Sony launches its first Portable External Hard Drive in the Australian market

Sydney, 31 May 2013 – Sony is making data storage and backup easy and stylish with the launch of its first ever Portable External Hard Drive in the Australian market.  Available through JB Hi-Fi as well as Sony’s direct channels, the new one terabyte HDE1BC/PC/SC offers advanced features in a slim, stylish package that enable users to save and access their data quickly and conveniently, wherever they go. 

The new drive features USB3.0 compatibility and uses pre-loaded Data Transfer Accelerator software to accelerate transfer speeds up to three times faster compared to the case of data transfer without this software, making it one of the fastest 2.5” hard drives on the market. The software even boosts transfer speeds when connected to a USB2.0 port, up to two times faster than without using the software.

 Abel Makhraz, Marketing Manager of Personal Entertainment at Sony, said, “With the launch of its first ever Portable External Hard Drive in the Australian market, Sony has taken the lead by providing the fastest, most secure, and easiest-to-use product in the consumer storage market.  The slim, stylish aluminium design is typically Sony and it’s very easy to use – especially with Sony hardware like Playstation 3, Handycams or BRAVIA TVs.”

The Password Protection Manager software makes it easy to lock all or part of the drive using advanced AES 256-bit encryption, so only password-holders will have access to protected data. Meanwhile, Backup Manager makes it a cinch to set up automatic back-ups on any PC, and saves time by intelligently recognising and backing up only data that has been added or modified. FAT32 formatter software is also included for users to convert their drives for use with FAT32 compatible hardware.

Sony’s first ever external hard drives are available in slim and stylish black, silver and pink cases that weigh just 220g, perfect for travel. The drive is currently available with a generous 1TB capacity, enough space to store all your documents, home videos, favourite photographs and more.

Pricing and Availability

Sony’s 2.5inch Portable External Hard Drive has an SRP of $99 and is available now through JB Hi-Fi or Sony’s direct channels (Sony Centres, Sony Kiosks and http://www.sony.com.au/product/hd-e1).  It comes in three colours:

·         Black (HDE1BC)

·      Silver (HDE1SC)

·         Pink (HDE1PC)

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The Sims 3 Dragon Valley Has Hatched! Newest Digital World Now Available

The Sims 3 releases The Sims 3 Dragon Valley, the newest digital world to launch from The Sims Store. In this brand new world, players will journey to a mythical realm of lore and fantasy. Once travellers arrive in Dragon Valley, they will discover a village full of towering Celtic-style architecture that rests along the banks of a gently flowing river and low rising hills.

For the first time ever, The Sims 3 Dragon Valley introduces Baby Dragons – the exclusive and premium item for the world. These dragons not only exist amongst the residents but can also be kept as pets. Players can hatch three different types of dragons, (Red, Green and Purple) and each has its own personality, mood benefits and funny fails.

CONTINUE THE HUNT WITH CRYSIS 3: THE LOST ISLAND DLC

Grab your passports and get ready to suit up again outside of the New York City Liberty Dome, as EA and Crytek send the hunt for Rebel forces to the West Pacific inCrysis®3: The Lost Island multiplayer DLC pack. Showcasing four new breath-taking maps two additional multiplayer modes, Frenzy and Possession, and deadly new weapons, Crysis 3: The Lost Island will be available starting June 5th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system for 1200 Microsoft points, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC for $23.95.

“The gameplay in the Crysis series has always been deeply connected to the unique environments in which the action takes place,” stated Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By transporting players out of the Liberty Dome and into the Lost Island setting, we’re not only returning to Crysis’ spiritual roots, but also introducing fresh ways to play that provide Crysis 3 fans with genuinely game-changing new tactical options, game modes and weapons.”

In Crysis 3: The Lost Island, traces of a mysterious alien presence have been discovered on a small island in the Philippines 200 miles from Ling Shan. Rebel forces have been dispatched to destroy this unknown extraterrestrial entity before an elite CELL team has the chance to obtain it… by any means necessary.

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COURT IS NOW IN SESSION AS PHOENIX WRIGHT ACE ATTORNEY TRILOGY HD ARRIVES ON THE APP STORE

May 30, 2013 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HD for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available on App Store.  Re-created in beautiful HD, this compilation features the first three games in the popular Ace Attorney series: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations.

