GoPro Announces Hero3+ Black and White Editions

Today GoPro announced the availability of its new HERO3+ line of cameras, featuring a 20% smaller and lighter design and 30% better battery life than previous models. These upgrades combine with an improved lens and convenient new video capture modes to produce the most advanced and easy-to-use GoPro, yet. In addition, GoPro announced several new mounting accessories that further enable immersive content capture during any activity. The HERO3+ line of cameras and accessories are now available at GoPro.com and at select retailers worldwide.

GoPro is enabling people to capture and share life experiences in a way that was never before possible. Prior to GoPro, it was very difficult for anyone to
capture content of themselves doing anything without having the help of someone else to film them. GoPro has enabled a new era of self-documentation whereby people can now easily wear or mount miniature ultra wide-angle GoPro cameras to record themselves doing just about anything, anywhere. The result is a surge of immersive user-generated and professional content made possible by the versatility and affordability of GoPro’s cameras and accessories. An average of three GoPro “tagged” videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and GoPro is used by the world’s leading production companies to help produce some of today’s most engaging film and television content.

The HERO3+ Black Edition Camera – Smaller, Lighter, Mightier Still

GoPro’s HERO3 camera has also been the best-selling camera to professional production companies, on a volume basis. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recently awarded the HERO3 camera an Emmy for its contributions to filmmaking and television production.

“We have used GoPro cameras in some of our biggest productions, like Survivor and The Bible. GoPro has allowed us to capture and share fascinating new
perspectives that previously weren’t possible or were too costly, which in the end makes for better story telling. We are always excited to see what GoPro is working on next,” remarks award winning producer, Mark Burnett.

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“The HERO3+ illustrates GoPro’s commitment to innovation. We took the world’s best-selling ultra compact camera and made it better because we’re relentless in our pursuit of delivering the best possible user experience to our customers. We saw that we could make the HERO3+ significantly smaller and
lighter while at the same time increasing battery life 30%. We saw the opportunity to design a sharper lens, so we did it–improving GoPro’s already highly regarded image quality. And we thought up exciting new features like SuperView, which enables the world’s most immersive wide-angle video. These are all features that we as passionate GoPro users want for ourselves, and we’re excited to share them with our customers around the world,” said Nicholas
Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro.

The HERO3+ Black Edition
– The Most Advanced GoPro Camera Yet.

·         Innovative new housing yields a 20% smaller and lighter overall package when camera is installed in housing (waterproof to 40m)

·         30% longer battery life

·         4x faster Wi-Fi for quicker transfer and playback of photos and videos from your HERO3+ camera to your mobile device when using the GoPro App

·         SuperView is a new video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle perspective

·         Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rate for varying lighting condition

·         A new lens for sharper video and improved image quality
The HERO3+ Black Edition camera has a suggested retail price of $399.99 / £359.99.

The HERO3+ Silver Edition – 2x More Powerful.

·         2x faster image processor than the HERO3: Silver Edition

·         Enables 1080p60 and 720p120 fps video

·         Innovative new housing yields a 15% smaller and lighter overall package when camera is installed in housing (waterproof to 40m)

·         4x faster Wi-Fi for quicker transfer and playback of photos and videos from your HERO3+ camera to your mobile device when using the GoPro App

The HERO3+ Silver Edition camera has a suggested retail price of $299.99 /  £279.99.

Watch Nintendo Direct Today at 3pm BST

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Nintendo today will release a new edition of Nintendo Direct, Mr Iwata & Mr Shibata bring updates on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software launching in the remainder of 2013. The broadcast, hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata, will provide updates on previously announced software coming to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in the remainder of 2013.

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The new Nintendo Direct will be streamed from the Nintendo Direct website on 1st October at 3pm BST.

Talking and playing Rocksmith 2014 with Paul Cross – Part One

In the first of a two part interview, we talk with Paul Cross from Ubisoft about Rocksmith 2014.

