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Friday, 2 December 2016
Halo Wars 2
'Atriox' trailer from The Game Awards
Coming 20th of December!!!
WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE LEGO® WORLDS For PlayStation®4, Xbox One and STEAM™
Players Can Create Anything Imaginable and Define Their Own Adventures In the Ultimate Digital LEGO® Bricks Building Experience
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO® Group today announced that LEGO® Worlds, a galaxy of imaginative worlds made entirely of digital LEGO® bricks where players can explore, discover and create together, will commercially launch in the UK on 24th February 2017 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and STEAM™. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO®Worldshas been in STEAM™ Early Access since last year allowing players to provide feedback for continual improvements leading up to its official launch.
"In LEGO® Worlds, players will go on an exciting journey to become a Master Builder, in an open-world made completely of LEGO®-built environments,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production, TT Games. “Whether customising characters, exploring in vehicles, building structures, or discovering an expansive range of items, characters and creatures throughout the worlds, there’s the freedom to create anything imaginable.”
“LEGO® Worlds expands our LEGO® videogame franchise with a new experience that embodies all the fun of physical LEGO® brick building,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “TT Games has created an expansive, digital universe that combines unlimited creativity with the LEGO® humour that fans love.”
“LEGO® Worlds brings the very essence of LEGO® play – building – to the digital world, more than ever before,” said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital Games for The LEGO® Group. “We are excited to bring our physical and digital play models closer together and know it will resonate with our core audience – and engage new ones. We believe LEGO® Worlds has the potential to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through its experience of open-ended creative play.”
In LEGO®Worlds, players uncover hidden treasures in environments that range from fun to the fantastical, where worlds come to life with a dizzying variety of vehicles and creatures – from cowboys riding giraffes to vampires scaring Yetis, to steamrollers, racing cars and colossal digging machines. Gamers can embark on a quest to become a Master Builder by helping other LEGO® characters along the way – find a sword for a king, protect a farmer from a zombie invasion, or build a home for a caveman. Environments and creations are brought to life in any way fans can imagine, either by building brick by brick, placing down enormous prebuilt LEGO® structures, or by using wondrous tools that let you paint and shape the landscape. LEGO®Worlds’ online multiplayer functionality allows players to explore each other’s worlds together, create together, and engage in cooperative and competitive play experiences that players can build themselves.
A separate LEGO® Agents DLC pack, featuring new characters, vehicles, weapons and more from the Agents range of play materials, will be available first on PlayStation® 4 and exclusive for 90 days.
‘Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse’ And ‘7th Dragon III Code: VFD’ Out Now In Europe!
Deep Silver, SEGA® of America, Inc., and Atlus U.S.A., Inc., are delighted to announce that both Japanese RPG titles Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and 7th Dragon III Code: VFD are now available for Nintendo 3DS™ for €39.99 / £34.99 at Retail and Digital in Europe. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (SMT4A) depicts the remnants of Tokyo ravaged by a catastrophe. Demons and humans co-exist, but in this state the remains of humankind are just a prize being fought over by the higher deities. One lone Hunter, the game’s protagonist, meets an early demise and through a pact with a lesser god is brought back to life in exchange for his pledge of servitude. From there, the protagonist allies with other Hunters in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Tokyo, beginning a plot that crosses over with the events of the original Shin Megami Tensei IV. Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Key Features · Decide the Fate of Mankind: The Shin Megami Tensei series, known for exploring the tenuous symbiosis between man and deity, reaches deeper than ever in SMT4A as the band of main characters must decide which side of peace or anarchy they are on · Demons Aplenty: SMT4A has nearly 450 demons to fight, fuse or recruit to player parties, with demons from a wide selection of cultures and religions · Fuse for Affinities: Demon fusion, combining two or more demons to form a more powerful one, is a cornerstones of SMT games · Language: The game features English voice over and text · Free theme: available from launch onwards, to anyone who purchases a digital or retail copy of SMT4A.
PRODUCT DETAILSforShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release: 2nd December 2016 Developer: ATLUS Publisher: Deep Silver Genre: RPG Players: Singleplayer Age Rating: USK 12, PEGI 12 MSRP: €39.99 / £34.99 Languages: English (Voice and text).
‘7th Dragon III Code: VFD’
7th Dragon III Code: VFD takes place in the year 2100, where dragons have descended upon earth and humanity is at the mercy of these terrifying beasts. However, not all is lost. As the protagonist, the player will team up with Nodens Enterprises—a video game company dedicated to stopping the dragon menace—to become a dragon hunter and eventual saviour of the universe. Although times are bleak, Nodens Enterprises has found a way to tip the scales in favour of mankind By traveling through time to three different eras, the protagonist can upset the balance of the dragons’ power.
7th Dragon III Code: VFD Key Features
· A compelling narrative: Explore numerous dungeons across 3 time periods, the mythical kingdom of Atlantis, futuristic capital of the land of Eden, and present-day Tokyo · Character Customisation: With eight distinct classes, 40 voice options, and 96 appearance variations, gamers can create and customize the perfect dragon hunting team to their heart’s content. The main character can be joined by two squad members in the field, and have up to nine characters in their party. · Tons of Diversity: Players can develop character skills, participate in numerous side quests, and even go on dates. Moreover, new floors can be added to Nodens Enterprises HQ with essential support areas such as a library, skylounge, cat café, and evacuation wards · Languages: Enjoy the original Japanese voices with English text · Bonus Material: Included with the game will be a printed 28 paged artbook.