The games follow the unforgettable career of eccentric defense attorney Phoenix Wright with the action switching between the courtroom and crime scenes as Phoenix cross-examines witnesses, and gathers the evidence that will prove his clients’ innocence. Each of the three titles includes all gameplay content originally enjoyed in the Nintendo DS™ versions with upgraded HD graphics as well as responsive on-screen controls fine-tuned for iOS allowing for easy navigation using simple swipe commands.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HD also comes with the “Everyone Object” mode that allows players to communicate their displeasure of everyday situations with the help of popular Ace Attorney characters and sayings. With a simple touch of a button, the phrases, "Objection!", "Hold it!", and "Take that!" can be emailed to friends or tweeted along with an animated image.

For those wanting affirmation of the great gameplay experience that awaits, the first two episodes ofPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney are available to download free of charge with the remaining three episodes priced at $5.99/£3.99/€5.49/AUD6.49. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations are available as in-app purchases individually priced at $6.99/£4.99/€5.99/AUD7.49. Alternatively all three titles can be purchased as an all in one pack for $16.99/£11.99/€14.99/AUD17.99.

Deadpool - Now Starring Wolverine

Oh hey, 

LOOK, it's everyone's faaaaaaaaavorite comic book character – Wolverine – appearing in yet ANOTHER thing he doesn't belong in – MY upcoming video game from Activision Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Entertainment, DEADPOOL, starring ME, Deadpool, and NOBODY ELSE.

 Who approved this?!

 What is with everyone loving Wolverine when I am cooler in every possible way? Who has the cooler costume color palette? Deadpool. Who can fight in melee AND at range? Deadpool! Who forgets his past through repression, like a NORMAL PERSON, rather than dumb amnesia? DEADPOOL!

 Sigh...some top brass are telling me I'm contractually obligated to say ONE nice thing about Wolverine before I go, so here goes...

 Dear Wolverine: I guess, when putting aside the grand history of human conflict and suffering, the lame tank tops you insist on wearing sometimes aren't THAT bad, bub.

Looking forward to working with you,
Deadpool

DEADPOOL is available for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 on June 26, 2013 and is rated “MA15+” (For Mature…or MOOBS, or Merc with a Mouth, or…). For more information, please go to my website, like me on Facebook, and follow me on Twitter.

UBISOFT® UNVEILS GAMES LINEUP FOR A PIVOTAL E3

Ubisoft has revealed its lineup of titles for what the company expects to be one of the most significant editions of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in years. Ubisoft leads off with an invitation-only media briefing at the Los Angeles Theatre that will feature first looks at Ubisoft’s upcoming lineup, including exclusive next-generation games, innovative editions of popular franchises and new brands and titles.

Ubisoft’s conference begins at 3pm PDT on Monday June 10. Local times will be 10am NZT, 8am AET and 6am AWT on Tuesday June 11.

Following the press conference, E3 attendees can visit Ubisoft’s booth (#1023 situated in the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center) to check out a number of highly anticipated games, including Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Rayman Legends, South Park™: The Stick of Truth™, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, Watch_Dogs and more. Throughout the week, there also will be a number of special guests and live performances at the booth.

“This is a pivotal moment for the video game industry, and E3 is the opportunity for us to share our vision for the future,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO, Ubisoft, “We have many incredible games in development, and we’re especially excited to share more on our next-gen titles, which will deliver more connected, immersive and interactive experiences to our fans.”

As the industry transitions to a new console cycle, past market trends and Ubisoft’s internal estimates indicate that within two years the next-gen consoles’ installed base could double that of the previous generation over a comparable period. Ubisoft’s cross-studio collaboration structure allowed the company’s creative teams to get an early start on the transition, with next-gen games like Watch_Dogs already scheduled for release this year and more next-gen titles to be announced during E3. 

In addition to its E3 activities, Ubisoft is creating the Uplay Lounge, a space near the Los Angeles Convention Center designed to give select Uplay members hands-on experience with Ubisoft’s E3 lineup and the opportunity to discuss their favourite titles with members of Ubisoft’s development teams. Uplay^® (http://www.uplay.com) will have pre-show coverage and a live broadcast of Ubisoft’s media briefing.

Ubisoft’s media briefing will also be available to watch live or on demand on Ubisoft’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29uRvifupqQ) and press partners are welcome to embed the YouTube live video feed on their site using the embed link. All of Ubisoft’s videos and trailers will be available on YouTube (http://www.YouTube.com/ubisoft).

To interact live with Ubisoft during E3, visit Ubisoft Australia’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ubisoftaustralia),  follow Ubisoft on Twitter (http://twitter.com/ubisoft) and tweet using #UbiE3.

