It seems that before Resident Evil 2 is released next month for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at least one of those platforms is going to get a demo that hearkens back to the original release of the game. True Achievements has located a “1-shot” demo on the Microsoft Store that is currently not accessible but does contain a description as follows:
“This specially tuned demo allows you to experience the newly reimagined Resident Evil 2, but be warned: whilst you can continue as many times as you like after dying, you’ll only have 30 MINUTES to complete the demo. Take in the horror atmosphere at your own pace, or make a desperate dash to solve all the puzzles Raccoon Police Department has to offer? The choice is yours! Originally released in 1998, Resident Evil 2, one of the most iconic games of all time, returns completely reimagined for next-gen consoles. – Play individual campaigns for both Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield using an all new 3rd person view – Explore the zombie infested areas of Raccoon City, now stunningly re-built using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. – New puzzles, storylines and areas Note: This demo is available until 1/31/2019. You must be signed in and have an active internet connection to play.”
Those who remember when the original Resident Evil 2 was released there was also a time limited demo released prior to the game’s full release. Alongside this found info a handful of new clips have also been released by Capcom and you can check those out below. As for the game itself, Resident Evil 2 will be released on the aforementioned platforms on January 25, 2019.
UBISOFT® CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A BRAND NEW THEMED-UPDATE ON THE JUST DANCE® UNLIMITED PLATFORM
GET READY FOR MORE DANCE MOVES AND ICONIC SONGS, RELEASING TODAY
SYDNEY, Australia – December 21, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft® announced a new content update for Just Dance® 2019, the latest installment of the #1 Music Videogame Franchise Of All Time*, to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. The update will offer Just Dance 2019 owners free content like playlists and online contests as well as some exclusively, iconic songs only accessible via Just Dance Unlimited, the successful dance-on-demand-streaming-service. Just Dance Unlimited allows owners access to more than 400 songs and numerous new content implemented all year long, including four massive updates dedicated to specific themes to celebrate iconic moments throughout the year.
The first update “Holiday Celebration” is designed to create joyful and unforgettable moments for the players and their families or friends during the holiday season, and will be live on December 20th delivering six new songs accessible via Just Dance 2019 with an ongoing Just Dance Unlimited subscription or an active trial period.
Done For Me – Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani
Hala Bel Khamis – Maan Barghouth
There Is Nothing Better In The World (Ничегонасветелучшенету) – Bremenskiye Muzykanty
New Reality – Gigi Rowe (VIP made version by LaSabri)
On Ne Porte Pas De Sous-Vêtements – McFly & Carlito
Bang Bang Bang – BIGBANG (VIP made version by Matt Steffanina)
To celebrate this most beloved season for families, a special playlist “Winter has come” will be available from 20th December to 10th January gathering the most favorite Christmas songs of the current Just Dance catalogue:
Crazy Christmas – Santa Clones
Last Christmas – Santa Clones
XMas Tree – Bollywood Santa
Let It Go – Disney’s Frozen
Moskau – Dancing Bros.
Make It Jingle – Big Freedia
Rasputin – Boney M.
Along with the release of the “Holiday Celebration” content, the Just Dance team will launch Holiday themed free events in the World Dancefloor, the online mode of Just Dance. Players can join dancers from all over the world to defeat a new Boss Family, participate in a winter Tournament or try out Just Dance Unlimited songs for free, for a limited time: :
New Boss family to challenge: Big Santa, Twinkle, Sparkle – available from 20th Dec. to 9th January
New Xmas Tournament – available on 21st December, 28th December and 4th January at 7 pm CET
A Happy Hour for Just Dance Unlimited happening every day from 20th December to 9th January from 6 pm CET – 7 pm CET. During this Happy Hour players will have free access to any Just Dance Unlimited song in the World Dancefloor: the perfect way to boost their party!
These events are available for all Just Dance 2019 owners on Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Xbox One, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
Just Dance 2019 is already available on Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Wii™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Each copy includes a free one-month trial of Just Dance Unlimited**, which will be automatically updated to include the latest content.
Available on PS4 and Xbox One, the Just Dance Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen owners with its phone scoring technology that allows players to dance without any additional accessories like cameras, available for free on iOS and Android.
