Rockstar announced that they will be remastering L.A. Noirfor the latest generation of gaming platforms. The game will launch with all DLCs on Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 14th. The Switch version will feature enhancements designed for the console, such as a Joy-Con support and portable touch screen controls during the detective segments. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will focus on updating the game’s visuals to make the most out of the latest generation of consoles. Gamers can expect visual upgrades like HD textures, improved lighting effects, and cinematic camera angles. The game will run natively at 1080P on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.
PC gamers are not being left out in this announcement as Rockstar has possibly given them the best release yet. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files will be a HTC Vive exclusive that re-designs the game’s mechanics for VR. The game will come with seven cases from the original game. It does not appear that L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files will launch at the same time as the console remasters.
EB GAMES ANNOUNCES NEW PLAY BEFORE RELEASE GAMES AND ESPORTS TOURNAMENTS FOR EB EXPO 2017
Australia’s leading video games retailer EB Games is excited to announce new eSports tournaments and loads more playable before release games at EB Expo, Australia’s world-class video games and pop culture event. EB Expo 2017 will be held 7th-8th October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets are available at EB Games & Zing Pop Culture stores, Ticketek or online at www.ebexpo.com.au.
Fans of the massively popular Far Cry series will get hands on with Ubisoft’s latest instalment, Far Cry 5 months ahead of the game’s release in 2018. The awesome Ubisoft line-up continues with The Crew 2 and Just Dance 2018 plus Dragon Ball FighterZ and Ni No Kuni 2 from Bandai Namco.
“To have a blockbuster title like Far Cry 5 playable nearly 6 months before its release is a privilege usually reserved for industry insiders, and we can’t wait to bring that experience to the Gold Coast.” said Marketing, Brand, Events and Engagement Director Debra McGrath.
EB Games can also confirm Bethesda’s highly anticipated title Wolfenstein II, winner of over 100 E3 awards will also be playable before release. This comes in addition to the already stellar EB Expo line up, including Super Mario Odyssey and Xbox One X both playable before release, as well as the reveal of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 20 Years of Slaying Fan Party, free entry to any EB Expo ticket holder.
Competitive gaming is back and better than ever with a host of competitions and prizes to be won across the whole weekend. Throughout Saturday, Minecraft competitors will battle it out culminating in an epic finals showdown on Sunday. Nintendo Switch fans can look forward to daily competitions across Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokken Tournament DX and ARMS. Stay tuned for further tournament registration and schedule details.
Kids of the 70s, 80s and 90s will also get to relive their favourite gaming memories with arcade machines, pinball machines and over 40 free-to-play retro consoles all playable on the EB Expo show floor.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to bring together such a broad variety of games and events at the Expo. There’s no better place to be than on the Gold Coast this 7th-8th October.”
A full-line up of games and events can be found at the EB Expo website at www.ebexpo.com.au. Tickets are on sale now from EB Games, Zing Pop Culture, Ticketek and ebexpo.com.au
Battle system of CODE VEIN is varied and offers a lot of possibilities for players
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe reveals today new screenshots about the upcoming action title CODE VEIN. The new assets highlight more details about the battle system, the character creation tool and 2 new characters.
Battle system of CODE VEIN is varied and offers a lot of possibilities for players:
For example the Gift system allows them to use up to 8 gifts during battles to temporarily increase attacks or defense actions. Some other gifts are passive and they are gained with specific items or equipment.
With the Stamina Gauge, players will be able to manage all of their actions including attacks, evading, dashing and Drain. This is crucial to control their actions and they will need to be very attentive to the stamina gauge to survive in CODE VEIN. With a successful Drain action, the number of Ichor points will be increased as well as the maximum number of Ichor stock. A Special Drain, performed under special conditions, will not only increase the number of Ichor and the stock but also cause a massive damage to enemies. The Special Drain action will be possible after a successful parry with the same timing as the enemy’s attack, a successful attack from the back or a combo attack.
Player character abilities are temporarily increased with the Focus System during battles when they are receiving or dodging an attack and when they are surrounding by multiple enemies. This system allows players to fight back in extreme situations and get power boost when they decide to intentionally place themselves in danger. They can for example negate an attack, increase their own attack and throw enemies in the air!