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JOIN THE NEED FOR SPEED RIVALS “KING OF THE STREETS” BRACKET CHALLENGE‏

What if the car you use to break the laws of the roads as a racer could switch to the black and white? That is the question that the Need for Speed^TM Rivals team is asking with the “King of the Streets” Bracket Challenge. Vote for the one and only car in Need for Speed^TM Rivals that will cross-over from racer to cop or cop to racer making it playable by both sides. Gamers can choose from among eight road warriors – the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford GT, Porsche Cayman S, Dodge Charger SRT8, Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, Pagani Huayra, Lexus LFA and Aston Martin Vanquish. Join the challenge here:http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed.*

This is your chance to add to the unique gameplay and progression you’ll experience as both a cop and racer with one car that will embody the ultimate rivalry.

In Need for Speed Rivals, it’s all about the heat of competition in the legendary rivalry between cops and racers. Gamers play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences. As a racer, the goal is to become infamous for taking risks behind the wheel and capturing your most intense escapes on video for the world to see. The more cops players evade, the more Speed Points they collect, enabling them to unlock new cars, personalisation options and evasion tech. Keep raising the stakes race after race to become an ever-more valuable target to the cops – but risk losing it all if busted. As a cop, players work together as part of a team in pursuit of racers, earning prominence and rising in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust, unlocking unique cop cars and more powerful pursuit tech.

Need for Speed Rivals will be available in Australia on November 21 and in New Zealand, November 22, 2013, on the Xbox 360^® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, and PC via Origin^TM. Need for Speed Rivals will also be available for the Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4 later this year.

To view the first Need for Speed Rivals teaser trailer, please visitwww.needforspeed.com/au. To join the conversation on Need for Speed Rivals, please visit http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed, follow us on Twitter^® atwww.twitter.com/needforspeed and #NFSRivals, or sign up for the official Need for Speed newsletter at www.needforspeed.com. 

EA AND INSOMNIAC GAMES LAUNCH EXPLOSIVE NEW FRANCHISE -- FUSE NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES

Sydney, Australia — May 30, 2013 — Four is better than one when it’s four against... everyone. Insomniac Games, makers of the beloved Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises, today announced with Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) that Fuse™ is now available in stores and on Origin™. The first multiplatform release from the award-winning independent developer, Fuse is set in a vibrant world driven by dynamic co-op action and innovative high-tech combat. Fuse places extra emphasis on player freedom, introducing a new feature, LEAP. This inventive new mechanic allows players to switch between the four characters at-will, delivering on Insomniac’s promise to bring something new to the genre and offer a unique approach to gaming with friends.

“In a world of sequels, Fuse is the breath of fresh air that gamers have been waiting for. Between our exotic Fuse weapons, inventive co-op gameplay and signature dry humor, Fuse offers something original for gamers seeking a new adventure at the end of this generation’s console cycle,” said Ted Price, CEO and Founder of Insomniac Games. “The game is built from the ground up to offer the best four-player co-op experience today. Thanks to our LEAP functionality, players can experience each of our four distinct operatives at-will in combat even if they’re not playing with three other friends.  With Fuse, playing is believing.”

In Fuse, players are thrust into the shoes of four elite operatives- Dalton Brooks, Izzy Sinclair, Jacob Kimble and Naya Deveraux - as they embark on a mission to take down Raven, a rogue paramilitary organization that has stolen a volatile alien substance. Each covert agent is equipped with unique skills and weapons that are not only necessary for survival, but also help create unexpected and extraordinary results. Xenotech weapons are powered by the alien substance, Fuse, giving players otherworldly capabilities that expand their strategic options in and out of combat. Through lethal teamwork, players can complete objectives and combine their Xenotech guns to pull off kills to earn Fuse points for powerful upgrades.

Fuse can be played online* with two or three friends or solo, or offline with a friend via split-screen co-op. In any mode, players progress along unique character paths, letting players unlock devastatingly powerful Fuse-driven abilities as they level up. In addition, the game's progression system is unified between the campaign and the additional, wave-based Echelon mode, allowing players to continue improving their operatives regardless of how they play.

For more information on Fuse, please visit www.fusegame.com, and for the latest news visithttp://www.facebook.com/fusegame or follow on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/insomniacgames.

