Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Alien Rage

Alien Rage Invading XBLA, PSN and PC Autumn 2013; Cinematic Trailer Debuts Story

CI Games has announced that Alien Rage, the sci-fi first-person-shooter putting the challenge back in genre, will invade Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC worldwide Autumn 2013. A new cinematic trailer has also been released today which sets up the ominous backstory and the hunt for the ultimate power source: promethium. Capable of powering an entire planet or completely destroying it, it’s up to players to prevent the universe’s prize of promethium from falling into the wrong hands and taking down everything that comes in their way.


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Alien Rage
Formats: PC, PS3, X360
Out: Autumn 2013
Publisher: City Interactive

“Halo 4” Champions Bundle


“Halo 4” Champions Bundle Unleashes New Maps, Game Type and More on 20th August

Multiplayer expansion brings a new level of customisation to the “Halo” experience with three unique DLC Packs for gamers to enjoy

343 Industries has announced the fourth major expansion in the “Halo” Infinity Multiplayer1 experience, with the “Halo 4” Champions Bundle launching Tuesday 20th August. Developed in collaboration with Certain Affinity, the Champions Bundle includes three DLC Packs (Bullseye Pack, Infinity Armour Pack and Steel Skin Pack), plus bonus content that contains more than 18 brand new, in-game items available for a limited time and exclusive to the bundle.

The Champions Bundle will be available on Xbox Live for 800 MS Points2, featuring:

·         Bullseye Pack: Two new multiplayer maps, a sports-themed Spartan armour and a new competitive gravball game type called Ricochet
·         Infinity Armour Pack: Set your Spartan up with impressive and legendary new armour
·         Steel Skin Pack: Bring an elaborate steampunk style to your UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner weapons

Releasing the same day as the Champions Bundle, each individual DLC Pack will also be available on Xbox Live as standalone offers. The Bullseye Pack will be available for 480 MS Points2, and the Infinity Armour Pack and Steel Skin Pack will be available for 240 MS Points2 each. The bonus content is only available for a limited time exclusively through the Champions Bundle.

A brief description of the limited-time exclusive Champions Bundle content and each new pack is below. For more information, please visitHalo Waypoint.

“Halo 4” Champions Bundle

Enhance your War Games experience with three all-new content packs for one special price3, plus limited-time exclusive bonus content only available for those who purchase the “Halo 4” Champions Bundle. The bonus content gives you an excellent selection of upgrades, including an armour mod called the Resistor Tactical Package, new weapon skins, new armour skins and new Spartan stances for your player card. And, with the “Halo 4” Champions Bundle, you get the three content packs as well: the Infinity Armour Pack sets your Spartan up with legendary new armour; the Steel Skin Pack brings elaborate steampunk style to your UNSC, Covenant, and Forerunner weapons; and the Bullseye Pack delivers two new maps, a sports-themed Spartan armour, and two week early-access4to an insane new competitive gravball game type called “Ricochet”. A description of the armour mod is below: 

·         Resistor Tactical Package: The Resistor Package is a specialised armour mod that allows Spartans to maintain their full mobility and dexterity while taking incoming fire.


Bullseye Pack

Dive headfirst into the exciting Bullseye Pack, which includes the brand new Ricochet game type and two new maps, Pitfall and Vertigo. In addition, Bullseye offers an entirely new armour set based on the Ricochet game type. A description of the new maps, game type, and armour mods is below:

·         NEW Game Type – Ricochet: For nearly a century, gravball competitions have held sway over most competitive sports across the breadth of human-occupied space. Historically, UNSC drill instructors have utilised a variant called Ricochet, where fast-paced combat simulations occur in sync with the classic, frenetic scoring competition. Protect your team’s goal and score in the other team’s goal. Running the ball into the goal earns you 50 points, while throwing the ball into the goal gets you 20 points. First team to 150 points wins.

·         NEW Map – Vertigo: Vertigo is a small, asymmetrical map that any Slayer or Extraction fan will love. Opposing Spartans aren’t the only thing you have to worry about in this small experimental tension conductor facility. This map is hiding a secret: Vertigo brings you the first dynamic event in a Halo multiplayer map in a very long time; the map hides a trigger point, that when shot at depletes the shields of all Spartans within range.

·         NEW Map – Pitfall: As a remake of the “Halo 3” map, ‘The Pit’, Pitfall has new features based on pro and community feedback for increased pace and flow. The map is small, symmetrical and mostly open with strategically placed cover points.


Infinity Armour Pack

Stand out on the battlefield: from legendary Mjolnir and Special Forces armour to the ancient Forerunner mail of an era long passed, now is the time to update your “Halo 4” Spartan. With the Infinity Armour Pack, you get access to the vintage Mark V armour of “Halo: Combat Evolved,” the rugged armour worn by the battle-hardened ODSTs, and a hybrid Forerunner armour system used by their civilization’s Prefects more than 100,000 years ago.


Steel Skin Pack

With the Steel Skin Pack, stylise your favourite loadouts with the most elaborate and impressive “Halo 4” weapon skins to date. Inspired by classic steampunk aesthetics, the Steel Skin Pack covers the gamut with ten UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner weapons, grafting vivid, dynamic plating and textures across your weapon-of-choice.





PRODUCT INFORMATION
Halo 4
Format: X360
Out: 06/11/2012
Publisher: Microsoft

GTAV Official Gameplay Video Coming 3pm Today!



