EA ANNOUNCES THE SIMS 4 GET TO WORK

Explore Three Dynamic Careers and Create Your Own Business in The Sims 4’s First Expansion Pack 

Today, EA and Maxis revealed that The Sims™ 4 Get to WorkExpansion Pack is currently in development for PC and Mac. In the first expansion pack to release for The Sims 4, players will take active control over their Sims’ careers in three new options. They can also decide to embark their Sims on a new venture by opening and managing their own retail business.

In The Sims 4 Get to Work, players can choose to save lives and deliver babies as a Doctor, conjure-up wacky creations and craft inventions as a Scientist or investigate crime scenes and crack the big cases as a Detective.

Players with an entrepreneurial spirit can set up shop to create, customise and manage their own Sim businesses. From bakeries to clothing boutiques, photography studios, art galleries and more, The Sims 4 Get to Work offers players the ability to be their own boss and carve out a unique path to becoming a Simoleonaire.

The Sims 4 Get to Work also introduces all new venues, skills and endless hours of fun new gameplay. For more information on all the key features included in this new expansion pack, take a look at our blog post here: http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/get-to-work

The Sims 4 Get to Work will be available April 2015 on PC and Mac for £29.99.  

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The Sims 4 Get to Work

Formats:  Mac, PC Out:  April 2015 Publisher:  EA

 

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, THE LEGO GROUP AND UNIVERSAL PARTNERSHIPS & LICENSING REVEAL FIRST TRAILER FOR LEGO® JURASSIC WORLD™

Universal Pictures’ Jurassic Park Series Comes to LEGO Videogames for the First Time; Beginning This Summer, Players Can Experience All Four Jurassic Films like Never Before

Hold on to your LEGO studs, and prepare to discover Jurassic Park for the first time in LEGO form!  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, and Universal Partnerships & Licensing today released the first trailer for LEGO ® Jurassic World™, the latest addition to the wildly successful LEGO videogame series.  The all-new game will feature in LEGO form the first three blockbuster Jurassic Park films as well as Jurassic World, the long-awaited next instalment in the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, in theatres 12^thJune, 2015, in LEGO videogame form.  The game will be available Summer 2015 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and PC .  Developed by TT Games, the LEGOJurassic World™ videogame will complement the new LEGO Jurassic World building sets, which will be available in May 2015.

“As ardent fans of Universal’s Jurassic Park films, we are thrilled with the opportunity to finally bring LEGO dinosaurs to life for the first time in LEGO ® Jurassic World™,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games.  “Imagine playing as the ominous LEGO T. rex, roaming the grounds of Isla Nublar, smashing LEGO bricks and battling with other dinosaurs – this game is bound to bring out the kid in all of us.”

Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO ® Jurassic World™  is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.  Reimagined in LEGO form and told in TT Games’ signature classic LEGO humour, the thrilling adventure recreates unforgettable scenes and action sequences from the films, allowing fans to play through key moments and giving them the opportunity to fully explore the expansive grounds of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna.

“The combination of the blockbuster Jurassic Park film franchise and the wildly successful LEGO videogame series promises to bring fans around the globe a new and engaging way to experience our dinosaurs in LEGO ® Jurassic World ™,” said Stephanie Sperber, President, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “We can’t wait for the game to hit store shelves in June.”

In LEGO ® Jurassic World™, players will be able to collect precious amber, which contains dinosaur DNA to create and customize species.  And, for the first time in a LEGO game, players will be able to play as LEGO dinosaurs, including dinosaurs from the Jurassic Parkseries and from the upcoming Jurassic World film.

For more information, please visit:
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

LEGO Jurassic World

Formats:  3DS, PC, PS3, PS4, PSV, WiiU, X360, XO Out:  June 2015 Publisher:  Warner Bros.

New Rockstar Verified Jobs: First LTS Creator Selections, a Zombie-Clown Shotgun Shootout and More

Today, we've got ten additions to the pool of Rockstar Verified GTA Online Jobs, including the first batch of creations utilizing the Last Team Standing mode. There are also five additional new Verified Jobs, including a fun and frightful Capture that's among the best we've seen to date. Each of these has a maximum of 16 players, so they are all available now to play across all platforms.

We're also adding select Jobs from this latest round of Verifieds to Friday's new Featured Playlist, and will be showcasing them on our Twitch stream later this week on Friday, February 6th.

The sun shines down on San Andreas Shootout LTS.

#LTS CREATOR COMPETITION SELECTIONS

Stealth Required! LTS - created by sgt-vaguepouch
An epic and exhilarating arena-style LTS in the woods around Raton Canyon. Teams face off across a gully and must either use the natural contours and cover to get close enough to draw first blood, or find themselves long-range weaponry and fight from afar. As with all Last Team Standing Jobs, your blip on the enemies HUD is always visible, so use your teammates to provide a distraction while you grab the central RPG and try to sneak behind enemy lines. Although limited visibility through the trees makes long-range sniping a challenge, you can find good positions to take out the entrenched opposition. As sgt-vaguepouch explains "Stay out of sight or approach carefully. Take your time to take the opposition out one by one."