The PartnerAction will also help players during fights. Companions will support them by attacking from the side, enhancing the skills and sharing Health Points when it’s needed.
The new assets of the day reveal also more details about new characters and the Character Creation where players will be able to create their own protagonist from the gender, body and hair styles to the voice of the character.
The young leader Louis really wants to help Revenants suffering from bloodlust. He ventures into the isolated land of VEIN looking for the source of Blood Beads to use it as a substitute for human blood. With his one-handed sword he is a swift attack expert and can elude with the armor type Ogre.
Io is a female Revenant who explores with the protagonists. She has no memories about her past but she knows very well VEIN. She will be extremely useful for the player character!
CODE VEIN is a third-person action RPG that finds players assuming the role of a Revenant. After stumbling into Vein, players embark into the world with a companion picked from the various residents of Vein to uncover lost memories and an exit out of this new demented reality. The world of CODE VEIN is dangerous, full of vicious enemies and monstrous bosses to put players’ combat skills to the test.
Today, we’re proud to announce new versions of the blockbuster detective thriller L.A. Noire, are scheduled to release on November 14, 2017 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Alongside these three new console versions, we’re taking our first steps into virtual reality with L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, featuring seven select cases from the original game rebuilt specifically for a virtual reality experience on the HTC VIVE.
Set against the seedy and violent underbelly of 1940’s Los Angeles, L.A. Noire is the story of decorated veteran and newly minted detective Cole Phelps as he investigates an escalating series of cases inspired by real-world crimes. Each successfully solved case brings Phelps greater success, but also brings him closer to the dark criminal heart of post-war L.A.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for HTC Vive delivers seven of the original engrossing, self-contained cases from L.A. Noire rebuilt specifically for virtual reality, blending breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience.
L.A. Noire for the Nintendo Switch features the complete original game and all additional downloadable content, with specific enhancements including a Joy-Con mode with gyroscopic, gesture-based controls, HD rumble and new wide and over-the-shoulder camera angles, plus contextual touch screen controls for portable detective work.
L.A. Noire for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One delivers the complete original game and all additional downloadable content with a range of technical enhancements for greater visual fidelity and authenticity, including enhanced lighting and clouds, new cinematic camera angles, high resolution textures and more. Plays natively in 1080p for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, and stunning 4K for PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, these versions capture the grit and grime of the City of Angels like never before.
For more information, visit the updated website at rockstargames.com/lanoire and keep an eye out for more from L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and L.A. Noire for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both there and at the Newswire in the weeks ahead.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, an official Dungeons & Dragons Idle Clicker Game, now available in Steam Early Access.
VICTORIA, BC – Sept 7, 2017 – Codename Entertainment is proud to announce that Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is now available in Early Access on Steam. Gamers and Dungeons & Dragons fans around the world can begin their quest on PC and Mac today.
Idle Champions is an idle clicker game where players must assemble and organize a party of Champions and master the art of Formation Strategy. Players unlock new Champions, upgrade them to reveal special abilities, and collect epic gear. The key to success is learning how to combine each Champion’s abilities to maximize damage or the amount of gold earned. Only then can the player defeat an onslaught of increasingly powerful monsters.
As players upgrade Champions, they choose specializations to increase their power further. Specializations need deep strategic thinking by the player as one specialization may increase the power of an ability but at the cost of another ability. Choices are permanent until the player completes each adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, the world’s first idle clicker game set in the celebrated universe of the Forgotten Realms. The game is the award-winning studio’s first licensed video game in partnership with Dungeons & Dragons.
Key Features:
Unlock Renowned Champions
Collect renowned Champions from the world of Dungeons & Dragons, including fan-favourites from the Force Grey series. Unlock more Champions and gear to add to your party that will be added to the game in limited-time events after launch.
Formation Strategy
Mastering the position of each Champion to maximize their special abilities is the key to completing each adventure. Each Champion’s abilities and gear requires careful thought to create the best combination. Only the most powerful formations will defeat the waves of Dungeons & Dragons monsters.
Explore the Forgotten Realms
Take your Champions on a journey through the Sword Coast. Players will be able to explore familiar locations within the Forgotten Realms as they tackle each adventure. After launch, the game will be updated with content inspired by the official Dungeons & Dragons adventures, starting with a trip to Chult with the Tomb of Annihilation.
