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Forza Motorsport 5 x Audi

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Developers for “Forza Motorsport 5” visited the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, together with Audi Sport Team Joest, the most successful team in modern endurance racing, as they prepared to defend their 2012 title in the preeminent endurance race. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, 24 Hour of Le Mans race teams and vehicles have to balance speed, technology, and perseverance in a race that is widely regarded as one of the toughest in all of motorsports.

The video features interviews with racing drivers from Audi Sport Team Joest, including Tom Kristensen, 9 time winner, 24 hours of Le Mans, and fellow Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro drivers Lucas Di Grassi, Andre Lotterer, and Benoît Tréluyer along with the Audi Sport's head of the Le Mans Prototype project, Christopher Reinke and “Forza Motorsport 5” Creative Director Dan Greenawalt.

Audi R18 e-tron quattro / Launch Car List and Le Mans Circuit Confirmed for “Forza Motorsport 5”

“Forza Motorsport 5” players will get to experience the 2012 Audi #1 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro, the world's most dominant endurance racecar design, in stunningly realistic 1080p resolution at 60 frames-per-second. “Now everyone can share in the passion of driving this car,” said Tom Kristensen.

Turn 10 Studios also confirmed today that the Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe will be playable in “Forza Motorsport 5”. In addition to the Circuit de la Sarthe circuit, players will be able to race on the Old Mulsanne version of the track as well as the Bugatti Circuit, which is making its return to the Forza Motorsport series. The historical LeMans track has been built from the ground up for “Forza Motorsport 5” and Xbox One, painstakingly recreated using the latest in capture technology, including ‘laser-scanning’ and the introduction of physically based materials, resulting in the premiere photorealistic racing experience.

In addition to the R18 e-tron quattro, Turn 10 Studios is excited to reveal today the full list of Audi vehicles that will be race able in “Forza Motorsport 5” at launch, including the below:



· 1983 Sport quattro

· 2006 #2 Audi Sport North America R8

· 2006 RS 4

· 2010 R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro

· 2010 TT RS Coupé

· 2011 RS 3 Sportback

· 2011 RS 5 Coupé

· 2012 #1 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro

· 2013 S4

· 2013 R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro

· 2013 RS 7 Sportback

The Lego Movie - Trailer

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Call of Duty®: Ghosts Free Fall Gameplay Trailer

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Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus - Choose Your Weapon

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Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Collectors Edition Announced.

Konami have announced a Collectors Edition for Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2, and shown off a new trailer.

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Konami Digital Entertainment has used Halloween to update fans on key new elements to its vampiric Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and has outlined a series of pre-order incentives ahead of its February 28th release.

As attention turns to all things supernatural, Konami has released the packshot and a new themed trailer for the eagerly-awaited Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

Named Dracula's Vengeance Trailer, Konami has issued an all-new trailer, focusing on Dracula as the game’s central anti-hero. Exploring the definitive vampire, the trailer focuses on the unwilling Dracula as he is charged with engaging an even more evil force: Satan himself.

Konami has also outlined the content for exclusive special editions and collectible content, available to pre-order.

• Leading the line is a ‘Dracula’s Tomb Premium Edition’ which is beautifully encased in a tomb casing, contains a copy of the game, four highly detailed miniature figurines designed by comic book artist Neil Googe (Judge Dredd, Wildcats), an A4 hardcover art book, and an exclusive Steelbook. This stunning item is limited to just 30,000 units across Europe and will be available in the UK exclusively via GAME.

• Konami has also created an alternative steelbook edition for pre-orders from Zavvi, which is encased in a metallic cover featuring an exclusive image of its central figure, Dracula. Those pre-ordering will also receive the alternate ‘Premium Dracula’ suit, a ‘Dark Dracula’ costume, or a ‘Relic Rune’ pack, that adds a wealth of relic items to the user’s inventory, dependent on where it is pre-ordered.