San Andreas Shootout LTS - created by wafflemann
An excellent example of an LTS that presents different challenges for each team, much like the Rockstar Created Skyscraper. In this case, the "robbers" start on top of the parking garage, hunkered down with Molotovs, RPGs, Heavy Snipers and Advanced Rifles. Meanwhile the "coppers" approach from the GOH in FIB cars, the Police Riot armored truck, or the Buckingham Swift. Coordination and timing on the ground is key in order to outsmart the team with the height advantage – try to surround them and lure them out from their hiding place, but don’t get caught in the crosshairs!

Teammates shoot across the gulch in Stealth Required LTS.

Lumberjack LTS - created by MRPTHUGLIFE
MRPTHUGLIFE, leader of Free Aim Crew GTA United World, elected to use props sparingly over a wide area in this vehicle-focused Job. Each team begins with four Buzzards and four Rhino tanks at their disposal, but more treats are tucked into the hillside above the coastal road just south of Paleto Bay. The Buzzards can be used in two ways: protect the Rhinos as the ground assault team move in on their opponents; or take to the high ground and land next to the RPGs and Heavy Sniper. From there, bed in and wait for the right moment to strike. 

Close Quarters LTS - created by Matt-Conman
An excellent arena-style LTS that forces you to move fast and think faster in order to outwit your opponent. Stick with the default setting of 4 Rounds since each Round is short and brutal. 

Teamwork is key to cover all of the angles. Once everyone is posted up, move between cover spots to attack from both sides or overload the enemies with 2-on-1 situations at close quarters. The default weapon is the Combat MG, a rapid and powerful sub-machine gun with the range to pick off heads peeping out from behind wrecked buses. Props to Matt-Conman for the balance on this Job, giving both sides different elements to play with, but equal opportunity to take the win.

Bowl Brawl LTS - created by coleco-vision
Already having been played an impressive 2.5k times, this one is a balanced and fun map with a high replay factor. Set in the Vinewood Bowl (a space we think has been surprisingly underused for Deathmatches and LTS Jobs), both sides spawn near SMGs, and must either make a break for the RPGs up in the nosebleeds, or put themselves center stage to collect the Minigun. Tip: stick to the side walls to minimize the chance of getting caught in the crossfire, and also to maximize the cover available to you.

ADDITIONAL VERIFIED SELECTIONS

 Contend: Zombie Town - created by count_poopula
Here, Blaine County's quiet moonlit farming village of Grapeseed is transformed into a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic circus of death. On your way into town, abandoned military vehicles and artfully-placed pickup trucks provide smart visual cues evocative of classic zombie horror movies. Coulrophobes beware - in the center of town is a clown-infested circus where a Sawn-Off Shotgun will blow away the first wave of knife-wielding night terrors, but once you're surrounded there's no escape. Teamwork is crucial to battle your way through to the Capture bag, and protect you from the shots fired by the Team coming in the other direction. Make for a quick exit, but be sure to leave some of your Team behind, so that they are primed and ready for when the Capture bag respawns.

Be sure to watch your back in Contend: Zombie Town.

 Rodeo Loop - created by mozo15
An exciting, high-speed Super class Race around Portola Drive and the Vangelico Jewel Store. This crisscrossing track promises high speed collisions in any 16-player session, and allows anyone slipping behind the leaders to still make a nuisance of themselves. Neatly placed roadside props indicate a detail-orientated Creator in mozo15, although cynically placed tire stacks will punish any wildcards who don't respect the course layout. Be careful of the road's natural contours around the subway, as these could also spin out anyone falling foul of the "less haste, more speed" truism. A track for the mature racer.

 Border War - created by TRIPLE_extremo14
A moody and atmospheric battle amidst the undulating terrain of the Grand Senora Desert that's best played at night and with the rain pounding down to heighten the tension. Be careful in the ‘no man's land’ between limited clumps of cover: stay close to your team and communicate as you dash between cover to make sure you have all points accounted for. Powerful weapons & explosives litter the battleground and can easily be used to blast away stragglers. Note that the Buzzard placed near each team's spawn point does not respawn, so use it wisely. Also, there are RPGs on the battlefield but they're not Homing Missile Launchers, so be sure to set Weapons to Forced and Pickups - to ensure the Buzzards can't be picked off too easily. 

Sedans race past the eponymous nightclub in Bahama West Mama Mia!

