CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE SUPREMACY

DLC PACK COMING TO PLAYSTATION AND PC 2^nd JULY

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy, the third DLC pack for Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PC on 2^nd July. From Parliament in London, to the snowy confines of the Kremlin in Moscow, players will experience a diverse landscape of multiplayer mayhem, including the return of one of the most iconic multiplayer maps in Call of Duty®history, “Highrise,” which first debuted in 2009’s Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2, now transported to the year 2054. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy includes four new, action-packed multiplayer maps, all featuring the new Exo Grapple mechanic, which adds a layer of fun and strategy to the experience. 

·         Parliament: Docked on the River Thames, this military cargo ship delivers a view of the London cityscape along with a fast-paced combat experience. Mixed site-lines provide opportunities for all styles of play to dominate this medium-sized map.

·         Kremlin: Gamers must prepare for intense combat in Red Square. Secure elevated positions to give the team a strategic advantage, or use exoskeleton capabilities to avoid being caught in the minefield that activates mid-match.

·         Compound: Players take combat preparation to the limit in an Atlas training facility hidden away in the Colorado wilderness, as they’ll have to be quick on the trigger in this small, symmetrical map, which funnels high-speed combat through tight corners to the main tower structures.

·         Skyrise: Players deploy to an Atlas Skyscraper overlooking the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Based on the fan-favourite Highrise, from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 by Infinity Ward, this map brings new exoskeleton mechanics to the classic multiplayer layout. Gamers must dominate the power positions in the centre of this small-to-medium sized map to control the key navigation points.

The popular Exo Zombies saga continues in the all-new experience, Carrier. Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice, Bubba Hotep) steps in and joins the battle-hardened cast of John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire, RED, Burn After Reading), Bill Paxton (Aliens, Titanic, Edge of Tomorrow), Rose McGowan (Planet Terror, Scream) and Jon Bernthal (Fury, The Wolf of Wall Street). In Carrier, four characters are trapped on an Atlas aircraft carrier and features advanced new weaponry, enemy Atlas Strike teams, Sentinel Task Force support squads and a host of new zombie enemies.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy is also included in the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Season Pass*, where fans can get all four epic DLC Packs planned for the year, as part of the discounted bundle

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Formats:  PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XO Out:  4/11/2014 Publisher:  Activision

EA’S E3 2015 PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE BROADCAST LIVE JUNE 15 ON EA.COM

The 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo begins next week in Los Angeles, and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) kicks off the week by hosting its ninth annual E3 press conference on Monday, June 15 at 1:00pm PDT / 9:00pm BST. EA joins the week-long gaming celebration by showcasing some of the world’s biggest, most entertaining blockbusters and by revealing innovative original gaming properties. At the press conference hosted by CEO Andrew Wilson, EA will demonstrate a dozen HD titles, all powered by world-class technology, including the world debuts of gameplay from Star Wars™ Battlefront™, Mirror’s Edge™ Catalyst, Need for Speed™ and more.

For the first time, EA will welcome hundreds of local High School and University students in the live press conference audience exposing them to the most exciting week for the videogame industry. Following the press conference, EA is hosting an exclusive panel discussion for these students featuring EA leaders and moderated by Tracy Fullerton, Director of USC’s Games Program, to discuss career opportunities in the videogame industry.

The EA press conference will stream live at livetoplay.ea.com on Monday June 15, at 1:00pm PDT / 9:00pm BST. From E3 through Gamescom, follow the latest EA news, updates and see exclusive behind-the-scenes content at LivetoPlay.ea.com.

For viewers unable to attend the show in person, EA will bring the excitement home by giving away free games throughout the live stream. Follow and Retweet @OriginInsider for a chance to win one of 400 free PC games, starting as the show begins at 1:00pm PDT / 9:00pm BST and concluding as the show ends at 2pm PDT / 10pm BST. Winners are selected at random. 

At the E3 Expo (Booth #1601), EA will give show-goers hands-on with the titles below, as well as a few surprises:

·         FIFA 16 – FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets you play your way, and compete at a higher level. And with all new ways to play!

