable Android tablet starting at just £149. At 8-inches, the TAB S8’s 1920×1200 infinity screen is sharper than FHD, while the One Glass Solution touch-panel technology provides a crystal clear viewing experience. The tablet’s ultra-slim bezel seamlessly merges the screen with the dark front panel, giving the TAB S8 a sleek, clean look. The front panel also features a 1.6-megapixel HD camera for easy video chatting. Turn the TAB S8 around to reveal an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. The wide aperture f2.2 lens snaps sharp photos, even in low light. Pre-installed apps, like SHAREit, allow for easy and safe photo and file sharing.

Engineered to give users the most from their mobile device without sacrificing portability, the Lenovo TAB S8 marks Lenovo’s first 8-inch Android tablet powered by an Intel processor. Available with the Intel Atom Z3745 Processor with Intel® Burst Performance Technology, the TAB S8 dynamically matches processing power to the task at hand in order to maximize battery life without compromising speed in a thin and light design. The TAB S8 is just 0.65 pounds and 0.31 inches thin, nearly as thin as a standard pencil.

Additional features include optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel® XMMTM 7160) and Wi-Fi for data connectivity, up to seven hours of battery life to keep users cord-free, and 64-bit technology compatibility. The TAB S8 runs Android 4.4 KitKat, includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers. Colors vary by region and include ebony, canary yellow, pearl white and midnight blue.

Y70 Touch: Extreme Performance for HD Gaming

The Lenovo Y70 Touch comes with an up to 4^th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and powerful NVIDIA GTX graphics, making it ideal for heavy entertainment use and HD gaming. At 17 inches, the Y70 Touch is Lenovo’s largest touchscreen laptop, opening up a whole new level of interaction for video editing, social sharing and gaming.

The Y70 delivers a fantastic audio and visual experience, with a FHD display that brings movies and games to life with enhanced colour, clarity and resolution. Its JBL-designed stereo speakers and subwoofer paired with Dolby Advanced Audio provide a totally immersive audio experience rarely found on a laptop. The backlit keyboard glows in dimly lit environments, adding to the overall visual experience.

At under 7.5 pounds, the Y70 Touch is thinner and lighter than most other laptops in its class thanks to the included external optical disc drive that supports both DVD and Blu-ray. The Y70 Touch also features up to five hours of battery life and customizable memory and storage options, with up to 16GB DDR3L and 1TB of SSHD storage or 512GB SSD storage.

Z50-75: Thin and Light, Optimized for Gaming

The stylish Lenovo Z50-75 laptop provides a full gaming experience for on-the-go at a stunning price point. At 2.5 cm thin, it features an AMD FX-quadcore processor, R7-M260DX 2GB graphics and groundbreaking graphics API that allows games and applications to utilize the CPU and GPU more efficiently thus improving performance up to 60%. Equipped with gorgeous 15.6 inch FHD 1920X1080 display, up to 16GB DDR3L memory, large storage options up to 1TB HDD or 1TB SSHD, and Stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater, the Z50-75 offers users a fantastic gaming experience.

The new Z50-75 comes bundled with two free games offering among a selection of AAA titles like “Thief” and “Darksiders” that buyers can download through a dedicated website using a unique code. This promotion is available in EMEA only and valid until 31st March.

ERAZER X310 Smooth, Immersive Gaming with Design Flare

The Lenovo ERAZER X310 is the latest addition to Lenovo’s line of affordable gaming desktop PCs. To keep users in the action, the ERAZER X310 features discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, a quad-core processor and up to 2TB of SSHD or 256GB SSD high-speed storage. The combined power and speed allows users to play the most intense games seamlessly without lag. The ERAZER X310 boosts the gaming experience with immersive audio featuring 7.1 channel sound support and Dolby enhancements.

The newly designed chassis features front LED lighting and a futuristic profile that mimics the smooth lines of a knight’s armour. The front panel also features a one-touch port cover for easy access and a hidden air vent that keeps the device cool when the gaming heats up.

Other features include up to 32GB DDR3 memory, four USB 3.0 ports and always-on USB charging port for enhanced connectivity.

