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Sunday, 20 November 2016
WWE 2K17 Presents: Goldberg vs. Lesnar – Road to Survivor Series
In the final days before the showdown between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg at Survivor Series this Sunday – a match more than 12 years in the making and brought to the WWE Universe by WWE 2K17– 2K today released a promotional video in anticipation of the two titans competing for the first time since WrestleMania XX at Madison Square Garden in 2004. The video features commentary on what’s at stake for Lesnar and Goldberg from familiar WWE personalities, including Paul Heyman, Corey Graves, Mauro Ranallo, Michael Cole, JBL, Byron Saxton and Dolph Ziggler.
For more information, fans can visit wwe.2k.com,check out WWE 2K17 on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 16 and available worldwide for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Friday, 11 November 2016
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF BIG DATA WITH WATCH_DOGS® 2 PREDICTIVE WORLD
Developed in collaboration with the Psychometrics Centre of the University of Cambridge and based on scientific research,
Predictive World processes users’ data to generate accurate predictions of them and their behaviours.
Today, Ubisoft® revealed Predictive World, an online experience that reveals what a powerful, all-seeing algorithm can predict about an individual based on their online footprint, public information and Facebook ‘Likes’.
A World of Data
Every day, we create 2.5 billion gigs of data, from our last purchase online to our likes on social media platforms. Nowadays, most recruiters scrutinise our social networks before even looking at our CV. When we apply for a loan to our bank, its acceptance is assessed depending on our private health data. And in some US cities, the police can apprehend individuals based on algorithms that can predict their criminal potential thanks to data such as age, ethnicity, gender and social background.
The dangers of Big Data and predictive algorithms are themes at the heart of the narrative of Ubisoft’s upcoming open world action-adventure game WATCH_DOGS 2. The hero, Marcus Holloway, is wrongly profiled as a potential criminal by a city-wide operating system collecting & analysing data on every citizen.
When Fiction meets Reality
Predictive World and WATCH_DOGS 2 are strong reminders that in today’s ultra-connected world, the systematic collection and processing of private data on a massive scale marks a new step in an era of rising surveillance and might represent a threat to personal freedom. Similarly to what happens in WATCH_DOGS 2, Predictive World lets users imagine how corporations, governments, or criminals could use their personal data against them, and help players understand the context of the game.
Predictive World has been built based on an algorithm developed by the Psychometrics Centre of the University of Cambridge, using a wide range of verified data sources such as psychological and social media data from over 6 million research participants, and a bespoke infrastructure designed for this project containing 6.4 billion data points. Collecting and processing users’ digital footprint and combining predictions with large amounts of open data, the system is able to make more than 60 predictions about the individual, from personality traits and intelligence to life expectancy and even financial risk propensity.
An interactive innovative experience
This dynamic and adaptable experience makes tangible the relationship between gender and salary, between city location and risk of being a victim of homicide. More importantly, users can interact with the predictions, change outcomes and understand the relationship between the different variables. By providing unexpected insights across many areas of life, Predictive World gives a glimpse of the power of data and how anyone having access to it can build accurate profiles of individuals.
To go even further, VICE released “User Profiled”, a series of documentary videos sponsored by Ubisoft with the purpose of educating and giving an in-depth look at the dangers of Big Data in today’s society. EPISODE #1EPISODE #2
To try Predictive World and see what your digital footprints reveal about you, visit: watchdogs.com/predictiveworld.
WATCH_DOGS 2 will be available worldwide on consoles November 15th 2016 and on Windows PC November 29th 2016. For more information about WATCH_DOGS 2, please visit watchdogs.ubisoft.com.
Good afternoon – something very different, yet very cool to round out your Friday afternoon.
What do you get when you mix the epic adventure of Dishonored 2 with the beats of five famous Dutch DJs? The answer is music that jumps from the shadows and attacks the senses.
Digital Punk, BLOQSHOT, Jordy Dazz, Vato Gonzalez and Zany, in collaboration with Bethesda Benelux, have produced remixes of music from the upcoming videogame, Dishonored 2, and the results are five impressive tracks from the EDM soundscape.
• Digital Punk (Rene de Bruijn) gives the Official Dishonored 2 OST Remix his raw interpretation of the Dishonored universe. “I grew up with 2 things in life. Gaming and music. When I was asked for a remix of Dishonored 2 by Bethesda I couldn't be happier! Super proud of the result!”.
