Watch the trailer for Transformers Universe the new MOTA (Massively Online Tactical Action) game from Jagex Game studio.
The Jagex-Hasbro title has been in development for some time and has seemingly shifted its focus to try and keep up with the times. Currently it’s scheduled for a summer launch.
The Transformers Universe offers fast-paced, battle-centric, tactical action with game modes for core gamers, casual gamers and Transformers enthusiasts alike. As Commander of a new squad of bots, you will recruit, maintain and battle others with a unique collection of Transformers warriors created in collaboration with Hasbro.
For more than two decades Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons, with over 70 video game titles, four animated series, and more to his name. This year SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe, entitled Sonic Boom, that will debut a new look for Sonic and friends and launch their first-ever CG animated television series, new videogames for Wii U system and Nintendo 3DS and a new toy line. The creative driving forces behind these projects are working together with SEGA to kick-start a global campaign for Sonic Boom that will excite and engage new and existing fans across a variety of platforms.
Sonic Boom’s visual identity includes character designs inspired by the abilities and unique personalities of each of the characters while still maintaining the core identity and values of the Sonic brand. The rich worlds of the TV series and videogame will share a common narrative and a number of location and stylistic similarities reflecting full collaboration between videogame, TV series partners and SEGA from the outset.
The Sonic Boom television series, coproduced by SEGA of America Inc. and OuiDO! Productions, will debut on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on CANAL J and GULLI in France during the 2014/2015 season. The series is an ensemble comedy consisting of 52 x 11-minute standalone episodes packed full of high-adrenaline action. Every episode starts from a small character-driven story and explodes into an epic tale of saving the world, robot battles and more.
Serving as a prequel to the stories revealed in the TV series the Sonic Boom video game will deliver a totally different experience to previous Sonic games with collaborative gameplay at its core. Developed in the U.S by California based Big Red Button Entertainment (Wii U) and Sanzaru Games (Nintendo 3DS) in collaboration with Sonic Team, this is the third title to be released as part of an exclusive deal with Nintendo. Sonic Boom will take advantage of the innovative hardware of both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, with traditional elements of Sonic games, such as speed, also featured. The videogame will also introduce exploration, combat and a new Enerbeam tether mechanic that will allow the Sonic Boom world to be discovered in totally unique ways.
Sonic Boom will be supported by a robust global licensing and merchandising program, anchored by new master toy partner TOMY. TOMY’s line will showcase the new character looks, stressing interaction between core characters, and will feature new play patterns based on both the new game and TV series. TOMY will develop a comprehensive toy range across a broad number of categories including plush, action figures, RC, role play, vehicles and novelty. Sonic fans can expect a high-quality, collectible toy line fuelled by TOMY innovation and energized with speed, lights, sounds, motion-activation and action-performance. SEGA will launch a broad licensing program across multiple categories including toys, apparel, publishing, accessories, food and beverage and more – making this one of the biggest license initiatives SEGA has undertaken in recent years. The company will enlist many of its current partners who have had tremendous success with Sonic over the past years while seeking new licensees to join this exciting new Sonic licensing program.
Wargaming have revealed details of Update 1.2 for its flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes.
“The upcoming update will heighten gameplay experience, injecting it with depth and comfort,” said Vlad Belozerov, Director of Global Operations for World of Warplanes. “Our goal is to grow World of Warplanes into a game that is exciting to watch via live steams and gratifying to play, be it on casual or pro level.”
Enhanced camera effects will facilitate live streaming, making online tournaments in World of Warplanes even more thrilling to watch, while the option of creating replays will be helpful in learning useful combat tactics.
Along with growing the game’s competitive component, Update 1.2 will introduce detailed post-battle stats, allowing players to refine their skills and improve their strategy more efficiently, while the new Battle Missions System will challenge pilots, offering them to complete combat objectives and participate in special bonus events to win extra credits.
The video game publisher Little Orbit, alongside TNT, have announced the launch of Falling Skies Planetary Warfare, the new title available in the App Store and Google Play, based on TNT’s epic drama seriesFalling Skies. In this free-to-play strategy game for all ages, players can choose a side and join the battle for Earth, either as commander of the human resistance or as an alien invader. The game is available for free on the iTunes App Store here and on Google Play here.
“Many classic titles have explored the aliens vs. humans conflict, and we wanted Falling Skies Planetary Warfare to be reminiscent of those games,” said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. “It will be up to players to pick a side and craft their own strategy to beat challenging adversaries – or their friends.”
Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is set in the aftermath of season three of Falling Skies, TNT’s alien-invasion drama from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg, and starring Noah Wyle. The game opens with players choosing to fight as humans or the alien force. Once a side is chosen, they must then construct and maintain a base, defending it against swift incoming attacks from enemy forces made up of other players throughout North America. Fighting extraterrestrial invaders or becoming an alien commander determined to wipe out the human race, players will build up their own militia and battle the enemy in a global wartime bid for ultimate power. Throughout the game, players must manage their resources including metal, food and ore, before an enemy attacks and steals it out from under their nose…or chitin. By training and deploying troops, players can build prestige and accrue additional resources for their side. Additionally, they can access the Global Conflict Status to check on the progress of all players, both human and alien combatants.
“Falling SkiesPlanetary Warfare adds a new dimension to the powerful drama of Falling Skies,” said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of digital, affiliate, lifestyle and enterprise commerce for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This game is a great way for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Falling Skies, playing their own part in a war that will decide the fate of humanity.”
“Falling Skies is a fantastic show, and we’re going to be exploring some fun storylines with the writers as the new season gets closer. This is a new opportunity for new and old fans to play a game that will evolve as the plot on television evolves,” says Scott. Falling Skies Planetary Warfare is now available for iOS and Android platforms. A console game is planned for Fall 2014.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords, new free-to-play title available exclusively on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 will launch this spring.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords reinvents the world-renowned weapons-based fighting franchise with a brand new item discovery and forging system as well as elemental-based fighting mechanics. Special elemental effects such as Wind and Fire will be imbued into weapons scavenged from defeated enemies as well as forged from equipment collected by the player. Players will have to strategize which weapon to take into battle for a successful win.
SoulCalibur Lost Swords will provide players with an incredibly deep single-player experience built upon the award-winning 3D weapons-based combat that is known and loved around the world. The free-to-play title will be available exclusively on the PlayStation 3 system this spring in Europe and Australasia.
Ubisoft confirmed today that Child of Light, the turn-based RPG set in the magical world of Lemuria, will release on 30th April 30. The game will be available for download on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox360 and Xbox One, the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation 4, the eShop from Nintendo for the Wii U, and PC Digital, at the price of £11.99.
Child of Light is a reimagining of classic fairytales, inviting players on an epic adventure into the magical painted world of Lemuria. Players will uncover mysteries, participate in turn-by-turn combat inspired by classic JRPGs, and explore a mystical kingdom. The game puts players in the shoes of Aurora, a child stolen from her home, who, in her quest to return, must bring back the sun, the moon and the stars held captive by the Queen of the Night. Helped by her companion Igniculus the firefly and several unlikely allies, Aurora will face her darkest fears, including dragons and other mystical creatures, in this modern take on a coming-of-age story.
GAME and PlayStation are joining forces to bring the highly anticipated upcoming release, inFAMOUS: Second Son, to 40 stores across the UK. The lock-in is exclusive to GAME Reward members and is a chance for them to get their hands on the sought after game before its release. What’s more, it also represents the first next-gen release from publisher SONY since the PS4 launched in November and restarts the hugely successful GAME lock-in series for 2014.
Every GAME conduit who is lucky enough to take part will be kept fully fuelled with free supplies of food and drink as they take to the in-game streets of Seattle, Washington and fight back against the oppressive DUP. Also the GAME staff will be on hand to talk about the title and offer goodies throughout the night. To attend the lock-in gamers must be 16 years or over and should visit their selected store to sign up and receive an entry ticket.
GAME is also offering an exclusive Collector’s Edition of the title. Available only at GAME, the inFAMOUS: Second Son Collector’s Edition offers a host of superhuman collectables and bonus in-game content in a stylish case designed after Delsin’s own jacket. The Collector’s Edition includes:
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Full Game
• Delsin Jacket Material Game Case
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Collectable Coin
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Bottle Opener
• inFAMOUS: Second Son Badges
• Delsin Rowe Replica Beanie Hat
• Bonus DLC: Cole’s Legacy Legendary Vest
Konami has revealed the first in a new series of videos, highlighting the innovative new weaponry and abilities available in the upcoming Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.
With the conclusion to the ‘Lords of Shadow’ series releasing on 25th February, the publisher has issued the first video detailing key armaments within the new game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 introduces an improved combat system, with Dracula earning a series of powerful weapons and abilities as he progresses through the game.
