Thursday, 28 February 2013
Ubisoft will unveil all of the Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag details next week.
UBISOFT WILL ANNOUNCE ALL THE DETAILS OF ASSASSIN’S CREED IV BLACK FLAG ON MONDAY MARCH 4TH AT 6PM CET (MARCH 5TH4AM AEDT/SYDNEY) check out the box art below
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Mass Effect 3 confirmed for March PlayStation Plus content
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) has confirmed that from 7th March, for one month only, PlayStation Plus subscribers will have the opportunity to download acclaimed action RPG Mass Effect 3 as part of their Instant Games Collection.
Developed by the very talented team at Bioware, this title completes the franchise in stunning form. The game plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take back earth from a terrifying enemy. In addition, SCE has teamed up with publisher EA to offer great discounts on both Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 for both Plus members and standard users.
Also available to download from 7th March is the beautifully designed fighter Dead or Alive 5 from Tecmo Koei. Featuring a range of game modes, the game picks up two years after the destruction of the tri-tower – headquarters and symbol of DOATEC. Helena Douglas has begun the task of rebuilding DOATEC, this time with the aim of using its technology for peaceful ends. Now in the same position once held by her father, Helena has announced that she intends to hold the fifth Dead or Alive tournament.
Developed by the very talented team at Bioware, this title completes the franchise in stunning form. The game plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take back earth from a terrifying enemy. In addition, SCE has teamed up with publisher EA to offer great discounts on both Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 for both Plus members and standard users.
Also available to download from 7th March is the beautifully designed fighter Dead or Alive 5 from Tecmo Koei. Featuring a range of game modes, the game picks up two years after the destruction of the tri-tower – headquarters and symbol of DOATEC. Helena Douglas has begun the task of rebuilding DOATEC, this time with the aim of using its technology for peaceful ends. Now in the same position once held by her father, Helena has announced that she intends to hold the fifth Dead or Alive tournament.
Entering PS Plus in March:
· 7th March: Mass Effect 3 · 7th March: Dead or Alive 5 · 7th March: Joe Danger 2 · 14th March: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection · 21th March: Puddle
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Gears of War: Judgment VIP Season Pass Offers Big Savings and Exclusive Multiplayer Content
The war for Sera ignites on March 19 with the highly anticipated release of “Gears of War: Judgment1.” The VIP Season Pass for “Judgment” will be available at launch for 1600 Microsoft points, providing players with a more than 20 percent discount across a broad range of content, including six multiplayer maps, two new modes and nine exclusive unlocks.
The VIP Season Pass is the only way you can score a permanent double XP boost as well as a cache of exclusive armor and weapon skins, and it is your only chance to get a jump on the competition with exclusive, early access to all Game Add-on multiplayer maps. With the VIP Season Pass you will get:
· Two upcoming Game Add-on Packs that include six multiplayer maps, two new modes, and new weapon and armor skins
· Early access to Game Add-on multiplayer maps so you can be the first to play
· A permanent double XP boost to accelerate your ascent through the ranks
· Five exclusive weapon skins and four exclusive armor skins
MAXIM Delivers Execution Mode and Two Multiplayer Maps Post-Launch for Free
Microsoft, Epic Games and MAXIM are delivering even more adrenaline-fueled action to “Gears” fans with the upcoming post-launch release of two free, MAXIM-sponsored multiplayer maps – Haven and Capitol – as well as Execution Mode.
In Execution mode, the objective of each team is to kill all members of the enemy team before the time limit runs out. The catch? Unless hit with a one-shot kill weapon like the Booshka, players go into a “Down But Not Out” state and will revive at the end of the bleed-out timer instead of dying. To finish the job, perform an Execution on a downed enemy.
For more details including a first look at Haven, head over to Maxim Online at: www.maxim.com/gow-haven
Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Epic Games and People Can Fly, “Gears of War: Judgment” delivers a riveting campaign featuring new characters, weapons and enemies, and new multiplayer experiences. The “Gears of War” series is one of the most popular franchises in Xbox history, having sold more than 19 million games worldwide, and spawning New York Times-bestselling novels, toys, collectibles, graphic novels, and more. To learn more about “Gears of War: Judgment” and the “Gears of War” franchise, please visit: http://gearsofwar.xbox.com “Gears of War: Judgment” will launch worldwide on March 19, 2013.
