Tuesday 31 March 2015


UBISOFT REVEALS TOM CLANCY’S

RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE OPERATOR SYSTEM


Best-Selling Shooter Franchise also unveils Collector’s Edition  


Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege will include a brand-new operator system. Operators are specialists from the world’s top Special Forces units and masters in their respective fields. Each has their own unique expertise which adds a new tactical layer to the Siege experience and pushes team play even further. Players will put together these operators to create their best CTU (counter-terrorism unit) composition in order to defeat the opposing team.
 
Players can discover the operator system in the new Operator Gameplay Trailer [Download orYouTube] and go deeper into details with episode 2 of Behind The Wall [Download or YouTube].

Also, players who pre-order the game will get guaranteed access to the Closed Beta which will begin at a later date this year. Those pre-ordering the physical version of the game at the Uplay Shop will receive not only their guaranteed Closed Beta access, but also an exclusive numbered steel book when the game releases. http://rainbow6.ubi.com/siege/en-gb/buy/index.aspx

A Collector’s Edition named the “Art of Siege Edition” will also be available for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege. It includes the full game, a collector’s box, a Gold Skins Pack for all in-game weapons and an exclusive 120-page Tactical Guide. This high quality guide includes information on every Counter Terrorist Unit, Operator, weapon, and map with the highest level of detail and statistics. All this content has been created with developer team and core gamers’ advice, giving you the most effective results in the field.


The Collector Edition can be pre-ordered at the Uplay Shop by visiting:http://rainbow6.ubi.com/siege/en-gb/buy/index.aspx 

For those wishing to discover the fast-paced action of Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft will be livestreaming new content including the Operator System on Twitch on March 30 at 7pm UK time:www.twitch.tv/ubisoft.

For more information about the Rainbow Six Siege and to be part of our upcoming Closed Alpha, visit: rainbow6.ubi.com



PRODUCT INFORMATION
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege
Formats: PC, PS4, XO
Out: 2015
Publisher: Ubisoft




Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Who’s Next? Mortal KombatTM 
Worldwide Competitive Program

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have teamed up with ESL for the Who’s Next? Mortal Kombat X Worldwide Competitive Program, which includes the Fatal 8 Exhibition Tournament, Mortal Kombat X ESL Pro League Tournament and the Mortal Kombat Cup. The series of tournaments invites Mortal Kombat™ X players from North America and Europe to compete for bragging rights and the chance to secure winnings from a prize pool that starts at $100,000.

The program kicks off 11th April with the Fatal 8 Exhibition Tournamentshowcasing top pro-fighting players from around the globe as they go head-to-head in the inaugural Mortal Kombat™ X competition.  Fans can watch the tournament live from the ESL studios in Burbank by getting tickets at mkxfatal8.eventbrite.com or online at NetherRealm Studios’ Twitch channel atwww.twitch.tv/netherrealm .




Beginning 19th April, the worldwide Mortal Kombat X ESL Pro League Tournamentopens to Xbox One players from across North America and Europe.  Through weekly competitions that offer cash prizes, players can earn their spot as one of the 16 players sent to the grand finals to be held 11th July in Los Angeles.

The Mortal Kombat Cup is a series of live tournaments taking place in 17 International territories*.  The fights will run from April through June, culminating in an International finale live from the JAPAN EXPO in Paris on the 5th July.

“NetherRealm Studios is a huge supporter of the pro fighting game scene and to be able to work with ESL on the Pro League Tournament allows us to take theMortal Kombat™ X competition beyond what we’ve ever done before,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios and co-creator of Mortal Kombat. “We’ve seen some incredible match-ups in the past and we can’t wait to see what this next level of competition brings.”

Mortal Kombat fans can support their favourite Mortal Kombat™ X tournament combatants by purchasing the exclusive Blue Steel Sub-Zero skin.  A portion of the proceeds will go directly to support Mortal Kombat™ X tournament prize pools.

To sign up, view or support the Who’s Next? Mortal Kombat X Worldwide Competitive Program please visit www.mortalkombat.com/whosnext .  For more information about Mortal Kombat Xplease visit www.mortalkombat.com andwww.facebook.com/MortalKombat .