Central to this new format is the Void Sword, a mystical weapon with incredible restorative properties. The Void Sword is the focus of this first trailer, and the weapon itself is found early on in the game. Once obtained, the Void Sword allows Dracula to add his enemies’ health to his own with every strike. It is a hugely effective weapon, and becomes a focal point of the vampire’s arsenal.
The new 50-second trailer shows the sword in full flow, against multiple foes and the game’s larger adversaries.
With Midnight City, the recently founded indie label of Majesco Entertainment Company, has announced that Double Dragon:Neon is now available for PC via Steam, listed at a tasty £6.99/€8.99.
Building on the highly successful release on console, the PC version sports full Steam integration and online cooperative play for a true Double Dragon experience. In its console debut, Double Dragon: Neon revitalised the franchise with an updated look and good ol’ fashioned street fights. The world’s most iconic arcade brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee are back in a reboot of the classic side-scrolling beat-em-up that fueled a generation of gamers. When Marian is kidnapped by the evil forces of the Shadow Warriors gang, the brothers set out to win her back and take down their chief nemesis Skullmageddon. Along the way, players will take on hordes of street-gangs, guzzle gallons of soda and rock out to some stellar tunes in the form of ability-enhancing mixtapes.
Fans of the series can expect all of the classic Double Dragon action, including punches, kicks and some of the gnarliest thugs around! In addition, players have a dedicated evade button that makes it just a little easier to avoid enemy attacks. When timed perfectly, evading an attack can boost offensive strength for a short time for some devastating results. In local and online co-op players can ‘high-five’ to share health, ‘psych’ up their comrades for special moves and revive their fallen partner. As the duo beats their way through five beautifully rendered environments, they’ll come across soda to restore health, key items, and mix-tapes scattered throughout each level. The tapes have unique abilities, and you can equip two tapes at once to create some killer combinations. In addition, tapes also stack allowing players to customise and intensify the effects of each cassette.
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One, is now available on iOS; a platform perfectly suited to the game, as proved by the popularity of previous Broken Sword releases on the format.
“Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse is a classic point and click adventure which will appeal to iOS gamers with its combination of brain-busting puzzles, wonderful narrative and globe-trotting adventure,” says Charles Cecil, founder, multi-award winning developer Revolution Software. “We’re delighted to be bringing this iconic story to the format and look forward to existing fans enjoying it, while opening it up to a new audience too.”
Key Features:
· The latest explosive episode in the iconic Broken Sword series
· Follow the adventure across Europe, in classic 2D hand-drawn locations
· Immerse yourself in the rich storyline and interact with unforgettable characters
· Experience the very best in adventure gaming: from unique puzzles and deft subterfuge to cipher solving and time-honoured detective work
· Enjoy the award-winning scripts, and widely praised voice-acting
When a mysterious painting is stolen during an armed raid on a Paris gallery, George Stobbart and Nico Collard are thrown, seemingly by chance, into the investigation together. From Paris to London and beyond, the trail becomes a race against time as dark forces from Europe’s turbulent past are woken from their slumber. Broken Sword characters old and new are encountered – but who can George and Nico trust? The journey they are on reveals a conspiracy as old as the written word, whose ancient heresies will cause innocent blood to spill once more…
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One is out now for iOS platforms for the promotional price of £2.99. Episode Two will follow shortly as an In-app Purchase.
Broken Sword 5 – The Serpent’s Curse: Episode One is also available now for PC, Linux and Mac from Steam and GOG.com and available on PlayStation Vita.
Crytek and Microsoft Studios have announced the launch of a public beta for “Warface Xbox 360 Edition.” Fans of the popular free-to-play online first-person shooter can be among the first to experience the intense co-operative and competitive multiplayer action on Xbox 360, leading up to the game’s launch this spring.
Powered by the CRYENGINE, “Warface Xbox 360 Edition” boasts compelling gameplay set in the near future where Warface forces battle against the ruthless Blackwood military. The class-based shooter enables beta players to experience different tactical approaches, gameplay styles and unique weapon sets of all four Warface classes: Rifleman, Medic, Engineer, and Sniper. When the game launches in spring, players will then receive regularly updated content, enabling fans to experience new, daily co-operative campaign missions and a continuous supply of new maps, weaponry, boosts and more.
Crytek also unveiled a new trailer for “Warface Xbox 360 Edition,” showcasing the game’s four solider classes and co-operative gameplay on Xbox 360 for the first time.