“Our latest consumer tablet and PCs give consumers even more choice so they can select the right device that fits best into their mobile lifestyle,” said Jeff Meredith, vice president, marketing, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. “From the super mobile TAB S8 tablet to the Y70 and ERAZER X310 gaming PC, we’ve optimized each one to meet the diverse needs of customers.”

With Lenovo’s Tab S8 tablet powered by an Intel Atom Processor, consumers have the freedom to experience seamless, powerful performance with great battery life. They can enjoy the content they want on this new Intel-based tablet, such as games or videos,” said Erik Reid, vice president of Intel Mobile and Communications Group and general manager of the Tablet Business Unit.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo TAB S8 will be available beginning in September with models starting at £149 via major retailers and http://www.lenovo.com/uk/en/.

The Lenovo Y70 Touch will be available beginning in September with models starting at £999.99 via major retailers and http://www.lenovo.com/uk/en/.

The Lenovo Z50-75 with two free games offer will be available beginning in September with models starting at £399.99.

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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With the new Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, it gives you a slim, light and waterproof tablet that’s going to be perfect for browsing in the bath with an IP65/68 rating.

The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is only 6.4mm thick and weighs only 270g, so should be easy to heft with one hand. It measures 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4mm.

It features the Xperia Z design, giving you something that’s high quality and minimalist, with stainless steel corners and a tempered glass front.

There’s an 8-inch Triluminos display on the front, enhanced with Sony’s Live Colour LED, with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. That gives you a pixel density of 275ppi, which won’t give you the detail of common rivals like the iPad mini with Retina display or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S.

There is plenty of power, however, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.5GHz and 3GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of internal storage, that can be expanded by up to 128GB via microSD.

Making a departure from the rest of the Z3 family, there Z3 Tablet Compact comes with an 8.1-megapixel camera on the rear and lacks the 4K video capture that the smartphone cousins offer.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will be available in black or white, with both LTE and Wi-Fi only versions, There’s no word on pricing available from autumn 2014.

Bad Blood DLC coming to Watch Dogs this month

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Bad Blood DLC coming to Watch Dogs this month

Ubisoft announced that Watch_Dogs Bad Blood, a new downloadable piece of content for Watch_Dogs, will release on 23rd September for season pass holders and 30th September for all other players.

Watch_Dogs Bad Blood features an all new story campaign starring T-Bone, the brilliant and eccentric hacker players first met in Watch_Dogs, who is now playable for the first time. The campaign explores T-Bone’s story through 10 new missions set in new locations throughout Chicago. Shortly after the events of Watch_Dogs, Raymond “T-Bone” Kenney infiltrates Blume one last time to plant a false trail in their system. Before he can disappear from the grid, he receives a panicked phone call from Tobias Frewer, a former colleague from Blume’s ctOS prototype days, who’s in desperate need of help. Putting his own escape at risk, T-Bone decides to help, but quickly realises the details of his old friend’s story aren’t adding up.

Watch_Dogs Bad Blood also grants players access to “Street Sweep” contracts, a dynamic new system of side missions that offers players endless hours of challenges. All Street Sweep contracts are playable in co-op mode (friend or public sessions), a first for Watch_Dogs, allowing two players to work together to combat Chicago’s criminal groups. The popular online ‘Hacking’ and ‘Tailing’ modes as well as the ctOS Companion App are also fully playable as T-Bone in Watch_Dogs Bad Blood.

In addition, Watch_Dogs Bad Blood features exclusive weapons, perks and outfits, including the remote-controlled car “Eugene,” T-Bone’s latest creation that can be upgraded with both offensive and defensive perks.

Sony announces the Xperia E3

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Today presents Sony’s Xperia E3, with the Xperia E3 its ultra-fast performance and 4G connection also allows consumers to experience all its features in full throttle. With a quality flagship design body to complement, Xperia E3 is the ultimate smartphone for young consumers, without an expensive price tag.