*Participating Territories:
UK
Austria
France
Spain
Nordics
Italy
Greece
Russia
Poland
Hungary
Netherlands
Belgium
India
South Africa
Czech Republic
Portugal
Middle East

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Mortal Kombat X
Formats: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO, An, iOS
Out: 14/04/2015 (PC PS3 PS4 X360 XO)
 April 2015 (An iOS)
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Developer: NetherRealm Studios


 Mortal Kombat X Shaolin Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the Mortal Kombat™ X Official Shaolin Trailer, which puts the spotlight on three characters:  Sharp-witted Kung Lao, series newcomer Kung Jin and Klassic Mortal Kombat Kombatant Liu Kang. The trailer provides further insight into Mortal Kombat™ X’s story, revealing that Raiden’s champions of Earthrealm from the past have risen from the dead, under the control of the sinister former Elder God, Shinnok.



For more information about Mortal Kombat™ Xplease visit www.mortalkombat.com andwww.facebook.com/MortalKombat.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Mortal Kombat X
Formats: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO, An, iOS
Out: 14/04/2015 (PC PS3 PS4 X360 XO)
 April 2015 (An iOS)
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Developer: NetherRealm Studios


Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty arrives on Xbox One! 

Following on from the critically acclaimed and much loved PlayStation 4 and Steam releases of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - Oddworld Inhabitants Inc are excited to finally announce that the game has landed for Xbox One and is out now.


Available from the Xbox Games Store in many territories including Europe, North and South America for €19.99, £14.99 and $19.99.

This release celebrates the first outing of an Oddworld game on Xbox since Stranger's Wrath in 2005, New 'n' Tasty is a ground-up remake of the much-loved original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, developed by Just Add Water (Development) Ltd.

“We’re all really proud of what we’ve accomplished with Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - the response from gamers and critics alike has been overwhelmingly positive. Abe is a widely loved character, and now Xbox One owners can experience the game too," Said Lorne Lanning, President of Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.

As well as full 1080p resolution visuals, Xbox One gamers will be able to begin their New ‘n’ Tasty journey after downloading just 50% of the game.  Optional ‘old school’ control settings will make fans of the original game feel right at home.


A cinematic platform adventure, New 'n' Tasty tells the tale of Abe, a hapless Mudokon who learns that his fellow meat factory co-workers are to be the main ingredients in the company's next line of tasty treats.

Abe must escape RuptureFarms and beyond, liberating as many of his fellow workers as he can. Along the way, he'll learn the secrets of his civilization and journey across perilous lands filled with dangerous creatures and lethal traps before returning to the sinister meat factory to put right the injustices faced by his long suffering species. 


Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty includes art direction from the original Abe's Oddysee team, music from series staple Michael Bross and a whole host of tweaks, improvements and brand new areas throughout, whilst remaining true to the game fans have loved since the original PlayStation®.
Store link  http://tinyurl.com/ntauxbf  
For more information on Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty the official website is http://www.oddworld.com 




PRODUCT INFORMATION
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Formats: PS4, PSV, WiiU, Mac, PC, XO, PS3
Out: Spring 2014 (PS4 PSV)
 TBA (WiiU)
 25/2/2015 (online) (Mac PC)
 27/3/2015 (online) (XO)
 March 2015 (online) (PS3)
Publisher: Oddworld Inhabitants
Developer: Just Add Water

Thursday 26 March 2015

F1TM 2015 TO DEBUT ON PLAYSTATION 4, XBOX ONE AND PC THIS JUNE!


FEATURING A CUTTING EDGE HANDLING SYSTEM POWERED BY AN ALL-NEW GAME ENGINE, NEW CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON AND PRO SEASON MODES, COMPLETE WITH A NEW ‘BROADCAST PRESENTATION’ STYLE

Codemasters® today announced that F1 2015, the official video game of the 2015 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, will release in June 2015 and be distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S in EMEA territories. Arriving much earlier in the FORMULA ONE™ season than before, this will mark the award-winning series’ debut on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The title will also be available for Windows PC.

