Tuesday, May 21, 2013

EA And DICE Announce Battlefield 4 For Xbox One And PlayStation 4, Detail Pre-Order Offer


EA And Dice have confirmed that Battlefield 4 is coming to both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The Xbox 360, PS3 and PC versions of the game will come out on 1st November. gamers who pre-order the game will receive the Battlefield 4 China Rising Expansion for free. This expansion brings 4 multiplayer maps to the game that are set across the Chinese mainland, they are designed for vehicle and tech use. Those who pre-order via Origin will get the China Rising Expansion as well as access to the Battlefield 4 multiplayer Beta and in-game items.

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Microsoft Reveal Xbox One


Microsoft have revealed their next console, The Xbox One. this console has a mix of games, Kinect and TV. you can watch TV from your Cable, Telco or staellite set-top box via the HDMI In port at the back. the console comes with a Blu-Ray drive, a new designed controller and a new updated Kinect. voice controls return letting you turn the console on with just "Xbox On".

 
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Microsoft have revealed some of the dashboard features. one cool new one is Snap. this lets you play a game in one half of the screen and use the other half for things like Skype, or you can watch live TV in one screen and have your fantasy football results in the other. another feature is the Trending channel. this shows what your friends have been watching and whats popular amongst other Xbox Live Users.


Xbox Live has been updated as well for Xbox One. games will be downloaded and installed in segments which means users can play the game whilst it is downloading. you will be able to store your profile, games and entertainment in the cloud and then access that content from any Xbox One console. other features include:

 Smart Match. A new Smart Match matchmaking system virtually eliminates waiting in lobbies by estimating wait times and finding people you want to play with while you are enjoying other activities — reputation fundamentally matters and helps find best matches.

 Game DVR. A dedicated Game DVR captures and accesses your magic moments, all saved to the cloud. Along with sharing tools, you will have the most amazing bragging rights with Xbox Live.

 Living Games. Dynamic, living worlds evolve and improve the more you play, and advanced artificial intelligence can learn to play like you, so friends can play against your shadow.

 Expanded achievements. A new and expanded achievements system captures video of your epic moments, continues to grow a game’s achievements over time and rewards you in new ways, and your Gamerscore carries over from Xbox 360.

 Xbox SmartGlass. Xbox SmartGlass is natively part of the Xbox One platform, built in from the beginning with the ability to quickly render content directly onto your device, and now more devices can connect at one time for multiplayer and shared entertainment.
 

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505 Games Have Released A Launch Trailer For Sniper Elite V2 On Wii U

505 Games have released a launch trailer for the Wii U version of Sniper Elite V2. this trailer shows how you can use the GamePad to change weapons, for a Map and to play off screen.


Ubisoft And Techland Have Released A 4 Minute Launch Trailer For Call of Juarez Gunslinger

Ubisoft and Techland have released a launch trailer for Call of Juarez Gunslinger. this 4 minute video uses in-game action and cinematics to show in-game action like gunslinging and your also introduced to several famous bad guys. the trailer shows many of your weapons, with tips on how to use them, and it shows your skill tree and how you can upgrade it to best fit how you play.


Milestone And PQube Have Released A Making Of MotoGP 13 Video For Commentating

PQube and Milestone have released a new video for MotoGP 13. this video shows the commentating being recorded for the game as well as a interview with the commentator Gavin Emmett.



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Capcom Have Released The Forth Resident Evil: Revelations Developer Diary And A Launch Trailer

Capcom have released a launch trailer and the forth developer dairy for Resident Evil: Revelations. the dev diary is called Mystery and it tells how Resident Evil: Revelations tells the story of the formation of the Anti Terrorist organization  BSAA.



Latest Nintendo Direct For Wii U Reveals 2 Exclusive Sonic Games, Release Dates And Trailers

Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct for the Wii U last friday and this is a highlight of the announcements. there will be a further Nintendo Direct before E3 where more details will be revealed on games like Sonic Lost World.




Nintendo and Sega have announced 2 exclusive Sonic games are coming to the Wii U. first up is Sonic Lost World. so far only this picture of the world has been released for this action adventure platforming game, with more information being announced before E3. Also revealed was Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. this game will make use of the GamePad, Wii Remote Plus Controller and sometimes both. events will include Figure Skating Pairs, Snowboard Slopestyle and they take place in both Sonic and Mario worlds.

 Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Screenshots


Platinum Games have announced The Wonderful 101 will come out on 23rd August.

Nintendo have revealed the New Super Luigi U DLC release date will be 20th June. But, Nintendo will also release a version of New Super Luigi U on the Wii U eShop that won't need New Super Mario Bros. U and this is set to come out on 26th July. this DLC brings 82 updated courses to the game and a new playable character in Multiplayer called Nabbit who can steal items from Toad Houses.

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In Pikmin 3, it's been revealed that there are 3 new playable characters instead of Olimar. they are Alph, Brittany and Charlie. The GamePad will be used by the game to provide a map of the world and show what each Pikmin is up to. Pikmin 3 should come out across the EU on 26th July.

Game & Wario comes out across the EU on 28th June and will include 16 games.



And Capcom have released a new trailer for Resident Evil Revelations on 3DS, the game hits retail and the eShop on 24th May.



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