Visit www.warface.com/xbox to sign up now and register to join the battle. The “Warface Xbox 360 Edition” public beta will be available in the following markets: United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Nordics, Australia, and New Zealand.
Activison and Infinity Wards Call of Duty: Ghosts players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC will have access to the first DLC Pack – Onslaught
– on 27th February.
New multiplayer maps in Onslaught include:
Fog: A chilling homage to classic horror films, set alongside the banks of a murky lake, players skilled enough to pick up the map’s unique Field Order can become the embodiment of evil and don the mask of Michael Myers, one of cinema’s most iconic horror characters, as the entire soundscape changes to the eerily familiar Halloween Theme music.
BayView: A coastal Californian boardwalk that offers players fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay amid a seaside town. Clever players will be able to climb onto the map’s moving trolley to engage enemies, as well as call in devastating artillery strikes from the Naval Destroyer anchored offshore.
Containment: This map drops players into a raging battle amidst a war-torn Mexican village, where the action centres on the crippled remains of a small bridge holding a hi-jacked truck leaking radioactive material.
Ignition: Onslaught’s fourth map is a completely reimagined version of “Scrapyard” – the fan-favourite multiplayer map from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, placing players into a deserted space launch facility with frenetic action amongst abandoned warehouses, flame trenches, a massive transport crawler, and dynamic map elements that can take players out if they’re not paying close attention.
Onslaught arms players with the Maverick, a deadly new, dual-purpose addition to their multiplayer arsenal. Outfitted with a lightweight wood stock and a digital screen display, players can choose to use the Maverick as either an Assault Rifle or Sniper Rifle, depending on their tactical needs.
Anchoring Onslaught is “Episode 1: Nightfall,” the first instalment in Extinction’s new, four-part episodic narrative. As the initial foray into this single, connected story that will be told across each DLC Pack launch throughout the year, “Episode 1: Nightfall” takes fans to a remote research facility hidden deep within the Alaskan wilderness, where a small recon team must infiltrate the facility to find out what happened to the mysterious Nightfall Program. This expanded Extinction storyline introduces new characters, plus two all-new alien species, and debuts an exclusive Venom-X weapon that pulverizes the Cryptids, as players delve deeper into the story of what happened following mankind’s first contact with the Cryptids in Colorado.
Fans can purchase Onslaught as either a standalone DLC Pack for a suggested retail price of $14.99, or purchase the Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Season Pass. Season Pass holders not only get all four epic DLC Packs for the discounted suggested retail price of $49.99, but they also get instant access to the downloadable multiplayer map, “Free Fall,” as well as the Team Leader Digital Pack, which comes with a unique multiplayer character head, weapon camo, reticle, player patch, player card and player background.
Telltale Games, in cooperation with DC Entertainment, has launched the second episode of the five episode game series, The Wolf Among Us. Based on Bill Willingham’s award-winning comic book series ‘FABLES’ and licensed by Warner Bros.
Telltale Games brings the second episode, ‘Smoke & Mirrors,’ to Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, PS3 via the PlayStation Network, and on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store and other digital distribution outlets. The episode also makes its debut this week on the iOS App Store as an in-app purchase within the original The Wolf Among Us release.
The Wolf Among Us second episode, ‘Smoke & Mirrors,’ is now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network for $4.99 individually, or as part of a season pass option including access to episodes as they are released. On PC/Mac, the episode is available as part of a season pass, and also available on the iOS App Store as part of a season multi-pack, or for $4.99 as an in-app purchase within The Wolf Among Us application.
Today Ubisoft announced that single-player adventure, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry, will be available as a standalone game exclusively for download on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on 19th February and PC on 25th February. Originally released as an add-on adventure for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry will not require the purchase of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag.
Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry tells the story of Adewale, a man born into slavery. Once a pirate and now a trained Assassin, Adewale is shipwrecked in 18th-century Haiti, home to the most brutal slavery in the West Indies. In an effort to get back to the sea, Adewale assists the locals in exchange for a crew and a ship. The more he fights for freedom from slavery, however, the more he is drawn into the Maroon slave community, forcing him to face his vicious past.
In the game, Adewale will take his new crew and set of weapons, including a machete and a blunderbuss, to assassinate enemies and free slaves, delivering merciless justice in plantations and cities alike. No stranger to the sea, Adewale will command a fearsome brig to take down slave owners in the Caribbean.
