Wednesday 30 October 2019



Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Launch Trailer




PRODUCT INFORMATION
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Formats: PS4, XO
Out: 15/11/2019
Publisher: Respawn Entertainment




CALL OF DUTY LEAGUE™ INAUGURAL SEASON LAUNCHES JANUARY 24, 2020;
MINNESOTA RØKKR TO HOST THE NEW LEAGUE’S FIRST EVENT

Call of Duty League Launch Weekend will feature All 12 Pro Teams Competing

Teams Compete in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® from Publisher Activision


Today, Activision Blizzard Esports announces the inaugural season of the Call of Duty League™ will begin with the Call of Duty League Launch Weekend at the Minneapolis Armory from January 24-26, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The event will be hosted by Minnesota Røkkr – the Call of Duty League team operated by WISE Ventures Esports, under ownership of the Wilf Family (owners of the Minnesota Vikings), and investor Gary Vaynerchuk – will feature all 12 professional Call of Duty League teams competing across three days. The weekend will feature additional fan and player experiences to celebrate the launch of Activision Blizzard Esports’ highly anticipated new city-based league.

The Call of Duty League follows a home-vs-away format with 5-versus-5 professional match play, with 12 teams in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Florida, London, Los Angeles (2), Minnesota, New York, Paris, Seattle, and Toronto. Throughout the season, each team will host “Home Series” weekends in their market, with multiple pro teams competing at each event.

"We are thrilled with the continued growth of the Call of Duty esports footprint as an international, city-based league with 12 teams in 4 countries, all of which deliver epically entertaining competition to millions of fans around the world,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “Building on our city-based model’s success in esports first established by the Overwatch League, we are excited to unite the historic passion for the Call of Duty franchise with city-based fandom to create a league to rival the very best leagues in traditional sports in recognizing, celebrating and rewarding our players.”

Launch Weekend will also feature the season’s first Call of Duty Challengers™ Open, where amateur players from around the world can compete as teams in an open bracket tournament format. Beginning in November, Call of Duty Challengers competitors will begin battling via online ladders and tournaments for their share of an overall dedicated prize pool of more than $1 million during the 2020 season. Challengers team passes for Launch Weekend will go on sale in early December.

“We are thrilled to debut the Call of Duty League in Minnesota in partnership with the Wilf Family and everyone at WISE Ventures,” said Johanna Faries, Commissioner of the Call of Duty League. “Bringing together all 12 pro teams and the amateur community together for this special moment will usher in a new era for Call of Duty esports.”

“It is an honour to host the inaugural weekend of the Call of Duty League and welcome our ownership partners, players, and most importantly, our fans,” said Jonathan Wilf, President and Ownership Partner of WISE Ventures Esports. “We have been craving an esports event of this calibre in Minneapolis-St. Paul. With the success this community has in hosting world class events, we are excited to put on an incredible fan experience to launch the Call of Duty League.”

For more information on the new Call of Duty League, including first details on spectator passes to the Call of Duty League Launch Weekend, sign up for updates at callofdutyleague.com.

About Call of Duty League
Call of Duty League™ is the official esports league of the Call of Duty® franchise, from publisher Activision. The inaugural season of Call of Duty League includes 12 teams from four countries and spotlights the best Call of Duty esports players from around the world. Call of Duty League launches in 2020, and will feature fresh ways for pro players, amateurs, and fans to come together around one of the world’s most beloved games.

Friday 25 October 2019









Let’s Sing 2020 out now on PlayStation 4 and Switch

Ravenscourt and Voxler happily announce that the latest instalment of the celebrated Let’s Sing series, Let’s Sing 2020 is now available for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo SwitchTM.

The Launch-Trailer gives a first impression of the party that awaits you and your crew:



Enter the virtual stage together with your crew in Let’s Sing 2020 for PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™ starring a ton of the latest chart hits and new features like the “Let’s Party mode”! Enjoy fun moments with your Crew while singing your way to the top of the Charts!

All begins with the first tone!  Sing as solo superstar or perform with your crew and friends to rock every party! With the latest version of the singing game Let's Sing you can follow in the footsteps of cutting-edge artists and perform songs like Ava Max with “Sweet but Psycho”, Lewis Capaldi with “Someone You Loved”, Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa with “One Kiss” and Rita Ora with “Let You Love Me”. Grab the mic and party to international smashers like Robbie Williams with “Angels” or Spice Girls with “Wannabe”. Also, legendary classics like Queen with “The Show Must Go On” are part of a tracklist with 30 international tracks. Let’s Sing 2020 offers a great variety and has hits for everyone!