Regular Events
The game is updated regularly with limited-time events. Completing events unlocks new Champions and gear to add to the player’s collection.
About Codename Entertainment
Codename Entertainment Inc. is the award-winning indie video game studio based in Victoria, British Columbia. The studio’s last game, Crusaders of the Lost Idols, has remained popular since launching in 2015. It has stayed in the Top 1% of games by current player count on Steam. It’s also one of the Most Played games out of more 113,000 on Kongregate.com, and it is consistently ranked in the Most Popular Games on Armorgames.com.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at www.wizards.com
MercurySteam announced an open beta for their upcoming third person shooterRaiders of the Broken Planet. The open beta will consist of two missions and will run from September 15 to 16 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. “First Round” is the single player only tutorial mission. Players will control Harec, the leader of the raiders, in this mission. “Hanging by a Thread” is a single player and multiplayer mission where players will sneak aboard an airship to recruit the warrior Lycus Dion for their cause.
Raiders of a Broken Planetis a 4 VS 1 asymmetrical shooter that pits four players against a protagonist who leads an army of AI enemies. The human raiders arrive on the Broken Planet by accident. They now seek to control the Aleph energy source for power and a way back to Earth. While the humans battle over Aleph, Harec rises to unite the indigenous people of the Broken Planet and boot out the war hungry humans.
Paramount Pictures has released a brand new poster for the upcoming film Daddy’s Home 2. The poster perfectly captures the personalities of Brad (Will Ferrell) and Dusty’s (Mark Wahlberg) fathers. Brad’s super affectionate father is played by John Lithgow, while Mel Gibson takes on the role of Dusty’s hypermasculine, tough guy father. Gibson and and Wahlberg are clad in the same black shirt get up. Ferrell and Lithgow are matched in Christmas colours, a nod to the film’s holiday setting and possibly Ferrell’s lead role in Elf.
Daddy’s Home 2follows Dusty and Brad as they attempt to give their children the best Christmas ever. Their plans are complicated when both their fathers decide to visit for the holidays. Daddy’s Home 2 is set to hit cinemas on November 23.
NEW KIDS’ MODE REVEALED WITH SONG FROM DISNEY’S MOANA
8 kids choreographies and “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana added to the line up
SYDNEY, Australia — September 7, 2017 — Ubisoft® has revealed details on the new Kids’ Mode for Just Dance® 2018, the newest installment of the best-selling* music game franchise of all time. With this brand new mode, Just Dance® 2018 offers parents an opportunity to let their young children play in a kid-friendly environment. Thanks to a tailored interface, scoring, choreographies and special characters, kids will be able to enjoy the game in complete autonomy, with positive and supportive feedback.
Just Dance has always been a family favorite. With Just Dance® 2018, Ubisoft created a dedicated mode for the youngest to play in collaboration with two child development experts: Martine Curtat-Cadet, child choreography expert, and Cristina Do Carmo De Sousa Gomes, child concept artist. Kids’ Mode was built to be beneficial for kids’ motor development, with a design completely adapted to this specific audience.
As Curtat-Cadetexplains: “Children aged between 3 and 6 quite often have difficulties reproducing fast and complex movements. The steps we have developed in these choreographies are associated with intentions that correspond to action verbs like running climbing, flying, catching. Inevitably the child will learn and will integrate the choreographies naturally and not by imitation. Additionally, dancing really helps children to acquire scholarly skills like writing, reading and art as well.”
As a result, 8 songs have been choreographed for kids to encourage healthy movement. The choreographies are much easier than the traditional Just Dance songs and children can really identify with characters and universes such as embodying a fearless pirate on the deck of a ship; a supergirl off to save the world; a funky robot; a magical Halloween experience, and lots more.
The game’s interface in this mode has also been simplified with less text and a continuous and random play mode that parents can decide to activate. The scoring system was adapted too, in order to make it more generous and positive, for children to feel encouraged as they dance.
Finally, for young and old alike, Just Dance 2018’s main mode will include “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s hit animated fantasy-adventure feature Moana, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Just Dance 2018 will be available on all motion-control gaming platforms, including Nintendo Switch™, Wii U™, Wii™, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on October 26.