South Park: The Stick of Truth Delayed - New Gameplay video

With the news that Ubisoft have delayed South Park: The Stick of Truth until March of next year, there is a little good news in the form of a shiny new gameplay video. Thats right, time to see how the game will actually play.

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Nintendo Australia to bring two new Wii U bundles to market this Christmas

31^st October 2013 – Nintendo Australia announces two new Wii U console value offers in the lead up to the holiday season that will provide consumers even more options to experience Wii U – the home console from Nintendo boasting more variety of gameplay than ever before. 

From 14^th November, consumers who purchase^ a standalone Wii U Basic Pack for AU$349.95 will receive at the point of purchase a Just Dance 2014 Additional Set at no extra cost.  

The two box set of Wii U Basic Pack and a Just Dance 2014 Additional Set includes:

·         Wii U Basic Pack*

·         Just Dance 2014 Additional Set that includes:

-       Just Dance 2014 Wii U game disc – the latest game in the number 1 dance video game franchise

-       Nintendo Land game disc

-       Wii Remote Plus (White)

-       Sensor Bar

On 21^st November, the release of the Skylanders SWAP Force Wii U Basic Pack delivers an all-in-one bundle at a suggested retail price of AU$349.95 and includes everything needed to start the new adventure plus an assortment of Skylanders extras that will satisfy current fans and newcomers alike.

The Skylanders SWAP Force Wii U Basic Pack includes:

·         Wii U Basic Pack*

·         Nintendo Land game disc

·         Skylanders SWAP Force starter pack that includes:

-       Skylanders SWAP Force Wii U game disc

-       Portal of Power®

-       Three Skylanders figures, including Ninja Stealth Elf and two SWAP Force characters: EXCLUSIVE Colour Shift Wash Buckler and Blast Zone

-       Collector poster, trading cards and sticker sheets

Launching in time for the festive period in addition to the upcoming Mario & Luigi Premium Pack, the offers for Wii U deliver amazing value to consumers in the lead up to the release of one of its most anticipated new titles – Super Mario 3D World launching 30^th November gives fans the chance to discover a new world rendered in HD in the first ever multiplayer 3D Mario adventure, where you can play as Mario or a number of other characters, each with their own unique personalities. 

Dead Rising 3: Nick or Treat

WWE 2K14 is now available!

Battlefield 4 - In stores now

SYDNEY, Australia. – October 31, 2013 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that Battlefield 4™ is now available in retail stores for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC, as well as a digital download on Origin™. Powered by the advanced technology of DICE’s proprietary Frostbite™ 3 engine, gamers will experience the all-out-war and epic moments possible only in Battlefield 4. The game lets players wage war across land, air and sea with unparalleled vehicular combat, dynamic environments and a new level of destruction. Players will also be able to transfer their multiplayer stats at launch of the next-gen consoles so they can hit the ground running.  

Winner of more than 30 industry awards, Battlefield 4 has been praised as “glorious chaos” by GameSpot while Yahoo! Games states it “looks amazing and packs innovative multiplayer enhancements.” With its award-winning, best-in-class multiplayer, Battlefield 4 delivers the bleeding edge of interactive technology and gaming. Battlefield 4 has received a 9.4 from AusGamers, 9.0 from NZ Gamer, 8.75 from Game Informer Magazine and 8.5 from IGN.com.

Battlefield 4 features an engaging single-player campaign and epic multiplayer online action. In the single-player, Battlefield 4 puts players in the boots of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Recker, member of the Tombstone squad. The world is on the brink of chaos, China is the tinderbox and the player is the inadvertent spark that could ignite a global conflict. Navigating the turmoil around them as they fight to save the final hope for peace between U.S., Russia and China, players will engage in combat on foot and by operating land, sea and air units.