·         EA SPORTS™ FIFA – Featuring stunning new console quality gameplay that fully harnesses the power of the latest mobile devices - this is truly the next generation FIFA for mobile.

·         Madden NFL 16 – Be the Playmaker in Madden NFL 16 with new gameplay mechanics that allow you to dominate the passing game.

·         Madden NFL Mobile –This is Madden NFL like you’ve never seen on mobile and the season never ends! Build your ultimate Madden NFL team, dominate your friends in intense head-to-head shootouts and play Live Events all off-season long.

·         Minions Paradise™ –Developed in partnership with Illumination Entertainment, when a lovable yet bungling Minion named Phil accidentally sinks the cruise ship carrying his vacationing Minion buddies, he decides to turn a deserted tropical island into the perfect Minions Paradise!

·         Mirror’s Edge Catalyst – Experience the rise of Faith and join her fight for freedom, with fluid movement and combat in first person that will raise the bar for the action/adventure genre.

·         NBA LIVE 16 – This year is all about you, with features that empower self-expression on and off the court.

·         Need for Speed – Discover a nocturnal world of urban car culture built around real world automotive icons and Five Ways to Play in this thrilling reboot.

·         NHL® 16 – Built with more input from our fans than ever before,NHL 16 steps onto the ice to deliver new features across the most played single player and team modes, including a reimagined EA SPORTS Hockey League. Combined with new gameplay balance and innovation at every position and an unrivalled game day authenticity, NHL 16 puts you into the heart of a team, where you play together and win together.

·         EA SPORTS Rory Mcllroy PGA TOUR® – With stunning authentic and fantasy experiences, EA SPORTS Rory Mcllroy PGA TOURtruly delivers Golf Without Limits. Play what you want, how you want, where you want.

·         Star Wars™ Battlefront ™ – From epic 40 player multiplayer battles to Missions packed with intensity and depth, Star Wars Battlefront will immerse you in your Star Wars™ battle fantasies.

·         Star Wars ™: The Old Republic™ – The largest story-driven expansion to date, Knights of the Fallen Empire, marks a renewed focus on cinematic storytelling in Star Wars: The Old Republic. The expansion will deliver on the hallmarks of what makes a great BioWare™ game: new worlds to explore, new companions to recruit, and a dynamic story that players will be able to shape based on the choices they make.

ONE KNIGHT IN GOTHAM

GAME offers one Batman fan and their sidekick a once in a lifetime trip to Gotham (Village not City)

The tiny Nottinghamshire village that inspired Washington Irving’s Batman hosts unique Batman experience

It’s the closest thing to heaven a Batman fan could dream of: the chance to fight crime as the caped crusader in Gotham. Now retailer GAME is offering a unique trip to play the soon to be released title, Batman Arkham Knight, in Gotham with just one catch: it’s the tiny village of Gotham in Nottinghamshire, rather than Gotham City.

While Gotham City conjures up images of dark, foreboding skyscrapers, insane supervillains, Gotham village (population 1,600) is situated midway on the original road between Nottingham and Loughborough.

To mark the release of the final game in the Arkham series: Batman Arkham Knight, GAME is giving one fan and their sidekick the chance play Batman in Gotham (village not City).  They will get a new console as part of the prize package, time to game at the Country Cottage Hotel and explore Gotham.  Then they are free explore Gotham as Batman in their very own costume.

Despite the contrasts, the quaint sleepy village can claim to be the inspiration the city known to millions of comic, film and gaming fans around the world.

The historical connection dates back to 1807, when American author Washington Irving heard of local tales known of the ‘Mad Men of Gotham’. He then made the connection from the English village to New York for the first time, referring to Manhattan as Gotham in a series of satirical stories. Years later, DC Comics’ writer Bill Finger, chose the name Gotham as the setting for Batman

In Batman Arkham Knight, which is released on June 23^rd, the Caped Crusader faces his deadliest foes once more with a lethal gallery of super villains, including The Scarecrow, The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn who unite to take down the Dark Knight once and for all.

