Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit announce Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King special editions

Be Prepared for A Whole New World as two iconic Disney games return!

Today, Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit announced special editions for Disney’s classic 16-bit Aladdin and The Lion King video games.

Following the announcement of Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (available October 29th for $29.99), Nighthawk Interactive will also introduce Retro Editions for the Nintendo Switch presented in classic console-style packaging: Clamshell Style (Genesis) and Boxed with Tray (SNES). These premium editions will also include an exclusive poster as well as a retro style manual and will release on December 10th 2019 for $49.99 each.

iam8bit is also bringing Aladdin and The Lion King to its Legacy Cartridge Collection. Fans can revisit these beloved titles with the Aladdin Legacy Cartridge for Genesis and The Lion King Legacy Cartridge for SNES. Each fully playable cartridge is a limited edition of 4,500, complete with lovingly restored artwork by Jango Snow Art & Design. The cartridges will be priced at $99.99 each and orders will ship early 2020.

Pre-orders for both the Nighthawk Interactive Retro Retail Editions and iam8bit Legacy Cartridges will open on Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. PDT on bestbuy.com and iam8bit.com, respectively.

Please find the full details below:

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Box

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to The Nintendo Switch!  This Retro Edition Box is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual.  The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.

• Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.
• Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork
• Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay
• Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.
• Display Options and Updated Visuals:  
  • 1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
  • Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
  • Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
• In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas
• Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point
• Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
• Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
• Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Retro Edition Clamshell

Two of the most beloved Disney games of all time make their long-awaited return to the Nintendo Switch!  This Retro Edition Clamshell is a premium special edition that includes an exclusive poster and retro style manual.  The packaging also mimics your favorite 16-bit console and is designed by iam8bit.  

• Exclusive Poster: Limited Edition fold out poster featuring characters from both Aladdin and The Lion King.
• Retro Style Manual: Full-color instruction manuals featuring painstakingly restored artwork
• Retro Style Packaging: Custom designed 16-bit era packaging including a foam inlay
• Multiple Game Versions: Play through several different versions of the beloved Aladdin and The Lion King games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. An all-new “Final Cut” version of Aladdin, developed exclusively for this collection, is also included and features difficulty adjustments, camera refinements, bug fixes, as well as a few additional surprises for fans.
• Display Options and Updated Visuals:  
  • 1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
  • Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
  • Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
• In-Game Rewind: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time in order to re-try difficult areas
• Interactive Watch Mode: View full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward and jump in and start playing at any point
• Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in each of the games and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
• Museum Feature: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
• Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported.

Aladdin Legacy Cartridge (Genesis)

The Aladdin video game is historically significant for many reasons - from its and groundbreaking approach to character animation to its incredible integration of the film’s beloved songs. It proved, upon its initial release in 1993, that licensed products can also be high art. This Genesis version of Aladdin is presented in true Legacy Cartridge Collection elegance, complete with lovingly restored artwork, gleaming translucent cartridge shells, a full-color premium manual and other retro pack-in surprises. Everything that you’ve come to expect from iam8bit’s definitive series, honoring games that defined retro gaming excellence.

• Limited Edition of 4,500
• Brand new playable cartridge compatible with NTSC Genesis and EU Mega Drive retro consoles
• Translucent Ruby Red and Ultra Limited Magic Carpet Purple Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*
• Nostalgic Clamshell Packaging w/ Premium Foil and Gloss-Embellished Insert
• Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika
• Retro Pack-In Surprises
• Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design
• Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives

*Cartridge colorways are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes. The edition of 4,500 is comprised of: Translucent Ruby Red; and Rare Purple Gem Glow-in-the-Dark (1 in 8 odds for an ultra limited cartridge). We cannot guarantee which version you will receive. It truly is completely random.


The Lion King Legacy Cartridge (SNES)

The majesty of The Lion King is cinematic legend, and when it comes to video games, its SNES adaptation truly pushed the limits of what was possible in the 16-bit era. From its nuanced character animation to its epic (and gut-wrenching) Wildebeest stampede, the Serengetti-spanning scope of the film was impressively captured on cartridge in all its glory. This ultimate Legacy Cartridge Collection edition pays tribute to the impossible feats that The Lion King achieved way back in 1994, with painstakingly restoration of all the original artwork and presentation in a premium package fit for royalty, complete with all the retro trappings, including an all-important, custom dust cover.
 

• Limited Edition of 4,500
• Brand new playable SNES-compatible cartridge
• Opaque Mufasa Marigold and Ultra Limited Translucent Serengeti Sunrise Glow-in-the-Dark Cartridges*
• Specialty Fold-Out Foil Box with Gloss and Embellishments
• Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika
• Custom Dust Cover
• Retro Pack-In Surprises
• Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design
• Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives

*Cartridge colorways are randomly inserted into sealed, unmarked boxes. The edition of 4500 is comprised of: Opaque Mufasa Marigold; and Ultra Limited Translucent Serengeti Sunrise Glow-in-the-Dark (1 in 8 odds for rare cartridge). We cannot guarantee which version you will receive. It truly is completely random.