In multiplayer, Battlefield 4 offers a wide range of unique experiences. The varied and distinct maps, thrilling game modes and dynamic destruction ensure that no two games will be the same. Battlefield 4 players engage in close quarters squad-based combat and in vast battles commandeering tanks, jeeps, jets, helicopters and naval units. Whether in a jet dogfighting the opposing team or onboard an attack boat in a joint strike with squad mates, the freedom of choice is always present in Battlefield 4 multiplayer. Players will lead their team to victory by running and gunning at the frontlines, locating the perfect sniping position, or repairing critically damaged vehicles. Battlefield 4 lets players be more and do more on the battlefield to deliver an entertainment experience that is unrivalled.

Fans looking to get the most out of their time on the battlefield can also join Battlefield 4 Premium. As Battlefield 4 Premium members gamers will receive themed digital expansion packs, two-week early access to each pack, plus additional content and new updates every week for only $50** Battlefield 4 Premium includes the five expansions Battlefield 4 China Rising, Battlefield 4 Second Assault***, Battlefield 4 Naval Strike, Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teethand Battlefield 4 Final Stand. Fans that purchase Battlefield 4 Premium on current-gen consoles will also carry their membership forward on next-gen platforms.

In addition to current gen consoles and PC, Battlefield 4 will also be available for the PlayStation®4 starting November 29 in Australia and New Zealand, and for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft starting November 22 in Australia and New Zealand.

To join the conversation on Battlefield 4, please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield, follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/battlefield and #BF4, or sign up for the officialBattlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com. To order Battlefield 4 on Origin, visitwww.origin.com. 

** See http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield-4/premium for details.
*** Available first on Xbox One

One month to go until PlayStation®4 launches in Australia

SYDNEY, October 30, 2013: One month out from the company’s release of its next generation games console, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) reveals the company has been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm Australians have shown so far for the PlayStation®4 (PS4™).

Michael Ephraim, Managing Director at SCE Aust., said, “We’ve known for a while that we have something really special with PS4 and the number of pre-orders we’re seeing through our retail partners affirms this belief. It’s been seven years since we launched our last console in Australia and it seems the appetite for a high quality gaming experience continues to grow.”

Recent research from Roy Morgan Research (July-August 2013) revealed that 600,000 gamers are already intending to purchase PS4, which represents nearly double the number intending to purchase the competitor product.

Exploring the enthusiasm around the console’s release, SCE Aust.’s own research revealed the top three features people are most excited about with the PS4 are the powerful processor, the line-up of new games and the DualShock®4 controller[i].  

Ephraim continued, “Sony Computer Entertainment believes that it is important to offer as many gamers around the world the opportunity to get their hands on PS4 this year. The features of the PS4 have really captured the imagination of Australian gamers, making demand far higher than we anticipated. It's clear that PS4's powerful features, personalisation and unrelenting focus on what gamers love most is building up to one of the most exciting launches in our industry's history.”

When it launches, PS4 will be the most powerful games console ever, created by game creators for game creators to ensure the best games are on PS4.  This has resulted in the strongest line-up ever for a new PlayStation platform.  With the combination of huge blockbusters such as Killzone Shadow Fall, Destiny, FIFA, Watchdogs and Call of Duty Ghosts, alongside a vast array of Indie titles such as Transistor, The Witness, Rogue Legacy and Hotline Miami 2, PS4 promises to be the best place to play. When combined with the innovative features and services available on PS4, all at a reasonable price, PS4 is set to be the true next generation games console.

PS4 launches in Australia on 29 November and will retail for a recommended retail price of AUD$549.95.

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The Walking Dead: The Game Season 2 Teaser Trailer

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST - Official Trailer

SimCity Cities of Tomorrow

Jack Skellington brings the spooky to Disney Infinity

Disney Interactive is bringing Disney Infinity’s Jack Skellington to Australian stores. The Pumpkin King of Halloween Town is all scared up and ready to show off his unique charm to Disney Infinity players.