• DJ Zany (Raoul van Grinsven) made an energetic freestyle track of the song Darkness. “This campaign combines the two things I love most: music and games”, said DJ Zany when commenting on the collaboration.
• Vato Gonzalez (Björn Franken) gave Dishonored 2 – Main Theme his characteristic dirty house makeover. “The only thing more satisfying than throwing unsuspecting NPC’s into a wall of light, was to remix the score of Dishonored 2 and throw my audience into a wall of sound.”.
• Upcoming trap DJ, BLOQSHOT (Arjan Terpstra), gave his own twist to the classic score of the game. “As a fulltime nerd I love both the game and its soundtrack. This was a great opportunity to bring different styles and genres together!”
• To get most of the popular EDM styles Jordy Dazz (Jordy van Oostveen) was asked to join. He reworked the compellingDishonored 2 theme song into a progressive techno track. “As a fan of games and scoring-music, it's such a great thing to have worked together with Bethesda doing something creative with both elements.”
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning Dishonored saga by Arkane Studios, set to launch worldwide on November 11, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Anyone who pre-orders Dishonored 2 will be able to play the game on 10th November, one day before the official worldwide release, and will receive a copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition.
Delilah, a mad witch armed with powerful black magic, has seized the throne from Empress Emily Kaldwin, leaving the fate of the Isles hanging in the balance. As either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca – a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power. Armed with the mark of the Outsider and powerful new supernatural abilities, hunt down your enemies and forever alter the fate of the Empire.
Prepare for the latest advancements in Goat Simulation technology in one of the largest Goat Simulator Experiences yet! In collaboration with Coffee Stain Studio and Double Eleven, Deep Silver is happy to announce that Goat Simulator: The Bundle is now available to purchase on PlayStation®4 at retail for €19.99, $19.99, £15.99.
Goat Simulator: The Bundle brings next-gen goat simulation to you! Fantasize about being a goat no more, your dreams have finally been answered in this retail bundle for PlayStation®4. Not only does the collection contain the original Goat Simulator game, it also includes both DLC add-ons MMO simulator & GoatZ. Embark on an epic adventure with up to 5 different playable classes in the MMO Simulator add-on, or survive the zombie apocalypse while exploring an entirely new map and crafting items in the GoatZ add-on.
Gameplay-wise, Goat Simulator is all about causing as much destruction as you possibly can as a goat. Think of it like an old-school skating game, except instead of being a skater, you’re a goat. And instead of doing tricks, you wreck stuff, as a goat!
Key Features:
· Includes Goat Simulator and its 2 DLC add-ons, GoatZ & MMO simulator, for one of the biggest goat bundles to date on PlayStation®4!
· Destroy and wreck stuff as much as possible in style! Do a backflip while head-butting a bucket through a window to earn ultimate goat points!
· Embark on an adventure in a simulated goat MMO world! Play as 5 different classes, complete dozens of quests and level up 101 times!
· Survive in a simulated zombie apocalypse! Craft items, explore a new zombie map and unlock super powered goats!
PRODUCT DETAILS Title: Goat Simulator: The Bundle Platforms: PlayStation®4 Genre: Simulation Players: 1 – 4 (local co-op only) Developer: Coffee Stain Studios, Double Eleven Publisher: Ravenscourt Age Rating: PEGI 12, USK 12 Release Date: November 18th 2016 Languages: VO - English Text - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese Price: €19.99 / £15.99 / $19.99
DISHONORED® 2 NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Highly Anticipated, First-Person Action Game Releases to Fans Around the Globe
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced Dishonored 2 is now available for the Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and PC. Dishonored 2 is the award-winning first-person action game developed at Arkane Studios, and the follow-up to the 2012 ‘Game of the Year’, Dishonored.
“We're thrilled to announce that Dishonored 2 is now available worldwide. The project was a labor of love, and it makes us incredibly happy to craft this kind of experience for our players,” said Arkane Studios’ co-creative director, Harvey Smith. “Whether you're #TeamEmily or #TeamCorvo, thank you for your time and your passion. We hope you love the game as much as we do.”
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning Dishonored series which won more than 100 ‘Game of the Year’ Awards. When Delilah, a mad witch armed with powerful black magic, seizes the throne the fate of your Empire is left hanging in the balance, how far will you go to hunt down your enemies - and take back what’s yours? As either Empress Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, marked of the Outsider and gifted powerful new supernatural abilities,travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca – a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power and forever altering the fate of the Empire.