International Tracklist:


Kerstin OttRainbow colors
Namika ft. Black MJe ne parle pas français (Beatgee's Remix)
LEA x CyrilWhenever we see each other
Vanessa Mai ft. OlexeshWe 2 always 1
LEATo you
Clueso ft. Kat FrankieWhen you love
Wincent WeissBe music
Tim bendzkoBy the thread
silver moonThe best
Nena99 balloons
Helene FischerI'm ready
Ava MaxSweet but psycho
Calvin Harris & Dua LipaOne kiss
Marshmello & Anne-MarieFRIENDS
Rita OraLet You Love Me
Rudimental ft. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan CaplenThese days
Robin Schulz ft. Erika SirolaSpeechless
Jonas Blue ft. Jack & JackRise
Dean LewisBe Alright
MabelDo not call me up
George EzraShotgun
Imagine DragonsNatural
Lewis CapaldiSomeone You Loved
Lukas GrahamLove someone
Bruno MarsThat's What I Like
Selena Gomez x MarshmelloWolves
Alice MertonNo roots
James ArthurSay You Will not Let Go
Kungs vs Cookin 'on 3 BurnersThis girl
Shawn MendesStitches
Linkin ParkNumb
Robbie WilliamsAngels
Spice GirlsWannabe
QueenThe Show Must Go On
Bon JoviYou Give Love a Bad Name

Features:INT:

-        Strong playlist with 30 international hits and original music videos

-        Sing solo or up to four players

-        PS4: choose between within maximum of 4 Smartphones or 2 USB-Mics + 2 headsets or 2 USB-Mics + 2 SingStar-Mics

-        Switch: choose between within maximum of 4 Smartphones, 2 USB-Mics and 1 headset

-        Six exciting game modes: 'Classic', 'Mixtape 2.0','feat.’, ‘Jukebox’, ‘World Contest’, ‘Party Mode’

-        No mic at hand? It doesn't matter - with the Let's Sing Microphone-App, you can turn your smartphone into a microphone in no time at all

-        Climb the online leaderboard and get more song packs in the online store like ‘Best of 90’s’, ‘Party Classics’ and more


Game Modes:·        Classic: Perform solo or together with your friends. Hit the right notes can score the most points – can you crack the high score?

·        Feat.: Find your perfect match! The better you sing together, the higher your "compatibility score" is. Singing with friends and family or also team up with your idol in the single-player mode.

·        World Contest: Take on the world! Try to reach the top of the leaderboard or just have fun with your friends - choose a player you want to challenge and try to beat other singers online. The game shows the performance of the other players as if you were singing together.



·        Mix Tape 2.0: Mix different song extracts together with this innovative game mode. Each mix is dynamically generated and thus guarantees a playlist that never repeats itself and a lot of fun. Create your own mixtapes with your favourite songs with the mixtape creator.

·        Jukebox: Relax after your singing session with a list of songs for the next groovy party.

·        Let’s Party: 8 Players, 2 Teams and randomly chosen game modes will bring the Let’s Sing party factor to the next level.








Product details:Title: Let’s Sing 2020
Platforms: PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch
Genre: Singing Game / Karaoke
Players: Single player / Local 1-4 players
Developer: Voxler
Publisher: 
Ravenscourt
Age Rating: 
PEGI 12, USK 0        
Release Date: 
25 October
Price:

Solus: 39,99 € / £ 34,99
1-Mic: 49,99 € / £ 44,99
2-Mic: 59,99 € / £ 54,99

Thursday 24 October 2019

Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit announce Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King special editions

Be Prepared for A Whole New World as two iconic Disney games return!



Today, Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit announced special editions for Disney’s classic 16-bit Aladdin and The Lion King video games.

Following the announcement of Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (available October 29th for $29.99), Nighthawk Interactive will also introduce Retro Editions for the Nintendo Switch presented in classic console-style packaging: Clamshell Style (Genesis) and Boxed with Tray (SNES). These premium editions will also include an exclusive poster as well as a retro style manual and will release on December 10th 2019 for $49.99 each.


iam8bit is also bringing Aladdin and The Lion King to its Legacy Cartridge Collection. Fans can revisit these beloved titles with the Aladdin Legacy Cartridge for Genesis and The Lion King Legacy Cartridge for SNES. Each fully playable cartridge is a limited edition of 4,500, complete with lovingly restored artwork by Jango Snow Art & Design. The cartridges will be priced at $99.99 each and orders will ship early 2020.

