Monday, April 29, 2013

Ubisoft Announce Watch Dogs Release Dates, Reveal Special Editions And Confirm Its A PlayStation 4 Launch Title

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.

Additional Info from: USA PlayStation Blog

Press Release

Techland Reveal Hellraid, A First Person Co-Op Slasher Coming To PC, PS3 And Xbox 360


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.

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Press Release

Nintendo Have Released A New Wii U Trailer For The Recently Released Virtual Console And Games

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.


Sony And Quantic Dream Have Released A New Trailer And Video From Beyond: Two Souls At The Tribeca Film Festival

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.





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Source: USA PlayStation Blog

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.

Press Release

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

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