F1 2015 is set to take gamers closer to the real-world experience of racing in the world’s most glamorous, exciting and prestigious motorsport thanks to a brand new version of Codemasters’ proprietary EGO game engine. In addition to spectacular visual fidelity, F1 2015 offers a significant step forward in the physics-based handling model of the game, which is designed to be inclusive for both seasoned players and those new to the series. The handling model offers enhancements and additions in over 20 areas, including engine and transmission, aerodynamics, fuel tank, force feedback, suspension and most notably a brand new tyre physics model, to recreate the breathtaking handling characteristics of the world’s fastest and most responsive racing cars.


Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future updates. 






PRODUCT INFORMATION
F1 2015
Formats: PC, PS4, XO
Out: June 2015
Publisher: Codemasters


The Square Enix Easter Surprise!
Just in time for your Easter weekend, get the Square Enix Easter Surprise containing 5 secret Steam games and exciting Square Enix store offers for just £3.99– usually worth over £40 RRP!
Please see the below link to order you Easter Surprise:

Each game will be redeemable via Steam (which you can gift if you prefer), and there will be four in total (which will unlock the five games) - while the store offers unlock exciting discounts on the Square Enix Store.
The Easter Surprise is available to purchase from March 26th at 9am, through until March 31st at 12pm GMT.
The contents will be revealed March 31st at 12pm GMT and your Steam keys will be emailed out from 4pm that day.
Buy the Easter Surprise for yourself or gift it to friends in need of some gaming.
The offer is only open to users in PAL territories.
The only question that remains is… #EasterSurprise
 Related Links
SQUARE ENIX Storewww.store.eu.square-enix.com
Official Facebook® Pagewww.facebook.com/squareenix
Official SQUARE ENIX YouTube® Page: www.youtube.com/user/UKSquareEnix
Follow on Twitter®: @SQUARE_ENIX_EU


FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD PRESENTS A FREE WEEKEND OF BATTLE ROYALE ON XBOX LIVE IN THE UK

Square Enix and Arrow Films partner up to provide the cult classic completely free via Xbox Live

To celebrate the launch of FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HDincluding the exclusive demo FINAL FANTASY ® XV - EPISODE DUSCAE - on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Square Enix Ltd.,today announced a partnership with Arrow Films to bring users on the Xbox Live online entertainment network the seminal Battle Royale, completely free, for an entire weekend.

On Saturday 28th March and Sunday 29th March Xbox Live users (UK only) will be able to rent the movie from the Xbox Video Store or app free of charge courtesy of Square Enix and FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD offers a new type of FINAL FANTASY experience not seen before in the series- one that is sure to captivate a new generation of players as well as long-time fans. Set in the war-torn Kingdom of Orience, the fourteen brave young warriors of Class Zero take on the world via an action packed battle system, with customisable magic spells, and the ability to summon fearsome monsters known as Eidolons!

Battle Royale is the controversial cult classic 2000 film from director Kinji Fukasaku, which sees a group of ninth-grade students forced to compete in a bloody, no-holds-barred game of survival. It’s kill or be killed until one survives.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD is out now and features an exclusive demo of the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY XV game titled FINAL FANTASY XV -EPISODE DUSCAE-. The demo will be available only while stocks last.

Related Links: 

To purchase on Xbox One, please visit:   http://weblet.eu.square-enix.com/geoj...

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD Homepage:  http://finalfantasytype0.com/

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasytype0

FINAL FANTASY Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/finalfantasytype0

FINAL FANTASY XV Homepage:  http://www.finalfantasyxv.com/

FINAL FANTASY Twitter®: @FINALFANTASY
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0
Formats: PS4, XO
Out: 20/03/2015
Publisher: Square Enix



Brand new music trailer & screens to whet your appitite!




PRODUCT INFORMATION
Bloodborne
Format: PS4
Out: 27/3/2015
Publisher: Sony


Wednesday 25 March 2015


Battlefield Hardline in all it's stunning glory!





















PRODUCT INFORMATION
Battlefield Hardline
Formats: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO
Out: 20/03/2015
Publisher: EA