For information on Just Dance 2019, the Just Dance Controller app, or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @JustDanceGame and use hashtag #JustDance2019.
* Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – August 2017
**Available on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch
About Just Dance Controller App The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their moves and allows them to navigate through the game.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017-18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE BECOMES FASTEST-SELLING NINTENDO HOME CONSOLE GAME OF ALL TIME IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Launch sales for new fighting game more than 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey
20th December, 2018 – With 74 playable fighters, over 100 stages, more than 800 music tracks and much more, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch isn’t just the biggest crossover in gaming history – it’s the fastest-selling game ever released for a Nintendo home console in Australia and New Zealand*, surpassing the launch sales of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, all of which have shipped over 10 million copies to date.
The new game – which features action-packed fights between popular gaming characters like Mario, Link from The Legend of Zelda series, Donkey Kong, and dozens more – launched worldwide on 7th December and has already made a record-breaking start. Total Australian and New Zealand sales over the game’s first three days were almost 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey, which has gone on to ship more than 12 million copies worldwide. Along with strong sales at retail, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also the fastest-selling game in Nintendo eShop ever.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is exclusively available for Nintendo Switch, the unique home console from Nintendo that lets you play anytime, anywhere, with anyone. Now coming into its second Christmas season, and driven by titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Super Mario Party and more, Nintendo Switch has a growing catalogue of over 1,000 titles, covering all tastes and experience levels.
After just over 20 months on the market, five of Nintendo’s ten best-ever Australian and New Zealand home console software launches are on Nintendo Switch**: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!,Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and now Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are all part of the wide range of games for everyone on Nintendo Switch.
“We are thrilled that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now both the fastest-selling game in the series and our fastest-selling home console game in Australia and New Zealand,” said Managing Director of Nintendo Australia, Kamon Yoshimura. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the biggest Super Smash Bros. ever, and we look forward to bringing exciting experiences to players in 2019 with new games in the Animal Crossing and Pokémon series, alongside Yoshi’s Crafted World, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and more.”
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available now at retailers and in Nintendo eShop, and in a limited hardware bundle complete with branded Joy-Con controllers and dock and a download code for the game.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate becomes the fastest-selling game ever released for a Nintendo home console in Australia and New Zealand, with initial sales more than 80% higher than Super Mario Odyssey.
With Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition set to be released in a couple of weeks Bandai Namco has released a lengthy Japanese trailer showing off both the story of the game as well as the numerous systems that players will be able to experience while playing the game. This includes showing off a number of costumes, events, and characters Patty Fleur, a young pirate searching for her memories and Flynn Scifo, that were never available in the original Western release of the game.
The trailer can be found below while Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is set to be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC worldwide on January 11, 2019.
NETMARBLE ANNOUNCES KNIGHTS CHRONICLE COLLABORATION WITH FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
Popular Anime Characters Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang and More Join the Adventure
LOS ANGELES, California (December 20, 2018) – Netmarble Corp. today unveiled that characters from the Fullmetal Alchemist animated series are coming to the mobile role-playing game Knights Chronicle to help ring in the New Year.
Six characters from Fullmetal Alchemist will appear in Knights Chronicle: The protagonist brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, State Alchemist Roy Mustang, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, Crown Prince Ling Yao and the villainous homunculus Lust. All of the characters in the game are voiced by the same voice actors from the animated series.
In celebration of the Fullmetal Alchemist collaboration, Knights Chronicle will include a seven day check-in event, which will reward players with SSR Edward and additional rewards for each day that they participate. Also, the Lust Advent Dungeon will reward players with four-star SSR Lust upon completion, as well as the Planetary Proxene, which can be exchanged for additional four-star Fullmetal Alchemist Tickets.
The Fullmetal Alchemist collaboration begins on December 21 and will continue until January 10, so players should act quickly to get in on the action!
Knights Chronicle is available now in 140 countries. For more information on Knights Chronicle, please visit http://knightsgbweb.netmarble.com/.
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About Netmarble Corporation Netmarble Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 5,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, and the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at www.netmarble.com.
Skybound Games Partners with Epic to Release Future Telltale’s The Walking Dead Episodes Exclusively on New Epic Games Store
Los Angeles, 20th December – Skybound Games and Epic Games have partnered to bring TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON on PC exclusively to the Epic Games store for all future purchases. Fans who already bought the season on a different PC platform will still receive the final two episodes through their previous point of purchase.
