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.

Seven Dwarfs: The Queen's Return - Free on iOS, Android and Windows Phone

The Queen has returned! And she has cast a curse that has left Snow White and the dwarfs scattered throughout the vast forest. It's up to you to rescue them! Lift the Queen's curse, and return happiness to the forest and its inhabitants in this free, village-building adventure.

 



Features:
- Venture deep into the forest, and rescue Snow White and all the seven Dwarfs! Build up your team with each new dwarf that you find.
-Explore new locations, and discover pieces of the Dwarfs' story as you expand through the enchanted forest.
- Craft items to restore your charming village, and bring happiness to the forest.
- Go mining for hidden treasures and resources in the delightful mini game!
- Discover new and familiar characters along your journey.
-Send and receive gifts from other players to help you on your quests.

Lift the evil curse, and help Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live happily ever after!

Google Android - Click Here
Apple iPhone - Click Here
Windows Phone - Click Here

Disney Infinity - Toybox Mode for iPad

Iron Man 3 - Review

So in response to Maxi Geek's Iron Man 3 (IR3) giveaway I figured that it would be appropriate to review the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man 3, currently out on BluRay and DVD

Now I have seen IR3 in the theatre and at home on BluRay (bought it day one....woohoo) and neither time has it disappointed. Now I know some die hard comic fans will disagree with my assessment but hey it is my review suck it up. 

Having loved the first two movies and The Avengers. This movie was concern for me as a fan seeing how well previous Iron Man films and The Avengers had done. And this film was presented by a new director ,Shane Black. Too many variables for failure but that being said I just loved it.

But let's face it the director does not make the whole movie.  You do need the actors the team up and give you a heck of s performance and this cast gels so well all the time.

Robert Downey Jr plays Tony Stark so perfectly. I hope he agrees to always play the role. It is like Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine you can not see anyone else in the suit now. I love how he plays Tony as this talking freight train that doesn't stop. You half expect him to start snapping his fingers before each scene and pronounce 'Look at me I am talking now'. 

Gwyneth Paltrow again plays Pepper Potts with charm and grace peppered with the right amount of smart Alec wit. And with RDJ the two have great chemistry they need to make more movies together. Come on directors and writers out there get on it. And this round we got to watch her really kick butt. No spoilers just wow We need a Paltrow action movie. 

Don Cheadle has always impressed me as an actor and he again made me smile. He gave a wonderful performance in this movie. And in my opinion had some of the best one-liners in the whole film. How can you not like this guy. And with each performance he plays less sidekick and more a partner to Iron Man.

Jon Favreau has directed two incredible Iron Man movies and played Tony's bodyguard and friend Happy Hogan. In IR2 Happy was a little more fleshed out but this time I liked that Jon stepped out of the director's chair and even gave Happy more dimension.

And let us not forget one of our two new villains, Aldrich Killian, played by Guy Pearce. He was the perfect mix of intelligence, creepy and smarmy to be the perfect villain. Would love to see the character return somehow. Well it is a comic movie so can never tell when a bad guy is going to pop his head up again. And as a personal request Guy play more villains.

And, of course, The Mandarin played by Sir Ben Kingsley. Ok without giving out spoilers I know some people will disagree seeing as how the presentation of one of the main bad guys turned out completely opposite of the comic but as much as we comic fans want an 100% true to story comic movie we are never going to get it. So my response is open your mind to the new version. And I think the solution offered here with the Mandarin was great solution. And with Sir Ben Kingsley playing the role it was pulled off flawlessly.

In recap great sequel, fun and entertaining movie, great cast and another chapter in a growing franchise. Go buy (or try and win) a copy today.

So where is this franchise going next? No idea but it will be fun to see how it all goes. 

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX is out now in stores.

LOS ANGELES (Sep. 10, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that its award-winning title KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX is now available in stores exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

In KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX, players will be able to indulge in the celebrated KINGDOM HEARTS universe once again with Sora, Riku and the timeless cast of Disney characters, including Mickey, Donald and Goofy. The game marks the first time a KINGDOM HEARTS title has made its way onto the PlayStation®3 system.

