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Tuesday, 30 April 2013
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Sneak Peek
Prepare to Hero Up this autumn, when LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™ puts players in control of their favourite Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe. With more than 100 memorable characters to choose from, each with their own unique powers and abilities, players are in for a brick-smashing adventure. In a new video released today, you'll get a sneak peek at a few members of the Amazing, Mighty and Uncanny (hint) team who join forces to stop an array of Marvel villains.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is available to pre-order from all good UK retailers today!
Marvel Super Heroes are honing their skills sharp in preparation for the game's launch. Stay tuned, as there are plenty of updates to come leading up to the release of LEGOMarvel Super Heroes, which swings onto the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, Wii™, Wii U™, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS™, PlayStation® Vita, and PC this autumn!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released a gameplay video featuring Lobo, the first character that will be available as downloadable content (DLC), beginning 7th May.
Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a new franchise in the fighting game genre and a brand new story created in collaboration between NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and comic book writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti. As the story unfolds, players will experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some the most popular DC Comics heroes and villains, such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Joker and others, as they engage in epic battles in a world where the line between good and evil is blurred.
Deep Silver today released a new in game trailer for Metro: Last Light, titled ‘Redemption.’ Anna, the Spartan Order of Rangers’ top sniper and daughter of their uncompromising leader Miller, talks about the hope of the survivors that rests on Artyom’s shoulders. Will he be able to lead humanity to salvation, and find personal redemption in the tunnels of the Metro?
Metro: Last Light will be available from May 14, 2013 in North America and May 17, 2013 across Europe for PlayStation®3, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.
For more information about Metro: Last Light, please visit www.enterthemetro.com Alternately, follow us at Twitter.com/MetroVideoGame, find us at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame and subscribe to the official YouTube channel at YouTube.com/MetroVideoGame for the latest gameplay trailers.
UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES WATCH_DOGS™ RELEASE DATE ALONG WITH COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS DETAILS
Today, Ubisoft announced that its highly anticipated titleWatch_Dogs will hit store shelves in the UK on November 22, 2013 on PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the WiiU™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC, as well as at the launch of PlayStation®4. The game is also planned for other next generation consoles.
Players will be able to choose from a selection of four different editions, offering a variety of digital and physical content allowing for a deeper immersion in the Watch_Dogs universe: the Dedsec Edition; the Vigilante Edition; the Uplay Exclusive Edition and the Special Edition.
Details of the Watch_Dogs collector’s editions are as follows:
The Dedsec Edition (available at select UK retailers)
This premium edition includes:
Ø Physical content:
- A 23cm Aiden Pearce Figurine
- Steelbook™
- DedSec Collector box
- Watch_Dogs Artbook: artworks and illustrations that inspired the game
- Original soundtrack of the game
- Watch_Dogs map of Chicago
- Set of 4 collectible cards: discover Watch_Dogs iconic characters through augmented reality
- Set of 3 exclusive badges
Ø Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
- Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.
- Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.
- Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.
The Vigilante Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK and GameStop in Ireland)
This edition includes physical items to replicate Aiden Pearce’s iconic look:
Ø Physical content:
- Vigilante Collector box
- Aiden Pearce’s cap
- Aiden Pearce’s mask
- Original soundtrack of the game
Ø Digital content: 1 single payer mission:
- Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.
The Uplay Exclusive Edition (available exclusively via the Uplay website)
This exclusive edition is available only on the Uplay website, and includes:
Ø Physical content:
- Exclusive Steelbook™
Ø Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
- Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.
- Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.
- Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.
The Special Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK)
This special edition features an exclusive single player mission:
Ø Digital content: 1 single player mission:
- Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.
The Watch_Dogs editions can be pre-ordered at the retailers indicated above and at UBIShop® by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/WatchDogs
In Watch_Dogs, players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.
Get ready for an unmissable weekend of gaming and entertainment with our next Gold Unlocked Free Live Weekend. From 12.00pm midday BST on Friday 3rd May until 23:59 BST on Sunday 5th May, enjoy multiplayer gaming with Gears of War: Judgment, EA SPORTS FIFA 13 Ultimate Team Spring Classic, Halo 4 and many more – all for free!
