Sunday 31 May 2015



Numskull & Capcom Announce LIMITED EDITION Summer 2015 Range Of Stanley Chow Designed Street Fighter T-shirts
New Yorker Illustrator creates three exclusive designs.

Pop-culture clothing brand Numskull today announced its brand new line of 2015 Summer T-Shirts inspired by Capcom’s legendary Street Fighter series, and designed by New Yorker illustrator Stanley Chow.

The forthcoming T-Shirt range features iconic Street Fightercharacters Ryu, Ken, and Blanka in Chow’s distinctive style, plus alternate designs featuring the fighters as Royal playing cards.

Chow said, “I have always been a huge fan of Street Fighter, so getting to interpret my favourite characters and then see them brought to life has been simply awesome and I’ll be wearing each T-shirt with pride. I’m pleased as punch! No pun intended.”

The T-Shirts are available to pre-order from now to celebrate the launch of Capcom’s Ultra Street Fighter IV and will go on general sale in the middle of June, priced £22.

To pre-order your Limited Edition Street Fighter T-Shirt, visiyellowbulldog.co.uk

Stanley Chow’s other work can be found here: stanleychow.co.uk




Friday 29 May 2015

“The Bozak Horde” Dying Light DLC Available Now
The Bozak Horde” – the largest and most intense Dying Light DLC to date – is now available worldwide. In this brand-new game mode, players enter the infamous Harran Stadium to test their combat and parkour know-how in a series of sadistically challenging trials. The support for online leaderboards, strong focus on co-op gameplay, and addition of competitive elements create altogether a major expansion that lets players experience Dying Light in completely new ways. 
The Bozak Horde is available to all Season Pass Holders or as a separate purchase of $9.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £6.99 GBP.

MAIN FEATURES:
BRAND-NEW GAME MODE – Go alone or join your friends and beat Bozak’s game with the highest score. Thanks to the newly introduced leaderboards, you can now compete with others and become the very best Dying Light player in the world.
ULTIMATE CO-OP CHALLENGE – Inviting friends is no longer the easy way out. Even a team of four seasoned survivors will have their combat and parkour skills thoroughly tested against sadistic trials that would make anyone sweat!
ENTIRELY NEW LOCATION – Travel to the heart of Sector 0, the infamous Harran Stadium, where the government lost their first battle against the virus.
GAME-CHANGING NEW WEAPON – Defeat the horde and gain access to the ultimate stealth weapon - a compound hunting bow. Take on additional objectives to get electric, incendiary, and exploding arrows.
WHO IS BOZAK? – Survive his brutal challenges and learn more about the man who organized the quarantine zone challenges.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Dying Light
Formats: PC, PS4, XO
Out: 27/1/2015
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Developer: Techland

 LEGO Jurassic World Trailer Offers VIP Tour of Park

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the latest trailer for LEGO® Jurassic World™ where players are invited to join a VIP tour of LEGO Jurassic World’s state-of-the-art facility and get a glimpse of LEGO dinosaurs like Indominus Rex, Mosasaurus and the Creation Lab. 

The family-friendly adventure begins when the park opens and LEGO Jurassic World is released in the UK on 12th June, 2015, for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation®3, PlayStation® Vita, Xbox One®, Xbox 360®, Wii™U, Nintendo 3DS™ and Windows PC.



Pre-order on PlayStation Network or Xbox Live before 12th June, 2015 to experience more within LEGO Jurassic World and get free Downloadable Content (DLC) including:

·         Jurassic Park Trilogy Pack #1 –Exclusively via pre-order on PlayStation Network for PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation®3
o   Includes access to:
§  Characters - Dino Handler, Eric Kirby and Paul Kirby
§  Vehicle - Animal Control Vehicle

·         Jurassic Park Trilogy Pack #2 – Exclusively via pre-order on Xbox Live for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®
o   Includes access to:
§  Characters – Jurassic Park Helicopter Pilot, Lex and Tim Murphy
§  Vehicle – Iain Malcolm’s San Diego Cruiser

Each LEGO Jurassic World DLC pack will be available for purchase a la carte for RRP £0.79 after 12th June, 2015.

LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players can relive their favourite moments from the epic storylines of all four films in the Jurassic Park franchise, including the upcoming and highly-anticipated movie Jurassic World, reimagined in LEGO form and told in TT Games’ signature, classic LEGO humour and fun, brick-building gameplay.


Thursday 28 May 2015

Women’s National Teams Take the Pitch in EA SPORTS FIFA 16
Twelve Teams From Around the World Are In The Game
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA 16 will feature 12 Women’s National Teams for the first time in franchise history when it launches starting on September 22, 2015 in North America. Women’s National Teams from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, and the United States of America will all represent their respective federations in several FIFA 16 game modes including Kick Off, an Offline Tournament, as well as Online* Friendly Matches. To see Women’s National Teams in the game, 

“Bringing some of the best women’s players and teams in the world to our franchise is a massive event for EA SPORTS, and we are equally excited  about bringing millions of fans a new way to play,” said David Rutter, VP and GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. “We’re making sure fans get an authentic experience when playing with Women’s National Teams thanks to our innovative player capture and reference tools, as well as the sophisticated gameplay platform which we will continue to innovate on in FIFA 16.”

From all new player movement and likeness, to realistic animations and attributes, the FIFA development team have authentically recreated 12 of the top-ranked teams in the world. Capturing all new player movement was done with meticulous detail and supported by a motion capture session at EA Canada with four top players from United States Women’s National Team:  Sydney Leroux, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe. The players’ movements helped to build new locomotion for women in FIFA 16 including new walks, runs, sprints, and horizontal movement. Soccer Canada also visited EA to provide full-player references captured using the 360 degree body scanning rig – the references were then used to develop new player models. And the mobile headscanning unit travelled to a variety of tournaments and events around the world to capture facial features including hairstyles to ensure players look as realistic as possible in FIFA 16. Players in the game will look and move in game like they do on the pitch when representing their country.

“I honestly can’t believe all of the science and technology behind the game itself, let alone getting us into the motion capture suits and eventually into the game,” said Abby Wambach, world record holder for International goals scored and forward, United States Women’s National Team. “We’re all excited to see ourselves in the game, but even more excited to see the reaction from all of the fans, including the fans of our team that maybe wouldn’t be expecting something like this from EA SPORTS.”

FIFA 16 with Women’s National Teams** will be available when the game launches on Origin™ on PC, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.

For more information about EA SPORTS FIFA 16 visit www.easports.com/fifa or join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easports fifa. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hashtags #INTHEGAME and #FIFA16.  






PRODUCT INFORMATION
EA SPORTS FIFA 16
Formats: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO
Out: TBA
Publisher: EA

The Official Batman™: Arkham Knight Gameplay Video – “Time To Go To War” Revealed

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a new gameplay video for Batman: Arkham Knight.  The Official Batman: Arkham Knight Gameplay Video – “Time To Go To War” is a continuation of the Official Batman: Arkham Knight Gameplay Video – “Officer Down.” See more of the Dark Knight in action in this extended gameplay walkthrough, as he pays a visit to Scarecrow’s safe house and battles the forces of the Arkham Knight’s militia. 


Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available on June 23, 2015 exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. 
Batman: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Batman: Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PCs, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. The highly anticipated addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman: Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. In this explosive finale, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city that he is sworn to protect, as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham City and destroy the Batman forever.









For more information on Batman: Arkham Knight, please visit www.batmanarkhamknight.com,https://www.facebook.com/BatmanArkham or https://twitter.com/BatmanArkham.com.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Batman: Arkham Knight
Formats: PC, PS4, XO
Out: 2015
Publisher: Warner Bros.

LARA CROFT: RELIC RUN BURSTS ONTO STORES TODAY

Fans can download the game now for free on iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices.

Lara Croft: Relic Run™, an all-new free to play Lara Croft adventure, launches today for iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices. Square Enix and Simutronics, working in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, have joined together to create the ultimate infinite runner experience for all mobile gaming fans.  
When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive through challenging environments such as jungle temples and sand swept desert ruins. Use parkour moves to switch seamlessly between fast paced vehicles, intuitive combat and epic boss fights, including the iconic T-Rex, to collect clues and uncover ancient relics.

