LEGO Meets Thor: The Dark World in New Poster

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LEGO Meets Thor: The Dark World in New Poster

Verily, Odin has shone favour upon us this day!

Here is the LEGO version of the Thor: The Dark World movie poster, only in theatres October 30th, to celebrate the upcoming release of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes  for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, and PC.  The game will also be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November.  A special downloadable character (DLC) pack will be available for LEGO  Marvel Super Heroes at launch.  The Asgard DLC pack will include eight playable characters, all of whom are also featured in the film.

Created in the same style as the poster for the upcoming theatrical release, you’ll find that all of the characters in the upcoming film, from Thor and Jane Foster, to Malekith have been transformed into LEGO perfection.

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LEGO  Marvel Super Heroes also will be prominently featured during the Marvel Videogames Panel at this weekend’s New York Comic Con! TT Games game director Arthur Parsons will be showcasing new sections of the game, unveiling several playable characters, and there’ll be exclusive announcements, special LEGO Marvel giveaways and more! Here are the details:

·         Date/Time: October 12, 12:15pm
·         Location: Javits Convention Center, Empire Stage 1-E

Auto Club Revolution Dev Diary of Brands Hatch

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Auto Club Revolution Dev Diary of Brands Hatch

Check out the Developer Diary from the team at Eutcehnyx, showcasing how laser scanning was used to recreate the iconic British track, Brand Hatch for Auto Club Revolution. Brands Hatch will be released tomorrow and is the first laser scanned track to be released in the Free-to-Play game.

 

 

New Behind-the-Scenes video for Infinite Crisis

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New Behind-the-Scenes video for Infinite Crisis

Cars are exploding. Walls are falling down.

This can only mean it’s time for a brand new behind-the-scenes look at Infinite Crisis, the all-new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game set in DC Comics’ legendary Multiverse in development by Turbine, the award winning studio behind the free-to-play online games such as The Lord of The Rings Online.

In this video, the Turbine development team discusses the catastrophic event system and the destructible environments contained in the maps in Infinite Crisis – and how they change the game entirely.

In addition to the behind-the-scenes video and in celebration of DC Entertainment’s Villain’s Month, we’re releasing three new Joker key art from Infinite Crisis:  Prime Joker, Atomic Joker, and Gaslight Joker.  Look for them soon in Infinite Crisis.

Sign-up for the closed beta to be among the first to test your skills in the Infinite Crisis battle arena or purchase a Founders Program pack to get exclusive limited edition costumes and early access to the newly released Coast City map.

First gameplay trailer for THIEF unveiled

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First gameplay trailer for THIEF unveiled

Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal, the award winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution today released the first gameplay trailer for THIEF.

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Get your first in-game look at Garrett’s hideout, the dark alleys of the City, and your old friend and fence Basso. See all the pillars of Thief gameplay in action – Infiltration, Theft and Escape – as Garrett enters Baron Northcrest’s manor to steal the Heart of the Lion before making his escape.

I recently got to go hands-on with Thief and interview Joe Khoury from Eidos-Montréal, so watch this space.

THIEF is due for release on Windows PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One on 28th February 2014 in Europe and other PAL territories.

XCOM: Enemy Within new screenshots declassified

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XCOM: Enemy Within new screenshots declassified

2K Games have just released some new screenshots for their forthcoming release XCOM: Enemy Within.

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XCOM: Enemy Within is the expansion to the 2012 Game of the Year award-winning strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Enemy Within adds an incredible array of new abilities, upgrades and weapons to combat new enemy and alien threats. This expansion pack also introduces new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content providing a fresh new gameplay experience.

It will be released on November 15, 2013.

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We recently went hands-on with XCOM: Enemy Within, so watch this space!

Xbox One Teams Up with Game for Lock Ins

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Xbox One Teams Up with Game for Lock Ins

Today Game has announced that there have teamed up with Microsoft for a series of Lock Ins throughout October and November, with over 60 stores across the UK opening late to offer the gaming  community the chance to get hands on with the Xbox One and games such as  Forza Motorsport 5, Dead Rising 3, RYSE and Killer Instinct ahead of release!  We only have 70 places  available in each store, so to reserve your place,  register  at your nearest participating store, either in person or by  sending them a tweet. Spaces are limited and will be chosen on a first-come,  first-served basis. The events are strictly for gamers aged 18 or over and ID will  be required for entry.

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With Dundee on the 14th October and ending at BoxPark London on the 20th November for the full list of locations please click here.

I will be at the store in Maidstone on the 13th November please do say hi.

 

XCOM: Enemy Within Security Breach trailer

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XCOM: Enemy Within Security Breach trailer

2K Games have just released a new trailer for their forthcoming release XCOM: Enemy Within.

