[New Trailer] Mortal Kombat Vita’s Exclusive Female Klassic Skins

Earlier this week you got a peek at some klassic skins for your favourite male kombatants, available exclusively for Mortal Kombat on PlayStation Vita. Now bear witness to some iconic female kombatants in their very own klassic skins. These throwback character outfits showcase some of Mortal Kombat’s most dangerous kombatants. Please download and share the trailer with your readers before the game hits stores on May 4th next week.

Available in stores on May 4th, Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita handheld system provides an on-the-go fighting game experience with brand new gameplay features and tons of new content developed exclusively for the revolutionary handheld system. Mortal Kombat delivers an all-new Challenge Tower mode with 150 brand new missions, including Touchscreen Fatalities, X-ray moves and more.

FORWARD, MARCH! – NEW TRAILER FOR “IRON FRONT – LIBERATION 1944” PRESENTS THE INFANTRY


Deep Silver and X1 Software/AWAR today released a new trailer for the upcoming tactical shooter “Iron Front – Liberation 1944”. In Poland in the summer of 1944, soldiers march through fields, pass villages and hide in woods. The Red Army and the Wehrmacht prepare for the battles of the Soviet Offensive, which played a crucial part in Germany’s defeat in the Second World War. The video shows how the infantry of both sides prepare for their convergence. The game features not only a realistic and extensive campaign based on the historical events of the Soviet Offensive in 1944, but also authentic replications of weaponry and warplanes. “Iron Front – Liberation 1944” will be available exclusively for the PC from May 25, 2012.

“Iron Front – Liberation 1944” is based on the engine of ARMA II Operation Arrowhead by Bohemia Interactive. The story takes place in southern Poland during the Soviet Offensive in the summer of 1944. The player takes on the role of a Russian or German infantryman, using teamwork, tactical skill and authentic war machines to battle for victory. The German campaign focuses on slowing the advance of the Soviet troops, while the Soviet campaign is all about breaking through the enemy's resistance. However, the player does not have to do all this on foot: Using their computers, tacticians will control tanks, including the famous German battle tank Panzerkampfwagen VI or "Königstiger" and the Russian Stalin tank JS2, or fighter planes such as the Focke Wulf 190 and dive bombers like the Stuka or the Petlyakov PE-2.

Online is where the battle really heats up in "Iron Front – Liberation 1944": Players can complete missions either cooperatively or compete with each other in special multiplayer modes such as "Capture the Flag" or "Attack and Defense". "Iron Front – Liberation 1944" also includes an extensive mission editor, enabling players to intuitively create their own missions and share them with their friends online, thus guaranteeing that there will never be a shortage of new missions.

"Iron Front – Liberation 1944" is due to be released exclusively for the PC in May 2012.

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Epic puzzler Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 out today!

Rising Star Games is pleased to announce the release of Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2for Nintendo 3DS.

Available from today, Cradle of Rome 2 brings improved features, graphics and sound to this immensely successful series.

Swap tiles to create matches of three or more identical tiles, building beautiful houses and magnificent palaces as you develop your small settlement into a flourishing empire. From the humble farmstead to the spectacular Coliseum, you must gather enough gold and materials to return Rome to its former glory and ascend to the position of Caesar.

Put your puzzle skills to the test as you rebuild Rome in 3D.

“Bringing Cradle of Rome 2 to the Nintendo 3DS shows our commitment to the platform and, as with all of the “Jewel Master: Cradle of” series, it will prove an exciting and addictive title for all types of gamers,” commented Martin Defries, Managing Director, Rising Star Games. “We’re excited to expand the Cradle series further, with its addictive puzzles reaching more consumers than ever before.”

For more information on all RSG titles, please visit the official site:www.risingstargames.com.


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Epic puzzler Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 out today!

Rising Star Games is pleased to announce the release of Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2for Nintendo 3DS.

Available from today, Cradle of Rome 2 brings improved features, graphics and sound to this immensely successful series.

Swap tiles to create matches of three or more identical tiles, building beautiful houses and magnificent palaces as you develop your small settlement into a flourishing empire. From the humble farmstead to the spectacular Coliseum, you must gather enough gold and materials to return Rome to its former glory and ascend to the position of Caesar.