“The team at Epic owns a major chapter in the history of the game industry. We’re excited to work together on their latest trans-formative event with the launch of the Epic Games Store. Epic stepped up to the plate immediately to work with us in order to bring the original team back together and ensure fans will receive the completed season of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON,” said President of Interactive Dan Murray and Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe in a joint-statement.
The third episode of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON, “Broken Toys”, releases on 15th January, 2019.
About Skybound Games: Skybound Games is a division of Skybound Entertainment that publishes video games and tabletop games, focusing on unique and exceptional independently developed IP. Skybound Games expanded into the video games space in 2018, led by CEO Ian Howe. The first two games brought to retail were Slime Rancher and The Long Dark, and titles launching soon include Skullgirls, Deaths Gambit, and more.
The tabletop division, led by SVP Shawn Kirkham, includes The Grimm Forest with James Hudson and Druid City Games, Pitchstorm with Ben Kepner, and Superfight and Red Flags with Jack Dire.
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic’s Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Unreal Engine is freely available at unrealengine.com. For more information, visit epicgames.com and check out @EpicGames.
GET SNOWED IN! “SLEIGH” ENEMIES FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS IN NEW BONE-CHILLING PUBG MOBILE SNOW MAP VIKENDI
Overhaul of new in-game features arrives in hit mobile battle royale’s latest update
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 21, 2018 – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) now offers fans the highly-anticipated Vikendi map and other major features in the newest 0.10.0 update, available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Set in a rugged tundra terrain riddled with deserted villages and other massive landmarks, the Vikendi map measures six by six kilometers in size, making it a perfect balance between the high intensity of Sanhok and the slow burn of the Erangel and Miramar maps.
Vikendi also delivers several new gameplay features, including the exclusive snowmobile vehicle to traverse the map, snowball fights on the spawn island and a fresh winter theme in the main menu. Several other all-new features arrive in PUBG MOBILE’s latest update, including:
Cross-server Matchmaking – Players now can match with other players of the same rank across other servers for balanced gameplay
Anti-Cheating Measures – Improved recognition for cheating with new report options for spectating players and additional penalties for quitting matches
Firearm Upgrade System – New materials at the Lab are available for players to upgrade certain weapon finishes to unlock exclusive kill effects, broadcasts and death crate appearances
Layout Improvements – Players’ best results in the Crew Challenge will now be displayed and players can now collect all daily mission awards all at once
This latest content update arrives just after Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation announced that PUBG MOBILE has surpassed 30 million concurrent users and 200 million downloads worldwide, excluding China. This momentous milestone was achieved just eight months after the game’s release.
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), the original battle royale phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to do battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.
For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
NEW DiRT RALLY 2.0™ TRAILER SHOWS CLASSIC RALLY CARS THROUGH THE AGES
Larkspur, Calif. – Dec. 20, 2018 – Codemasters has today released the latest trailer for DiRT Rally 2.0. The new video, “Rally Through the Ages,” shows off some of the most iconic vehicles in rally history.
The Alpine Renault A110 1600 S rallying through New Zealand represents the best of the 1960s, while the Ford Escort Mk II takes center stage in Australia to showcase what the 1970s had to offer. The Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 racing through the tarmac streets of Spain epitomizes the Group B power of the 1980s, and New England provides the perfect autumnal backdrop for Colin McRae’s SUBARU Impreza 1995.
The trailer also shows a first look at DiRT Rally 2.0’s stage degradation feature in action. Stage degradation replicates the way surfaces evolve throughout the course of a rally event.
“If you start first on the road you’re going to suffer from a lot of loose gravel, which means you’ll struggle for traction – and that makes it hard to put in a flowing stage with a good stage time,” said Codemasters’ Rally Consultant Jon Armstrong. “The optimal run time is probably around 5th – 10th place because you get that loose surface swept off, but it’s not too rough that it ruins your car or your rhythm.”
“The further down the running order you are from there, the more the surface is going to plough and rut, so you need to adjust your driving style and even your vehicle setup to cope with the evolving track. Even though you can drive down the same stage a thousand times, these stages are going to present a different challenge every time.”