MOUNTAIN DEW^® TEAMS UP WITH ACTIVISION TO GIVE GAMERS AN EDGE IN CALL OF DUTY^®: MODERN WARFARE LAUNCH

Mountain Dew will give players unique in-game rewards for the critically acclaimed Modern Warfare

Bravo six, going dark. Mountain Dew® has teamed up with the multi-million selling Call of Duty® game series to give UK gamers and Mountain Dew fans a competitive edge they won’t want to miss – Double Experience Points (XP) for the highly anticipated release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare®.

Seven million codes will be up for grabs, enabling players to unlock double XP by purchasing any Mountain Dew drink and simply entering the unique XP code which can be found on every Mountain Dew pack.

Each code enables 15 minutes of double XP during the multiplayer online mode, giving Mountain Dew fans an extra boost and the opportunity to reach the level cap faster than their fellow Call of Duty competitors.  

Gaming YouTuber and Call of Duty player James Spratt is also teaming with Mountain Dew to give his fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Call of Duty launch event on 24^th October, with a first look at the game and live reactions. Fans can keep an eye on his social channels and YouTube. https://www.instagram.com/Spratt https://twitter.com/Spratt https://www.youtube.com/Spratt

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Activision ahead of the most epic chapter of Call of Duty yet – Modern Warfare,” said Natalie Redford, Director of Marketing at PepsiCo Beverages UK. “Mountain Dew wants to help people live out their passions, and with this collaboration, we hope to inspire amateur gamers to push their boundaries and – importantly - have a great time while doing it!”

Fans can find the Limited Edition Call of Duty Mountain Dew packs in selected Tesco, Co-op, Spar and WHSmith stores.

Fans will have until the end of January 2020 to redeem their codes to help them gain a vital upper hand over their opponents. Codes can be redeemed by visiting www.callofduty.com/mountaindew 

Visit Facebook.com/MountainDewUK to stay up to date on the latest, and join the conversation on Twitter at @mountaindewUK.

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About Mountain Dew
MOUNTAIN DEW®, a product of PepsiCo Beverages North America is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip. For more information, check out www.mountaindew.co.uk, www.facebook.com/mountaindewuk or follow on Twitter @mountaindewuk.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

TEAM17’S STEAM PUBLISHER SALE NOW ON!  Save money on new and heritage franchises right now.   Dozens of current and heritage franchises from Team17 are available at reduced prices for a limited time, as the company’s publisher sale on Steam is now on. Running until 21st October, the Team17 Steam publisher sale sees dozens of classic games, including Alien Breed and Worms, join the publisher’s more recent titles, including The Escapists and Blasphemous, as well as the award-winning Yoku’s Island Express and Overcooked!, with price reductions ranging up to 90%.   In addition to full games, downloadable content is available at reduced prices, including the Overcooked! 2 season pass, which includes the recently released Carnival of Chaos, Surf ‘n’ Turf, Campfire Cook Off, and Night of the Hangry Horde packs – all of which are also available to buy separately in the sale.   Team17 Steam publisher sale highlights: Overcooked! 2 – 40% Blasphemous – 15% Golf With Your Friends – 35% Monster Sanctuary – 25% The Escapists 2 – 70% Worms W.M.D. – 75%

Star Trek Online: Awakening Now Available on Xbox One and PlayStation®4

We’re excited to share that Star Trek Online: Awakening has arrived on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Starting today, console players can return to the 25th Century to team up with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (voiced by Anthony Rapp) from Star Trek: Discovery. Captains will embark on a crucial mission to save the Mycelial Network, while exploring a brand new series of patrols, a new Task Force Operation and special event challenges to earn a new T6 Elachi ship.

Watch the launch trailer for Star Trek Online: Awakening here:

Star Trek Online: Awakening challenges players to recover Mycelial spore technology stolen by J’Ula, sister of T’Kuvma and matriarch of the Klingon House of Mo’Kai. In order to stop the Klingons from causing permanent damage to the Mycelial Network, captains will require the expertise of an astromycology expert. Together they will create a sentient hologram of Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) from the U.S.S. Discovery and repair rifts in the fabric of space. Awakening also features exciting new gameplay content for players to discover, including: 

• Brand New Featured Episode – Captains hailing from all of the game’s factions can participate in the new featured episode “Beneath the Skin.” Players will depend on a hologram of Commander Paul Stamets from the U.S.S Discovery to safely guide them through the Mycelial Network.

●      Five New Patrols – Players can embark on a mission with Stamets and Star Trek Online luminaries like Lukari Captain Kuumaarke to close the rifts caused by the Klingons.

●      New Task Force Operation – Up to five players can participate in this special ground TFO against the Elachi, which tasks them with shutting down probes that threaten to destroy the Mycelial Network.

●      Mycelial Crisis Event – Captains who participate in this special event can earn the new T6 Elachi ship by playing through the new featured episode, patrols and TFO throughout the next month.

●      New Event UI – The dev team has revamped the Event UI to make it easier for players to access new special events.