Need for Speed Most Wanted - Three awesome dlc packs hitting today
TAKE OFF AND EXPAND YOUR NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED EXPERIENCE WITH THREE GAME-CHANGING DLC PACKS LAUNCHING TODAY
Fairhaven City will never be the same again. Today, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted, winner of more than 30 industry awards, released three unique downloadable content (DLC) packs that introduces a brand new Airport world expansion, legendary classics from favorite action movies, and heroic rides from Need for Speed franchise history. Watch more friends become foes as players out-drift each other around planes, smash through each other’s faces on billboards like a Hollywood hero, or beat each other to the finish line with the speed and power of classic Need for Speed vehicles.
The following DLC packs launched on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Network today and will be available on Origin March 14:
• Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity - Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity introduces players to Hughes International Airport, an expansive new location in Fairhaven City that gives players more opportunities to race, jump and drift their way to becoming the Most Wanted racer. Take on new single player modes with heightened levels of maneuverability in some of the world’s most coveted new rides including the Porsche 918 Spyder 2013, BMW 1 Series M Coupe 2012, Audi RS3 2012, Ford Fiesta ST 2012 and Alfa Romeo Mito QV 2012. The cars have been hand-picked for their tight controls, enabling them to bust through airport gates, while also being quick and light enough with the new Jump Nitrous mod to jump through and over everything else. Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity is also packed with 136 new multiplayer milestones, 10 new multiplayer speedlists, 40 new billboards, 8 new achievements and more. Need for Speed Terminal Velocity will be available for 1200 MS points.
• Need for Speed Movie Legends - Always wanted to drive like your favorite action movie star? Now you can! Need for Speed Movie Legends features five of the world’s most iconic cars to have graced the silver screen. Gamers can take out rivals with debonair style in the luxurious Aston Martin DBS 2008 and Aston Martin DB5. Those who want to make like bandits and elude the police can get behind the wheel of the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Special Edition 1977. Players can also harness the power and aggression of a Dodge Charger R/T 1970 for fast races and furious chases. Finally, for racers who want to know what it feels like to disappear in the blink of an eye, comes an all new Need for Speed Most Wanted car: the Shelby GT500 1967. Need for Speed Movie Legends also comes with 8 new single player sprint events, 136 new multiplayer milestones, 50 new license plates and more. Need for Speed Movie Legends will be available for 800 MS Points.
• Need For Speed Heroes – Take a trip down memory lane in five famous cars from Need for Speed history: the raucous Lamborghini Diablo SV from Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit, the terrifyingly powerful Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) from Need for Speed Underground, the ‘drift-a-licious’ Nissan 350Z from Need for Speed Underground 2, the ferocious Porsche 911 GT2 from Need for Speed Undercover and the ultimate Most Wanted car, the BMW M3 GTR from the 2005 Need for Speed Most Wanted. Players can test the limits of these Need for Speed throwbacks in 8 new high intensity Races and Speed Runs. Need for Speed Heroes also comes with 25 new liveries, 136 new multiplayer milestones and more. Need for Speed Heroes will be available for 800 MS Points.
• Deluxe DLC Bundle – Get all three packs in one! Players will have full access to all the content from Need for Speed Terminal Velocity, Need for Speed Movie Legends and Need for Speed Heroes with this DLC. Need for Speed Deluxe DLC Bundle will be available for 2000 MS Points.
For more information on Need for Speed Most Wanted, visithttp://www.needforspeed.com/en_AU/most-wanted. For more information on Need for Speed, visit http://www.needforspeed.com/en_AU or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed and follow us on Twitter athttp://www.twitter.com/needforspeed.
The following DLC packs launched on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Network today and will be available on Origin March 14:
• Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity - Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity introduces players to Hughes International Airport, an expansive new location in Fairhaven City that gives players more opportunities to race, jump and drift their way to becoming the Most Wanted racer. Take on new single player modes with heightened levels of maneuverability in some of the world’s most coveted new rides including the Porsche 918 Spyder 2013, BMW 1 Series M Coupe 2012, Audi RS3 2012, Ford Fiesta ST 2012 and Alfa Romeo Mito QV 2012. The cars have been hand-picked for their tight controls, enabling them to bust through airport gates, while also being quick and light enough with the new Jump Nitrous mod to jump through and over everything else. Need for Speed Most Wanted Terminal Velocity is also packed with 136 new multiplayer milestones, 10 new multiplayer speedlists, 40 new billboards, 8 new achievements and more. Need for Speed Terminal Velocity will be available for 1200 MS points.