Calum MacDougall, Director of Product Marketing Programme, at Sony Mobile Communications said: “We’re pleased to introduce Xperia E3, a handset that matches form with function at an affordable price point. E3 combines fast performance with impressive features, all wrapped in our flagship Z series design that you can be proud to show off.”

Stunning looks that never get old

Sharing the same design style as Sony’s new flagship Z3 series smartphones, Xperia E3 is crafted and makes a style statement right out of the box. Being both slim and lightweight, E3 is conveniently designed for easy use with just one hand, meaning that all of your multi-tasking issues are eliminated. Xperia E3 also enables you to express your individual style, as it is available in a range of striking, standout colours including white, black, lime, and copper (colours may vary by market).

Android operating system
4.3″ touchscreen
1GB RAM
4GB internal memory
Dual SIM capability
MicroSD memory card
2300mAh battery
5 megapixel camera
Quad-core processor

Attention-grabbing features, designed to distinguish you from the crowd

Every detail of Xperia E3 is made to set you apart, and it incorporates cutting-edge technology and exclusive features from our Z series for continuous fun experiences.

The 5 megapixel camera with HDR allows you to capture stunning photos even with back light and to record HD videos. Creative camera apps such as Timeshift burst take your photos beyond the same old, tired filters. Download new AR fun to mix reality with 3D effects that change as you move the camera. Share your videos live to Facebook via theSocial live app or to YouTube via the Live on YouTube – by Xperia app.

Taking the power of control to the next level, E3’s ’shake to start’ app lets you customise shortcuts to any app. With a simple flick of the wrist you can launch or open Facebook, making accessing your favourite apps easier than ever. The ‘shake to start’ app allows you to control your phone – and impress friends – in all new ways.

Xperia E3 features the advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon400 processor with quad-core 1.2 GHz CPUs and 4G LTE capabilities allowing you to load all your movies, music and games instantly without any irritating interruptions.

Experience all of this stunning entertainment on Xperia E3’s generous 4.5” display with Sony’s leading TV technology and IPS for wide viewing angles, while its long-lasting 2330 mAh battery with Battery STAMINA Mode keeps the smartphone going for 14% longer usage, so you can keep the fun streaming in.

For added flexibility, E3 is also available in a dual SIM variant. Sony’s dual SIM management technology means that users can keep both SIMs active and never miss a call, even when talking on one of them.

Xperia E3 will launch globally from autumn 2014. No pricing out date yet most likely around £150 price.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact announced

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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With the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact could be the pocketable phone you’ve all been waiting for. The Z3 Compact brings you the power of the flagship Z3, but with a 4.6-inch display.

That smaller display means a device that fits more naturally into the hand than the larger brother the Z3, with a body that’s 8.6mm thick and a weight of only 129g.

The Xperia Z3 design is close to that of the Z1 Compact launched in 2013, but it’s now slimmer and lighter, with an edge that Sony is calling the “liquid reflection frame”. The liquid frame holds the tempered glass front and back panels in place, for that Xperia Z design.

The Xperia Z3 Compact is waterproof with an IP65/68 rating, so you will be ok in the UK lovely rain or underwater.

Android 4.4 operating system
20.7 megapixel camera
IP rating
Powerful 2.5GHz quad-core processor
4.6″ HD display
2GB RAm
16GB internal storage
MHL 3.0
Stereo speakers
8.65mm thin

At the back of the device is the 20.7 megapixel camera, with Sony’s Exmor RS sensor and Sony G lens, along with SteadyShot stabilisation. Its has 4K video capture, and ISO 12800 for really low light shots.

Under the skin is a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with 3GB of RAM. You’ll get 16GB of internal storage with the option of expanding by a further 128GB via microSD.

The display measures 4.6-inches, but comes with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, which gives you 319ppi.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will be available in 3 colours SIM free, Black, White and Red with Green available as an exclusive to a network provider.

Welcome to the Sony Xperia Z3

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Sony has launched the Sony Xperia Z3 at IFA 2014 in Berlin, with only a small time since the last Xperia Z series update.