Coming today. 3pm British Standard Time. Look for it to debut at rockstargames.com/V and here at the Newswire.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Grand Theft Auto V
Formats: PS3, X360
Out: 17/9/2013
Publisher: Rockstar
Developer: In-house

Thursday, 4 July 2013

NEW WALKTHROUGH VIDEO RELEASED FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN

Timing for the fourth Beta 3 weekend also revealed

Square Enix today announced that a brand new video, entitled “A Tour of Eorzea, Part 3” is now available for FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™.The video is the third part in a series of videos released showcasing some of the most breath-taking areas and environments that make up the realm of Eorzea,

Additionally to this new video, starting timing for the fourth weekend of Beta phase 3 has been announced, and is as follows:

Friday July 5th, 10:00am UK time / 11:00am CET. (End time for this Beta 3 weekend is still TBC)

Beta phase 3 is running across weekends through June and into July, and brings to life a huge FINAL FANTASY world, full of Moogles, Chocobos and the deep, engrossing storylines that players have come to expect from the series. Those who haven’t signed up for the beta test yet can do so here.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems, and will be coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in 2014.


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Formats: PC, PS3, PS4
Out: 27/8/2013 (PC PS3)
 2014 (PS4)
Publisher: Square Enix

Related Links

Beta Sign Up: http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/eu
Official Website: www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV

Original Grand Theft Auto V Artwork: Friends. And Family.

On this 4th of July holiday, we stop in on to two Los Santos residents respectively choosing to spend their leisure time indoors gaming and outdoors car "shopping".


This pair of official widescreen artwork releases from Grand Theft Auto V features Franklin's partner-in-crimeLamar caught with his hand in the proverbial cookie jar and a charming family portrait of Michael's progeny,Tracey and Jimmy - the latter of which you may have seen earlier this week gracing our special GTAV edition of Asked and Answered.


Get them in all the requisite downloadable art sizes including desktops, backgrounds, Facebook Timelines, icons and avatars over at www.rockstargames.com/downloads and look for more GTAV artwork releases soon.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Grand Theft Auto V
Formats: PS3, X360
Out: 17/9/2013
Publisher: Rockstar
Developer: In-house



SCORE GOALS IN EA SPORTS FIFA 13 AND SEND AN MLS FORWARD TO THE 2013 AT&T MLS ALL-STAR GAME
Fans to Make History by Being the First to Use a Videogame to Determine the Outcome of a Vote for an All-Star Game

For the first time in any professional sports league, fans will be using a videogame to determine the outcome of a vote for an All-Star game. Electronic Arts Inc. and Major League Soccer (MLS) today launched the start of the groundbreaking AT&T MLS All-Star “In the Game” Challenge, giving fans the opportunity to vote one forward into the All-Star Game by scoring goals in EA SPORTSTM FIFA 13 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Starting today, July 3, 9:00 AM PDT until July 10, 9:00 AM PDT, online enabled fans around the world that play FIFA 13 can score as many goals as possible with their favorite MLS all-star forward candidate, and one goal equals one vote. The player with the most votes on July 10 will be named the AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game’ Forward and will occupy the final forward spot on the All-Star Fan XI. Through general voting via MLSsoccer.com, text message and Twitter, 10 players were selected to the All-Star Fan XI, which will be unveiled on July 7 on ESPN during halftime of the Chicago Fire-Sporting Kansas City match (3 p.m. ET).

“The AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game’ Challenge exemplifies how we’re deepening the connection between the game of FIFA and the real world of soccer,” said Jamie McKinlay, VP Marketing, EA SPORTS. “With this new and innovative All Star voting method, our fans can play our game, and for the first time ever, have an impact on a real-world match. This is an incredibly exciting way for our fans to show their support for their favorite MLS player and have a say in who makes the All-Star Squad.”

“We are excited to team up with the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise to break new ground in the all-star voting process,” said Howard Handler, Chief Marketing Officer, MLS. “One of the things that's distinctive about MLS is our fan-driven culture. We're eager to empower the millions of FIFA fans with The Challenge.”

The 26 players eligible to be voted the AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game’ Forward include:
·         Claudio Bieler (SKC)
·         Tristan Bowen (CHV)
·         Deshorn Brown (COL)
·         Will Bruin (HOU)
·         Edson Buddle (COL)
·         Kenny Cooper (DAL)
·         Marco DiVaio (MTL)
·         Landon Donovan (LA)
·         Robert Earnshaw (TOR)
·         Fabian Espindola (NY)
·         Diego Fagundez (NE)
·         Thierry Henry (NY)
·         Federico Higuain (CLB)
·         Adam Jahn (SJ)
·         Eddie Johnson (SEA)
·         Robbie Keane (LA)
·         Sebastien Le Toux (PHI)
·         Jack McInerney (PHI)
·         Darlington Nagbe (POR)
·         Dominic Oduro (CLB)
·         Lionard Pajoy (DC)
·         Blas Perez (DAL)
·         Chris Rolfe (CHI)
·         Alvaro Saborio (RSL)
·         Camilo Sanvezzo (VAN)
·         Chris Wondolowski (SJ)

For more information on how fans can get their vote on in FIFA 13, visit here and www.MLSsoccer.com.

FIFA 13 is available now in retail stores throughout Europe, and as a digital download through Origin. The videogame is available for the PlayStation 3 with PlayStation Move support, Xbox 360 with Kinect™, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Nintendo Wii U™ system, Nintendo Wii™ console, PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo 3DS™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. The game is available on the App Store for iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch.

Join the EA SPORTS football community athttp://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa or follow us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/easportsfifa. The EA SPORTS FIFA website ishttp://www.ea.com/ca/fifa-soccer-13

The Last Of Us
'It's Them or Us' trailer

PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Last of Us
Format: PS3
Out: 14/6/2013
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Naughty Dog