Lara Croft: Relic Run offers fans a fresh experience every time they play, ensuring no two runs are ever the same. Players can compete with friends for high scores, coins and distance as well as choose between multiple routes and discover hidden areas along the way. Collect power-ups, swap and upgrade equipment and change costumes to give Lara the edge in her new adventure.


Get ahead in the game by outsmarting and sabotaging friends with the all-new Curse system, an innovative new feature that allows gamers to send curses to other friends in an attempt to ruin their run. The feature appears as a full screen effect for a limited amount of time, and if players survive the challenge, they receive a reward and the chance to wreak revenge with a curse of their own!
Currently localised into English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, as well as Brazilian and Portuguese, Lara Croft: Relic Run is a must-play for Lara Croft and mobile gaming fans alike. Lara Croft: Relic Run is available now for free via the AppStore and Google Play:

There’s no time to waste, download the game now and see how long you can survive.

For more information:
  • Visit us on Facebook at Facebook.com/LaraCroft
  • Follow @LaraCroft on Twitter
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  • Keep up with us on mobile at Instagram.com/TombRaider

Tuesday 26 May 2015

NEW CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE
DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT PACK SUPREMACY
READIES FOR 2nd JUNE TAKE OVER

Third DLC Pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Delivers Four New Multiplayer Maps Taking Players Across the Globe

Bruce Campbell Joins Next Chapter of the Fan-Favourite Exo Zombies Saga, with All-Star Hollywood Cast of John Malkovich, Bill Paxton, Rose McGowan and Jon Bernthal 

Prepare for a globetrotting Call of Duty® DLC experience like no other, against the backdrops of several of the greatest monuments around the world in Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare Supremacy.  On 2nd June, the third DLC pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Sledgehammer Games, will be available first on the Xbox Live online entertainment network for Xbox One and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, with other platforms to follow. 

From the famed Houses of Parliament in London, to the snowy confines of the Kremlin in Moscow, players will experience a diverse landscape of multiplayer mayhem, including the return of one of the most iconic multiplayer maps in Call of Duty history, “Highrise,” which first debuted in 2009’s Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2, now transported to the year 2054.

“Set against iconic landmarks, Supremacy takes players across the world in some of our most exciting maps to date. New and exciting vertical routes give players unique ways to dominate the battle through both the exo movement set and the new Exo Grapple ability.  We are also thrilled to reimagine one of the most popular Call of Duty maps ever, Modern Warfare® 2’s Highrise, with exo and grapple gameplay for fans to enjoy,” said Michael Condrey, Co-Founder and Studio Head, Sledgehammer Games. 

“This is not only the four new multiplayer maps, but the continuation of the popular Exo Zombies saga. We’re huge fans of Bruce Campbell and to be able to add him to the already great roster of performers in Exo Zombies takes this to a new level,” said Glen Schofield, Co-Founder and Studio head, Sledgehammer Games.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy includes four new, action-packed multiplayer maps, all featuring the new Exo Grapple mechanic, which adds a layer of fun and strategy to the experience. 

·         Parliament: Docked on the River Thames, this military cargo ship delivers a view of the London cityscape along with a fast-paced combat experience. Mixed site-lines provide opportunities for all styles of play to dominate this medium-sized map. Players can take control of the map-based scorestreak to unleash a barrage of missiles that annihilate enemies.

·         Kremlin: Gamers must prepare for intense combat outside Russia’s presidential palace in the new map Kremlin, as they navigate the worn-torn buildings of Red Square in this medium-sized, three-lane map. Secure elevated positions to give the team a strategic advantage, or use exoskeleton capabilities to avoid being caught in the minefield that activates mid-match.

·         Compound: Players take combat preparation to the limit in an Atlas training facility hidden away in the Colorado wilderness, as they’ll have to be quick on the trigger in this small, symmetrical map, which funnels high-speed combat through tight corners to the main tower structures.

·         Skyrise: Players deploy to an Atlas Skyscraper overlooking the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Based on the fan-favourite, Highrise, from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 by Infinity Ward, this map brings new exoskeleton mechanics to the classic multiplayer layout. Gamers must dominate the power positions in the centre of this small-to-medium sized map to control the key navigation points.