Put your puzzle skills to the test as you rebuild Rome in 3D.

“Bringing Cradle of Rome 2 to the Nintendo 3DS shows our commitment to the platform and, as with all of the “Jewel Master: Cradle of” series, it will prove an exciting and addictive title for all types of gamers,” commented Martin Defries, Managing Director, Rising Star Games. “We’re excited to expand the Cradle series further, with its addictive puzzles reaching more consumers than ever before.”

For more information on all RSG titles, please visit the official site:www.risingstargames.com.

About Rising Star Games
Rising Star Games Limited is a video games publisher for Microsoft Xbox 360®, Nintendo 3DS™, DS™ and Wii™, Sony PlayStation3® and PSP™. A joint venture between Japanese video game publisher and content developer Intergrow Inc and long standing Nintendo Nordic distributor Bergsala AB, Rising Star Games is now in its eighth year of trading and has published close to 100 games. Primarily a publisher for PAL territories, Rising Star Games has recently expanded into the North American market, bringing its unique knowledge and consumer-focussed skills to a larger Western audience.

For more information please visit www.risingstargames.com

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STORY DLC “TREASURE ISLE” AND “A PIRATE’S CLOTHES” FOR RISEN 2™: DARK WATERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON PC

Cast off! Experience an exciting new storyline in the pursuit of Captain Steelbeard’s treasure or get some cool pirate clothes

Deep Silver today announced that two DLCs for the pirate RPG “Risen 2: Dark Waters” are available for purchase on PC.

The “Treasure Isle” DLC offers exciting new adventures in the world of Risen 2: Dark Waters. The player will embark on an additional story questline to uncover Captain Steelbeard's legendary treasure – a quest that will continue a plot element from the first Risen game and finally bring it to an exciting conclusion. The story of the DLC revolves around Harlok, a cook on Steelbeard’s ship Elenor, who stole the secret clues that lead to the pirate captain’s hidden treasure. However, it is only with the help of the player that Harlok is able to find it. This quest will take the hero and Patty, Steelbeard’s daughter, to an unknown island that offers new environments to explore with many puzzles to solve, treasures to loot and mysteries to unravel. The player will discover a legendary item (only available in this DLC) - offering his character a permanent stat boost. This DLC will be available for a price of £7.99.

With the DLC, “A Pirate’s Clothes”, having a price of £2.49, the hero can be equipped with impressive looking pirate items that include a hat, boots, trousers, a pistol and a special ring that will boost his ability to gain experience points by 5%.

About Risen 2: Dark Waters
In Risen 2: Dark Waters, the Inquisition dispatches the hero to seek a remedy against the monstrous sea creatures that are interfering with the shipping lines, thus cutting off the islands' supplies. The pirates seem to know how to deal with these critters... but they are hardly cooperative.

New gameplay elements add to the diversity of Risen 2; for example, players can also use firearms now and, being pirates, adventurers can also employ special new skills called Dirty Tricks, allowing them to confuse or attack enemies in combat.

Deep Silver will release Risen 2: Dark Waters for Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 on 3rd August 2012 in the UK.

Official Website: http://www.risen2.com
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BE THE BOSS WITH F1 ONLINE: THE GAME™
Sign up to play the game first by joining the closed beta programme at www.F1OnlineTheGame.com

Today Codemasters® invited players to join F1 ONLINE: THE GAME’s closed beta by registering at www.F1OnlineTheGame.com and revealed new details on the management side of the game. F1 ONLINE: THE GAME is a new free-to-play racing and management game in production at Codemasters Studios under exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One World Championship Limited and will feature all the cars, stars and circuits from the 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. 

F1 ONLINE: THE GAME combines intuitive top-down racing gameplay with a rewarding management game. By forming their own racing team, players will make the calls to develop their own personal franchise and improve their car’s performance on the circuit. Gamers begin by designing their own livery, helmet and logo to give their team a unique identity. Acting as team boss, players will be in charge of building and developing their own headquarters into a world class motorsport facility. This will be home to several different departments which are vital to the running of a successful racing team, including R&D, Production, Commercial and more.