• Need for Speed Movie Legends - Always wanted to drive like your favorite action movie star? Now you can! Need for Speed Movie Legends features five of the world’s most iconic cars to have graced the silver screen. Gamers can take out rivals with debonair style in the luxurious Aston Martin DBS 2008 and Aston Martin DB5. Those who want to make like bandits and elude the police can get behind the wheel of the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Special Edition 1977. Players can also harness the power and aggression of a Dodge Charger R/T 1970 for fast races and furious chases. Finally, for racers who want to know what it feels like to disappear in the blink of an eye, comes an all new Need for Speed Most Wanted car: the Shelby GT500 1967. Need for Speed Movie Legends also comes with 8 new single player sprint events, 136 new multiplayer milestones, 50 new license plates and more. Need for Speed Movie Legends will be available for 800 MS Points.
• Need For Speed Heroes – Take a trip down memory lane in five famous cars from Need for Speed history: the raucous Lamborghini Diablo SV from Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit, the terrifyingly powerful Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) from Need for Speed Underground, the ‘drift-a-licious’ Nissan 350Z from Need for Speed Underground 2, the ferocious Porsche 911 GT2 from Need for Speed Undercover and the ultimate Most Wanted car, the BMW M3 GTR from the 2005 Need for Speed Most Wanted. Players can test the limits of these Need for Speed throwbacks in 8 new high intensity Races and Speed Runs. Need for Speed Heroes also comes with 25 new liveries, 136 new multiplayer milestones and more. Need for Speed Heroes will be available for 800 MS Points.
• Deluxe DLC Bundle – Get all three packs in one! Players will have full access to all the content from Need for Speed Terminal Velocity, Need for Speed Movie Legends and Need for Speed Heroes with this DLC. Need for Speed Deluxe DLC Bundle will be available for 2000 MS Points.
For more information on Need for Speed Most Wanted, visithttp://www.needforspeed.com/en_AU/most-wanted. For more information on Need for Speed, visit http://www.needforspeed.com/en_AU or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed and follow us on Twitter athttp://www.twitter.com/needforspeed.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces LEGO(r) Batman 2: DC Super Heroes for Wii U
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are excited to announce that LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes, one of 2012’s best received family games, will soon be making its way onto the Wii U™ system from Nintendo this Spring 2013. Releasing to critical acclaim in June 2012, NBC News hailed it as “the best LEGO game yet,” while IGN called the story “…entertaining from start to finish.” Since its summer 2012 debut, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes has sold more than 3.4 million units worldwide to date.
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will take advantage of the innovative Wii U™ GamePad controller. Players will navigate through Gotham City using an enhanced interactive map and select their favorite DC Comics characters to assemble a powerful team of heroes, all with the use of the controller's touchscreen. They can even enjoy the entire game experience on the GamePad in off-TV mode, or have a second player join in on the TV, so they can fight crime together without having to share a single screen.
The award-winning LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes gives players the chance to step into the shoes of the Caped Crusader and fully explore a LEGO version of Gotham City. Once again under threat from the Joker, Batman must defend Gotham with the help of powerful friends like Superman and Robin, to put a stop to the diabolical plans of his nemesis and his entire team of super villains including Lex Luthor, The Penguin and Harley Quinn. Encounter all of the Dark Knight's iconic allies and enemies in a charming, hilarious, family-friendly adventure full of exciting gameplay.
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is also available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ system, and Windows PC, as well as the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system, and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Sony Mobile Targets 2013 as a Breakthrough Year
25th February 2013, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – In an address earlier today, Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) reinforced its committment to the premium smartphone and tablet segments. Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Corporation, and Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications and EVP, Corporate Executive Officer of Sony Corporation, restated the importance of mobile to Sony’s overall strategy and declared Sony’s intention to further enhance the premium mobile segment. Additionally, Sony Mobile announced that the highly anticipated Xperia Tablet Z will be available globally, and that its award-winning flagship smartphone, Xperia Z, is available now across 60 countries.
“In the past year we have worked hard to integrate mobile into the heart of the Sony business and placed all our Android smartphones and tablets under a single brand – ‘Xperia’,” said Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Corporation. “It is a premium brand with a consistent user experience across every device and a great example of what we can achieve as ‘One Sony’.”
