Monday, April 29, 2013

CCP Announce Partnership With Baltasar Kormákur That Would See The EVE Universe On TV's Worlwide


CCP have announced they are entering a partnership with filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur an dhis production company to bring EVE to TV's worldwide. the new television serious will take its inspiration from those who have played the game and told their stories on a special website set up by Baltasar Kormákur and CCP. from these stories, players can vote on those submitted stories in 7 days and this will run until 21st May. players only have 7 more days to submit their true EVE Online stories.

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CCP Reveal EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition, A Limited Edition Commemorating 10 Years Of Eve Online


CCP have revealed the EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition. this limited edition collection celebrates 10 years of the Eve Universe and is set to come out in October from CCP themselves. the EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition includes:

  • Into the Second Decade, a 190-page, richly illustrated hardcover book commemorating the first 10 years of the EVE Universe. Into the Second Decadedetails the initial release of EVE Online, and chronicles its growth through the game’s numerous free expansions, the community events that helped define the experience, and the launch of DUST 514.
  • “Rifter” USB hub, a four-port USB hub modeled on an iconic EVE Onlineship.
  • EVE Symphony CD, a live performance of the signature EVE soundtrack by the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Reykjavik during EVE Fanfest 2013.
  • The Danger Game board game, an English-language adaptation of the popular Icelandic board game. Created by a fledgling CCP in 1998, The Danger Game (Icelandic: Hættuspil) helped fund development of the original EVE Online release.

The in-game items include:
 
  • The “Golden Pod,” an exclusive skin for the iconic capsule (EVE Online).
  • A “Gnosis” Blueprint, a five-run blueprint of the 10th anniversary Gnosis, the Society of Conscious Thought battlecruiser (EVE Online).
  • The “Time Capsule,” a selection of collectible items based on classic EVE lore as well as memorable moments over the first decade (EVE Online).
  • A new skin for the Amarr Magnate frigate (EVE Online).
  • A selection of exclusive male and female clothing items and accessories to dress your pilot in style (EVE Online)
  • Powerful weapons and a collection of “Templar” dropsuits for (DUST 514).
  • A Mystery Code, to be revealed at a later date.

For Pre-Orderers:
 
  • “Nefantar Thrasher,” a glass cannon-style destroyer for EVE Online
  • Amarr Templar Drop Uplink, a spawn beacon for DUST 514

CCP currently have this collectors edition listed on their site at €149.99.

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UK Game Charts; Dead Island: Riptide, Injustice: Gods Among US, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, Star Trek, Tomb Raider

The Injustice: Gods Among Us reign as UK number 1 only lasted 1 week as Dead Island: Riptide has pushed it down back to 2. Three other games came out last week and we had Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen in at 3, the Star Trek video game at 4 and the 3DS exclusive LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins at 8. console specific releases saw Deadly Premonition: The Directors Cut come in at 9 on the PS3 chart and on Wii U, NBA 2K13 snuck in at 20.

All Formats Charts

1 - Dead Island: Riptide
2 - Injustice: Gods Among Us
3 - Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
4 - Star Trek
5 - Tomb Raider
6 - BioShock Infinite
7 - FIFA 13
8 - LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
9 - Defiance
10 - Luigi's Mansion 2
11 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
12 - Far Cry 3
13 - Fire Emblem: Awakening
14 -The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
15 - Sonic And All Stars Racing Transformed
16 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
17 - Hitman Absolution
18 - Skylanders Giants
19 - Aliens: Colonial Marines
20 - Assassin's Creed III

PS3 Charts

1 - Dead Island: Riptide
2 - Injustice: Gods Among Us
3 - Tomb Raider
4 - Star Trek
5 - God Of War: Ascension
6 - BioShock Infinite
7 - FIFA 13
8 - Far Cry 3
9 - Deadly Premonition: The Directors Cut
10 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
11 - Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
12 - Defiance
13 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
14 - Assassin's Creed III
15 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
16 - Alien's Colonial Marines
17 - WWE 13
18 - Army Of Two: The Devil's Cartel
19 - Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception Game Of The Year Edition
20 - Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

Xbox 360

1 - Dead Island: Riptide
2 - Injustice: Gods Among Us
3 - Star Trek
4 - Tomb Raider
5 - BioShock Infinite
6 - Defiance
7 - FIFA 13
8 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
9 - Gears Of War: Judgement
10 - Far Cry 3
11 - Aliens: Colonial Marines
12 - Assassin's Creed III
13 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
14 - Halo 4
15 - Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
16 - Forza Horizon
17 - Army Of Two: The Devil's Cartel
18 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
19 - Skylanders Giants
20 - Borderlands 2