There are several ways to improve the performance of a team on the track. Players can research various different car upgrades and then create these new car parts in their Production department. Players will also recruit hundreds of staff required to run a cutting-edge racing team and expand their HQ facilities one building at a time to improve its development potential. FORMULA ONE™ is one of the most technologically advanced sports on the planet which requires significant funding, so the Commercial department will deal with finance and sponsorship to keep cash flowing in. Success on the track requires finding the right formula off it. 

By registering for F1 ONLINE: THE GAME’s closed beta, players will have the opportunity to give their feedback and shape game features prior to the game’s Open Beta phase, in Q2 2012. Fans who are accepted into the closed beta also have the opportunity to earn in-game rewards when F1 ONLINE: THE GAME goes live. Players can register now and see the latest screens and videos from the game at www.F1OnlineTheGame.com. ;

F1 ONLINE: THE GAME will allow fans to compete in online multiplayer races across a range of game modes, including GRAND PRIX™ events and a range of quick-fire challenges and Time Trials. Gamers will be able to track and share their progress via a range of leaderboards and social network features. F1 ONLINE: THE GAME is being developed in house at Codemasters using the Unity game engine to deliver stunning performance in a web browser. 

To register interest in F1 ONLINE: THE GAME, gamers can visit www.F1OnlineTheGame.com. To get all the news straight from the studio, race over to www.facebook.com/F1OnlineTheGame or follow the team on twitter at www.twitter.com/F1OnlineTheGame. ; 

 Mortal Kombat Vita - Mileena Extended Live Action Trailer

You got a glimpse of the Mileena live action teaser last week and today Mileena goes full force! Unleashing a storm of kicks and charges with her lethal sai, the beautiful assassin Mileena from Mortal Kombat showcases her destructive moves in this full-length live action trailer. Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Vita hits stores in the UK on May 4th and is set to be the ultimate on-the-go fighting game. Please share this new trailer with your readers today to get them ready for next week’s launch.

Available in stores on May 4th, Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita handheld system provides an on-the-go fighting game experience with brand new gameplay features and tons of new content developed exclusively for the revolutionary handheld system. Mortal Kombat delivers an all-new Challenge Tower mode with 150 brand new missions, including Touchscreen Fatalities, X-ray Moves and more.

RISEN 2™: DARK WATERS ON PC DROPS ANCHOR TOMORROW
Pirate treasure awaits – Risen 2: Dark Waters will be released on PC tomorrow! Explore dense jungles, encounter ferocious monsters, man your own pirate ship, search for hidden treasures – and fight the giant Kraken! Live a pirate’s life in Risen 2: Dark Waters!

Risen 2: Dark Waters will be released via digital distribution for PC.

On consoles, Risen 2: Dark Waters will anchor on 3^rd August 2012 in the UK and will include the additional episode “The Air Temple”. Console versions will be released on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3.


About Risen 2: Dark Waters
In Risen 2: Dark Waters, the Inquisition dispatches the hero to seek a remedy against the monstrous sea creatures that are interfering with the shipping lines, thus cutting off the islands' supplies. The pirates seem to know how to deal with these critters... but they are hardly cooperative.

New gameplay elements add to the diversity of Risen 2; for example, players can also use firearms now and, being pirates, adventurers can also employ special new skills called Dirty Tricks, allowing them to confuse or attack enemies in combat.

Official Website: http://www.risen2.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/risengame
Community: http://forum.deepsilver.com

MICHAEL JACKSON THE EXPERIENCE ON IPAD^® NOW SUPPORTING RETINA^TMDISPLAY

Today, Ubisoft^® announced that fans of Michael Jackson The Experience can now enjoy the App with Retina™ display graphics for the new iPad^®.
And for a limited time only, players can download the App for £1.49 (Usually £2.99).
For more information on Michael Jackson The Experience, please visit:  http://itunes.apple.com/uk/app/michael-jackson-experience/id468677703?mt=8 

DEEP BLACK: EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE® ARCADE

The underwater action-shooter Deep Black: Episode 1 is available to download today from Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system.