The introduction of the Xperia Z and the Xperia Tablet Z feature Sony’s unique technology, content and applications that are ideally suited to fit it every aspect of people’s lives - whether watching the latest movies on the web, capturing those special moments, listening to their favourite music or playing games on the go.
“2013 will be a breakthrough year for Sony in the mobile sector. We are delivering on our objective to combine the best of Sony for an outstanding user experience,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications. “Sony Mobile’s Xperia products and content applications are designed around what consumers want and this approach is inherent in Sony’s DNA. We continue to set ourselves apart from the competition by creating products and services that only Sony can deliver.”
Xperia Z has already received positive endorsement from a host of operators, and following strong support in the Japanese domestic market, it also looks set to follow suit globally with the widest operator ranging to date.
“Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z offer consumers a unified and consistent cross-device user experience with premium specifications and the best of Sony technology,” said Kaoru Kato, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT DOCOMO. “The response to Xperia Z from our customers since launch has been incredibly positive. We highly recommend this smartphone to our customers. We are delighted to learn that both products will be available globally allowing others to benefit from Sony’s premium mobile entertainment experiences.”
Sony is showcasing its latest premium Xperia Z smartphone, and its market variant Xperia ZL, and Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress. These products epitomise the technical expertise and innovation of the Sony brand culminating in the most advanced smartphone and tablet offerings and with the largest range of dedicated NFC-enabled products.
Xperia™ Z smartphone available now worldwide:
· The award-winning, flagship Xperia Z and its market variant Xperia ZL – unveiled at CES in January - are now on sale worldwide.
· They have received the widest ranging of any Sony smartphone to date with over 140 sales channels in more than 60 countries across the globe.
· Both products share a complementary design to Xperia Tablet Z including a consistent Sony user experience.
Xperia™ Tablet Z global availability from Spring:
· The Xperia Tablet Z is the world’s slimmest LTE tablet and will be available globally from Spring 2013.
· Featuring a vivid 10.1” HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 that is both water-and dust resistant for the best ever viewing experience matched withS-Force Front Surround 3D, and Clear Audio＋.
· The Xperia Tablet Z has superior camera capability with “Exmor R for mobile”, One-touch function, battery STAMINA mode, and Sony’s media applications for photo, music, and movies on the go.
Most ambitious marketing campaign to date: “Experience the best of Sony in a Smartphone”: At today’s Mobile World Congress, Sony Mobile unveiled its new integrated marketing campaign for its Xperia smartphones. The integrated campaign will be deployed in more than 20 markets across TV, print, digital, out of home and retail from March 2013.
The creative execution reminisces about Sony’s much loved products and the campaign reflects the unique consumer experiences that only Sony can deliver. It looks back at iconic moments in history and fast forwards to the innovation that Sony delivers today. To view Sony Mobile’s new television commercial, please visit: www.youtube.com/sonyxperia
Visit us at Mobile World Congress:
To experience Sony’s range of products, content and experiences first-hand, visit the Sony stand 6D10 located in Hall 6 of the Gran Via at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Sunday, 24 February 2013
NINTENDO AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE DATE FOR SEVERAL HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NINTENDO 3DS GAMES
25th February 2013 - Following the latest Nintendo 3DS Direct which detailed many of the exciting releases in the year ahead, Nintendo Australia today announces release dates for several highly anticipated Nintendo 3DS™titles which will make their way to Australia and New Zealand in the coming months and be available at retail and as digital downloads from Nintendo eShop.
Luigi's Mansion™ 2 sees Luigi stumble through multiple mansions to capture ghosts and solve puzzles armed with his trusty ghost-catching vacuum cleaner, the Poltergust 5000 and, in a series first, in addition to download play the game will feature a local and online multiplayer mode. The game is a fully-fledged sequel to the Nintendo GameCube® title that first put forth Luigi as the reluctant hero, battling his own nerves and a bevy of ghosts on a mission to save his brother Mario from a haunted mansion. On Nintendo 3DS, Luigi will face an even greater challenge for solo players to enjoy in addition to the new multiplayer mode. Luigi’s Mansion 2 will be available on the28th March 2013.
Fire Emblem™: Awakening will launch on the 20th April 2013 only on Nintendo 3DS. In a world ruled by two mighty dragons, dark forces rise and threaten to destroy the kingdom of men. Set out on an exciting adventure and experience battles packed with action, strategy and danger in Fire Emblem™: Awakening. Building on a variety of elements from previous Fire Emblem games, Fire Emblem: Awakening offers an experience that both dedicated fans and newcomers to the series will enjoy. Traditional turn-based combat sees you requiring both skill and strategy to complete stages successfully, while the new 3D visuals see each battle come to life like never before on Nintendo 3DS.
Coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS on the 18th May 2013, the all-new Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity game introduces a vast world populated only by Pokémon. Here, you too have become a Pokémon and can choose to play as Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, or Axew and it is your mission to battle your way through Mystery Dungeons that have sprung up across this world, and to uncover a fiendish plot that threatens your new home and its Pokémon inhabitants. No dungeon will appear in the same way twice, so an infinite number of possibilities can unfold. In this new game, players can discover Mystery Dungeons accessible only through Magnagates, mysterious portals activated when the Nintendo 3DS system’s cameras are used to scan round objects in the real world, such as soccer balls or clock faces. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity also introduces wireless multiplayer features, allowing as many as four people to work together to battle through dungeons.
Get ready to enjoy a whole new life in a town shaped entirely by you as Animal Crossing™: New Leaf comes toNintendo 3DS on the 15th June 2013. Continuing the much-loved freeform gameplay from previous Animal Crossing titles, Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a game without any restrictions. There are no goals, no story, not even an ending – instead, you can enjoy life in your new town in any way you choose. And since time in the game moves at the same pace as in the real world, every day brings new experiences! Packed with new animals, new experiences and new ways to have fun, both long-time fans of Animal Crossing and newcomers to the series are sure to enjoy everything that Animal Crossing: New Leaf has to offer. It's a new life... live it how you please!
The above games are all available to purchase on Nintendo eShop at launch. Check out Nintendo eShop for some of the great games and great demos you can get your hands on right now!
If you haven't already, be sure to watch the latest Nintendo 3DS Direct for more information on these games and more Nintendo 3DS titles coming soon as well as in the future.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Message Boards . Zelda: Oracle of Seasons And Oracle of Ages Headed to 3DS
This is great to see.
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages will be re-released on the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan.
The classic games, which were originally released in 2001 on the Game Boy Color to rave reviews, will be available from next week in Japan for 600 yen each (about £4.20/€4.90/$6.50) or 1,000 yen (about £7/€8.10/$10.70) for both.
Now, through MiiVerse Nintendo have said they will be released outside of japan, but no timeframe has been given.
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages will be re-released on the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan.
The classic games, which were originally released in 2001 on the Game Boy Color to rave reviews, will be available from next week in Japan for 600 yen each (about £4.20/€4.90/$6.50) or 1,000 yen (about £7/€8.10/$10.70) for both.
Now, through MiiVerse Nintendo have said they will be released outside of japan, but no timeframe has been given.
PlayStation 4 Not Backwards Compatible With Retail or Digital Games
Wow, bit of a kick in the pants for most people.
President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios noted that PS3 games of both the retail and downloadable variety will not be compatible with PlayStation 4, at least not natively. In other words, your PS3 discs won’t work in the new console nor will the games you downloaded. This means that hits like Journey, The Unfinished Swan, Shatter and hundreds of other games available in the digital space will not be carried over to PlayStation 4 in addition to the collection of PS3 discs sitting on your shelf.
Check out the full story here
President of Sony’s Worldwide Studios noted that PS3 games of both the retail and downloadable variety will not be compatible with PlayStation 4, at least not natively. In other words, your PS3 discs won’t work in the new console nor will the games you downloaded. This means that hits like Journey, The Unfinished Swan, Shatter and hundreds of other games available in the digital space will not be carried over to PlayStation 4 in addition to the collection of PS3 discs sitting on your shelf.
Check out the full story here
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Watch Dogs - Coming to PS4 and Wii U
NEW YORK - February 20, 2013 - Today, following the announcement of the PlayStation®4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE), Ubisoft® revealed that its highly anticipated open world action-adventure game, Watch_Dogs™, will be available for the launch of the new system.
As demonstrated onstage today at PlayStation Meeting 2013, Watch_Dogs' ambitious scope illustrates that Ubisoft is once again at the forefront of new technologies, giving freedom to development teams to create unprecedented entertainment experiences. Development of Watch_Dogs is being led by Ubisoft Montreal, with support from Ubisoft's Bucharest, Paris, Quebec and Reflections studios. Receiving more than 83 awards and nominations at E3 2012 where it was first announced, Watch_Dogs blends cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated game design into a realistic, living open world.