Following it’s gameplay debut during the 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Dishonored 2 won numerous awards from the industry’s leading media outlets including Game Informer, GameSpot, IGN, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, and more. In recent previews Dishonored 2 earned praise worldwide from media and fans alike with VICE hailing the game as “bloody brilliant fun” while GamesRadar+ declaring it “a wonder to behold.”
2K Shares Details on WWE SuperCard Ranked and Wild Modes Updates
2K today shared additional details on two new modes available in Season 3 of WWE SuperCard, the popular WWE collectible card-battling game for iOS and Android devices. Wild Mode and Ranked Mode will both launch as part of Season 3 this month:
· Wild Mode: An evolution of WWE SuperCard – Season 2’s Exhibition Mode, Wild Mode allows players to use both Active and Legacy cards in open competition. Players can now use cards from Seasons 1, 2 and 3 in the same hand in fast-paced action against AI opponents;
· Ranked Mode: A brand new mode for Season 3, Ranked Mode allows players to battle in real time in a live player-vs-player environment. Players will accumulate trophies along the way and view global rankings at any time. For the first time ever, the top players in the game will be rewarded with Credits at the end of every month.
WWE SuperCard challenges players to build teams of WWE Superstars and Legends, train them to full potential, battle in various match types and test their luck in fast-paced tournament action. Featuring more than 800 cards in active play, with each card representing one of nine different rarity levels, WWE SuperCard delivers an extensive array of collectible content with high replay value. In addition, players can enhance their free-to-play experience through purchase of individual card packs.
Developed by Cat Daddy Games in conjunction with Visual Concepts, both 2K studios, WWE SuperCard is available now for download free of charge on the App Store for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and Pod touch, as well as the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android devices*. The game has seen nearly 11 million downloads since its initial release and currently has an average rating of 4.5/5 stars on the App Store, as well as a 4.2/5 rating on Google Play**.
* WWE SuperCard supports iOS 7.0 or later for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad and iPad touch, as well as supports Android 2.3 and up for Android devices
Thursday, 10 November 2016
TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE
“OPERATION RED CROW” UPDATE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17th
JOIN OVER 10 MILLION PLAYERS IN THE RAINBOW SIX SIEGE COMMUNITY DURING A NEW FREE TRIAL FROM NOVEMBER 10TH TO 13TH
Today, Ubisoft® announced that Operation Red Crow, the fourth major update for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available on November 17th for Xbox One, Sony Playstation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. In line with the studio’s commitment to provide new post-launch content for the game and complete the Year One road map, this content update introduces a free new map and new gameplay features. Once again two new Operators will be available for Season Pass holders on November 17th and for all players on November 24th.
Celebrate Red Crow’s Launch with a Free Weekend
Ubisoft also announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available for free from November 10thto 13th, for the first time on PlayStation®4 system, as well as on Windows PC via Uplay and Steam.
In the lead up to the fourth major update, the Rainbow Six community remains strong and continues to increase with more people playing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege than there were at launch. There is no better time to join the strong community of more than 10 million players and discover Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege firsthand.
The New Skyscraper Map and Two New Japanese S.A.T. Operators
In Operation Red Crow, the Skyscraper map is perched high above the streets of Nagoya, Japan, where Operators have to neutralise an organised crime threat within a Yakuza-filled mansion. Two Japanese Special Assault Team (S.A.T.) Operators, Hibana and Echo, have been enlisted to suppress this menace:
·Hibana is an expert at gaining entry in high risk areas thanks to her explosive leadership on the field. She is equipped with the SuperNova and Type-89 as primary weapons, allowing for rapid movement and providing precise room-to-room clearings.
·Echo, a tactical and technology-driven Operator, is also equipped with the SuperNova, along with the MP5SD4 as primary weapons, allowing him to proceed rapidly and precisely in Close Quarter Battle contexts.
Season Pass owners will benefit from seven days of exclusive access to these new Operators, while all other players will be able to unlock them with their Renown or R6 Credits after the exclusive period.
Further details on the content of Operation Red Crow will be unveiled during the Rainbow Six Pro League Season 3 Finals livestream, which will include the first live demo of the new DLC. To get an exclusive first look at Operation Red Crow, tune in to the livestream at 4:45pm on Sunday, November 13th here: https://www.twitch.tv/rainbow6
The Rainbow Six Pro League Season 3 Finals will be held on November 12th and 13th at the ESL Studios in Katowice, Poland where the top Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege players will gather and compete for a $150.000 total prize-pool.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is currently available worldwide for Microsoft Xbox One, Sony Playstation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