Pre-orders for both the Nighthawk Interactive Retro Retail Editions and iam8bit Legacy Cartridges will open on Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. PDT on bestbuy.com and iam8bit.com, respectively.

Please find the full details below:

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Box


Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to The Nintendo Switch!  This Retro Edition Box is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual.  The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.

  • Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.
  • Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork
  • Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay
  • Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.
  • Display Options and Updated Visuals:  
    • 1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
    • Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
    • Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
  • In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas
  • Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point
  • Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
  • Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
  • Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.



Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Clamshell

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to the Nintendo Switch!  This Retro Edition Clamshell is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual.  The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.  

  • Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.
  • Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork
  • Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay
  • Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.
  • Display Options and Updated Visuals:  
    • 1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
    • Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
    • Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
  • In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas
  • Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point
  • Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
  • Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
  • Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Aladdin Legacy Cartridge (Genesis)

The Aladdin video game is historically significant for many reasons - from its and groundbreaking approach to character animation to its incredible integration of the film’s beloved songs. It proved, upon its initial release in 1993, that licensed products can also be high art. This Genesis version of Aladdin is presented in true Legacy Cartridge Collection elegance, complete with lovingly restored artwork, gleaming translucent cartridge shells, a full-color premium manual and other retro pack-in surprises. Everything that you’ve come to expect from iam8bit’s definitive series, honoring games that defined retro gaming excellence.

  • Limited Edition of 4,500
  • Brand new playable cartridge compatible with NTSC Genesis and EU Mega Drive retro consoles
  • Translucent Ruby Red and Ultra Limited Magic Carpet Purple Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*
  • Nostalgic Clamshell Packaging w/ Premium Foil and Gloss-Embellished Insert
  • Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika
  • Retro Pack-In Surprises
  • Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design
  • Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives
*Cartridge colorways are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes. The edition of 4,500 is comprised of: Translucent Ruby Red; and Rare Purple Gem Glow-in-the-Dark (1 in 8 odds for an ultra limited cartridge). We cannot guarantee which version you will receive. It truly is completely random.


The Lion King Legacy Cartridge (SNES)

The majesty of The Lion King is cinematic legend, and when it comes to video games, its SNES adaptation truly pushed the limits of what was possible in the 16-bit era. From its nuanced character animation to its epic (and gut-wrenching) Wildebeest stampede, the Serengetti-spanning scope of the film was impressively captured on cartridge in all its glory. This ultimate Legacy Cartridge Collection edition pays tribute to the impossible feats that The Lion King achieved way back in 1994, with painstakingly restoration of all the original artwork and presentation in a premium package fit for royalty, complete with all the retro trappings, including an all-important, custom dust cover.
 

  • Limited Edition of 4,500
  • Brand new playable SNES-compatible cartridge
  • Opaque Mufasa Marigold and Ultra Limited Translucent Serengeti Sunrise Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*
  • Specialty Fold-Out Foil Box with Gloss and Embellishments
  • Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika
  • Custom Dust Cover
  • Retro Pack-In Surprises
  • Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design
  • Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives
*Cartridge colorways are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes. The edition of 4500 is comprised of: Opaque Mufasa Marigold; and Ultra Limited Translucent Serengeti Sunrise Glow-in-the-Dark (1 in 8 odds for rare cartridge). We cannot guarantee which version you will receive. It truly is completely random.

Tuesday 22 October 2019



MOUNTAIN DEW® TEAMS UP WITH ACTIVISION TO GIVE GAMERS AN EDGE IN CALL OF DUTY®: MODERN WARFARE LAUNCH

Mountain Dew will give players unique in-game rewards for the critically acclaimed Modern Warfare



Bravo six, going dark. Mountain Dew® has teamed up with the multi-million selling Call of Duty® game series to give UK gamers and Mountain Dew fans a competitive edge they won’t want to miss – Double Experience Points (XP) for the highly anticipated release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare®.

Seven million codes will be up for grabs, enabling players to unlock double XP by purchasing any Mountain Dew drink and simply entering the unique XP code which can be found on every Mountain Dew pack.

Each code enables 15 minutes of double XP during the multiplayer online mode, giving Mountain Dew fans an extra boost and the opportunity to reach the level cap faster than their fellow Call of Duty competitors.  

