NINTENDO SELECTS FOR Wii HEADING TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ON 7th NOVEMBER

                                                           

 

17^th October 2013 - As Christmas approaches Nintendo is introducing an array of popular Wii titles as Nintendo Selects - a range of games representing a choice of fun gameplay experiences and offering great value for fans on either their Wii or Wii U console. Releasing 7^th November 2013, the range will include Mario Kart Wii*, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Sports + Wii Sports Resort (2 games on 1 disc), with each title available at a SRP AU$49.95 (NZD$59.95**).

FIFA 14 SOUNDTRACK BRINGS TOGETHER A WORLD OF MUSIC WITH 37 INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS

SYDNEY, Australia. – Sept. 17, 2013 –Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled the soundtrack for EA SPORTS™ FIFA 14, featuring 37 artists from 13 countries around the world. Traditionally the gaming world’s preeminent showcase for new international music, this edition of FIFA features brand-new tracks from superstar artists Nine Inch Nails, Bloc Party, Grouplove, The Naked and Famous, Vampire Weekend and more. It also includes new music from breakthrough artists such as Scotland’s CHVRCHES, England’s Disclosure and The 1975, Latin America’s Los Rakas and Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, American performers Robert DeLong, The Colourist, and American Authors, and Spain’s Crystal Fighters. Japan’s J-Rap kingpin Chinza Dopeness’ track will be exclusive to FIFA 14 on the new generation of consoles.

“Every FIFA soundtrack represents our passion to bring fans together via new music, new genres and new artists,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing at EA. “With FIFA 14, we’re excited that rock fans in Spain will discover South London rapper Amplify Dot and UK blues/folk singer Jamie N Commons. American fans of Nine Inch Nails or Grouplove will meet the Swedish electro-pop band The Royal Concept. Australian EDM fans of Empire Of The Sun will be introduced to Brazilian hip-hop via Marcelo D2 and Karol Conka. We’re not only defining the sound of the coming season, we’re creating a whole new world of musical discovery.”

The complete in-game soundtrack for FIFA 14 includes:

ARTIST	SONG	TERRITORY
American Authors	Hit It	USA
Amplify Dot	Get Down	England
Bloc Party	Ratchet	England
Chinza Dopeness	T.U.B.E.	Japan
CHVRCHES	We Sink	Scotland
Crystal Fighters	Love Natural	Spain/England
Dan Croll	Compliment Your Soul	England
David Dallas	Runnin	New Zealand
De Staat	Down Town	Netherlands
Disclosure	F For You	England
Empire Of The Sun	Alive	Australia
Foals	My Number (Trophy Wife Remix)	England
Grouplove	I'm With You	USA
Guards	I Know Its You	USA
Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas	Funky Futurista	Argentina
Jamie N Commons	Marathon	England
John Newman	Love Me Again	England
Karol Conka	Boa Noite	Brazil
Los Rakas	Hot	Panama
Marcelo D2	Voce Diz Que O Amor Nao Doi	Brazil
Miles Kane	Don’t Forget Who You Are	England
Nine Inch Nails	Copy Of A	USA
OK KID	Am Ende	Germany
Oliver	Mechanical	USA
Olympic Ayers	Magic	Australia
Portugal. The Man	Purple Yellow Red And Blue	USA
Robert DeLong	Here	USA
Rock Mafia feat. Wyclef Jean and David Correy	I Am	USA/Brazil
Smallpools	Dreaming	USA
The 1975	The City	England
The Chain Gang Of 1974	Miko	USA
The Colourist	Little Games (St. Lucia Remix)	USA
The Naked And Famous	Hearts Like Ours	New Zealand
The Royal Concept	On Our Way	Sweden
Vampire Weekend	Worship You	USA
Wretch 32	24 Hours	England
You Me At Six	Lived A Lie	England

 

Winner of “Best Sports Game” award at gamescom 2013, FIFA 14 is the pinnacle of innovation on this current generation of consoles. Experience the emotion of scoring great goals with innovations to the award-winning gameplay that make the game more authentic and more fun. Dictate the tempo of a match, create chances through midfield, and then unleash the perfect strike.  A new feature called Pure Shot and a brand-new ball physics system transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating. FIFA 14 delivers engaging new online modes* such as Co-op Seasons, and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport—and to each other—through EA SPORTS Football Club. The FIFA 14 demo is out now for for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft for Xbox LIVE® Gold members, for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and for PC on Origin™ and is available for pre-order** now. A FIFA 14 “New Season” trailer can be viewed atyoutube.com/easportsfifa.

EA SPORTS FIFA 14*** will release in Australia on September 26 on the Xbox 360® with Kinect™ from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 with PlayStation Move support, Windows PC, Wii™, Nintendo 3DS™^, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable). The game will also be available with the launch of the Xbox One on November 21, and PlayStation 4 on November 28. FIFA 14 on mobile^ will be available on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch as well as Android devices this Spring. Other mobile platforms will be revealed later.

Join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easports. Follow us on Twitter@easportsfifa and use the hash-tag #FIFA14.  For information about FIFA 14 visitwww.easports.com/fifa..

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.

FIFA 14 Gameplay Trailer - Gameplay

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.

PAX Australia 2013 - Console Freeplay is the best kind of play

PAX Australia is also home to the Console and PC Freeplay sections. While I did visit the PC area, due to everyone wearing headphones it was not very exciting. However the console area was. Having all the major current consoles and a bevy of titles to choose from meant there were loads of people having a blast.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Video Game Announcement Trailer

The streets of New York need some heroes – and they’re not picky about species! Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™, a new, original video game developed by Magic Pockets, starring the butt-kicking, pizza-loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael. Set in the same universe as Nickelodeon's popular animated series, this side-scrolling action-brawler will bridge the gap between the show's first and second seasons, putting Turtle Power into fans’ hands.

True to classic TMNT-style gameplay and atmosphere, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ is an energetic, blazing beat 'em up with four-person, local, drop-in/drop-out co-op (Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system only) and features character upgrades, secondary items and multiple gameplay modes. It offers an authentic Turtles storyline, encompassing franchise-favourite characters and locations from the animated series, unfolding through animated cut scenes and in-game events.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ will be available in retail stores later this year for Nintendo’s Wii™ system, Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system. It is yet to be rated by PEGI. For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/teenagemutantninjaturtles.