KONAMI ANNOUNCES DEMO FOR CASTLEVANIA: LORDS OF SHADOW- MIRROR OF FATE NOW AVAILABLE

Free Demo Offers Fans a Sneak Peek at New Action-Packed Game via Nintendo eShop:
Full Game Also Downloadable via Nintendo eShop on March 5

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced a playable demo for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate is now available on the Nintendo 3DS™ system via download in the Nintendo eShop.  The full game will also be available for download via the Nintendo eShop on launch day, March 5.

The free demo showcases intense whip combat, deep platforming, exploration and spectacular visuals of the highly anticipated title. Players control Trevor Belmont as he takes down the various creatures and minions of Dracula's fortress. Gamers can also master the combat cross, deal damage with the boomerang, collect hearts and knight scrolls, and face off against the mighty executioner in a battle to the death.
 Developed by Mercury Steam, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate takes place 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and is a precursor to the highly anticipated and recently announced Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel Belmont's descendants, Simon and Trevor Belmont, as they battle their own destiny only to discover their true, shocking fate.

The Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate demo is available now via download in the Nintendo eShop. The full game will also be available for download via Nintendo eShop and through retailers on launch day, March 5.

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/lordsofshadow 

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate

Format:  3DS Out:  8/3/2013 Publisher:  Konami

OFF-TV PLAY AND CROSS-REGION ONLINE PLAY COMING TO MONSTER HUNTER 3 ULTIMATE on Wii U

Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate to receive April software update and free of charge downloadable quests

Capcom® and Nintendo have today confirmed that following the 22 March release ofMonster Hunter 3 Ultimate for Wii U™, a software update will be released in April as a response to Capcom community feedback.

The software update will add online cross-region functionality, allowing European and North American gamers to play together online in up to four-player battles*. Monster Hunters will also be able to play the game using just the Wii U GamePad without the need for a TV screen as the software update makes the title compatible with off-TV play.

Capcom will be continuing to support Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate for several months after release with additional free of charge downloadable quests. The first quest will be available at launch.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate releases across Europe on 22 March for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS™, both at retail as well as on Nintendo eShop.

 

* Online play for gamers in Europe and North America will be completely free to play, although broadband Internet charges still apply.

For further information:
Nintendo website http://www.nintendo.co.uk

Wii U website http://wiiu.co.uk

Nintendo 3DS Guided Tour http://guidedtour.nintendo.co.uk

Nintendo UK on Twitter https://twitter.com/nintendouk

Nintendo UK on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/nintendouk

Wii U on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WiiU.co.uk

Nintendo 3DS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nintendo3dsuk

Monster Hunter on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/monsterhunter

Monster Hunter on Twitter https://twitter.com/monsterhunter

Monster Hunter on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/monsterhunter

Crystal Dynamics Announces the Launch of the Official TOMB RAIDER Store

Square Enix studio Crystal Dynamics and Tree House Brands today unveiled the one stop shop for all things TOMB RAIDER™ – the official TOMB RAIDER online store www.tombraiderstore.com.

The store will offer a wide range of exclusive branded apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and a range of limited edition prints inspired by the game’s themes of survival, exploration and resilience. In addition, the store will also sell the complete collection of TOMB RAIDER branded merchandise from all of its partners, including the official strategy guides & art books from Brady Games, the Official TOMB RAIDER Soundtrack from Sumthing Digital and the limited release TOMB RAIDER controller.

“Treehouse Brand Stores are a terrific partner with an established and trusted footprint online. We’re thrilled to be working with them to bring quality accessories and apparel to TOMB RAIDER and Lara Croft fans old and new,” said Karl Stewart, global brand director for Crystal Dynamics.  “This is an exciting first step in rebuilding the brand for the future.”

“It’s been a joy partnering with the team behind the game and working together to provide fans new chances to interact with TOMB RAIDER, and show their pride towards the characters and story,” said Jed Seigle, CEO of Treehouse Brand Stores. “We’re tremendously excited with what we’ve got in store for this brand and the fans.”

TOMB RAIDER will launch March 5, 2013 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Windows PC platforms.

Related Links
Tomb Raider Online Store:www.tombraiderstore.com
Official Homepage:www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page:http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr:http://officialTOMBRAIDERblog.tumblr.com/
Official YouTube Channel:http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

About TOMB RAIDER
The TOMB RAIDER franchise has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and inspired one of the most successful video game film adaptations in history, grossing over $300 million at the global box office with protagonist Lara Croft becoming a contemporary global icon. TOMB RAIDER is in development for a multi-platform release, and is slated to launch March 5, 2013.