Gaming YouTuber and Call of Duty player James Spratt is also teaming with Mountain Dew to give his fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Call of Duty launch event on 24th October, with a first look at the game and live reactions. Fans can keep an eye on his social channels and YouTube. https://www.instagram.com/Spratt https://twitter.com/Spratt https://www.youtube.com/Spratt

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Activision ahead of the most epic chapter of Call of Duty yet – Modern Warfare,” said Natalie Redford, Director of Marketing at PepsiCo Beverages UK. “Mountain Dew wants to help people live out their passions, and with this collaboration, we hope to inspire amateur gamers to push their boundaries and – importantly - have a great time while doing it!”

Fans can find the Limited Edition Call of Duty Mountain Dew packs in selected Tesco, Co-op, Spar and WHSmith stores.

Fans will have until the end of January 2020 to redeem their codes to help them gain a vital upper hand over their opponents. Codes can be redeemed by visiting www.callofduty.com/mountaindew 

Visit Facebook.com/MountainDewUK to stay up to date on the latest, and join the conversation on Twitter at @mountaindewUK.

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About Mountain Dew
MOUNTAIN DEW®, a product of PepsiCo Beverages North America is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip. For more information, check out www.mountaindew.co.ukwww.facebook.com/mountaindewuk or follow on Twitter @mountaindewuk.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Wednesday 16 October 2019


TEAM17’S STEAM PUBLISHER SALE NOW ON! 

Save money on new and heritage franchises right now.

 
Dozens of current and heritage franchises from Team17 are available at reduced prices for a limited time, as the company’s publisher sale on Steam is now on. Running until 21st October, the Team17 Steam publisher sale sees dozens of classic games, including Alien Breed and Worms, join the publisher’s more recent titles, including The Escapists and Blasphemous, as well as the award-winning Yoku’s Island Express and Overcooked!, with price reductions ranging up to 90%.
 
In addition to full games, downloadable content is available at reduced prices, including the Overcooked! 2 season pass, which includes the recently released Carnival of ChaosSurf ‘n’ TurfCampfire Cook Off, and Night of the Hangry Horde packs – all of which are also available to buy separately in the sale.
 
Team17 Steam publisher sale highlights:
Overcooked! 2 – 40%
Blasphemous – 15%
Golf With Your Friends – 35%
Monster Sanctuary – 25%
The Escapists 2 – 70%
Worms W.M.D. – 75%

Star Trek Online: Awakening Now Available on Xbox One and PlayStation®4

We’re excited to share that Star Trek Online: Awakening has arrived on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Starting today, console players can return to the 25th Century to team up with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (voiced by Anthony Rapp) from Star Trek: Discovery. Captains will embark on a crucial mission to save the Mycelial Network, while exploring a brand new series of patrols, a new Task Force Operation and special event challenges to earn a new T6 Elachi ship.
Watch the launch trailer for Star Trek Online: Awakening here:


Star Trek Online: Awakening challenges players to recover Mycelial spore technology stolen by J’Ula, sister of T’Kuvma and matriarch of the Klingon House of Mo’Kai. In order to stop the Klingons from causing permanent damage to the Mycelial Network, captains will require the expertise of an astromycology expert. Together they will create a sentient hologram of Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) from the U.S.S. Discovery and repair rifts in the fabric of space. Awakening also features exciting new gameplay content for players to discover, including: 
  • Brand New Featured Episode – Captains hailing from all of the game’s factions can participate in the new featured episode “Beneath the Skin.” Players will depend on a hologram of Commander Paul Stamets from the U.S.S Discovery to safely guide them through the Mycelial Network.
●      Five New Patrols – Players can embark on a mission with Stamets and Star Trek Online luminaries like Lukari Captain Kuumaarke to close the rifts caused by the Klingons.
●      New Task Force Operation  Up to five players can participate in this special ground TFO against the Elachi, which tasks them with shutting down probes that threaten to destroy the Mycelial Network.
●      Mycelial Crisis Event – Captains who participate in this special event can earn the new T6 Elachi ship by playing through the new featured episode, patrols and TFO throughout the next month.
●      New Event UI – The dev team has revamped the Event UI to make it easier for players to access new special events.
●      Patrol Systems – A new tab has been added to the PvE system, which allows captains to immediately enter selected patrols and gain bonus rewards.
●      New Starships – On November 21, players will be able to purchase the new Intel Science Bundle, which includes the Klingon Balth and the U.S.S. Somerville, a starship first introduced in the Star Trek Comics from IDW Publishing. 



Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Players can forge their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy as a Klingon Warrior, rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird or carry out daring missions on behalf of the Dominion as a Jem’Hadar soldier. Captains can also explore iconic locations from the Star Trek universe, make contact with new alien species and battle alongside other players in customizable starships. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. 
To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit playstartrekonline.com.