*Source: NPD, GfK – April 2015
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 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
NEW ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS COLLECTIBLES AVAILABLE FOR PRE ORDER NOW
To complete the Ubicollectibles Collection, a series of exclusive items
Sydney, Australia – September 7, 2017 –Ubisoft has announced that fans of the Assassin’s Creed universe will be able to take home two new Ubicollectibles figurines by purchasing them on the Ubisoft® Store starting October the 27th.
The figurine of Aya and the Hidden Blade will enrich the collection of the Bayek figurine and the Apple of Eden previously announced.
Each item have been crafted by hand for several months using 3D models from the game to offer premium quality. They are highly detailed pieces enhanced by a set of discernible textures and materials such as PVC or ABS.
Bayek – The figurine shows Bayek and his eagle Senu targeting their next prey. The Bayek figurine comes with a shield and weapons, including a bow and arrows, a sword and the Hidden Blade.
Bayek is a Berber-Egyptian. As a Medjay, he is one of the last in a long line of protectors of Ancient Egypt. Personal tragedy forced him to leave his home town and travel through Egypt. His journey will lead to the creation of the Brotherhood of Assassins.
The figurine of Aya shows her equipped with a dual wielding blade in a combat posture. Aya is a native of Alexandria and has both Egyptian and Greek ancestors. During her youth, she moved to Siwa where she met Bayek. While not a Medjay herself, Aya embraced the cause of Bayek when she married him. The figurine can be combined with Bayek’s to form a unique Assassin’s Creed Origins diorama.
The Apple of Eden – This official reproduction of the relic that will be seen in Assassin’s creed Origins is equipped with a led system so that the life size replica illuminates from within.
Among the most coveted Pieces of Eden, Apples are powerful artefacts designed by an ancient civilization to ensure humanity’s subservience, potentially allowing control over a subject’s thoughts, emotions and behavior.
The Hidden Blade – This secret weapon can be worn like Bayek or displayed as a collector piece. The hidden blade is a limited and numbered Edition with a Certificate of Authenticity: only 9,999 copies will be available.
During his long journey through Egypt, Bayek quickly uses this weapon as a faithful and lethal ally. Bayek’s Hidden blade is known to be the first one ever among the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com. For the latest on Assassin’s Creed Origins and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit the UbiBlog: http://www.ubiblog.com
About Ubicollectibles
Ubicollectibles is a branch of Ubisoft that is composed of a team of genuine video game and geek culture fans who bring to life a wide range of premium, limited-edition collectible products. The Ubicollectibles items are meticulously crafted in close collaboration with the studios to appeal to the fans of Ubisoft’s popular brands. For further information, please visit facebook.com/ubicollectibles. Initially launched in 2007, Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 105 million units worldwide. The franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever and is widely considered to have some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry.
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 2016-17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
CHATHAM, Kent – Sept. 6, 2017– Following on from the cool counter-culture urban fishing of Euro Fishing’s “Foundry Dock” DLC, Dovetail Games has released “Manor Farm Lake” on the Linear Fisheries complex. As the most famous day-ticket complex in the country, it’s a venue that every angling enthusiast knows well, and this officially licensed DLC release for Euro Fishing captures every last detail of the enormous 14-acre lake.
“’Foundry Dock’ was just the start of our Euro Fishing journey,” said Mark Greenway, Fishing Business Director at Dovetail Games. “This venue means there’s lots more fishing to look forward to on one of the most iconic and loved fishing venues around. We’re not sure what the record is for the amount of fish in a video game, but this venue shows that we’re serious about breaking it!”
Known for its big fish, Manor Farm Lake is home to over 700 carp, but that’s not all skilled anglers can catch. Manor Farm Lake also has roach, bream, tench, and catfish lurking beneath its surface, with 23 new boss fish to catch, as well. The DLC also offers 10 new achievements for those who want to prove their angling skills to the world.
The “Manor Farm Lake” DLC is available now on Windows PC, Xbox One and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system for $10.99.
About Dovetail Games
Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing the PC game Train Simulator. Today, Dovetail Games is responsible for developing train, flight and fishing simulation games for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com.