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Tomb Raider

Formats:  PC, PS3, X360 Out:  5/3/2013 Publisher:  Square Enix

Tomb Raider 'The Final Hours of Tomb Raider Episode Five: The End of the Beginning (Part 2)' video.

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Tomb Raider

Formats:  PC, PS3, X360 Out:  5/3/2013 Publisher:  Square Enix

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag 

An Xbox 360 packshot, with more information coming on Monday.

Ubisoft has officially confirmed Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, and they have also released pack shots of all platforms.

The game will be released on all the current gen consoles, including the Wii U. Maybe that’s next-gen, but what the heck.

The PS3 version of the game is confirmed to have 60 minutes of exclusive gameplay and based on the content that was found in Assassin’s Creed 3, it really shouldn’t be that special. You can see the 60 minutes sticker in the PS3 version of the box art.

The game has a pirate setting and will feature Edward Kenway, the father of Haytham Kenway and the grandfather of Connor, who was the main protagonist of Assassin’s Creed 3.

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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Formats:  PC, PS3, WiiU, X360 Out:  TBA Publisher:  Ubisoft

Nordic Games announces Deadfall Adventures – a cinematic summer blockbuster

First-person action adventure to explode onto Xbox 360^® and PC screens later this year

The traditional summer blockbuster is making the leap from picture house to home cinema this July, as Nordic Games and The Farm 51 announce Deadfall Adventures – a thrilling and immersive action adventure which seamlessly combines the first person shooter experience with puzzle-solving and exploration, taking players across the globe in Nordic Games’ most ambitious game to date. 

The year is 1938. James Lee Quatermain is a man of many talents, yet holding on to money isn't one of them. Quatermain isn't all too keen on escorting Jennifer Goodwin, a US agent and former colleague of his, to an Egyptian temple complex in order to retrieve an ancient artifact - The Heart of Atlantis. Neither does he believe in the reputed invigorating qualities of this artifact, nor does he care that a division of the Ahnenerbe, the Nazi department specialized in the occult, is after The Heart as well.

But life has its ways of changing one's perspective. Quatermain soon finds himself part of a hunt across the globe - from the stormy deserts of Egypt to the icy depths of the Arctic and all the way to the steaming jungles of Guatemala.

In the long-forgotten temple complex, the thrill of the chase awakens the true adventurer in Quatermain, as he and Agent Goodwin strive to be one step ahead of the Nazis and the Russians, one step closer to obtaining the Heart of Atlantis. And deep in these temples, where age-old guardians awake from their eternal slumber, James soon learns that his great-grandfather's stories are not as crazy as he had always believed. For all things live forever, though at times they sleep and are forgotten. 

The game uses Unreal Engine 3 to produce one of the most jaw-dropping spectacles this generation has enjoyed, as players battle natural and not-so-natural enemies. Along the way, fiendish puzzles, deadly traps and stunning set pieces will make this one of the greatest adventures ever told – let alone played.

“Deadfall Adventures marries the ethos of the Saturday morning matinee with the Summer blockbuster to create an original adventure which will grip players from start to finish,” says Klemens Kreuzer, Managing Director at Nordic Games. “We’re putting players into the heart of the action, just as they’d dreamed as children, staring at their heroes on the silver screen. It’s fantastic to be working on Deadfall Adventures with The Farm 51 from the roots up; it’s going to be an exciting summer.” 

“We’re thrilled to be working on our second project alongside Nordic Games,” says Wojciech Pazdur, Development Director at The Farm 51. “We’re putting everything into the games’ stunning graphics to create a unique experience that will be both challenging and engaging. The great thing about Deadfall Adventures, it makes us discover the little Indiana Jones in all of us.”

Deadfall Adventures will be released on July 30th 2013 for Windows PC and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. 

For more information visit the Deadfall website (http://www.deadfall-game.com), like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/deadfalladventures), or follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/deadfalladv). 

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Deadfall Adventures

Formats:  PC, X360 Out:  30 July 2013 Publisher:  Nordic Games

Here is one of our Battlefield 3 Winners!

In his Awesome new Frostbite 2 T-Shirt!

For all you're Battlefield 3 Merchandise needs Visit the Official Dice Store - store.dice.se/ 

KONAMI ANNOUNCES METAL GEAR SOLID® PEACE WALKER (PSP) IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL-DOWNLOAD ON PlayStation®Vita

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the PlayStation®Portable version of METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER is now available for digital download for the PlayStation®Vita system.