In Watch_Dogs, players will experience the realities of living in our fully connected society, where individuals and corporations are at risk of exposure by our ever-increasing reliance on networks and technology.
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.
"Ubisoft has a strong history of supporting new technologies with unique and creative offerings," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer, Ubisoft. "The power and capability of the PS4 allows the Watch_Dogs team to further push the boundaries of what was previously thought possible in interactive entertainment."
Watch_Dogs will be available on PS4 at launch, along with its release on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Monday, 18 February 2013
Origin Having Battlefield Sale
Origin is having a HUGE Battlefield 3™ sale! Battlefield 3™ has been reduced to $9.99, Battlefield 3™ Premium has been reduced to $29.99 and Battlefield 3™ Premium Edition has been reduced to only $39.99, all including GST (AUD pricing). Hurry, the sale ends 27th February, 11.59pm AEST!
Lego City Undercover - Preview
Dressing up a burglar will help you break into protected buildings and crack safes. Assuming the guise of a construction worker enables you to access sites and use a pneumatic drill. The list of uniforms and abilities goes on... and on... and on.
In previous games this would have required you to switch between key characters in order to make the best possible use of that expensive film licence and it's really refreshing that it's handled in a different way this time around.
Once you've earned these disguises you'll definitely want to take a break from the story to enjoy some good old fashioned 'off the clock' fun. As Doyle explains, you can't be a good cop all the time: "There's so much more outside of the story. As a robber you can steal cars and try to outrun the police, take part in vehicle and free-running time trials, be a limousine driver, catch renegade aliens, rescue cats, put out fires... the list goes on and on."
Click here to read more
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Destiny - Bungies Next Game
Bungie have finally opened the lid on their next game "Destiny"
Earlier this week press from across the world sat down inside the studio's in-house theatre to see perhaps the most anticipated game in development, but executives failed to pull the curtain back as we'd hoped they would. Developers took to the stage not to show off screenshots and gameplay footage, but to instead show concept art and describe the grand philosophy. As a glimpse at the post-apocalyptic future world the studio has been rehearsing since August 2009, it was as frustrating as it was tantalising - a bit like the first act of the Matrix, during which Morpheus tells Neo in his deep, knowing tone that you can't be told what the Matrix is; you have to see it for yourself. Except right now it's without the next two acts that let us see it for ourselves.
Check out the full story here
Earlier this week press from across the world sat down inside the studio's in-house theatre to see perhaps the most anticipated game in development, but executives failed to pull the curtain back as we'd hoped they would. Developers took to the stage not to show off screenshots and gameplay footage, but to instead show concept art and describe the grand philosophy. As a glimpse at the post-apocalyptic future world the studio has been rehearsing since August 2009, it was as frustrating as it was tantalising - a bit like the first act of the Matrix, during which Morpheus tells Neo in his deep, knowing tone that you can't be told what the Matrix is; you have to see it for yourself. Except right now it's without the next two acts that let us see it for ourselves.
Check out the full story here
Thursday, 14 February 2013
7 Wonders of Crysis 3
With only one episode left before the game releases, i figured now would be a great time to share the videos. Not only does the game look amazing, but i cant wait for it myself.
Great new apps for Windows Phone 8
What’s new on Windows Phone 8 Apps+Games Store
Whether you are on the move or relaxing at home, stay connected to the world's biggest hits with the new Take 40 Windows Phone 8 app, which gives you the power to watch over 10,000 high quality music videos.
Free
ClickView Exchange is a content sharing community which includes videos from free to air TV stations, recorded by many ClickView users. This online source of relevant, educational content contains 15,000+ titles that have been added by teachers around Australia and it’s growing daily.
Free
Say Your Appointment
Say Your Appointment uses the latest speech recognition technology in Windows Phone 8 to help make creating new appointments easy and fast. Simply follow the prompts at each phase to dictate your appointment title and location, date with start time and duration.
**New Year promotion - Get the app FREE until mid Feb 2013**
LEGO City: Undercover launching in Australia and New Zealand on March 28th exclusively on Wii U
15th February 2013 - Nintendo Australia announces today that the upcoming Wii U™ exclusive LEGO® City: Undercover, developed by TT Games, will be available in Australia and New Zealand on the 28th March 2013 as both a packaged game and on Nintendo eShop.