In this arcade-style game the year is 2047.  Natural resources are sparse, espionage and bio-terrorism are rampant and the world has split into two warring factions – each intent on destruction. Deep Black thrusts players into this struggle where they become involved in the fight for global domination and the possession of a sophisticated biological weapon.  

Fans take on the role of an elite commando who must engage in covert operations both underwater and on ground.  Armed with high-tech weaponry, power armors and equipment, gamers must master their survival skills in order to fight enemies and infiltrate enemy bases.

Deep Black was developed by Biart, published by 505 Games and has been rated PEGI 16. Deep Black: Episode 1 is priced at 800 Microsoft Points/£6.68.Deep Black: Episode 2 is scheduled for release on Xbox LIVE Arcade this summer.

GAME, gamestation & Rockstar Games in Max Payne 3 Exclusive*

GAME and gamestation are proud to announce their pre-order partnership with Rockstar Games for the launch of the upcoming blockbuster action-shooter, Max Payne 3.  The Cemetery multi-player map, which is an exclusive pre-order offer to GAME and gamestation customers, is proving to be a hit resulting in strong pre-order numbers.

Over the next few weeks until the launch on Friday, May 18th the excitement will build further both in-store,  on-line and through social channels with significant promotional activity including competitions and midnight launches across the U.K.

“We are delighted to be Rockstar Games’ partner for the launch of Max Payne 3,” said GAME’s Marketing Director, Anna-Marie Mason. “They have been a true supporter of our business and as a result of our great relationship, we’re excited to be able to offer our customers another superb game from Rockstar with the added bonus of the pre-order exclusive and the excitement of midnight launches.  We’re really enjoying working with them to make this the biggest launch of the year so far.”
Neil Stephen from Rockstar Games added, “We’re excited to be working with Game and gamestation to offer fans early access to the Cemetery multiplayer map for Max Payne 3. Game and gamestation have worked together with us to launch many successful games over the years, and their strong fanbase of loyal customers make them the perfect partners for this opportunity.”

 Customers can pre-order* Max Payne 3 now and get the exclusive Cemetery multi-player map (while stocks last) free in their local GAME or gamestation store or on-line at  www.game.co.uk or www.gamestation.co.uk*Pre-order
*requires a £5 deposit

DARKRAI CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION EVENT WILL GIVE YOUR OPPONENTS NIGHTMARES!

Special Character Distribution Launches with New Pokémon TCG Expansion, Online Showing of ‘The Rise of Darkrai’

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game players will get the Pokémon of their dreams, and give their opponents nightmares, when The Pokémon Company International kicks off a special character distribution event next month featuring the Mythical Dark-type Pokémon, Darkrai. The elusive Darkrai comes equipped with a special attack and special Ability that send opposing Pokémon into a frightful scenario when used together. Specific details about the special attack and special Ability will be revealed when the Darkrai character distribution begins May 9^th.

Coinciding with the Darkrai character distribution is the retail release of the Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers expansion. This brand-new expansion features Darkrai-EX and an intimidating lineup of other Darkness-type Pokémon such as Zoroark, Umbreon, and Sableye that will knock your opponent’s lights out! The Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers includes more powerful Pokémon-EX cards that inflict serious damage during battle, including Tornadus-EX, Kyogre-EX, Raikou-EX, and Groudon-EX.

Darkrai also stars in a full-length feature film, The Rise of Darkrai, coming to www.pokemon.co.uk/ex on May 9th. Pokémon fans can watch Darkrai battling Dialga and Palkia while Ash races to save a town from being thrown into another dimension. Check out the movie, find out more about the Darkrai character distribution, and view Pokémon TCG: Black & White—Dark Explorers cards at Pokemon.co.uk this May!

To participate in the Darkrai character distribution event beginning May 9^th via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, players will need:

· Wireless broadband Internet access
· A Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, or Nintendo 3DS system
· A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game
· No more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession

To find out more about Pokémon, visit www.pokemon.co.uk.

KONAMI ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PATCHES FOR SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR AND HD COLLECTION

New online patch will correct frame rate and audio synch issues

Today, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced that online patches for both Silent Hill Downpour and Silent Hill HD Collection are currently in development and will be released soon.