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With a completely redesigned interface, new songs, and all-new features, Rocksmith 2014 Edition is tailored to better teach the key elements of guitar playing. A new fully customizable “Riff Repeater” lets players select any section of a song they want to play, and repeat that section over-and-over until it’s mastered. Players can also set the starting difficulty level, speed, or play note-by-note through challenging parts, all on-the-fly. A new “Master Mode” makes playing by memory more approachable and new “Guitarcade” mini-games have been created to hone specific guitar skills. With these flexible and deep practice tools, it’s never been easier for players to play their favourite songs on guitar or bass.

Paul Cross is the Creative Director for Rocksmith 2014, so over to Paul for part one:

Rocksmith 2014 Edition contains over 50 new tracks including:

Aerosmith – Walk This Way

Alice In Chains – Stone

Arctic Monkeys – R U Mine?

Avenged Sevenfold – Bat Country

Bob Dylan – Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Iron Maiden – The Trooper

Jack White – Sixteen Saltines

Kiss – Rock And Roll All Nite

Mastodon – Blood and Thunder

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

Pantera – Cemetary Gates

Paramore – Now

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

Radiohead – Paranoid Android

Rise Against – Savior

Slayer – War Ensemble

The Kinks – You Really Got Me

The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black

The Shins – For A Fool

The Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock (with pre-order only)

The Smashing Pumpkins – The Chimera

The Who – My Generation

Weezer – Say It Ain’t So

White Zombie – Thunder Kiss ‘65

For additional information about Rocksmith 2014 Edition, please visit www.Rocksmith.com.

And here is the video we made back in September with Clare from RockSchool for the original Rocksmith:

Are you going to get Rocksmith 2014? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Exclusive F1 2013 Interview with David “Crofty” Croft

With Codemasters F1 2013 game set to be released soon, I had the chance to sit down with Sky Sports F1 Commentator David “Crofty” Croft to talk all things F1.

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F1 2013 features all the cars, circuits and star drivers from the 2013 season, allowing gamers to race as Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes and Sergio Perez in the McLaren-Mercedes for the first time, and includes all of the new drivers, updated rules, tyre changes and remodelled handling to authentically reflect the challenge and exhilaration of racing 2013’s stunning roster of FORMULA ONE cars. A range of game enhancements, split-screen and online multiplayer, plus new and returning game modes delivers the most complete FORMULA ONE experience in videogame history.

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David “Crofty” Croft is the F1 Commentator for Sky Sports F1, and he is also involved in the F1 2013 game.

So over to Crofty to talk F1:

F1 2013 will be published by Codemasters on October 4th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

Are you going to buy F1 2013? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Get Ready for Skylander Swap Force with SWAPtober

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To Kicking off SWAPtober, Activision will be giving away one Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack per day from October 1-31 via the official Skylanders Twitter channel (@SkylandersGames). Portal Masters can visit Skylanders.com to mix and match their favourite SWAP Force characters out of the more than 250 possible combinations. Fans can then tweet their favourite SWAP Force character combination along with a suggested catchphrase using the hashtags #SWAPtober and #Skylanders for the chance to win one of the daily Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack giveaways, which will be available after the game’s launch.

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On October 10, Skylanders, one of the world’s most successful video game franchises1, is partnering with Toys”R”Us to bring Skylands to life with “SWAPtoberfest”-a celebration in Times Square where fans will have the chance to be among the very first to play the game before it’s available at retail. SWAPtoberfest will feature Skylanders SWAP Force-themed activities, photos with Skylanders costumed characters as well as chances to win a Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack and special Skylanders-themed merchandise from top companies like MEGA Brands, Rubie’s Costume Company, Hybrid Apparel and Power A.

On Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, the Toys”R”Us international flagship store in New York City will celebrate the launch of Skylanders SWAP Force with one-of-a-kind in-store experiences, including game demos and giveaways (while supplies last).

Skylanders SWAP Force was recently named as one of the 2013 Toys”R”Us “Fabulous 15″on the Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List. The game will be available in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on October 13; in Australia on October 16; and in Europe on October 18. It also will be available day-and-date with the launch of Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The Cave iOS Launching 3rd October

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SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc., in a partnership with Double Fine Productions, announced the launch date and price for the mobile version of The Cave. Created by legendary game designer Ron Gilbert, The Cave will be available on 3rd October on the App Store for $4.99 / £2.99/ €4.49 for the iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.