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XCOM: Enemy Within is the expansion to the 2012 Game of the Year award-winning strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Enemy Within adds an incredible array of new abilities, upgrades and weapons to combat new enemy and alien threats. This expansion pack also introduces new maps, new tactical and strategic gameplay, and new multiplayer content providing a fresh new gameplay experience.

It will be released on November 15, 2013.

Here is the new Security Breach trailer:

We recently went hands-on with XCOM: Enemy Within, so watch this space!

Meet the Voices Behind Batman, The Joker for Batman – Arkham Origins

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Meet the Voices Behind Batman, The Joker for Batman – Arkham Origins

Meet the voices behind Batman and The Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins at GAME Stratford on 25th October

Warner Bros today announced that UK fans of the highly anticipated Batman: Arkham Origins videogame will soon have the chance to meet Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker, the voices behind Batman and The Joker.

To mark the launch day of the next instalment in the Batman: Arkham series, games industry veterans Smith (Batman) and Baker (The Joker) will be meeting fans and signing copies of the title at GAME’s Stratford store between 09.00 and 11.00am on Friday, October 25th, 2013.

For those who aren’t able to make it to the launch day event can meet the duo at MCM London Comic Con www.mcmcomiccon.com/london on Saturday October 26 at the Batman: Arkham Origins stand.  Throughout the weekend at MCM, both will be signing autographs, making personal appearances and answering fan questions on their very own panel.

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As the UK’s foremost cultural expo, MCM London Comicon brings the best in anime and pop culture to over 100,000 consumers across the weekend.

Batman: Arkham Origins is developed by WB Games Montréal and will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360, the Wii U, and Windows PC.  The handheld version is developed by Armature Studio, Batman: City Origins Blackgate and will be available for the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS.  The games will release on all platforms worldwide on 25th October, 2013.

About the voice artists:

Roger Craig Smith (Batman)

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Roger Craig Smith is one of the most recognizable voice actors in the entertainment business today, recently lending his voice as the lead villain “Ripslinger” in Disney’s animated feature PLANES, which debuted in August 2013.  He takes on the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman for the very first time in  Batman: Arkham Origins.

Troy Baker (The Joker)

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Rapidly becoming one of the most prominent names in videogames, Troy has performed in some of the most critically and commercially successful games of this generation.  Batman: Arkham Origins marks the first time in the franchise that Troy has taken on the role of The Joker.

Blood and Madness update arrives next week for Guild Wars 2

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Blood and Madness update arrives next week for Guild Wars 2

Blood and MadnessNCSOFT and ArenaNet has officially unveil Blood and Madness, the next release for Guild Wars 2, scheduled to go live in the game on Tuesday 15th October.

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In addition to several Halloween-themed events, the update features several new features and rewards.

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For more information about Blood and Madness, which continues ArenaNet’s trendsetting pace of delivering new content to players every two weeks, please
visit the following links:  http://www.guildwars2.com/releases

Play Dark Souls 2 This Weekend at Play Expo

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Play Dark Souls 2 This Weekend at Play Expo

Dark Souls II is on its way to Manchester this weekend (12th – 13th October) at Play Expo and will offer many fans the opportunity to play for the first time and take on the irrepressible, Mirror Knight.

You join the elite select players that have managed to slay the Mirror Knight, or will you, like many others before you, fall before his knees and submit to his might? You will have 20 minutes to find and beat him, so use your time wisely and make every hit count!

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Win or lose, an A3 double-sided Dark Souls II poster will be presented to anyone brave enough to face the Mirror Knight. However, should you manage to defeat him, you shall be rewarded with a rare Dark Souls II T-shirt. Photos of the winners shall be uploaded onto the Namco Bandai Games Facebook account to forever immortalise those victorious!

 

At the event there will also have a pre-order incentive in place for all adoring Dark Souls II fans. Simply provide a member of staff with proof of your pre-order, and we will hand you a Dark Souls II T-shirt. Due to high interest, these T-shirts are very limited.

 

Last, but not least, the statue of the Knight that features in the fantastic Collector Edition will be available at our booth for everyone to see.

Call of Duty Endowment Promotion

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Call of Duty Endowment Promotion

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II promotion that began yesterday (8th Oct) and ends on October 14th. Those who purchase any one of the 17 Call of Duty: Black Ops II Personalization Packs that are currently available on the Xbox Live will receive a 25% discount. All the profits will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment– Activision Blizzard’s non-profit that helps place returning service members  into high quality careers.

Watch the Official Union XY Press Conference about Pokemon X and Y

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Watch the Official Union XY Press Conference about Pokemon X and Y

During a press conference on 4th October  the boy band Union J exclusively revealed that they will be changing their name to Union XY for the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on 12th October.

The original idea to change their name for one day only came from George Shelley who suggested it to the rest of the band. At the press conference the official Union XY logo was revealed and Union J explained how excited they are to be part of the launch of the game.