Understanding the issues some users are experiencing, development teams are currently creating online patches for both games, which will fix the frame rate issues, the audio-synching in Silent Hill HD Collection, and the Auto-Save issues in Silent Hill Downpour. Players have voiced their concerns, and solutions to these issues will be fixed and launched in the coming weeks.

Patches for Silent Hill Downpour and Silent Hill HD Collection will be made available on both XBOX®Live Arcade and PlayStation®Network. Both Silent Hill Downpour and Silent Hill HD Collection are available at retail stores nationwide.

 Gotham City Impostors Update Now Live! Get Your Free Map, Mode & Voice Customization

The newest game update for Gotham City Impostors is now live!  And best of all, it’s FREE!

In a continued effort to support the game with fresh content and improvements, Monolith Productions has delivered several game fixes, as well as a brand new “East End” map, a new “Bounty Hunter” mode, and more character voice customization. Players can find the free update in the Xbox LIVE^® Marketplace, PlayStation®Network, and Games for Windows LIVE Marketplace.

Downloadable content will also be available for purchase beginning today for Xbox 360 and will follow for PS3™ and PC.

The “East End” map can be enjoyed in all multiplayer game modes, as well as the single-player challenge mode.  The “Bounty Hunter” mode offers fans a variation on Team Deathmatch that rewards each team for collecting bounties from their fallen opponents, with the winner being the first team to collect 50 bounties.  And for those who want to smack-talk in another language, they can now choose to have their Impostor speak in –game in any of the following languages:  English, French, Italian, Spanish and German. 

Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that is available for Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and Windows PC. The latest updates and news can be found at www.GothamCityImpostors.com.

Gotham City Impostors is an original first-person shooter where up to 12 players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker.  Fighting for justice or creating chaos, players can engage in deliriously fast paced, uniquely vertical, and completely unconventional urban warfare where progress supports leveling up and access to a mind-boggling array of customization options.  Fans can unlock new Bats or Jokerz Impostor costumes and build their own specific load-out from a huge assortment of traditional and homebrew weaponry, equipment, and perks. Gadgets such as the Glider Rig, Grappling Hook, and Spring Boots give gamers unprecedented mobility options, while support items like the Bear Trap, Boomerang, and Body Armor open up new tactical options.  The game features maps and modes inspired by DC Comics’ Batman license.

SKULLGIRLS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE NOW!

European PS3 release date also confirmed as May 2nd

 It's official! Skullgirls is pummeling its way onto Playstation 3 in Europe on Wednesday 2nd May!

With Skullgirls now available for gamers in the Americas, Europe and Australia/New Zealand, Autumn Games is giving players worldwide the opportunity to enjoy its diverse, eclectic soundtrack while they’re away from their consoles.

The Skullgirls Original Soundtrack features music by distinguished game composer Michiru Yamane (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Suikoden III and IV), and marks the first time a Japanese composer has anchored the soundtrack for a U.S.-developed game. Yamane is joined by Reverge Labs’ audio director, award-winning game composer Vincent Diamante (Flower), as well as composers Blaine McGurty (Retro Remix Review) and Brenton Kossak. The complete soundtrack features 28 tracks and is now available for download on iTunes for £7.99, and will be available on many other digital music stores in the coming days.

Fans can visit http://skullgirls.com/media/music/ for a full list of all digital music stores where the soundtrack is available.

Skullgirls puts players in control of eight female warriors in an extraordinary “Dark Deco” world, where they battle for control of a mysterious artifact known as the Skull Heart. Legend says it has the power to grant a woman’s wish, but those judged impure will have their wish twisted and be transformed into the new Skullgirl! The Skullgirls team is led by renowned fighting game champion Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont and artist Alex “o_8” Ahad, whose work has been featured in many publications, including Lava Punch and Girls of Gaming.

Sign up to receive Skullgirls news at http://www.skullgirls.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @Skullgirls on Twitter for game updates, exclusive artwork and more. 

Skullgirls is rated PEGI 16.

STAY CONNECTED WITH NINTENDO ZONE – EVEN ON THE GO

Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to stay connected even when they are on the go through Nintendo Zone, launching today across Europe.  By using one of the approximately 25,000 Hotspot access points across Europe you will be able to access free and exciting content via your Nintendo 3DS system.