●      Patrol Systems – A new tab has been added to the PvE system, which allows captains to immediately enter selected patrols and gain bonus rewards.

●      New Starships – On November 21, players will be able to purchase the new Intel Science Bundle, which includes the Klingon Balth and the U.S.S. Somerville, a starship first introduced in the Star Trek Comics from IDW Publishing. 

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game that allows players to explore the Star Trek universe from within. Players can forge their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy as a Klingon Warrior, rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird or carry out daring missions on behalf of the Dominion as a Jem’Hadar soldier. Captains can also explore iconic locations from the Star Trek universe, make contact with new alien species and battle alongside other players in customizable starships. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. 

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit playstartrekonline.com.

Borderlands Anniversary Celebration -- Week 3: Show Me the Eridium!

Good afternoon,

We're continuing to celebrate Borderlands' 10-year anniversary with another week of in-game bonuses for Borderlands 3. This week’s event: Show Me the Eridium!

For the duration of this event, Eridium drops will be added to standard enemies, Eridium drops in Mayhem Mode will be increased, Moxxi's Vault Line slot machine will cost less Eridium to play, and all the cosmetic items and Anointed weapons at Crazy Earl's hideout in the Cargo Bay of Sanctuary III will be discounted. (In case you haven't done business with Crazy Earl before, he’s the only vendor who deals in Eridium, the special currency earned exclusively through gameplay.)

Please note that in order to smash apart Eridium deposits and collect the shards, you’ll need the Eridium Resonator, an artifact you’ll naturally obtain as you play through the story missions leading up to Eden-6. Once you’ve earned it, your melee strikes will be powerful enough to shatter Eridium chunks apart for collection.

The “Show Me the Eridium” event will begin via micropatch by or before 23:00 BST on Tuesday, October 15. You'll receive an in-game notification if you're playing while the micropatch goes live. To ensure that the micropatch is successfully applied, verify that you're online, then simply remain in the main menu for a minute or two.

“Show Me the Eridium” will run from October 15 to October 22, when the next week’s theme begins. The remaining Borderlands Anniversary Celebration calendar is below, and if you want to know what this month of Borderlands 3 bonuses is all about, you can catch up here.

• Week 3 (October 15-22): Show Me the Eridium!
• Week 4 (October 22-29): Mayhem on Twitch!
• Week 5 (October 29 - November 4): Spooky Surprise!

We'll be unveiling all the bonuses for each week’s theme every Monday this month on borderlands.com, so be sure to check back to see what's in store for the Borderlands Anniversary Celebration. For more Borderlands 3 assets and additional information about the game, please visit newsroom.2k.com.

Fortnite Chapter 2 available now

 

Today, Epic Games launched Fortnite Chapter 2, available as a free download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. 

Chapter 2 brings some huge changes to Fortnite. You can check out some highlights below, and we encourage you to drop in and check it out for yourself, because there’s so much more. 

• Drop in to a New World - Choose your landing spot and explore an all-new island featuring 13 locations. 
• New Water Gameplay - Swimming, Fishing, Motorboats, and more!
• Support Your Squad - Heal your squad with the Bandage Bazooka, carry your fallen teammates to safety, and celebrate with new group emotes like high fives!
• Hideouts and Explosives - Hide in Haystacks and Dumpsters to get the drop on your opponent or go in blazing by blowing up gas tanks and explosive barrels.  
• Upgraded Combat - Get back to basics and battle enemies with a streamlined weapon arsenal. Upgrade weapons using resources at the Upgrade Bench.
• More Fun, Less Grind - Level through the all-new Chapter 2 - Season 1 Battle Pass with a brand new XP system and Medals you earn in match. 
  
  
  For more information, head over to www.fortnite.com.

UBISOFT^® WELCOMES YOU TO RAINBOW IS MAGIC

THE LIMITED-TIME EVENT BRINGS A MAGICAL TWIST TO THE WORLD OF RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE, ALSO UNICORNS

Today, Ubisoft released Rainbow is Magic, a Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege limited time event where players are tasked with rescuing a Teddy Bear from nefarious captors on a dramatically reimagined classic map, Plane. Available from 1st April to 8th April, and in honour of April Fools' Day, Rainbow is Magic will introduce 17 new exclusive items (no duplicate drops) that’s all about toys, unicorns and… tactical cuteness! Rainbow is Magic will include full outfits composed of different items alongside with headgear that players can acquire for Smoke, Tachanka, Montagne, and Blackbeard.

For this extremely critical mission, players can choose from 13 current operators reimagined as toy soldiers and plushies, including Recruit, Montagne, Blackbeard, Ash, Thermite, Thatcher, Sledge, Smoke, Castle, Kapkan, Bandit, Frost, and of course, Tachanka. 

Embrace your inner-magic with the exclusive and limited-time customisation items of the Magic Collection Pack. Players that log in during the event will receive one free Rainbow from this Pack with the possibility to earn more as you play by completing Ubisoft Club Challenges. Players can also purchase the Rainbow is Magic packs for 300 R6 Credits.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 40 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of Operators inspired by real world counter-intelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new Operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.