PRODUCT DETAILS for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release: 2nd December 2016 Developer: SEGA Games Publisher: Deep Silver Genre: RPG Players: Singleplayer Age Rating: USK 6, PEGI 12 MSRP: €39.99 / £34.99 Languages: Japanese voice and English text-only.
Detailed information about the DLCS, can be found here for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and here for 7th Dragon III Code: VFD.
We’ve just released an extended gameplay walkthrough for Prey, the first-person sci-fi action game from Arkane Studios - creators of the award-winning Dishonored series which includes the 2012 'Game of the Year' and its recently released critically-acclaimed follow-up,Dishonored 2. Prey blends simulation and narration, dropping you into a carefully crafted world, then setting you free to play as you want. You can check out the new walkthough video with narration from Creative Director, Raphael Colantonio and Lead Designer, Ricardo Bare below:
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you dig into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you must survive using the tools found on the station, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities. Prey is slated for release in 2017 on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Formore information about the game please visit www.prey.com.
Sunday, 20 November 2016
LEGO® Dimensions™ Adds New Expansion Packs Based on Sonic The Hedgehog, Gremlins, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Adventure Time and the highly anticipated new film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack Provides a Complete Movie-Based Gameplay Experience with Six Action-Packed Levels and an Original LEGO Gateway Build
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today the release of six highly anticipated expansion packs for LEGO Dimensions, the LEGO toy and videogame hybrid, led by the Sonic The Hedgehog Level Pack and the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack, just in time for the November 18 release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ all-new adventure in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.
All expansion packs in this latest wave feature Battle Arenas with competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players. LEGO minifigures included in the expansion packs come with special golden Toy Tags which unlock a free play Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand, as well as a battle arena that can be reached through Vorton. Players can explore Adventure Worlds for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Sonic The Hedgehog, Gremlins, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and Adventure Time, and also play four exciting gameplay modes within the battle arenas, including Capture the Flag, Objective, Base Bash, and Tick, Tag, Boom!. Each arena comes with its own traps, defenses, and special powers that make every Battle Arena unique. Battles can be played competitively or cooperatively in multiple player configurations including 2 vs 2, 3 vs 1, and individually against the system AI to create fun for the whole family.
The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack provides a complete movie-based gameplay experience that is full of secrets and surprises. It includes six action-packed levels and new LEGO Gateway bricks to build the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) atop the LEGO Toy Pad. Players can build the Newt Scamander LEGO minifigure and help him find his escaped magical creatures in New York City using a variety of spells, including Diffindo, Reparo and Lumos. The pack will also come with the Niffler, which can be rebuilt into the Sinister Scorpion and Vicious Vulture. The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Story Pack will be the exclusive LEGO construction toy offering this holiday for the exciting expansion of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.
Fans can also add theFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fun Pack with a Tina Goldstein LEGO minifigure. She can cast Aguamenti to help solve puzzles and Protego to keep her safe from enemies. Players in need of rescue can build the Swooping Evil which can be rebuilt into the Brutal Bloom and Crawling Creeper.
The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them digital in-game content will be available on November 18 at 11 am EST in the US and Canada, at 10 am PST in Mexico and in other international territories at midnight GMT.
With the Sonic The Hedgehog Level Pack, players can join Sonic and his friends in an epic battle against Eggman and Chaos and spin into action as they speed through iconic locations including Green Hill, Emerald Coast, Labyrinth and many more to collect all the Chaos Emeralds. Players can build the Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO minifigure and use his Acrobat ability to swing off poles and avoid the Badniks, then use his famous grind rails move to make a quick escape. The pack also includes a 3-in-1 Sonic Speedster which can be rebuilt into Blue Typhoon and Motobug, and a 3-in-1 The Tornado which can be rebuilt into Crabmeat and Eggcatcher.
Players wanting to bring Gremlins to life in LEGO Dimensions can add the Gremlins Team Pack which includes popular rivals Gizmo and Stripe LEGO minifigures. Each will unlock the GremlinsAdventure World, where players can explore the Cinema, Clamp Industries, the High School, and so much more. Gizmo’s Combat Roll and Dash Attack abilities can be used to get him out of sticky situations and Stripe uses his claws with his Vine Cut ability. Players can rebuild the 3-in-1 R.C. Racer vehicle into the Gadget-o-matic and Scarlet Scorpion and the 3-in-1 Flash ‘n’ Finish into a Rampage Record Player and Stripe's Throne.
The E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Fun Pack includes an E.T. LEGO minifigure with Illumination and Fix-It abilities, as well as special Stealth and Telekinesis skills to make his way around the LEGO multiverse. With the corresponding Adventure World, players can build new experiences at Elliot’s house and in the suburbs, throughout the park and the forest, on the BMX trail, and even in E.T.’s spaceship. Players can build E.T.’s iconic Phone Home device, then rebuild it into the Mobile Uplink and Super-Charged Satellite for additional in-game abilities.
Fans of “Land of Ooo” can add a Fun Pack based on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time with a Marceline the Vampire Queen LEGO minifigure. Players can activate her Sonar Smash and Bolt Deflector abilities using the Marceline Axe Guitar to solve puzzles and battle enemies. They can also build and use Marceline’s Lunatic Amp to make some noise, and then rebuild it into the Shadow Scorpion and Heavy Metal Monster for extra in-game powers. The pack will release in North America first at Toys “R” Us.
Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Dimensions is now available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U system.
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.