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Named Game Informer’s Best Adventure Game of E3 2012, The Cave is an adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend. Players can assemble their team of three from seven unlikely adventures, each with their own unique personalities and stories, and then descend into the mysterious depths of The Cave. New touch screen controls enhance the experience on iOS.

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Halo 3 and Might & Magic Coming for Oct Games with Gold

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The next set of free games for Xbox Live Members in October will be Might & Magic Clash of Heroes and  Halo 3.

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Starting Tuesday (October 1st) Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (Normally US $14.99 /£9.99) will be free for Xbox LIVE Gold members through October 15th .

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Then on October 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Halo 3 (Normally US $14.99 / £14.99) for free.

 

As a reminder, the “Games With Gold” program gives Xbox LIVE Gold Members 2 free games to keep each month. A new title will be available the 1st and 16th of each month.

Dragon Ball Z : Battle of Z Welcome to Genki

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The latest feature announced for Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is the ‘GENKI’. This new energy gauge allows players to perform stunning attacks and combos.

DBZ gamers will have to complete certain conditions to achieve a ‘SPECIAL BONUS’ that will trigger the ‘GENKI Request’ at the end of the missions. This new feature will allow DBZ challengers from all over the world to gather and share ‘GENKI’ together. A world-meter counting the ‘WORLD GENKI’ will allow players to follow-up with their combined efforts!

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Completing missions provides two kinds of rewards; on one hand, we have ‘Dragon Ball Points’ (DP) that can be used to buy items from the Item Collection Store.  On the other hand, completing missions with their ‘Special Bonus’ events allows fans to send more ‘GENKI’ and earn ‘Premium Points’ (PP) in exchange of this ‘GENKI’. With PP, players can buy unique items such as the ‘Limit Jewel’ and much more from the Premium Collection Store!  When equipped with the very rare and unique ‘Limit Jewel’, some brawlers will perform an ‘Ultimate Move’ (Such as Goku with his Spirit Bomb). With all these exclusive items, gamers can equip their favourite DBZ characters to enhance their performances!

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Join the community on www.team-up.eu and Team-Up to unleash your Super-Saiyan power!

DRAGON BALL Z: BATTLE OF Z, for PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 and PlayStation VITA is coming in Early 2014.

New Trailer for Tales of Symphonia Chronicles for the PS3

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The Tales of Symphonia Chronicles for the PS3 is a story of rebirth and redemption. Embark on a journey to save the world and protect the chosen one, and unveil the truth behind all of the deception. As you close on that adventure, face the consequences of your actions like never before in a Tales game.

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Tales of Symphonia, and its sequel Dawn of the New World, are back in an HD pack with the choice of Japanese or English voice overs for the first time in Tales history!

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Tales of Symphonia Chronicles is out early 2014 on Playstation 3. The long awaited return to Sylvarant and Tethe’alla !

 

Activision and Bungie reveal Destiny box art

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Activision and Bungie have released the new box art for Destiny.

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In Destiny, players are Guardians of the last city on Earth, traversing the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Wielding incredible power, gamers must battle humanity’s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind’s Golden Age.

In a story-driven universe, Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.

For more information and updates, fans can visit www.DestinyTheGame.com

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Pirate Heist video

Ubisoft have released a brand new video for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag focusing called Pirate Heist.

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Here it is:

Ubisoft have also announced the release dates for all the versions. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will be available on November 1st. Versions for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Wii U will be available on November 22nd.

I also recently interviewed Ashraf at E3:

What do you think of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Microsoft Takes Xbox One On Tour

The Xbox team is taking Xbox One on the road, offering you the chance to experience the new generation of gaming before Xbox One launches on 22nd November.  This time the tour isn’t just for the North America like normal but for Europe as well, its Begins on 1st October through the end of the year, the Xbox team will visit over 75 different cities around the world through a series of experiential events. The “Area One” tour will let people in Europe, US and Canada get hands on with the Xbox One line-up of blockbuster games, while the Xbox One “Test Drive” will see Xbox hitting the road like never before to give people hands-on gameplay in unexpected places.