In LEGO City: Undercover, multi-talented cop Chase McCain is trying to arrest the dangerous Rex Fury who is responsible for the recent crime wave in LEGO City. To do this he goes undercover, exploring the sprawling open-world LEGO City and donning a range of different costumes for special abilities; for example, dressed up as a miner he can utilise dynamite, while becoming a robber lets him pry open doors. The unique properties of the Wii U GamePad controller come into play throughout the hunt for Rex Fury. The GamePad functions as a Communicator to talk to others, is used to scan the surroundings for clues or criminals, or to view the handy map and GPS route when driving around the city.
LEGO City: Undercover launches in Australia and New Zealand on the 28th March exclusively for Wii U. Stay tuned also for upcoming news on the prequel to the game, LEGO® City Undercover: The Chase Begins, coming out later in 2013 for Nintendo 3DS™.
LEGO City: Undercover launches in Australia and New Zealand on the 28th March exclusively for Wii U. Stay tuned also for upcoming news on the prequel to the game, LEGO® City Undercover: The Chase Begins, coming out later in 2013 for Nintendo 3DS™.
Limited Edition Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Bundles Announced for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
15th February 2013 - Limited edition bundles featuring Capcom®’s Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate will be coming to Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ XL in Australia and New Zealand on March 23rd. The Wii U Limited Edition Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Premium Pack not only features a black Wii U console with 32GB of storage*, but also a black Wii U Pro Controller and a copy of the game. The Nintendo 3DS XL Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Limited Edition Pack, meanwhile, comes with the game pre-installed on a black Nintendo 3DS XL – a brand new hardware colour for the handheld system.
The world of Monster Hunter™ can be experienced alone or in local multiplayer for up to four players on Nintendo 3DS, while Wii U players will be able to form hunting parties of up to four players online – or enjoy the hunt with Nintendo 3DS players via a local wireless connection. A demo will be available for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions via Nintendo eShop shortly before release.
The Nintendo 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL, which offers an alternative control method for players of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and other selected Nintendo 3DS titles, will be also be launching in Australia and New Zealand on the 23rd of March, in addition to a Wii LAN Adapter which can be used to connect Wii or Wii U to a wired home network. Wii LAN Adapter will be available at retail and from Nintendo Australia customer service.
Nintendo 3DS eShop Trailers
Mario and Donkey Kong Minis on the Move Trailer
Nintendo eShop - Kersploosh! Trailer
Nintendo eShop - HarmoKnight Trailer
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console Trailers
Nintendo eShop - Harvest Moon Trailer
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WANDERLUST COMES TO Wii U WITH Wii STREET U POWERED BY GOOGLE
15th February 2013 – Coming to the Nintendo eShop on Wii U as a free download* today is a new application that brings Nintendo and Google together to allow users to travel the world using their Wii U GamePad controller. Wii Street U powered by Google offers the map data and 360° panoramic Street View images gathered by Google for a unique form of virtual exploration only possible on Wii U.
The Wii U GamePad is integrated with Street View in innovative and accessible ways: use the touch screen to type in exact addresses to fly to your favourite places, and thanks to the motion sensors inside the controller you can move it 360° to enjoy the entire view of sights around the world. The whole family can join in, as your 360° window on the world is displayed on the TV screen in the living room. Wander around wherever you fancy going or ask Nintendo to be your guide, with recommended places to visit built into the application for easy access.
Wii U is the latest home console from Nintendo and through the innovative Wii U GamePad controller offers more choice and variety of gameplay than ever before. The Wii U GamePad offers an integrated second screen and can also be used independently of the TV set with certain software; it also features motion controls, an inbuilt camera, microphone and stylus for more detailed touch screen controls.
Street View is a popular feature of Google Maps that allows users to virtually explore and navigate a neighbourhood through panoramic street-level images. In order to provide such 360° panoramic imagery, Google developed their own camera systems and now have a number of platforms for capturing imagery. The most common of course is the Street View car but they also have Snowmobiles and Tricycles, and most recently, they introduced the Trekker, a wearable backpack with a camera system on top. Since being launched in 2007, Street View imagery is now available for more than 3,000 cities across 47 countries and even includes a slice of Antarctica.
Wii Street U powered by Google launches across Australia and New Zealand for Wii U today and is free to download for a limited time* via the Nintendo eShop, so grab your Wii U GamePad and enjoy exploring the world from the comfort of your home.
* The application is free to download for a limited time and will be available only as a paid download afterwards. The application is currently planned to be available for download and use until 31st March 2016.
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