Football fans can take part in the EA SPORTS FIFA 13 Ultimate Team Spring Classic in-game tournament all weekend for the chance to win 1,000,000 in-game coins plus other prizes. Petrol heads should check out the Forza Rivals Mode events for both Forza 4 and Forza Horizon. On Halo 4, play a total of ten Spartan Ops or War games missions over the weekend and receive Double XP on your next ten missions!
The full list of online gaming also includes Double XP on Gears of War: Judgment, Assassin’s Creed 3 and Far Cry 3. Multiplayer functionality will be unlocked across all Xbox games, including recent releases such as Tomb Raider, so prepare yourself for an epic weekend of online gaming and entertainment with your friends on Xbox Live.
As Xbox Live continues to expand its offering of world leading entertainment apps, you can enjoy content from the likes of Now TV, LOVEFiLM and Netflix*. If you’re in the mood for a blockbuster movie check out Jack Reacher and more on Xbox Video. Existing Gold customers will also be rewarded with TV Tokens to watch shows such as Breaking Bad, Being Human and Vampire Diaries on Xbox Video this weekend.
Fans are also invited to enhance their Xbox 360 game and entertainment experience with Internet Explorer, as well as Xbox SmartGlass which turns their phone or tablet into an intelligent second screen.
To try some of these exciting new features along with all the other existing Xbox Live Gold experiences for free, visit the Xbox Dashboard and log in to Xbox Live.
UPDATE: Incentives?? You deserve INCENTIVES for your good taste! Pre-Order My New Game, Deadpool - starring me - and you’ll get plenty!
So I, the great and magMANimous Deadpool, cordially intimidated invited Activision Publishing, Inc. and High Moon Studios to make a video game starring Marvel’s most Marvel-ous character, me. And you being a gamer of unquestionable good taste wish to pre-order that game. Well I say bravo - you deserve some awesome rewards for putting your trust in Deadpool.
So here we go… Because Deadpool loves you, I’ve sent threats hugs and kisses to the heads of some major retailers to get you some sweet merch for pre-ordering the Merc, including:
GAME (UK) & Gamestop (Eire)
·MY “Merc with a Map Pack” DLC (confetti explosion!) adds two new maps – GRT Plaza and Inside the Tower – to Deadpool Challenge mode, as well as two b-b-b-b-bonus costumes – the D-Pooly and Uncanny X-Force suits only for use in the unlockable Infinite mode where your stats are tracked on a global leaderboard.
That’s it. Go pre-order my new game now, or else.
Deadpool will be available on 28th June , 2013 for the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and PC via Steam. It is rated “PEGI 18”. For more information, visit www.deadpoolgame.com, or follow along at www.facebook.com/RealDeadpool or on Twitter @RealDeadpool.
Afternoon gamers of the world! Here is your chance to own the amazing strategy guide for Dead Island Riptide! from @bradygames. Simply send a tweet including the hash tag #gamesboothriptide and we'll draw a winner this coming Friday!
Rugby Challenge 2 The Lions Tour Edition emerges from the scrum with new screens
Alternative Software and Home Entertainment Suppliers are pleased to showcase news screens for “Rugby Challenge 2 The Lions Tour Edition”, putting you in the heart of the action.
From the line-out to the scrum, and from the kick to the try-line, Rugby Challenge 2 adds even more action to the most critically acclaimed Rugby franchise in the history of videogames. These features include:
Refined and expanded gameplay with the addition of quick taps, quick lineout’s, mauls from lineout’s, interceptions, contesting ball at the breakdown, removing players from the ruck, number 8 scrum pickups, and dynamic in game team strategies.
Revamped Sound and commentary systems, with real-time commentary from Grant Nisbett and former All Black Justin Marshall, along with French language commentary from Eric Bayle and Thomas Lombard.
110+ teams and 50+ stadia from around the world featured including official team, competition, and special match licenses.
More options than ever before to create or customise players, teams, and competitions, and also change game rules and behaviour to shape game play.
“Rugby Challenge 2 The Lions Tour Edition” is released this summer on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. For more information, please visit the UK Facebook page.
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