Need for Speed Rivals - Ultimate Cars, Speed and Rivalry

Battlefield 4: Official Multiplayer Launch Trailer

Angry Birds Star Wars unleashed today for home and hand-held gaming systems‏

Sydney, Australia – October 30, 2013 – Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and Lucasfilm Ltd., in association with Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), today launched Angry Birds™ Star Wars® for home and hand-held video game systems. Based on Rovio’s wildly popular, action-strategy mobile game, Angry Birds Star Wars brings the interstellar struggle between the ragtag Rebel Birds and dastardly Imperial Pigs to new audiences onthe Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system.

"Angry Birds Star Wars brings together fans from multiple generations and across two widely loved fictional worlds" noted Jami Laes, Executive Vice President of Games at Rovio Entertainment. "The success of Angry Birds Star Wars is a testament to the versatility of these iconic franchises. As a company we want to be where-ever the fans are, so we are thrilled to be partnering with Activision to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to console and handheld gaming fans."

Angry Birds Star Wars marries the fantastic spirit, legendary characters and classic imagery of Star Wars™ with the accessibly engaging design and energetic gameplay of Angry Birds™, thrusting players into a captivating, light-hearted adventure saga, featuring inventive challenges, tantalizing Force powers and a wealth of familiar faces and places. Twenty exclusive, newly created levels join the over 200 stages already available from the original mobile release of Angry Birds Star Wars. This latest version brings the flock to the fight with the introduction of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, letting players team up or square off for high scores and galactic bragging rights. Moreover, this expansive edition exploits the unique capabilities of each game system to deliver a distinctive experience tailored specifically to each platform, including sharp and colourful, high-definition visuals (on HD-compatible devices), achievements and trophies, leader boards, voice command support through Kinect for Xbox 360®, and touch-screen controls on Nintendo 3DS™.

Angry Birds Star Wars is available now for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 system, and for Nintendo 3DS™. The game is rated G (General) by the Australian Classification Board. For more information, please visit www.starwarsgame.angrybirds.com. 

About Rovio Entertainment Ltd.

Rovio Entertainment Ltd is a global industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds™ characters franchise. Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release. Angry Birds has expanded rapidly into multifaceted entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand. Rovio's animated Angry Birds feature film is slated for July 1, 2016. www.rovio.com

About Lucasfilm Ltd.

Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production.  In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.

NBA 2K14 - Next Gen Screens

These screens come from the PS4 version of the game, but are close to what the Xbox One version will look like as well.

EA SPORTS FIRST NEXT GEN GOLF DETAILS REVEALED

EA Sports has announced that a next gen golf game is in development, and Tiger Woods has nothing to do with it.

EA SPORTS golf fans have always loved authentic courses and players, but they've also asked for more choice and customization in how and where they play.  We're working on a new approach to deliver the best golf experience to our fans — we think you'll love it, and so we’re excited to share the first screenshot of our next generation golf game currently in development. 

EA SPORTS and Tiger Woods have also made a mutual decision to end our partnership, which includes Tiger's named PGA TOUR golf game. We’ve always been big fans of Tiger and we wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Moving forward, we will continue to work with the PGA TOUR exclusively to create groundbreaking golfing titles and our partnership remains strong.

EA SPORTS is committed to creating a new golf experience that leverages the best technologies across EA to deliver a stunning and immersive game for mobile and next generation consoles.

We'll have more news soon.

Justice League: War - Trailer

Battlefield 4 - PC & PS4 review

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Battlefield 4

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - PS3 vs PS4 Graphics Comparison

Call of Duty®: Ghosts Extinction Reveal Trailer‏

The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot's Haunted Open House For Halloween‏

SYDNEY – October 29, 2013 – Ubisoft® has announced a new Open House event for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. Starting now and running until November 4, anyone can join in the quest to loot, slash and hack their way to fame and fortune in Opulencia. The Open House allows anyone that signs up a chance to get a sneak preview of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot while the game is still in closed beta.      

Halloween themes and costumes are now available for a limited time and spooky Halloween themed castles have been created for players to test their skills on. New customisation options for players include a glowing pumpkin head, bat winged headgear and fun costumes to dress your looters in. The exclusive Bat Wings will be granted to every player joining the Haunted Open House!