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“Area One” will bring a large travelling tour to many cities around the world, including London, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto. Xbox fans will be among the first to get their hands on the upcoming blockbuster games coming to Xbox One, including hotly anticipated titles like Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct, Dead Rising 3, Kinect Sports Rivals, Crimson Dragon, Max: Curse of the Brotherhood, Zoo Tycoon, and more.

“Area One” will provide a fun opportunity for large groups of people to try the latest games, learn about Xbox One, and enjoy some gameplay with their friends. While attendance is free of charge, space will be limited. So, if you’re 18 years and older, make sure you and your friends get to Area One early – we don’t want to miss you. For more information on the Area One Tour, go to xbox.com/onetour

Area One Tour Dates

  • Philadelphia               3.10 – 6.10
  • Paris                            10.10 – 13.10
  • Toronto                      10.10 – 13.10
  • Chicago                      17.10 – 20.10
  • Vienna                        17.10 – 20.10
  • Atlanta                        24.10 – 27.10
  • Dallas                          31.10 – 3.11
  • Berlin                          31.10 – 3.11
  • Phoenix                      7.11 – 10.11
  • San Francisco            14.11 – 17.11
  • Dublin                         14.11 – 17.11
  • Los Angeles               21.11
  • London                       21.11 – 24.11

Xbox One will also be taking to the streets to give fans a unique opportunity to try out the Xbox One with “Test Drive.”  Across the UK, Germany, France, US and Canada, Xbox will cruise the country in custom “Test Drive” vehicles, appearing at festivals, university campuses, retail centers and more in search of gamers ready to take the new generation of entertainment for a spin.

The Xbox team will visit over 175 “Test Drive” locations including cities in the UK. For more information on “Test Drive”, go to xbox.com/onetour

Fans in France, Italy and Spain will also be able to get their hands on the Xbox One line-up at the Xbox booths at Milan Games Week (25th – 27th Oct), Paris Games Week (30th Oct – 3rd Nov), and Madrid Games Week (Nov 7th – 10th). The count-down to the Xbox One launch on 22nd November has began are you ready.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Out This Week for the Wii U

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Out this week is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD brings the world of The Wind Waker for the Wii U, a remastered for the high-definition screens, that will be pumping the graphics up to 1080p resolution! The story is set on a vast ocean, where you use the Wind Waker to control the wind and guide you from island to island all over the world. This version features a new item called the Tingle Bottle – put a letter in it and cast it into the ocean, and your message ends up on Miiverse! Through this medium, the comments you post will travel from shore to shore, and end up in the hands of people playing The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD all over the world! From now on, you need never feel alone – you can share your adventures with Links across the globe!

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Get Ready to Rock the Mic with Wii Karaoke U By Joysound

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Get ready to unleash your singing skills on Wii U with Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND, and enjoy a unique karaoke experience in the comfort of your own home. With 1,500 songs to choose from at launch (and even more coming via regular updates), a variety of modes, customisation options   and more, you can sing and have fun your way. The software is free to download from Nintendo eShop and you can browse the Song Database (for free) at any time. If you’d like to sing, you’ll need to purchase a Ticket from Nintendo eShop and remain connected to the Internet while you play. Wii Karaoke U by JOYSOUND also comes with a free 1-hour trial Ticket, so you can give all the features a go without paying a penny. A variety of timed Tickets are available to purchase from Nintendo eShop, and you can sing to your heart’s content for as long as your Ticket lasts.

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Wii Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 24-hour Ticket(Nintendo) Nintendo   eShop from 4/10/13 €4.99
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Wii Karaoke U™ by JOYSOUND™: 30-day Ticket(Nintendo) Nintendo   eShop from 4/10/13 €14.99
(£13.49)