The fully remastered HD compilation includes the critically acclaimed  KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, and KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories. The compilation will also feature HD cinematic story videos from  KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, enhanced gameplay mechanics and PlayStation®3 system trophies.

“The first KINGDOM HEARTS game was released more than 10 years ago, and following that, my only regret was never releasing KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX overseas,” said Tetsuya Nomura, director of the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise at SQUARE ENIX. “With the release ofKINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX, fans everywhere now have the chance to play the game in a brand-new high-definition format – and with that, I’m very pleased.”

“With a crossover combo of classic Disney and cutesy Final Fantasy characters, this collection couldn’t be more endearing.” -@Gamer Magazine, September 2013 (4.5/5)

Key Features

• Packaged Deal – One disc provides gamers with three titles: KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories and HD remastered cinematics from KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days.
• Graphics – The character models and facial features have been updated, and the background textures have been completely overhauled; this is the most gorgeous KINGDOM HEARTS game to date.
• Improved Controls – Revamped camera controls and commands create a more seamless gameplay experience.
• Adventure through Beloved Disney Worlds – Worlds include Agrabah (Aladdin), Atlantica (The Little Mermaid), Halloween Town (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Monstro (Pinnochio), Never Land (Peter Pan), Olympus Coliseum (Hercules), 100 Acre Wood (Winnie the Pooh), and Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland).
• New Content – KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX includes new weapons, items, Heartless enemies, abilities, synthesis recipes and Gummi ship missions
• All-star voice cast – The talented roster includes Haley Joel Osment (Sora), Hayden Panettiere (Kairi), David Gallagher (Riku), Mandy Moore (Aerith) and Jesse McCartney (Roxas). 

Maxi Geek - Iron Man 3 Giveaway

Have you ever wondered what life must be like for a superhero, you know post saving the world? Well for Tony Stark, it is a little hard to let the small things go, like falling through an inter-dimensional portal in space back to earth. But when the world needs a hero can Tony become Iron Man again?

Well thanks to Walt Disney Home Entertainment, you can find out if you enter the Maxi Geek Iron Man 3 giveaway. We have two copies of Iron Man 3 on bluray to give away to two lucky readers.

To enter you simply need to send an email here and in 30 words or less describe what super power you would love to have. Winners will be chosen at random and shall be notified after the competition ends. 

The competition is open from now until Monday 9th at 8pm EST.

Good Luck and remember if you don't win, you can still purchase Iron Man 3 yourself, as its out now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download

Disney Infinity - Toy Box Destruction

Disney Infinity brings 5 new Toy Boxes to download and play

               

 

Players can download the new Toy Boxes by selecting "Toy Box" from the Disney Infinity Main Menu and then select "Toy Box Share" and "Disney's Toy Boxes." Once there they will see a list of all the featured Toy Boxes and can choose one to download.  Check them out in the videos below.

Cave of Wonders Race


 Super Sidescroll


ESPN Speedway


Hot Lava 


Wrestling Arena

Disney Infinity in stores now

MELBOURNE, Vic. – (AUGUST 22, 2013) – Disney Interactive today launched the company’s largest and most ambitious gaming initiative to date, Disney Infinity for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation^®3 system, Wii U™ system, Wii^™ system and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. The starter pack features the game software, the Infinity Base, three character figures and Play Sets inspired by the worlds of The Incredibles, Monsters University and Pirates of the Caribbean, one Power Disc pack, a trading card with a web code and countless hours of creative play in the groundbreaking Toy Box mode. 

“Disney Infinity allows players the creative freedom to bring to life original adventures that are only limited by their own imaginations,” said John Pleasants, co-president, Disney Interactive. “We are excited to see how our Guests will combine Disney and Pixar characters to create all new stories that they can share with friends and family across gaming systems.”

In a way that only Disney can, each Disney Infinity character figure will come to life and play together in a virtual “Toy Box,” where they can build and customize their own unique virtual worlds using their favorite characters, vehicles, settings and more.   The game also includes  story-driven experiences, called “Play Sets,” which allow players to solve challenging puzzles, battle enemies and explore iconic locations from famous Disney properties. 