Sony’s changed the design, only slightly from the Z2 launched back in February 2014. The new handset measures 146 x 72 x 7.3mm thick and weighs 152g, squeezing tempered glass panels into the aluminium frame and giving you IP65/68 water resistance.

With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset at the heart clocked at 2.5GHz along with 3GB of RAM. There will be 16 and 32GB versions of the Z3, along with MicroSD support up to 128GB.

As with the Z2, the Z3 offers a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 423ppi. That Triluminos display comes enhanced with Sony’s Live Colour LED and X-Reality technologies, looking to give you plenty of punch.

The Xperia Z3 will have a 20.7-megapixel 1/2.3 Exmor RS sensor with Sony G Lens and Bionz processor around the back. Also included is the SteadyShot stabilisation and Sony has also added ISO 12800 to the camera options.

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Video from Phone 4u Youtube Channel

Its supports high resolution audio and has integrated noise cancellation when used with the NC31EM headphones.

Key features of the Z3:

Android 4.4
20.7 megapixel camera
IP65/68 rating
Powerful 2.5GHz processor
3GB RAM
MHL 3.0
4K video recording
3100mAh battery
Hi-Res Audio support
7.5mm think

The Sony Xperia Z3 launches on Android 4.4 KitKat, with Sony’s customisation over the top. With the Sony Xperia Z3 you can get PlayStation 4 Remote Play (like the Vita) and Sony has released the GCM10 Game Control Mount so attach your dual shock controller to your phone.

The Sony Xperia Z3 will be available in black, white, copper or silver green, now word on pricing and date just yet.

Samsung Announces VR Gear

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Oculus and Samsung just announced the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition, a new mobile virtual reality headset using the Galaxy Note 4, created by Samsung and powered by Oculus – no official launch date given, but it will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selectively by carriers this year.

Powered by Oculus technology, the Samsung Gear VR delivers a completely new way to experience and consume mobile content. It continues Samsung’s leadership in the wearable category through innovative technology and compelling design to expand the definition of mobile life.

The result of a deep and integrated partnership with Oculus, a Facebook company and a leader in virtual reality technology, the Samsung Gear VR creates an immersive mobile virtual reality experience that the industry has never seen before.

“The Samsung Gear VR goes far beyond expectations of how mobile technology can be used to consume content, and is a powerful representation of the progressive innovation of the Gear series,” said JK Shin, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “We are pleased to have partnered with Oculus VR to bring this incredibly immersive mobile content experience to consumers.”

John Carmack sporting the latest Gear VR Innovator Edition at Samsung Unpack

“We are thrilled to reveal the Gear VR Innovator Edition, a state-of-the-art mobile VR experience powered by Oculus,” said John Carmack, CTO of Oculus. “The deep technical partnership with Samsung has enabled us to create a virtual reality headset with world class resolution and performance, all on a completely mobile platform.”

The Samsung Gear VR delivers an unrivaled viewing experience with the 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Note 4 providing stunning and engaging visuals at a mobile-leading resolution. With the Gear VR Innovator Edition, users can sit in the best seat of a theatre, can be on-stage of a performance with full 360 3D video, and can enjoy gaming like it’s never been seen before – inside the stunning worlds where imagination becomes reality. Samsung’s industry leading Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven technologies fuse to create an experience that surprises and delights – all on a mobile device.

Built with soft, flexible cushioning and lightweight materials, the Samsung Gear VR is comfortable to wear. It is completely wireless, so users can be fully engaged in virtual worlds without being tethered to a computer. With a robust selection of optimized virtual reality content from a wide range of top-tier creators, users will be able to enjoy a wide range of film, gaming, 360 degree video, and educational/experiential content.

Volume Coming to EGX This Month

Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Volume is the new title from the creator of the critically acclaimed Thomas Was Alone that will deliver a unique take on the stealth genre, which was shown at the years E3 Sony Conference. Volume is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PC and Mac in 2015.

Volume is a game about being HEARD and will be making all the right noises at EGX – Earl’s Court, 25-28 September.

Set in the near future, Volume is a reimaging of the classic Robin Hood saga, starring Charlie McDonnell as Locksley, while Danny Wallace gives voice to the AI that aids the Errol Flynn wannabe throughout the game.