 Bahama West Mama Mia! - created by bobchilli
A very short, very technical Race around the Bahama Mamas West nightclub in Del Perro. Tight turns, narrow alleyways and a 16 player limit make this race chaotic, difficult and a great challenge. The default vehicle class of Sedans is an inspired choice for swinging round the corners while not letting players pick up too much speed and lose control going through the alleyways. Stick with the default non-contact setting and aim for a clean Race to max out your chances of earning a W - you might even be able to lap a few stragglers over the course of 3 laps. Bobchilli is a Race Creator veteran, with 53 excellent races to his name - congrats on your first Verified, Bob! 

 The Slipstream GP - created by MossyTossy
Set in the heart of Downtown LS, The Slipstream GP has the look and feel of a real Formula 1 track. This high speed Race contains hairpin bends, tricky chicanes and quick changes in elevation that demand full concentration. Long straights will allow racers to really open up the throttle, but the Race will ultimately be won by skillful drivers who know when to tap the brake in order to hold the racing line. Stick to the default Jester vehicle for maximum enjoyment, and opt for the Race liveries to fit in with this professional looking course.

Please note that in addition to occasionally changing Job names due to taste, copyright or other reasons - we also from time to time will make other small edits to players' Jobs before making them Rockstar Verified. This includes, but is not limited to modifying spawn points, improving checkpoints or increasing/decreasing the amount of weapon picks ups for a particular Job. Once Jobs are Rockstar Verified, they become available for play across all platforms, so you'll have all these newly Verified creations available in your next Freemode session (and you can always bookmark them at the Social Club for easy access in your next session).

Go ahead and post your Job below in the comments (only once, please don't spam) with a punchy explanation of why it's worth checking out. We're always looking for new player-created Jobs to add to the Rockstar Verified program and the best way to get noticed is to have a solid Race, Deathmatch, Capture or LTS that's been thoroughly tested by the community and refined into the most fun and fair experience it can be.

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Grand Theft Auto V

Formats:  PS3, X360, PS4, XO, PC Out:  17/9/2013 (PS3 X360)   18/11/2014 (PS4 XO)   27/1/2015 (PC) Publisher:  Rockstar Developer:  In-house

Forza Horizon 2 Top Gear Car Pack Now Available

The Top Gear Car Pack for Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox One is available now, and it’s got something for everyone.

We kick things off with the latest Lexus sport coupe, the 2015 RC F, which is one-part luxury, one-part pavement shredder. Next, the BMW M235i brings lithe form and an impressive rear-wheel drive engine to bear. If you’re in search of a land speed record while driving in exotic style, the Jaguar XJ220 awaits. Extreme Cross Country events will never be the same with the presence of the “Rambo Lambo” and the Ferrari 458 Speciale will bring glory to any setting.

The Top Gear Car Pack for Forza Horizon 2 for Xbox One is available for £2.43 on the Xbox Store or through the Forza Hub app for Xbox One. The Top Gear Car Pack is included free for Forza Horizon 2Car Pass owners. And don’t forget – the new Season of Top Gear UK is on air now. Check out Xbox Video or your local listings to tune in.

Here’s the rundown of each car in the Top Gear Car Pack:

2015 Lexus RC F

The RC F is much more than a GS Sedan minus a couple of doors. With a revised naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 from the IS-F and pushing the rear wheels, the RC F is a formidable sports car. The noises it makes can be subtle until asked to produce juice; then listen for a raspy rumble that says things are about to go quick.

1993 Jaguar XJ220

The XJ220 was designed to be the fastest road car in the world, reaching 217 mph and echoing Jaguar’s top speed record-setting triumphs in the 1950s. The XJ220 bi-turbo V6’s 542 horsepower gives blistering acceleration, and the aerodynamically impressive body provides both low drag and reduced lift at the high speeds the XJ220 is capable of. This helped create a later racing version of the car, the XJ220C, which had an impressive showing at the 1993 Le Mans.

2014 BMW M235i

The newest entry to BMW’s M line is the M235i. It’s a smaller package on the outside with all the gusto of the bigger models on the inside.  Well over 300 horses are raring to push you on your way, and a stiff yet still comfortable ride awaits. It may sound relatively tame, hence the enhanced “vroom-vrooms” piped into the cabin via the car stereo, but the forced induction inline six does just what you want it to when it’s time to go.

1986 Lamborghini LM002

The Lamborghini Military model 002 has a tube steel frame, massive ground clearance, heavy-duty suspension, and tyres so big they were specially designed by Pirelli. Compression is slightly lower to accommodate the lesser fuels that might be put into its massive 76-gallon tank. With a near eight second 0-60 time and top speeds on and off road of nearly 120 mph, you can tear up any surface.

2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale

The 458 Speciale is the car that will stop your heart and then kick start it again. The Speciale tops the Italia by reducing weight, increasing output, enhancing handling, and providing an epic driving experience. At a glance you will recognise the tell-tale striping of its predecessors - the 360 Challenge Stradale and 430 Scuderia.