Nintendo Zone is a free location based, interactive service that allows you to access exciting content including upcoming trailers of games in 2D and 3D, product information, 2D and 3D screenshots, Nintendo 3DS game demos and free video clips.

To access Nintendo Zone when in one of the 25,000 Hotspots make sure you update your Nintendo 3DS today with the latest system update* from Nintendo. To help you find your nearest Hotspot, Nintendo has also released a handy Hotspot finder tool - simply check http://hotspot.nintendo.co.ukto find your nearest Hotspot and then when you are nearby the Nintendo Zone icon will blink to notify you that you are within reach of a compatible Hotspot area.   
    
So get connected to Nintendo Zone and start accessing exciting content while on the move today. Head over tohttp://www.nintendo-europe.com/nintendo-direct to watch the latest European Nintendo Direct in full, which provides more information regarding the new system update from Nintendo and keep up to date with the latest announcements by following @NintendoEurope – The official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed.

THQ ANNOUNCES DARKSIDERS II PREMIUM XBOX 360^®AVATAR COLLECTION

Like Darksiders on Facebook to Unlock Free Avatar T-shirt.
THQ Inc.(NASDAQ: THQI) today launched a premium Avatar collection for Darksiders^® II on the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
The Xbox 360^® Darksiders II Avatar Collection features a broad selection of different items to customize your Avatar’s appearance ranging from full armour sets to animated props and clothing. Prices range from 80 to 400 Microsoft Points an item. A premium collection for the Playstation^®3 is expected to be released at a later date.

To celebrate the launch of the Darksiders IIAvatar Collection THQ will be giving away a free Xbox LIVE Avatar t-shirt featuring a design by game Creative Director Joe Mad while stocks last. To find out how to claim your Avatar t-shirt visit the Darksiders IIFacebook page atwww.facebook.com/Darksiders.

Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing commented: “We are delighted to be able to celebrate the release of the Premium Avatar collection for Darksiders IIby rewarding our community with a free Avatar T-shirt.”

Darksiders II follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the originalDarksiders game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.

For full information on the Limited Edition and pre-order bonuses available forDarksiders II, including the shopTHQ PC exclusive which includes a free copy of Metro 2033, check out the Pre-order page at www.Darksiders.com/buy. 

Darksiders II is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012 with a WiiU™ version coming at a later date, for more information checkwww.Darksiders.com.

 Mortal Kombat Vita - Klassic Skins

The launch of Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita is just a week away. The game is coming to you for a new innovative handheld device, but NetherRealm Studios is still kicking it old skool in one respect: this new trailer shows off Klassic Skins from some of your favorite male kombatants, available exclusively in the PS Vita version of the game.  Please download and share the trailer using the link below.

Available in stores on May 4th, Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita handheld system provides an on-the-go fighting game experience with brand new gameplay features and tons of new content developed exclusively for the revolutionary handheld system.  Mortal Kombat delivers an all-new Challenge Tower mode with 150 brand new missions, including Touchscreen Fatalities, X-ray moves and more.

Crysis 3 | Official Announce Gameplay Trailer (HD)

PES 2013: A Whole New Ball Game

Individuality and Full Control the key as PES 2013 moves the goalposts

Konami Digital Entertainment will offer football fans an unprecedented level of control, when its PES 2013 title returns to the field this Autumn.

As befits a game endorsed by Cristiano Ronaldo – a player who embodies the skill and grace of top level football – PES 2013sees the series returning to its roots, with the emphasis on the individual skills of the world’s best players, and giving the player the total freedom to play any style of ball, which includes for the first time full control over shots.. This follows further consultation with both football and PES fans alike, and the result is the most faithful recreation of modern day football to date, with players modeled to match the running motions, abilities and playing styles, and the flicks and turns of their real-life counterparts.

Three key elements form the basis of PES 2013’s innovations, with all new additions falling within the fields of PES FullControl, Player ID, and ProActive AI.

PES FullControl (PES FC): Never before has a football game offered such a level of control over the way it is played:

• Total Freedom of Control: Pro Evolution Soccer  introduced the concept of freedom of movement, the new ‘PES FC’ in PES 2013 goes further with total freedom over ball control.