Locksely’s no killer, instead relying on stealth to commit his crimes. He sneaks, he distracts, he avoids. If he is seen or heard, it’s because he wanted to be, crowd-controlling enemies to get to the targets he wants.

Why Volume?

Locksley commits his crimes in a virtual environment, showing the country how to rob from the rich and keep for themselves. Raising your volume is as important as making it through the game’s environments.

Volume will release with 100 challenging and exciting levels, but also provide access to the same level design tools used by the development team, allowing the community to remix existing environments or create their own to share with others.

F1 2014 – Sochi Autodrom Hot Lap Video

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Today Codemasters released a new hot lap video for F1 2014 showing one of the new circuits for this year’s game. The hot lap shows 20 year-old Russian driver Daniil Kvyat in his Toro Rosso STR9 taking on his home track, the Sochi Autodrom

This year’s 2014 FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX will be the first time that Russia has hosted a FORMULA ONE race. The fast and flowing 19 turn track features a demanding final sector and includes 1.7km of public roads and the GRAND PRIX is set to be run in front of 55,000 fans. The new hot lap video is FORMULA 1 gamers’ first chance to see the full circuit in the game.

The Sochi Autodrom is one of four tracks which offer new gameplay experiences in F1 2014, including Austria’s Spielberg circuit which features on the FORMULA ONE calendar for the first time in a decade, the return of the Hockenheimring to the calendar which last held a race in 2012 and the BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX which was run as a night race for the first time in 2014.

F1 2014 will arrive on October 17th for the Xbox 360, Windows PC and the PlayStation 3. Codemasters will then introduce a new FORMULA 1 title in 2015 the Xbox One, Windows PC and for the PlayStation 4.

Dribble over the new trailer of NBA Live 15

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Dribble over the new trailer of NBA Live 15

Today fans got their first taste of NBA LIVE 15 with the release of a brand new trailer. The video showcases new features such as enhanced player likeness and new body types, along with updated footwear and accessories for the 2014-15 NBA season.

Fans also get to check out NBA LIVE 15 cover athlete Damian Lillard in action in this year’s game. The video is composed of completely in-game footage, and every dribble, shot, dunk and move is something fans will be able to pull off themselves in the game.

Additional info on NBA LIVE 15 will be released throughout September including in-depth details on gameplay, modes, feature improvements and more.

NBA LIVE 15 arrives with the most photo-realistic visuals in franchise history and 500+ core gameplay improvements delivering a truly fluid, fun and authentic basketball gaming experience. Reimagined visuals drop you courtside alongside the game’s biggest stars. See the intensity on a player’s face as he nails a game-winner, or the frustration of a heart-wrenching loss. All-new real-time physics on dunks and layups replicate some of the NBA’s most amazing physical plays, letting you posterize your opponent or deny his attempt at the rim. Add into the mix always-connected online game modes and LIVE’s Synergy Sports partnership and you’ll never miss a beat during the NBA season with new content updated daily, all season long.

NBA LIVE 15 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and will be available on 7th October for Xbox One, and the PlayStation 4

Minecraft for Xbox One launches this friday from £3.99

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Chris Hare

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Sep 3, 2014

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Minecraft for Xbox One launches this friday from £3.99

Microsoft today announced that “Minecraft” will enter the next generation on Friday, 5th Sept with the release of “Minecraft: Xbox One Edition”.

Friday, players can purchase and download “Minecraft: Xbox One Edition” as either a full price game for £15.99/$19.99 or as an upgrade from “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” for just £3.99/$4.99.

With worlds up to 36 times larger than on Xbox 360, now there’s an even bigger canvas to create on. You can even transfer your favourite Xbox 360 worlds and content to the Xbox One Edition so you won’t lose your creations.

Join a community of 13-million plus “Minecraft” fans on Xbox Live that are continually laying down imaginative creations. And, with the widest range of downloadable content on console, you’ll never run out of new worlds to explore with four-player split-screen on one console or up to eight players over Xbox Live.