Players will be challenged by the Mage, The Earl of Evilosity, to complete a series of activities to bring mayhem and spread evil through the kingdom of Opulencia. Successful players shall be rewarded with more swag of horrible horror!

Check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheMightyQuestForEpicLoot or the website every day for more information and new challenges! Players can sign up or sign in with their existing Uplay account at www.themightyquest.com and will be granted immediate access during the event.

Razer Blade - Now available in Australia

Razer have announced that the Razer Blade laptop is now available for purchase in australia.

Prices start from $2499 and go up from there.

Click the image above to order for Razer direct, or here to order from JB HiFi

ASSASSIN’S CREED® LIBERATION HD - OUT JANUARY

SYDNEY — October 28^th, 2013 — Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed^® Liberation HD, the striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed^® saga, will arrive for the first time as a digital title on PlayStation^® 3 and PC on January 15^th, 2014, and on Xbox^® 360 this January, 2014, at only $29.95.

As Aveline, the first playable female Assassin in the Assassin’s Creed saga, the player must use their skill, instinct and weaponry – including a machete, poison-dart blowpipe, a whip and dueling pistols – to hunt down and eliminate enemies as they embarks on an unforgettable journey that will take him from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins.

Completely re-mastered, featuring unique assassin game-play mechanics, an immersive Assassin’s Creed storyline delivered in stunning high definition, Assassins Creed Liberation HD will also offer new content with new missions that dive deeper into Aveline’s story, as well as updated world design for more game-play options during missions.

As Assassin’s Creed^® Liberation HD is now available for preorders, special offers are starting today as well. All PlayStation^® 3 and PC players pre-ordering the game on Playstation Network and Uplay will benefit from 25% off.

In addition, for a limited time only, all players that purchase or have already purchased the season pass for Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag on Xbox 360 will receive 25% off the purchase of Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD at its release.

The Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass gives all-in-one access to a new single-player story featuring Adewale, an ex-slave turned Assassin, the exclusive Kraken Ship Pack, plus multiplayer characters and much more for only $29.95.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed.

Thor comes to Disneyland

In preparation for the launch of Thor: The Dark World, Jane Foster has been able to predict that the Bifrost will open a portal inside of Disneyland. People who visit Innoventions will be able to journey on the Bifrost to Asguard and meet Thor himself. And while there you can see some Asguardian artifacts that are on display

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Madman acquires SPACE DANDY - Series to stream in simulcast in AUS & NZ with Japan broadcast

Madman is proud to announce the acquisition of SPACE DANDY, the hotly anticipated new space comedy from director, Shinichiro Watanabe and the creative team behind COWBOY BEBOP. The series will premiere simultaneously online in Australia and New Zealand as it airs on Japanese TV, streaming on the Madman Screening Room (madman.com.au/screeningroom) in January, 2014.

SPACE DANDY is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it’s first come – first served! 

Accompanied by his sidekicks, a rundown robot named QT and Meow the cat-looking space alien, Dandy bravely explores unknown worlds inhabited by a variety aliens. Join the best dressed alien hunter in all of space and time as he embarks on an adventure that ends at the edge of the universe!

SPACE DANDY will begin streaming on the Madman Screening Room (madman.com.au/screeningroom) in January 2014, exact date TBC.

SPACE DANDY will also release to home and further digital formats in 2015.

About SPACE DANDY

Get ready to blast off with Space Dandy, a dazzling new anime from the entire creative team behind COWBOY BEBOP! General Director: Shinichiro Watanabe (COWBOY BEBOP, SAMURAI CHAMPLOO), Director: Shingo Natsume (FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOS), Screenplay: Kimiko Ueno (CRAYON SHIN-CHAN movie), Dai Sato (COWBOY BEBOP, EUREKA SEVEN), Keiko Nobumoto (COWBOY BEBOP, WOLF’S RAIN) and many others, Character Design: Yoshiyuki Ito (STAR DRIVER), Spaceship Design: Thomas Romain (Satelight) (BASQUASH!), Theme Song: Yasuyuki Okamura. Animation Production: Bones Inc. (FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD, SOUL EATER, EUREKA SEVEN AO).