 

• Dynamic First Touch: PES 2013introduces subtle ways to receive the ball, from traps, gently lifting it past an attacker to run on to or a variety of other moves. First touch is everything and players can trap the ball using the R2 button, killing the speed of a well-hit pass and bringing it instantly under control, or using the momentum of the pass to turn a defender.

 

• Full Manual Shooting and Full Manual Passing: PES 2013 offers fully manual passing and for the first time ever manual shooting, allowing users to determine the height and power of each. Long low passes can be sent skimming across the pitch, while shooting  the user has total control over where the shot is placed. Skill and precision are needed to master these, but passes can be made into open areas, allowing lone strikers to thrive, while offering an unrivalled variety in ways to score.

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• Dribbling: The speed with which a player moves with the ball has been slowed in line with real matches, but using R2 allows players to add various styles to their close control. Players can vary the speed of their dribbling, and cushion the ball as they move freely within a 360-degree circle. The new system allows players to knock a ball past a player and collect it, nutmeg them, or hold up play by shielding the ball as team mates find space and make runs.

 

• Full Manual One-Two: Active one-two passes can be made, with the second player being moved in any direction), facilitating various tactical movements.

 

• Response Defending: Countering the attacking options the new dribbling system offers, is a beautifully-balanced defence system. Players can use R2 and X to slow an attack, with a double-tap of the X button prompting a perfectly-timed challenge. Full 360-degree control means that players can check runs and steal the ball from a parallel position, while the individuality element will see world renowned defenders using aerial dominance of physicality to win the ball. 

 

• Goalkeepers: Even the game’s ‘keepers benefit from more control, while their distribution is more precise thanks to the addition of a power gauge when they throw the ball, creating opportunities for new, quicker counter attacks.

Player ID: Player ID focuses on the individual elements and movements that each player boasts:

• Player Individuality: The very best players in PES 2013 will be instantly recognisable via incredible likeness and signature attributes, skills and tricks that bring them to life. The way they run, turn, trap and move the ball, shape to shoot and even celebrate will be noticeably different during play..

 

• Individuality to Goalkeepers: The individuality of movement has also been extended to between the posts. Goal keeping has been totally invigorated via new animations and play styles. New varieties of saves and reactions have been added to ensure the game’s ‘keepers are in line with the efforts of real shot stoppers. This level of realism also extends to the game’s top-rated goal keepers, with their moves to close attacks down, fling themselves to tip a shot past the post, and in-goal acrobatics benefiting from all new animations and AI.

ProActive AI: ProActive AI unites the control and realism, with players that will respond and find space as befits those at the top of their game:

• Balance of Play: The development team has worked closely with the PES fan base to eradicate any illogical elements to the way players move and run in PES 2013, with the ‘ProActive AI’ system enhancing the speed and balance resulting in a more realistic game experience.

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• Tactical Precision: The balance of play has also been enhanced in the play between defences and the front line, with greater organisation as the teams track back or pelt forward, setting a harder to beat defensive line, teams adjusting faster to ball gain or loss, allowing for quicker counters.

 

• Enhanced Goalkeepers: Improvements to the goal keepers was voted the key advancement football fans wanted to see in PES 2013, and the team has worked hard with real keepers to ensure the AI decision process has been vastly improved. Keepers now espond with better reactions, clear their lines more effectively and push the ball savely out of play rather than into dangerous areas.

PES 2013 will also boast better connectivity and atmosphere. The popular myPES application will extend the connectivity and communication between Facebook-using PES fans, while the game’s audio effects are being tied closer to the on-field action to provide the kind of buzz seen at top-tier matches, with crowds growing in excitement as their team starts to exert pressure.

“This is an exciting time to be part of the PES community, and PES 2013 marks a new level of playability with the return to our key ethos of utter control and freedom,” commented Jon Murphy, European PES Team Leader. "Football is all about making magic happen with skill and precision, andPES 2013 truly encapsulates this. Fresh faces within the development team and some very exciting ideas will breathe new life into the PES series, and we look forward to showing what we can do in the coming months."

Release Date: Autumn 2012
Formats: PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, Windows PC, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™