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THE TRIFORCE IS CALLING TO YOU THIS WEEK WITH THE RELEASE OF THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: ORACLE OF SEASONS & THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: ORACLE OF AGES EXCLUSIVELY ON NINTENDO 3DS eSHOP‏

 The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons 

Nintendo 3DS Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 Special offer until 20/6/13: AUD$ 6.50 (NZD$ 8.50)
(Nintendo) (Virtual Console, Game Boy Color) Non special offer price will be AUD$ 7.80 (NZD$10.20)
Game Description: Onox, the General of Darkness, has imprisoned the Oracle of Seasons to drain life from the land. Link must control the seasons themselves to turn the tide of evil! Change seasons at will – like conjuring winter to cross rivers - to solve puzzles and explore the land. Befriend animals to aid you, collect mysterious rings and conquer eight dungeons to recover the Essences of Nature. Plus - link with The Legend of Zelda™: Oracle of Ages™ via passwords to conclude your quest. Unlock secrets in both games, carry over items and reveal the ultimate boss battle! 

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages 

Nintendo 3DS Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 Special offer until 20/6/13: AUD$ 6.50 (NZD$ 8.50)
(Nintendo) (Virtual Console, Game Boy Color) Non special offer price will be AUD$ 7.80 (NZD$10.20)
Game Description: Veran, the Sorceress of Shadows, has captured the Oracle of Ages to change history! Link must bend time with the Harp of Ages to save the Oracle, but the clock is ticking… Embark on a time-spanning adventure, where your actions in the past affect the future. Befriend animals to aid you, collect mysterious rings and conquer eight dungeons to recover the Essences of Time. Plus - link with The Legend of Zelda™: Oracle of Seasons™ via passwords to conclude your quest. Unlock secrets in both games, carry over items and reveal the ultimate boss battle! 

THE “DENPA” MEN 2: Beyond the Waves 

Nintendo 3DS Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 AUD$13.00 (NZD$17.00)
(Genius Sonority) (Download)
Game Description: The Denpa Men are mysterious little creatures that float around radio waves. They all have their own territories. You can't see them with the naked eye, but you can use your Nintendo 3DS™ to find them and
catch them. In this RPG, you can form a team of the Denpa Men you caught and take them on an exciting adventure across the world, in order to save the hero's family. If you played the previous game, you'll be able to transfer your hero and to bring all of your friends from the previous game into this one! 

Mario & Sonic at the Nintendo 3DS 

Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 AUD$ 49.99 (NZD$59.99)
London 2012 Olympic Games™ (Download)
(SEGA)
Game Description: On your marks and get set for the world’s greatest sporting event as Mario & Sonic head to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Hosted within the truly iconic setting of London, the games are back, bigger and better than ever before, bringing even more multiplayer fun and excitement to friends and families everywhere.

Special offers

Ghosts’n Goblins Wii U 

Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 AUD$ 6.50 (NZD$ 8.50)
(CAPCOM) (Virtual Console, NES) Ghosts’n Goblins is 50% off for users who bought Super Ghouls'n Ghosts™ on Nintendo eShop on their Wii U.
Special offer valid until 6/6/13


Game Description: Renowned as one of the most challenging platform games of all time, Ghosts'n Goblins pits brave knight Arthur on a hair-raising journey to rescue his beloved princess from her supernatural captors. Arm yourself with your trusty lance, and find jars to upgrade to weapons like the dagger, torch or axe, then battle your way through six monster-infested stages until the final confrontation with the Devil himself! But beware the Devil's tricks! The princess may be further away than you think... If you own this title on your Wii™, perform a system transfer from your Wii to your Wii U™ to receive a special upgrade price.

This is the US version of the game. 

Toki Tori 2 Wii U 

Nintendo eShop from 31/5/13 AUD$ 14.99 was AUD$ 19.99
(Two Tribes) (Download) until 6/6/13
(NZD$17.99 was NZD$ 23.99)

Rayman Legends - Vita Screens

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES RAYMAN® LEGENDS LEAPING ONTO PLAYSTATION® VITA

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — May 29th, 2013 — Ubisoft has announced that Rayman fans will be able to enjoy Rayman Legends on Playstation Vita. Rayman Legends on Vita will be released alongside the console versions on August 29^th. 

Rayman Legends on Vita includes all of the original Rayman Legends content, as well as five exclusive maps playable with Murphy, the greenbottle fly seen in previous Rayman games, controlled through the Rear Touch Pad. A multiplayer mode is locally accessible on Wi-Fi and fans from the same country can play in cooperation. Players can also compete with one another in the online challenges and compare rankings in the online leaderboards. 