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina – Free Car

One of the first “race on Sunday, commute on Monday” factory cars, the Lotus Cortina built its reputation on the track and in people’s daily lives. The Cortina provides a peppy 0-60 time of just under 10 seconds and skilful cornering. Without doubt, credit needs to also be given to its 115 horsepower, which are generated by a twin-cam 1.6-liter four-cylinder with throaty-sounding dual-Weber carbs.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Forza Horizon 2

Formats:  X360, XO Out:  3/10/2014 Publisher:  Microsoft

Hello! 

On this week’s Battlefield Weekly they will be focusing on Battlefield Hardline. On the show they will have Thad Sasser doing a Q&A and featuring clips from the recent preview event. In the studio they will have Bongeh & Tommy and they hope that you can all join them for the pre-chat and during the game chat. 

Also this week, they have a very special giveaway this week – a Battlefield Hardline themed PS4 given to them by @PlayStationUK. 

Social Links to use: 

http://bit.ly/1tWxcdQ  – Twitter 

http://bit.ly/1zvaVmF – Facebook

http://bit.ly/bfweekly - Sign–Up

http://bit.ly/bfwquestion – Q&A

http://bit.ly/bfwclips – Submit a clip

#BFWeekly

Skype chat to join is: esluk_production

Schedule as follows:

6pm – 6.30pm

— Latest Battlefield News

— Show Battlefield Hardline Clips

6.30pm – 7.00pm

— Interview with Thad Sasser

7.00pm

— PC Gameplay

8.00pm

— PS4 Gameplay

9.00pm

— Xbox One Gameplay

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Battlefield Hardline

Formats:  PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO Out:  20/03/2015 Publisher:  EA

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT REVEALS MORTAL KOMBAT™ X PRODUCT LINE-UP

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed details of the premium product line-up for Mortal Kombat™ X, which includes Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition by Coarse,Kollector’s Edition, Premium Edition and Special Edition. All premium products including the base game are available now for pre-order from participating retailers in the UK.  In addition, all who pre-order the Mortal Kombat X Special Edition from GAME, exclusively in the UK, will receive legendary fighter, Goro as a playable character.  Mortal Kombat X will release in the UK on 14th April, 2015.

The Mortal Kombat X: Kollector’s Edition by Coarse will include:

• Exclusive Scorpion figurine and Certificate of Authenticity, designed by Coarse. Coarse has been recognized in Collector and Designer figure communities for their artistic approach, dedication to detail, and unique storytelling through sculpture. 
• In-game Gold Scorpion Skin
• Exclusive Scorpion Skin - this skin design, inspired by the Cold War, is a collaboration between NetherRealm Studios and a fan artist from the MKKollective.com, a crowd-sourced destination where Mortal Kombat enthusiasts can upload, submit and share their MK-related art, images, cosplay, music and videos.
• Available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft
• MSRP: £99.99

The Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition will include:

• Exclusive hand painted Scorpion figurine (28cm)
• Unique steel pack and serialized steel card
• Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties Comic Book Volume 1
• In-game Gold Scorpion Skin 
• Exclusive Scorpion Skin - this skin design, inspired by the Cold War, is a collaboration between NetherRealm Studios and a fan artist from the MKKollective.com, a crowd-sourced destination where Mortal Kombat enthusiasts can upload, submit and share their MK-related art, images, cosplay, music and videos.
• Available for Xbox One entertainment system for Microsoft; and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
• MSRP: PS4 and Xbox One: £89.99

The Mortal Kombat X Premium Edition will be available via download only and includes the following:

• The Kombat Pack
• Available for Xbox One*, the Xbox 360* games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®3** and PlayStation®4** computer entertainment systems and PC
• MSRP: PS4 and Xbox One - £79.98; PS3 and Xbox 360 - £64.98; Steam - £59.98 

The Mortal Kombat X Special Edition, will feature the following:

• Unique Steel Pack
• Legendary series character Goro as a pre-order exclusive. Making his first appearance in more than eight years, Goro, the feral, four-armed Shokan warrior will be available day of launch as a playable combatant to those who pre-order The Mortal Kombat X Special Edition through GAME , exclusively in the UK -http://www.game.co.uk/en/games/mortal-kombat-x
• Available for Xbox One, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems
•  MSRP: PS4,  Xbox One - £54.99; PS3 and Xbox 360 - 39.99 

For more information and to pre-order the various game editions, please visitMortalkombat.com 

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios' next highly anticipated installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation.  Mortal Kombat X is scheduled for release on  the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.

*Xbox One and Xbox 360 Premium Edition SKU’s are not available for pre-order
**Coming soon to PSN

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Mortal Kombat X

Formats:  PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO Out:  14/04/2015 Publisher:  Warner Bros. Developer:  NetherRealm Studios