The popular Exo Zombies saga continues in the all-new episode, Carrier.  Following the end of the last episode, Infected, Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Burn Noticesteps in and joins the battle-hardened cast of John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire, RED, Burn After Reading), Bill Paxton (Aliens, Titanic, Edge of Tomorrow), Rose McGowan (Planet Terror, Scream) and Jon Bernthal (Fury, The Wolf of Wall Street). InCarrier, the four are trapped on an Atlas aircraft carrier.  Carrier features advanced new weaponry, enemy Atlas Strike teams, Sentinel support squads and a host of new zombie enemies.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy will be available first on Xbox Live on 2nd June.  The SupremacyDLC Pack is also included in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s DLC Season Pass*, featuring all four DLC Packs planned for the year, as part of the discounted bundle.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC is developed by Sledgehammer Games with additional development by Raven Software and High Moon Studios.  Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4, PC as well as Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The title is rated M for Mature with Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language.  For the latest intel, check out: www.callofduty.comwww.facebook.com/callofdutywww.youtube.com/callofdutyor follow @CallofDuty on Twitter and Instagram.


 Mad Max™ – Savage Road Story Trailer


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Avalanche Studios today unveiled the Mad Max™Savage Road Trailer, showing Max who is left for dead as his cherished Interceptor is stolen by the merciless Wasteland tyrant, Scrotus and his warboys. Max must rebuild a powerful new war machine to escape the deadly Wasteland and can only do that with the aid of his quirky sidekick and expert mechanic, Chumbucket. 

 Mad Max™ Savage Road Trailer



Mad Max™ will be released on 4th September, 2015 for PlayStation® 4, Xbox One and PC.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Mad Max
Formats: XO, PC, PS3, PS4, X360
Out: 2014 (XO)
 2015 (PC PS3 PS4 X360)
Publisher: Warner Bros.
Developer: Avalanche Studios

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE ANNOUNCES PAC-MAN 256 FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS!

The Legendary PAC Is Back For His 35th Anniversary!

Famed publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced its latest project: PAC-MAN 256! Developed by Hipster Whale (Crossy Road) and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver, this free-to-play game will be available for smartphones and tablets in summer 2015.

PAC-MAN 256 allows players to enjoy a brand new genre of PAC-MAN games; the iconic character created by NAMCO in 1980 will star in an endless maze chased by the infamous “256 Glitch! Hipster Whale and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver have perfectly recaptured creator Iwatani Toru’s original PAC-MAN universe for a modern day mobile experience. Players can expect to encounter plenty of Pac-Dots, Power Pellets, and the notorious ghost ensemble: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. PAC-MAN 256 will also feature coins, power-ups and more to spice-up the thrilling pursuit.



The gaming industry keeps on growing massively on a daily basis and we, at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, are proud to be pioneers of this with some of the biggest licenses out there! This year, we are celebrating PAC-MAN’s 35thAnniversary and we couldn’t miss such an opportunity: we decided to create a brand new exciting game with Hipster Whale and BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver. This results in a stirring game based on some elements that made history. Join us in celebrating PAC-MAN’s anniversary!” said Tatsuya Kubota, Head of Mobile & Web Gaming at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

We are thrilled to be working with the creators of the huge hit Crossy Road in creating a new PAC-MAN game for his 35th Anniversary. We’re already seeing incredibly strong, hooking gameplay in the early prototypes, and cannot wait to share this experience with everyone!” said Daisuke Hattori, Project Manager of PAC-MAN 256 at BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc.

Hipster Whale Director, Matthew Hall, who was just five years old when PAC-MAN™ was born, shared his enthusiasm about Hipster Whale collaborating with BANDAI NAMCO on PAC-MAN 256.  “Playing PAC-MAN in a seaside arcade in 1980 is one of my earliest memories. It is an incredible honor to be able to contribute to one of the most iconic video game franchises in history.  Our game, PAC-MAN 256, takes the infamous ‘glitch’ level of PAC-MAN and builds upon this to become a unique game that retains the retro spirit of the original.”










PRODUCT INFORMATION
Pac-Man 256
Formats: An, iOS
Out: Summer 2015 (online)
Publisher: Bandai Namco