In addition to the five Vita-specific maps, two exclusive costumes were created by the Ubisoft Montpellier team. Fans will have the opportunity to dress Rayman in a costume from Prince of Persia, the legendary hero of Ubisoft popular franchise, while Globox can be dressed in a costume from the famous spy series, Splinter Cell.

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SimCity expands - Amusement Park add on, now out.

Thrills, chills and more await your Sims.  Available today, the Amusement Park content enables players to customize and build out their own theme parks. With nine rides, three entry gates and five concessions stands, players will have to master the art of fun as they find the right way to bring in tourists Sims, make them happy and keep them in their cities longer.

Players can create a park that elicits memories from yore with classic-themed rides, or set their Sims on an adventure with thrill-seeking rides. Content includes Ferris Wheels, roller coasters, go-kart tracks and more. Released in last week’s Update 4.0, the free new map, Edgewater Bay, offers players a stunning backdrop to plan out their theme parks. Along with the new content there are five new missions to play through and will offer new gameplay for those players who want to master the Tourism city specialization.

Players will need to learn the tricks of the trade for getting the most tourists into their park and spending money. Place that Roller Coaster and watch the Sims line up!

The Amusement Park content is a digital download and as an early mayoral special will retail for $9.99. For more information or to purchase the content, click here.

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Capcom Arcade Cabinet All in One Pack - Available now

The Capcom Arcade Cabinet All in One Pack. Featuring all of the 15 games previously released on the Capcom Arcade Cabinet platform plus the two bonus titles, this definitive collection of Capcom’s arcade titles from 1984-1987 is now available for $29.99/€29.99/£23.99/2000MSP from the PlayStation Store and on XBLA Marketplace.

DONKEY KONG COUNTRY RETURNS IS BACK AND ENHANCED FOR PORTABLE PLAY!

24^th May 2013 – In 2010, players across Australia and New Zealand first experienced the adventure-filled moments in Donkey Kong Country Returns on Wii: jumping around the game’s lush and colourful side-scrolling levels; clinging to the side of a swinging platform; riding on a speeding mine cart; leaping from barrel to barrel between foreground and background.Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, launching on 25^th May for the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles, includes all these great moments, but offers players a host of new features that were not available in the original Wii game, as well as a 3D makeover that makes the graphics look more impressive than ever before.  

To enhance Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for portable play, a ‘New Mode’ has been added to the game. In New Mode, players have access to new items and gameplay features, including Donkey and Diddy Kong having three hearts each (instead of two in ‘Original Mode’), making things a little easier for those new to the franchise. The helpful items in New Mode include portable “DK Barrels”, which players can use at any time to have access to Diddy Kong; “Green Balloons”, used to protect Donkey and Diddy Kong from falling off a cliff or ledge; and “Crash Guards”, which make players temporarily invincible in rocket barrel or mine cart areas. Fans can also play in ‘Original Mode’ to experience the game as it was originally designed.

Also exclusive to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D are eight challenging new levels located within the all-new ninth world, Cloud, which are unlocked after players complete the main game. Plus, for those looking to conquer Donkey Kong Island with a friend, two players that both own a copy of the game can also connect via local wireless to team up as Donkey and Diddy Kong for some barrel-blasting multiplayer action.

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D brings the memorable adventure of Donkey Kong Country Returns on Wii to the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles, but with the added bonus of a ‘New Mode’, additional levels, and all captured in stunning 3D. Launching tomorrow, 25^th May, join the king of the jungle to Barrel Roll and Ground Pound your way across Donkey Kong Island!

Just Dance 4 and ZombiU on sale for a limited time

Click here for ZombiU or here for Just Dance 4

THE MIGHTY QUEST FOR EPIC LOOT BRINGS OUT THE ARCHER

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 24th, 2013 – Ubisoft® has showcased the first game-play trailer dedicated to the Archer. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is a  hilarious free-to-play game for PC that thrusts you in an outrageous medieval fantasy world called Opulencia where wealth, status and showboating are the name of the game!

In this video the Archer a.k.a Blackeye Bowgart takes players through the magical world of Opulencia, filled with crazy creatures and traps. Blackeye showcases both his defensive tricks such as the epic backflip he uses to dodge his enemies’ attacks as well as his offensive skills, a lot of which involve arrows and traps. He also shows his taste for fancy clothes and outfits and his special bond with Chickens.

For ongoing updates about the game, and to register for Closed Alpha please visit the official website: www.themightyquest.com

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Celebrate International Geek Day - May 24th

Celebrate International Geek Day today, have some fun, dress up, do whatever you can to have fun and celebrate for the geeks in your life.