A blend of action RPG and RTS elements, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER features a gripping story that unfolds through the artwork of Yoji Shinkawa and acclaimed comic book artist, Ashley Wood. The game introduces new AI Weapons – giant unmanned behemoths that Snake must overcome to complete his mission - including airborne, tank, and mobile-fortress-style enemies that can each talk and sing during battle using VOCALOID technology.  Additionally, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER boasts extensive multi-player elements including four-player CO-OPS (COoperative-OPerationS), and a stunning three-against-three battle, wherein six players can form teams and engage in thrilling linked battles via the Sony handheld's Ad Hoc capabilities that extend the gameplay experience allowing players to administer medical help to colleagues, share munitions, and provide defense for each other using the Snake formation to cover blind spots.

Note: Transfarring is not available in this version of the game.

For more information, please visit: http://www.metalgearsolid.com

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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Formats:  PSP, PSV Out:  18/06/2010 (PSP)   27/2/2013 (online) (PSV) Publisher:  Konami Konami Developer:  Kojima Productions

Morning Gamers,

We’re pleased to announce that Dawnguard^™ is now available to PS3 users in Europe and can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store for 50% off (£6.49 / €7.99 / AUS$11.75) during launch week.

In Dawnguard the Vampire Lord Harkon has returned to power. Using the Elder Scrolls, he seeks to do the unthinkable - to end the sun itself. Will you join the ancient order of the Dawnguard and stop him, or will you yourself become a Vampire Lord? Featuring an all new faction questline, new locations, weapons, creatures and more; the ultimate choice will be yours.

For more information on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim^® or Dawnguard please visit www.elderscrolls.com.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Formats:  PC, PS3, X360 Out:  11/11/2011 Publisher:  Bethesda PR Agency:  Lunch PR

“Gears of War: Judgment” VIP Season Pass Offers Big Savings and Exclusive Multiplayer Content

In addition to Season Pass details, Epic and Microsoft announce a special offer with MAXIM providing free access to Execution mode and two new multiplayer maps post-launch

The war for Sera ignites on 22^nd March with the highly anticipated release of “Gears of War: Judgment” in the UK.  To give you a leg up on the competition, the VIP Season Pass for “Judgment” will be available at launch for 1600 Microsoft Points, providing players with a more than 20 percent discount across a broad range of content, including six multiplayer maps, two new modes and nine exclusive unlocks.

The VIP Season Pass is the only way you can score a permanent double XP boost as well as a cache of exclusive armour and weapon skins, and it’s your only chance to get a jump on the competition with exclusive, early access to all Game Add-on multiplayer maps. With the VIP Season Pass you will get:

·     Two upcoming Game Add-on Packs that include six multiplayer maps, two new modes, and new weapon and armour skins

·      Early access to Game Add-on multiplayer maps so you can be the first to play

·      A permanent double XP boost to accelerate your ascent through the ranks

·      Five exclusive weapon skins and four exclusive armour skins

MAXIM Delivers Execution Mode and Two Multiplayer Maps Post-Launch for Free

Microsoft, Epic Games and MAXIM are delivering even more adrenaline-fueled action to “Gears” fans with the post-launch release of two free MAXIM-sponsored multiplayer maps – Haven and Capitol – as well as Execution Mode.

In Execution mode, the objective of each team is to kill all members of the enemy team before the time limit runs out. The catch? Unless hit with a one-shot kill weapon like the Booshka, players go into a “Down But Not Out” state and will revive at the end of the bleed-out timer instead of dying. To finish the job, perform an Execution on a downed enemy. For more details including a first look at Haven, head over to Maxim Online at:www.maxim.com/gow-haven 

Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Epic Games and People Can Fly, “Gears of War: Judgment” delivers a riveting campaign featuring new characters, weapons and enemies, and new multiplayer experiences. The “Gears of War” series is one of the most popular franchises in Xbox history, having sold more than 19 million games worldwide, and spawning New York Times-bestselling novels, toys, collectibles, graphic novels, and more. To learn more about “Gears of War: Judgment” and the “Gears of War” franchise, please visit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com “Gears of War: Judgment” will launch worldwide on 19^th March, 2013.