Customers should simply visit [insert URL] where they will get an exclusive early look at the trailer. To enter, fans simply need to provide a caption for an accompanying still image on Twitter with the hashtag #KnightInGotham. The best Batman banter will send the winner on Britain’s ultimate Batman experience on Saturday 27^th June.

Fred Prego, Insight and Marketing Director at GAME says:

“Those who think they need to visit New York or Chicago to taste the world of Gotham City are mistaken. We’re excited to offer a truly immersive Batman experience right here on our doorstep.

“This is our unique way of celebrating the launch of Batman Arkham Knight, a game that we know our customers can’t wait to get their hands on.”

If you’re not lucky enough to win, Batman fans will be glad to know that Batman Arkham Knight is available for preorder now in-store or at www.game.co.uk. 

For more information on Batman: One Night in Gotham, follow @GAMEdigital on Twitter.

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GAME announces exciting E3 competition for newsletter subscribers

With E3 just around the corner, GAME is giving its customers the chance to get their hands on some incredible prizes, including massive console bundles and pre-loaded gift cards, simply by signing up to the weekly newsletter.

Current customers receiving the newsletter and anyone who signs up before Thursday 18th June will be entered into a prize draw, with one lucky winner receiving a console of their choice and the added bonus of honing their gaming skills ahead of the big event by choosing five games. 

Those missing out on the big prize can still win one of ten £100 GAME gift cards, with all winners notified by 26^th June. Customers receiving the newsletter will be kept up-to-date with the latest news from the event in LA and information on how to pre-order hotly anticipated games as soon as they are announced. They’ll also find out how to take advantage of the new Early Bird Bonus scheme, which will give gamers £5 worth of reward points if they pre-order four or more games at www.game.co.uk or via the GAME app.

To find out more about E3, head over to GAME’s dedicated site, http://e3.game.co.uk/. Ensuring there’s “No Sleep til E3’s over”, the new site will ensure that UK gamers don’t miss a second of the action, with up-to-the-minute reporting as information breaks in LA as well as a live stream to watch the entire event unfold. Avid gamers, Darren Jeffries and Matt Littler, from TV soap opera Hollyoaks and hosts of Gadget Show Live and Insomnia, will also be sharing their on-the-ground experiences, giving gamers a a sneak peek into the event itself. 

Batman™: Arkham Knight Gameplay TV Spot Revealed, Featuring New Music from Muse

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today unveiled the new TV spot for Batman: Arkham Knight.  The video features highlights from Rocksteady Studios’ much anticipated video game, set to the brand new track “Mercy” from Muse’s seventh studio album, Drones.  According to Matt Bellamy, the record “explores the journey of a human: from abandonment and loss of hope, to indoctrination by the system to be a human drone, to eventual defection from the oppressors." Reminiscent of The Dark Knight’s own journey, it will inspire fans to be the vengeance, be the night and be the Batman.

Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available on June 23, 2015 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. 

Batman: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Batman: Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PCs, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. The highly anticipated addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman: Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. In this explosive finale, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city that he is sworn to protect, as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham City and destroy the Batman forever.

For more information on Batman: Arkham Knight, please visitwww.batmanarkhamknight.com, https://www.facebook.com/BatmanArkham orhttps://twitter.com/BatmanArkham.com.

About Muse
Muse is Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme. Since forming in 1994, they have released six studio albums selling upwards of 17 million albums worldwide. The group's last album  The 2^nd Law topped the chart in 21 countries around the world one week after its release.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Batman: Arkham Knight

Formats:  PC, PS4, XO Out:  2015 Publisher:  Warner Bros.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, THE LEGO GROUP AND UNIVERSAL PARTNERSHIPS & LICENSING WELCOME VISITORS TO LEGO® JURASSIC WORLD™

All Four Jurassic Films in One Action-Packed Video Game, Roaring Into Stores Today

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Universal Partnerships & Licensing today announced that LEGO ® Jurassic World™ is now available in the UK for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and available to download for STEAM.