About Madman Entertainment

Madman is a leading independent film and television distribution and rights management company, with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Madman is renowned for its commitment to quality Australian and foreign film, factual content, as well as highly collectable categories such as Japanese anime, genre film, animation and cult television.  Madman's capabilities encompass end to end acquisition, marketing, creative, sales and distribution in all mediums and formats, from the silver screen to the digital realm.  Madman is also a proud producer of Australian film and television content. Put simply, Madman is mad for entertainment.

www.madman.com.au

Thor: The Dark World - "Escape From Asgard" Clip

PS4 day one system software update 1.50 detailed

Sony have announced that just like the Wii U, the Playstation 4 will have a day one patch, and while its not needed to play your brand new games on your own, you will need to download the patch for almost everything else. Check out what was posted on the Playstation Blog below.

We wanted to shed some light on system software update version 1.50 for PS4, which will arrive simultaneously with the system’s official launch next month. By updating to system software version 1.50, you’ll be able to experience a variety of new features in addition to the basic functions of PS4.

The system software update 1.50 is approximately 300 MB, and will include the following features:

• Remote Play
  Users will be able to access PS4 titles displayed on their living room TVs and play them on a PS Vita system over Wi-Fi networks by using PS4 Link (Depending on network environment or titles, remote play performance may vary outside of the home). We anticipate that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play. The latest PS Vita system software version, to be released soon, will be required to use PS4 Link.
• Second Screen
  Users can use the PS4 Link application for the PS Vita system, and PlayStation App for iPhone, iPad, and Android-based smartphones and tablets, to use these devices as second screens in supported titles. PlayStation App has the ability to enable users to interact with games with their mobiles devices. For example on The Playroom, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV. The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.
• Record, take screenshots, and upload gameplay effortlessly
  The PS4 system provides dedicated, “always on” video encoding systems that enables seamless uploading of gameplay. Users can share their epic triumphs by simply hitting the Share button on DualShock 4, take screenshots or scan through the last 15 minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game – the video uploads as the user plays. At the PS4 system’s launch, users will be able to share their images and videos with friends on Facebook and screenshots with followers on Twitter, though users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Facebook and Twitter.
• Broadcast and spectate gameplay
  The PS4 system also enhances social spectating by enabling users to broadcast their gameplay in real-time to game fans around the globe, using Ustream and Twitch live internet streaming services (users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Ustream and Twitch). There are two ways for users to view live broadcasts. First, the Live from PlayStation application on PS4 aggregates streams from all PlayStation users. Second, users can spectate friends’ PS4 gameplay from PCs, and applications such as Ustream, Twitch, and browsers, which are installed on their mobile devices. These applications can be easily started up via PlayStation App, and users can also use these applications to post comments to gameplay broadcasts. Furthermore, users with PlayStation Camera can stream camera images and microphone sounds along with their live gameplay broadcast.
• Play as you download
  This feature enables users to play supported digital titles as they are being downloaded. The time it takes to begin playing will vary depending on game data size and network environments, and not all titles will support this feature When a game is purchased, users can start playing after PS4 downloads a portion of the data, while the rest of the game is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay. Games may be downloaded in stand-by mode.
• Multi log-in
  A maximum of four users can log-in to a single PS4 system simultaneously. These players can use their own save data to play games, and also earn trophies on their own Sony Entertainment Network accounts even when playing a multiplayer game together on a single PS4 system.
• Party (Voice chat)
  By using the Mono Headset bundled with the PS4 system, users will be able to chat with up to eight friends enjoying different applications or games. Furthermore, users can use Party to chat between PS4 and PS Vita systems.
• Face recognition and voice commands
  Users with PlayStation Camera will be able to register their facial image onto their PS4 system, and login to their system using facial recognition instead of DualShock 4. Furthermore, users can use either the microphone of the Mono Head set connected to DualShock 4, or PlayStation Camera to navigate through the PS4 home screen (PlayStation Dynamic Menu) with voice commands to start up games and shutdown the system, among other features; please refer to PS4′s online manual for recognizable voice commands.
• Background music player
  Users can enjoy gameplay while listening to music in the background with Music Unlimited, a cloud-based digital music service. Users can also voice chat with friends while listening to music. Learn more about Music Unlimited here (LINK: http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited/why-music-unlimited/).
• Online Multiplayer
  PlayStation Plus members will be able to play PS4 titles online with other players via the network. PS Plus makes it easy for members to join available online multiplayer matches in a variety of ways, including the ability to easily join a game from a live stream broadcast or Party voice chats.
• Blu-ray Disc and DVD player
  Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents. When using for the first time, users must connect to the internet to activate this feature.