“Gears of War: Judgment” is available for pre-order today for £49.99 ERP, with initial launch quantities including a Games on Demand Xbox LIVE download token for the epic game that started it all, “Gears of War”* (at £19.99 value).  GAME is also offering an exclusive steelbook edition of “Gears of War: Judgment”, a collector’s item that comes with a premium steel casing featuring unique art on the front, back and insides. In a first for the franchise, all fans who pre-order from participating retailers will receive the Classic Hammerburst weapon in-game, providing a competitive advantage in the multiplayer experience. Additional retail-exclusive pre-order incentives are also available (for more information, please visit http://bit.ly/VbdSbp ).

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Gears of War: Judgment

Format:  X360 Out:  22/03/2013 Publisher:  Microsoft Developer:  Epic Games People Can Fly

TAKE OFF AND EXPAND YOUR NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED EXPERIENCE WITH THREE GAME-CHANGING DLC PACKS LAUNCHING TODAY

Fairhaven City will never be the same again. Today, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted, winner of more than 30 industry awards, is releasing three unique downloadable content (DLC) packs that introduce a brand new Airport world expansion, legendary classics from favorite action movies, and heroic rides from Need for Speed franchise history. Watch more friends become foes as players out-drift each other around planes, smash through each other’s faces on billboards like a Hollywood hero, or beat each other to the finish line with the speed and power of classic Need for Speed vehicles.

The following DLC packs launch on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Network today and on Origin March 13:
                                                                                         

• Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity - Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity introduces players to Hughes International Airport, an expansive new location in Fairhaven City that gives players more opportunities to race, jump and drift their way to becoming the Most Wanted racer. Take on new single player modes with heightened levels of maneuverability in some of the world’s most coveted new rides including the Porsche 918 Spyder 2013, BMW 1 Series M Coupe 2012, Audi RS3 2012, Ford Fiesta ST 2012 and Alfa Romeo Mito QV 2012. The cars have been hand-picked for their tight controls, enabling them to bust through airport gates, while also being quick and light enough with the new Jump Nitrous mod to jump through and over everything else. Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity is also packed with 136 new multiplayer milestones, 10 new multiplayer speedlists, 40 new billboards, 8 new achievements and more. Need for Speed Terminal Velocity will be available for 1200 MS points or £11.99. 

•  Need for Speed Movie Legends - Always wanted to drive like your favorite action movie star? Now you can! Movie Legends features five of the world’s most iconic cars to have graced the silver screen. Gamers can take out rivals with debonair style in the luxurious Aston Martin DBS 2008 and Aston Martin DB5. Those who want to make like bandits and elude the police can get behind the wheel of the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Special Edition 1977. Players can also harness the power and aggression of a Dodge Charger R/T 1970 for fast races and furious chases. Finally, for racers who want to know what it feels like to disappear in the blink of an eye, comes an all new Need for Speed Most Wanted car: the Shelby GT500 1967. Need for Speed Movie Legends also comes with 8 new single player sprint events, 136 new multiplayer milestones, 50 new license plates and more.Need for Speed Movie Legends will be available for 800 MS Points or £7.99.
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• Need For Speed Heroes – Take a trip down memory lane in five famous cars from Need for Speed history: the raucous Lamborghini Diablo SV from Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit, the terrifyingly powerful Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) from Need for Speed Underground, the ‘drift-a-licious’ Nissan 350Z from Need for Speed Underground 2, the ferocious Porsche 911 GT2 from Need for Speed Undercover and the ultimate Most Wanted car, the BMW M3 GTR from the 2005 Need for Speed Most Wanted. Players can test the limits of these Need for Speedthrowbacks in 8 new high intensity Races and Speed Runs.  Need for Speed Heroes also comes with 25 new liveries, 136 new multiplayer milestones and more. Need for Speed Heroes will be available for 800 MS Points or £7.99.
   
• Deluxe DLC Bundle – Get all three packs in one! Players will have full access to all the content from Need for SpeedTerminal Velocity, Need for Speed Movie Legends and Need for Speed Heroes with this DLC. Need for Speed Deluxe DLC Bundle will be available for 2000 MS Points or £19.99.

For more information on Need for Speed Most Wanted, visithttp://www.needforspeed.com/most-wanted. For more information on Need for Speed, visithttp://www.needforspeed.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/needforspeed.

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Need for Speed Most Wanted

Formats:  iOS, PC, PS3, PSP, PSV, X360, WiiU Out:  Oct 2012 (iOS)   31/10/2012(PC PS3)   Oct 2012 (PSP)   31/10/2012(PSV X360)   Q1 2013 (WiiU) Publisher:  EA