The official game of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, DiRT Rally 2.0 will launch on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC via Steam on Feb. 26, 2019. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will have early access to the game on Feb. 22 and will also receive the first two seasons of post-release content once available.
With more to come on the forthcoming release of DiRT Rally 2.0 you can keep up with all the news and follow updates from the studio on Facebook and Twitter.
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About Codemasters
Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, ONRUSH and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.
For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
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OWN A PIECE OF ENTROPIA UNIVERSE HISTORY AND EARN REAL MONEY WITH CRYSTAL PALACE DEED SALE
Multi-world massive multiplayer game offers opportunity for players to invest and earn convertible currency
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Dec. 20, 2018 – Timeless virtual multi-world Entropia Universe continues to break boundaries between video game and real world, with an all-new opportunity for players to own part of the game’s evolving universe. In the first half of 2019, new and existing users will have an opportunity to invest in a piece of the long-running massively multiplayer online (MMO) game by purchasing shares to the historic Crystal Palace location. This pilot investment opportunity marks the first time that a private owner of virtual property is selling shares in a newly created virtual company in Entropia Universe.
The 500,000 available shares equal 100% of the Crystal Palace land area and will be sold in Entropia Universe for 10 Project Entropia Dollars (PED) or $1.00 USD each. Anyone interested can purchase shares for Crystal Palace using an Entropia Universe account. All shares pay out in convertible in-game dividends and are available to be bought and resold throughout Entropia Universe.
The now 13-year-old Crystal Palace consists of four different dome locations, featuring two unique creatures, with 10 varying levels of difficulty, that Entropia Universe players can hunt for loot. When the Crystal Palace was originally sold to the current private owner in 2009, it was one of many times Guinness Book of Records recorded a sale in Entropia Universe. Shareholders will get a proportional cut of the total loot collected across all four domes in the form of PED and can then choose to convert their earnings into real money.
The upcoming Crystal Palace shares are one of the many ways that investment-minded players can earn real-world profits from Entropia Universe. With more than a billion microtransactions taking place in Entropia Universe every month, Entropia Universe boasts a yearly Gross Domestic Product of more than $400 million – equivalent to the nation of Tonga. Entropia Universe property sales in the past have broken world records, including the very first virtual property worth more than $1,000,000.
Over this past year alone, the Crystal Palace earned an approximate return on investment of 17% for its current owner.
ABOUT ENTROPIA UNIVERSE Entropia Universe is a living, breathing virtual multi-world online game where players can escape and create their own reality, choosing their own path and transforming themselves into whoever they want to be. First launched in 2003, Entropia Universe has continuously raised the bar for online virtual societies by introducing players to real-cash currency, limitless job possibilities, and a full-on item investment platform. Players collect and earn virtual currency (‘Project Entropia Dollars’ or ‘PED’) within the game and are able to convert this cash to and from their real-world bank accounts. Since launch, five other developers through the Entropia Planet Partners program have created additional planets, each with their own unique attributes and systems.
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. Presents Wizard World New Orleans To Kick Off 2019
Renamed Entity Wizard Entertainment, Inc. Represents Broader Company Goals; Ninth Annual New Orleans Event Set for January 4-6
Los Angeles, December 20, 2018—John D. Maatta, Wizard Entertainment CEO, today announced that the nation’s largest producer of pop-culture events is now known as Wizard Entertainment, Inc. The renamed entity, formerly known as Wizard World, Inc., is pleased to present its first convention of the 2019 calendar year, Wizard World New Orleans, January 4-6, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featuring Aquaman headliner Jason Momoa, together with several stars of “The Vampire Diaries,” “Outlander” and other popular television programs and films.
Maatta stated, “Wizard Entertainment is a name that more appropriately captures the breadth of initiatives we are planning as we head into 2019. In addition to our successful live events across North America, the name reflects our additional opportunities in other regions such as China, location-based entertainment initiatives, and participation in strategic M&A opportunities.”
The live pop culture conventions will continue under the Wizard World brand (Wizard World New Orleans, Wizard World Portland, etc.). The schedule of 2019 events is available at https://wizardworld.com/comiccon.
About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard Entertainment has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