Disney Infinity is available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation  3, Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.  Unique play experiences are available for Wii and 3DS systems, and on mobile devices.  The Disney Infinity starter pack carries a suggested retail price of $89.95 AUD and all versions are rated PG by the ARB.  The Lone Ranger andCars Play Sets are available separately for a suggested retail price of $39.95.

Disney Infinity - Reviews

Disney Infinity

Preview - Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity is a game that took me a few days to full understand. At first glance it looks like it is just a quick cash-in on the Skylanders craze. But then I learnt more about the Toy Box and thought ok, they have added more content in the vein of Little Big Planet 2. But still I felt there was more to know about this game. So learnt more and more, and now I can’t wait for the game.

If you’re not familiar with Disney Infinity, it is a video game that recreates those moments when we were kids where you would take your Transformer toy and you’re GI Joe, or perhaps some race cars, get some floor space and make up your own adventures. That’s what Disney Infinity does, and based on early impressions it is doing it very well.

When you get the starter pack you get 3 figures, Sully from Monsters Inc., Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean and Mr. Incredible from The Incredibles, and the base plate.

Now each of the characters comes with a play space for them. Jack Sparrow will allow you to take to the High Seas or the rowdy pirate town of Tortuga to experience missions and objectives as a pirate. And same with the others, but it’s upon playing through each of those worlds that the fun can really begin. As you progress through the worlds you unlock items for the Toy Box mode, and that’s where you can let your imagination sore, and your character if you give them some wings.

Toy Box mode takes that idea of anything goes to a whole new level. You start off with a basic space, and then you can theme it with Hex Discs, which sit at the back of the base plate. You want the sky to look like it does in Wall-e then you can. How about the ground looks like Niceland from Wreck-it Ralph, you can do that. Then you can build a town, maybe a soccer field, a race track, a 2D platformer, a 3D platformer, a flying game. I think you get the idea.

Each of the worlds you create can be uploaded to your online account and then you can save them down to your iPad and continue to make them while travelling. Of course you might make a great world that you think rocks, so you can submit them to Disney and if they are appropriate then Disney will share them with the world. So your friend who has a different console than you can download and experience your world.

Add to that the fact that Disney will continue to release new characters and playsets, the game will never end.

Disney Infinity hits next week and is looking like it will be a smash hit, and something I cannot wait to play myself.

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KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX -- KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX

Muppets Most Wanted - Teaser Trailer

Disney's Planes - First Footage

While the game wont match the level of detail found in other flying games, it is a great game for the kids. And even watching this footage makes me want to play it. I love flying games.

Disney Infinity Takes Over Times Square & Disneyland

Its great to see that Disney are going all out on the marketing for the game.

Anyone catch our @DisneyInfinity @ToysRUs billboard now up in @TimesSquareNYC? So Close! #EndlessPossibilities pic.twitter.com/Dq4mohqBPn
— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) August 6, 2013

Starting TODAY, @DisneyInfinity takes over Innoventions Xbox 360 Exhibit, with a limited time magic @DisneylandAP preview 5-10 PM!
— Disney Infinity (@DisneyInfinity) August 6, 2013

DISNEY INFINITY - Toy Box Heroes

Disney Infinity Takes Combat to a new level

Disney Infinity is going to be a game that you never stop playing because it offers up so much content. And thats before you hit up the ToyBox and start making your own games.



Combat is going to be a great part of this game, and of course each character will have their own attacks, but they can be customised by using the power discs. For example, adding Bolt's Super Strength Disc to the bottom of the character on the portal, will give that character an extra 10% damage capibility.

DuckTales Remastered - African Mines Video and New Artwork

Disney Infinity - Power Discs

So what are Power Discs, well simply put they change the game in amazing way. Placing a round disc under the character will allow you to give that character an item they can use, like a blaster gun, a sword or such. 

Using the other disc, will provide an item that can be used in the game by any player. Check out the images below and watch the video to see it all in action. 

                                

 

Check out some screens after the jump