We are celebrating here, with this cake and more. The cake was made by A Slice of Elegance

EA Brings the rivalry to the forefront with Need for Speed Rivals

SYDNEY, Australia. – May 24, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announcedNeed for Speed™ Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay. Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA’s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise in partnership with the expert racing team at Criterion Games. Built on the Frostbite™ 3 game engine , Need for Speed Rivals captures the adrenaline and intensity of the street’s ultimate rivalry between cops and racers, in a stunning open road environment. Need for Speed Rivals is coming to Xbox 360® game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on November 21, 2013 and will also be released on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4 later this year.

In Need for Speed Rivals, gamers play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences. As a racer, the goal is to become infamous for taking risks behind the wheel and capturing your most intense escapes on video for the world to see. The more cops players evade, the more Speed Points they collect, enabling them to unlock new cars and items. Keep raising the stakes race after race to become an ever-more valuable target to the cops – but risk losing it all if busted. As a cop, players work together as part of a team in pursuit of racers, earning prominence and rising in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust. Achieving higher ranks unlocks new police only cars and more powerful pursuit tech. 
Ghost Games also announced today the long-awaited return of Ferrari to the Need for Speedfranchise . For the first time in seven years, gamers can get behind the wheel of some of the most luxurious, desirable automobiles on the planet, including the F12berlinetta. Spokesperson Stefano Saporetti, Head of Brand Operations in Ferrari added, “We are back in the Need For Speed franchise, starting with Need for Speed Rivals, as we want the fans of this world famous and award winning racing game saga to be able again to feel the excitement of the Ferrari Brand and cars.”

At the heart of Need for Speed Rivals is AllDrive, an innovative new online feature that allows gamers to seamlessly transition from playing alone, to playing with friends, eliminating the line between single player and multiplayer. Players will have to keep one eye on their rearview mirror as friends will be able to enter and exit races on-the-fly, creating a world where no two events will ever be the same.
“The Need for Speed franchise has been an industry leader bringing social competition to the forefront in games,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer, Ghost Games. “For the first time, players will have the freedom to seamlessly go from single player to co-op to multiplayer. In Need for Speed Rivals we are creating one game experience with one progression, where the freedom to play with friends is more fluid and accessible than ever before.”
Need for Speed Rivals pushes the limits of racing games with all-new and improved features:

• Next-Gen Racing – Redview County is brought to life with stunning, next-generation detail and weather effects that force drivers to master the elements, as well as the competition.
• Need for Speed Network Powered by Autolog – Gamers can compare stats and challenge their friends anytime, anywhere and then easily share their accomplishments with both friends and rivals.
• Personalization – Drivers customize their ride with fresh paintjobs, custom license plates, liveries, decals, rims, and performance upgrades.
• Pursuit and Evasion Tech – Street racing explodes with 11 upgradeable gadgets including turbo boosts, jammers and EMPs for racers, and shockwaves, roadblocks and helicopters for cops.

Players eager to bust racers from day one can pre-order Need for Speed Rivals at EB Games and receive the Need for Speed Rivals Ultimate Cop Pack at no additional cost*. This pack offers exclusive access to a powerful collection of items including the Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car, advanced pursuit technology, and a custom livery. 

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NIntendo Direct for E3 on June 11th

24^th May 2013 – Nintendo today announced a new global edition of Nintendo Direct. The broadcast will provide updates about future Wii U games and will be streamed from the Nintendo Direct website in Australia and New Zealand at midnight between Tuesday 11^th June 2013 and Wednesday 12^th June 2013 (AEST).

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT WISHES GAMERS ‘GOOD NIGHT, GOOD LUCK’ IN DYING LIGHT

SYDNEY, Australia – May 24, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Dying Light, a first-person, action survival horror video game with a portentous day-night cycle set in a vast open world. Currently under development by Techland, the game will be available in 2014 for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®4, plus Xbox 360, PlayStation^®3 system, and PC.

 During the day, players will traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown.  Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light.

 “We are excited to partner with Techland on Dying Light, which is an original gaming experience for next-generation consoles,” said Kevin Kebodeaux, Senior Vice President, Sales and Operations, Americas, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The partnership with Techland allows us to combine their successful development capabilities with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s one-of-a-kind publishing expertise to deliver on this title.”

 “The next-gen technology allows us to create a truly dynamic open world that features a game-changing day-night cycle,” said Paweł Marchewka, CEO of Techland. “Inventive free running mechanics also allow for nearly unrestricted exploration and weapon-crafting to further enhance the action survival experience."

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