CCP have announced DUST 514 comes out on the PlayStation 3 PSN for free on 14th May.
Highlights of what players will
experience in DUST 514 include:
Massive
Persistent Universe: Wage war on the surfaces of far-flung
planets with countless environmental
combinations.
Planetary
Conquest: Marshal your forces in a continuous, ever-changing
battle to conquer the worlds of New Eden and control their
resources.
Large-scale
Warfare: Vie for control of unique sci-fi battlefields with up
to 32 players in simultaneous combat.
Endless
Customization: Create custom mercenaries with lethal dropsuits,
skills and weapons.
Vehicles
On-demand: Acquire, outfit and deploy heavily armed and armored
vehicles, on land and in the skies.
Social
Sandbox: Build a formidable corporation with thousands of
players as you seize the opportunities and bounties that come with
galactic conflict.
Connected
Experience: For the first time ever, join forces in a
cross-platform gaming experience with the immortal starship pilots
of EVE Online to conquer New Eden, one skirmish at a time.
Deep Silver have released a new trailer for Metro: Last Light. this new trailer is titled Redemption and focuses on Anna, she talks about the hopes of the survivors and how they rest on Artyoms Shoulders and whether can he lead humanity to salvation.
Blizzard have announced that some retailers worldwide have begun taking Diablo III on PS3 pre-orders. Blizzard say the game has a suggested retail price of $59.99, other region prices were not provided. those who pre-order the PS3 version will get an exclusive in-game item, the Infernal Helm. this item grants an experience boost to any character wearing it. other pre-order bonuses will be revealed later and will be retailer specific.
Ubisoft have announced the release dates for Watch Dogs. the game comes out on PS3, PC, Wii U and Xbox 360 across the USA first on 19th November with the EU getting the game on 22nd November. Sony and Ubisoft have also confirmed that Watch Dogs is a launch title for the PlayStation 4, the specific date will be announced later. Watch Dogs is also set to come to an unannounced next gen console.
Ubisoft have also detailed the Watch Dogs special editions:
The Dedsec Edition (available at select
UK retailers) This premium edition includes:
Ø
Physical content: - A 23cm Aiden
Pearce Figurine - Steelbook™ -
DedSec Collector box - Watch_Dogs
Artbook: artworks and illustrations that inspired the game -
Original soundtrack of the game -
Watch_Dogs map of Chicago - Set of 4
collectible cards: discover Watch_Dogs iconic characters through
augmented reality - Set of 3
exclusive badges
Ø Digital content: 3 single payer
missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional
gameplay: - Palace Pack: A
police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His
impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of
people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives
and escape before the raid begins. Rewards unlocked upon
completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to
unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks,
and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank
accounts.
- Signature Shot:
A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of
the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person
who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the
first to hold the weapon. Rewards unlocked upon completion of the
ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault
rifle.
- Breakthrough Pack:
A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power
with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block
surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers
and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload
their images to the world. Rewards unlocked upon completion of the
ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free
vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select
cars.
The Vigilante Edition (available exclusively at Game in
the UK and GameStop in Ireland) This edition includes physical
items to replicate Aiden Pearce’s iconic look:
Ø
Physical content: - Vigilante
Collector box - Aiden Pearce’s
cap - Aiden Pearce’s mask -
Original soundtrack of the game
Ø Digital content: 1
single payer mission: - Palace
Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet
mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of
people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives
and escape before the raid begins. Rewards unlocked upon
completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to
unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks,
and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank
accounts.
The Uplay Exclusive Edition (available exclusively
via the Uplay website) This exclusive edition is available only on
the Uplay website, and includes:
Ø Physical
content: - Exclusive Steelbook™
Ø
Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes
of additional gameplay: - Palace
Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet
mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of
people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives
and escape before the raid begins. Rewards unlocked upon
completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to
unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks,
and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank
accounts.
- Signature Shot:
A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of
the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person
who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the
first to hold the weapon. Rewards unlocked upon completion of the
ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault
rifle.
- Breakthrough Pack:
A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power
with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block
surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers
and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload
their images to the world. Rewards unlocked upon completion of the
ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free
vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select
cars.
The Special Edition (available exclusively at Game in
the UK) This special edition features an exclusive single player
mission:
Ø Digital content: 1 single player
mission: - Breakthrough Pack: A
secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power
with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block
surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers
and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload
their images to the world. Rewards unlocked upon completion of the
ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free
vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select
cars.
Techland have revealed Hellraid. this upcoming PS3, PC and Xbox 360 game is described as a first person co-op slasher that features a story driven single player mode and a co-op multiplayer mode. Hellraid combines elements from hack and slash, RPG's, first person shooters and online multiplayer games. no specific release date was announced but Techland say Hellraid is set to come out later this year.
Nintendo have released a new trailer for the Wii U. this video is for the recently launched Virtual Console and shows action from the launch titles. it also shows how you can create a restore point in the games, a save, and then restart from it. the video ends by teasing future titles coming to the service including Street Fighter II, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Super Ghouls'n Ghosts and The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past.
Quantic Dream's Beyond: Two Souls was shown off at this years Tribeca Film Festival. the first video is a new trailer for the game whilst the second video is from the live Q and A panel that Quantic Dream held with writer/director David Cage, star Ellen Page, and supporting cast members Kadeem Hardison and Eric Winter. this video also shows some in-game action, that should be spoiler free, and some behind looks at making the game.