Some features will not be available at launch, such as “suspend/resume mode” which is a feature that keeps the PS4 system in a low power state and promptly takes users back to their game. We will provide additional information about system software update version 1.50 and features available at the PS4 system’s launch, and features that will be available after launch, in the near future.

Xbox One TV Commercial

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BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode One Available on November 12‏

New York, NY – October 25, 2013 – 2K and Irrational Games announced today that BioShock® Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1, the second add-on content pack for the award-winning BioShock Infinite, will be available for download worldwide* on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC starting November 12.
 
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1, developed by Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite, features Rapture as you’ve never seen it before—a shining jewel at the bottom of the ocean, built almost entirely from scratch in the BioShock Infinite game engine. Join Booker and Elizabeth in a film noir-style story that places them in a shining, pristine Rapture on the eve of its fall from grace. Explore the underwater city, try your hand at a grift or two, and even encounter some old “friends” from the original BioShock.

 
The combat experience has been rebalanced and reworked with a greater emphasis on stealth and resource management that merges the best parts of BioShock and BioShock Infinite. It includes a new weapon, an old favorite weapon from the original BioShock, the return of the weapon wheel, a new Plasmid, new Gear, and Tears.
 
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1 will be available via online marketplaces on all participating platforms starting November 12, and can be purchased separately for $14.99, or as part of theBioShock Infinite Season Pass. The Season Pass, which is currently available for purchase, contains $35 of playable content for $19.99, including both Burial at Sea episodes, the previously releasedClash in the Clouds add-on pack, as well as the Early Bird Special Pack that has powerful weapon upgrades, exclusive gold weapon skins, and infusion bottles to upgrade player abilities.
 
“This is a love letter to the fans, but it’s also the beginning of a story that will give gamers a new perspective on the BioShock universe,” said Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games. “WithBurial at Sea, we built a Rapture not from BioShock and BioShock Infinite scraps and pieces, but with environments almost entirely crafted from scratch.”
 
Still in development at Irrational Games, and also included in the Season Pass, is BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 2, which brings gamers something they have been asking for since they first met the character of Elizabeth: the chance to see the world through her eyes and face challenges as she would. In this second episode of Burial at Sea, players will experience a new storyline, and a new stealth-oriented gameplay experience.
 
The previously released add-on content pack, Clash in the Clouds, allows players to take Elizabeth and Booker through a series of unique and intense challenges, and combine the diverse toolset of weapons, Vigors, Gear, Tears and Sky-Lines in all-new ways. This combat-focused content features 60 Blue Ribbon challenges in four stunning new environments. By completing challenges, players will delve deeper into the world of BioShock Infinite via the Columbian Archeological Society, gaining access to Voxophones, Kinetoscopes, concept art and more.
 
BioShock Infinite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and is available now for the Xbox 360, PS3™, Mac®, and Windows PC. For the latest news and information on BioShock Infinite, become a fan onFacebook and follow Irrational Games on Twitter.
 
* BioShock Infinite is not included in this add-on content, but is required to play all of the included content.