Wii U

1 - Sonic And All Stars Racing Transformed
2 - LEGO City Undercover
3 - New Super Mario Bros. U
4 - Nintendo Land
5 - Injustice: Gods Among Us
6 - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
7 - Zombi U
8 - Marvel avengers: Battle For Earth
9 - Sports Connection
10 - Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
11 - Rabbids Land
12 - Assassin's Creed III
13 - Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
14 - Darksiders II
15 - Just Dance 4
16 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
17 - Skylanders Giants
18 - FIFA 13
19 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
20 - NBA 2K13

PS Vita

1 - Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
2 - FIFA 13
3 - Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified
4 - Assassin's Creed III Liberation
5 - Need For Speed Most Wanted
6 - LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
7 - MUD - FIM Motocross World Championship
8 - Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz
9 - Persona 4 Golden
10 - Uncharted: Golden Abyss
11 - Sonic And All Stars Racing Transformed
12 - Rayman Origins
13 - Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
14 - LEGO the Lord Of The Rings
15 - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
16 - Mortal Kombat
17 - Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time
18 - Street Fighter X Tekken
19 - Lumines Electronic Symphony
20 - PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale

3DS

1 - LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
2 - Luigi's Mansion 2
3 - Fire Emblem: Awakening
4 - New Super Mario Bros. 2
5 - Mario Kart 7
6 - Super Mario 3D Land
7 - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
8 - Professor Layton And The Miracle Mask
9 - Sonic And All Stars Racing Transformed
10 - Sonic Generations

Charts Supplied By 3. UKIE Games Charts©, compiled by GfK Chart-Track

Last Weeks Charts

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Sega And Creative Assembly Have Released A 10 Minute Video Walkthrough For Total War: Rome II

Sega and Creative Assembly have released a 10 minute video walkthrough for Total War: Rome II. this video shows the historic battle, the Battle Of Teutoburg Forest being played with a member of the dev team providing commentary about the action on screen, some of the tech like animations and some general hints and tips.


Saturday, April 27, 2013

Ubisoft Announce Rayman Legends: Challenges Is Out Now Exclusively On Wii U For Free

Ubisoft announce the Wii U exclusive Rayman Legends: Challenges is out now for free. this app contains the Online Challenges Mode from Rayman Legends and has Wii U owners playing against each other to get the best scores and times. the more cups you win by completing and winning challenges, the greater your Awesomeness level becomes. the bigger it gets the more you unlock in the app, and the more lums you collect in the app help unlock characters in the main game. Rayman Legends, the main game, is set to come out 30th August on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.



The Online Challenges Mode includes:
  • A crazy run through the Land of the Livid Dead,
  • Dizzying descent into the Neverending Pit,
  • A fast and frantic sprint through the Infinite Tower,
  • A synchronized adventure through Murfy’s Dungeon, a challenge dedicated to the Wii U GamePad where one player controls as Murfy on the touch screen while another controls one of the classic characters such as Rayman.

Press Release

Atlus And NIS America Announce Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Comes To Europe This Fall

 

Atlus and NIS America have announced they are bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers to Europe this fall. this 3DS exclusive game was originally released on the Sega Saturn in 1997 and this 3DS release will be the first time the game has been released across Europe. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is a first person dungeon crawling RPG set in a cyberpunk style future.

Features:
  • Keeping the tradition of Shin Megami Tensei: Players will have the compelling choice throughout their dungeon exploration to fight the enemy demons, or negotiate with them in an attempt to turn them into allies and teammates!
  • Classic dungeon-crawling strikes back with more: Players who have already played the original will also experience 30 newly added demons, along with a new opening animation movie and theme song. There’s also an extra dungeon, where players will witness the appearance of Raidou Kuzunoha from the previous Devil Summoner games!
  • Utilize Nintendo 3DS functionality: Players can use the Nintendo 3DS bottom screen as an auto-mapping system; engage a COMP hack to change difficulty levels on the fly and fill out maps without having to traverse the area!

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Nnooo Announce They Are An Official Developer For PlayStation 4, The Game Is Also Coming To PS Vita


Nnooo have announced they are a approved developer for the PlayStation 4. they already have a dev kit and have begun work on their next game. this game will be released across the PS4 and PS Vita, though they're not revealing any more about it. Nnooo are also now hiring additional staff for their Sydney based studio.

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