For the first time, the Jurassic Park franchise comes to LEGO video games, spanning more than two decades of epic films from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, includingJurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, opening today. 

Reimagined with TT Games’ signature LEGO humour, the thrilling adventure recreates unforgettable scenes and action sequences from the films, allowing fans to experience for themselves the franchise's most memorable moments and the opportunity to fully explore the expansive grounds of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna.

“LEGO Jurassic World immerses fans directly into the action of the iconic film franchise,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “From playing as a dinosaur for the first time in a LEGO game, to creating customized dinosaurs, LEGO Jurassic World takes players on a memorable, T. rex-sized journey through Isla Nublar and beyond.”

In LEGO Jurassic World, players can take on the roles of exciting Jurassic film characters, such as Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and Dr. Wu (BD Wong), throughout 20 story levels on a mission to collect precious amber containing dinosaur DNA.  Players can use the DNA to build their dino collection, mix their pieces to create an original species with the Dino Customizer by mixing and matching colour, body parts and abilities or fill the giant footsteps of the LEGO dinosaurs and actually play the game as the beasts themselves!

Additionally, gamers can explore the expansive open world grounds of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna and play with family and friends using LEGO video games’ classic drop-in, drop-out co-op gameplay. 

Also launching today is the Jurassic World DLC Pack, giving players access to six new characters, two new vehicles, the JURASSIC Response Unit and the JURASSIC WORLD Shuttle and more. The Jurassic World DLC Pack is available for purchase at local and digital retailers for £1.69. Experience even more within LEGO Jurassic World with theJurassic Park Trilogy Pack #1, which grants access to three characters and one vehicle including, Dino Handler, Eric Kirby and Paul Kirby and the Animal Control Vehicle, which is available for purchase for £0.79. Players can also purchase the Jurassic Park Trilogy Pack #2 for £0.79, which provides access to three characters and one vehicle including, Jurassic Park Helicopter Pilot, Lex and Tim Murphy and Iain Malcolm’s San Diego Cruiser.

LEGO Jurassic World is rated “PEGI 7” and is now available for PS4™ and Xbox One for the suggested retail price of £49.99 and for PS3™ and Xbox 360 for the suggested retail price of £39.99. The game is also available now for PS Vita™ and Nintendo 3DS™ for the suggested retail price of £29.99.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/LEGOJurassicUK
http://twitter.com/LEGOJurassicUK
http://instagram.com/LEGOJurassic
#LEGOJurassicGame

PRODUCT INFORMATION

LEGO Jurassic World

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

8-Bit Music Racing Game SPECTRA coming to Xbox One and PC this summer!

Gateway Interactive, an imaginative indie games start-up company, and independent publishing studio Mastertronicare excited to announce 8-bit music racing game Spectra, coming to Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program and to PC and Mac this summer.

Spectra is a dynamic twitch racing game that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Blast your nimble ship down intricate ribbons of light in time to the dynamic beats and original soundtrack by chiptune artist legend Chipzel (Super Hexagon, Size Does Matter, Interstellaria).

Be prepared to get your heart pumping as you drift into a trance with just one objective - survive till the music stops! Navigate around obstacles, collect points whilst trying to drive with as much style as possible and stay on the road. As the player progresses through the levels, the speed increases, requiring more advanced dexterity to survive!

Featuring two powerful gameplay modes (Normal and Hardcore) with 10 unique music tracks used to generate procedural levels, race against the beat to experience unlimited playthroughs! Staying sharp is essential and reaction timing vital as memory is obsolete with this nostalgia-driven, arcade-like game. Spectra is a veritable homage to arcade games of old; true mastery will require all your twitch skills and the beautiful retro-style graphics will have you just itching to dig up your Atari! 

Spectra will be launching on the Xbox One as well as PC, Mac & Linux on 10^th July.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Spectra

Formats:  Mac, PC, XO Out:  Summer 2015 Publisher:  Mastertronic