“We’re changing our name to Union XY, it’s amazingly cool. This is something we’re so passionate about, we’ve grown up with this and it means so much to us to be able to promote it,” said George, Union J.

The official name change will happen on October 12th, the same day as Pokémon X and Pokémon Y  releases exclusively on Nintendo 3DS.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection coming November 8th

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection coming November 8th

Konami Digital Entertainment BV has announced it will release its Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection on November 8th, for PlayStation3 and Xbox 360.

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Set to end with the release of the final chapter of the heroic Dracula trilogy in February 2014, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection immerses gamers in Lords of Shadow lore and boasts over 40 hours of award-winning gameplay.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection comprises:

· Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Users guide Gabriel Belmont, a holy knight charged with protecting innocents from the malevolent Lords of Shadow, as his murdered wife’s spirit guides him to his ultimate destiny. Included with the first chapter are the ‘Reverie’ and ‘Resurrection’ DLC chapters.

· Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD – The second chapter of the series continues the story 26 years after the events of the original Lords of Shadow, as Gabriel’s descendants confront their destiny.

· Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Demo – Whetting appetites for February’s epic conclusion, players also have their first chance to play as Dracula in the epic Lords of Shadow finale, via this exclusive demo.

The compilation features the original Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and available via voucher code will be Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD and the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 demo, as well as both the Reverie and Resurrection DLC packs. 

Are you going to get it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Synology Launches RackStation RS2414+/RS2414RP+ and RX1214/RX1214RP

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Synology Launches RackStation RS2414+/RS2414RP+ and RX1214/RX1214RP

Synology launched 2U 12 bay rack systems and expansion modules in a bid to improve their business-oriented line of NAS units.  Read on for details.

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Synology launched 2U 12 bay rack systems and expansion modules in a bid to improve their business-oriented line of NAS units.  These units are capable of managing up to 96TB of data with an expansion chasis.  Here is the press release:

Synology® Launches RackStation RS2414+/RS2414RP+ and RX1214/RX1214RP
High-performance & Scalable NAS Server

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom – 8th October 2013, Synology® today launched RackStation RS2414+ and RS2414RP+, the 2U 12-bay rackmount NAS severs that deliver high performance and scalability to small and medium businesses.

RS2414+ and RS2414RP+ are built to address SMB’s growing needs of performance, capacity and reliability”, said Chad Chiang, a Product Manager of Synology Inc. “An array of advanced hardware designs and reliability features are thus applied to ensure those needs are perfectly answered,” added Chiang.

The RS2414+/RS2414RP+ is designed to answer the growing demand of performance for a storage system. Running on a 2.13 GHz dual-core processor, the RS2414+/RS2414RP+ delivers high performance with read and write speeds at 339 MB/sec and 209 MB/sec respectively under RAID 5 configuration in a Windows® environment with Link Aggregation enabled. In addition, the RS2414+/RS2414RP+ further boosts multitasking power with 2GB DDR3 RAM, twice the size of its predecessor. Memory of the NAS is also expandable to 4 GB to enhance efficiency.

Affordable scalability is what matters to small and medium business. Paired with expansion units RX1214/RX1214RP with a specially-designed connection cable that ensures maximum throughput, the RS2414+/RS2414RP+ can easily be expanded up to 96TB capacity.

With a comprehensive set of highly reliable mechanisms, the RS2414+/RS2414RP+ assures users of uninterrupted availability, which is crucial for all businesses. Both units are equipped with passive CPU cooling technology, system fan redundancy, hot-swappable drives, and 4 LAN ports with failover support, which altogether eliminate single point of failure and ensure continuous system uptime. RS2414RP+ and RX1214RP even come with redundant power supplies to further guarantee system reliability.

The RS2414+/RS2414RP+ runs on DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.3, an intuitive web-based operating system that provides a host of applications to bring better productivity at work. DSM 4.2, the last version, is the only NAS operation system being honored “Best Choice Award” and “Media’s Choice Award” at Computex 2013.

For more information, please visit http://www.synology.com/products/product.php?product_name=RS2414%2B&lang=enu

http://www.synology.com/products/product.php?product_name=RX1214&lang=enu

Availability

Synology RackStation RS2414+/RS2414RP+ and RX1214/RS1214RP are now shipping globally.

Pricing is as follows:

The UK RRPs

RS2414+ = £1290, including vat

RS2414RP+ = £1722, including vat

RX1214 = £996, including vat

RX1214RP = £1488, including vat

Scandinavian RRPs

RS2414+ = €1260, before tax

RS2414RP+ = €1685, before tax

RX1214 = €970, before tax

RX1214RP = €1450, before tax

UK buyers can purchase this at one of Synology’s partners, which are all listed here.

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