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Pokemon Sun & Moon land in just 3 days (as long as you don’t live in Europe) for the Nintendo 3DS. Check back in about a week for our full review of Pokemon Moon when we’ve spent a good amount of time with the game.
The Sandbox Evolution Available NOW on Steam
A CLEAN FINISH – SUPPORT CHIKARA: ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING IN FINAL INDIEGOGO WEEK
A CLEAN FINISH – SUPPORT CHIKARA: ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING IN FINAL INDIEGOGO WEEK
Inspired by the golden age of video game wrestling from the 16-bit era, CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling takes the best parts of arcade games like Wrestlefest and Saturday Night Slam Masters to bring players the most over-the-top, CHIKARA wrestling matches ever conceived with the power of Unreal Engine 4. Be part of the wrestling revolution as CHIKARA enters the final days in the worldwide crowdfunding campaign over at Indiegogo.com.
Watch the CHIKARA: Arcade Action Wrestling promo video HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=Aaps2vOzRsQ
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling has more than just powerful suplex action.
Gamers and wrestling fanatics alike can help contribute to the final funding of game development by supporting the development at the CAAW Indiegogo web project. The Indiegogo website features a tiered system of contributions and each tier bracket includes amazing rewards; the greater the contribution to the development of CAAW, the greater the reward!
Additionally, backers can participate as campaign ambassadors in our referral program on Indiegogo, earning exclusive gifts by recommending and sharing the crowdfunding campaign with their friends and wrestling communities.
The high-flying arcade action of CAAW was inspired by the 16-bit golden era of wrestling games.
CHIKARA: Arcade Action Wrestling will sport many features including:
- Stars of CHIKARA – A roster of all the top stars, complete with their over-the-top lucha libre antics to faithfully represent the CHIKARA including Princess KimberLee, Hallowicked, Dasher Hatfield, Ophidian, and many more!
- Great Game Modes – 10 initial playable game modes are planned including One vs. One, Tag Team, Three-way match, Four-way match, Four-way elimination, 6-man tag team, 6-man elimination, Cage Match, Infinite Gauntlet and Battle Royal.
- Slick and Stylish Visuals – 3D cell-shaded, high-quality visuals capturing the sensational CHIKARA-style.
- Animated Action – Hundreds of hand-crafted animations to perfectly capture the movement and antics that make CHIKARA unique to the wrestling world.
- Engaging Gameplay – Intuitive controls allowing players of all ages and skill levels to get into the CHIKARA action while emulating the simple gameplay style of classic arcade wrestling games.
- Customization Options – Wrestle Factory Creation Suite puts the creative power in the hands of players with an advanced create-an-arena and create-a-wrestler programs that include body morphing, move set assignments, tons of 3D accessories and more.
CHIKARA’s crowdfunding campaign will finish on Wednesday, November 16 on Indiegogo.com
Visit the official CHIKARA website to learn more about the world of CHIKARA.
Stay tuned and follow up the project via Twitter at @CHIKARApro.
WWE 2K17’s NXT Enhancement Pack is now available
WWE 2K17’s NXT Enhancement Pack is now available
2K today announced the WWE 2K17 “NXT Enhancement Pack” is now available as downloadable content exclusively for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, enabling access to playable NXT Superstars Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura, as well as a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT in the game’s MyCareer Mode.
The pack will include:
NXT Enhancement Pack (PS4™ system and Xbox One Exclusive)
- Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;
- Players will earn a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT during MyCareer;
As a reminder for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers, the “NXT Legacy Pack” is also available as downloadable content, enabling owners of these platforms to acquire the trio of playable NXT Superstars. This pack includes:
NXT Legacy Pack (PS3™ system and Xbox 360 Exclusive)
- Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;
View or embed the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F399rwwgLNo
Fans can check out WWE 2K17 on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.
Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is rated PEGI 16 and available worldwide for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
We are NXT!
Calling all pilots: time to fight the swarm of insects! GALAGA WARS™ is now available on mobile!
Calling all pilots: time to fight the swarm of insects! GALAGA WARS™ is now available on mobile!
We received a message from deep in our galaxy: We’re in danger again, 35 years after the first galactic fight! Aggressive alien enemies such as “Bee”, “Butterfly”, “Scorpion” and many more have invaded in GALAGA WARS, a new galactic mobile game. We need you, pilot!
Click here to watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSJjeY5YEI
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe confirms that the epic fight has started all over the world on iOS and Android. The first reports are showing highly addictive gameplay!
As a GALAGA Fighter, you have powerful weapons at your disposal. Blast insects with powerful lasers (PEW PEW!!), and give them a run for their money with the mighty rockets (BOOM!!!), and drop dangerous space mines on the Queen Bee. You will need every bit of firepower, so be sure to unlock and upgrade the full arsenal. Select one of your favorite starships (based on famous games from the past), launch into the skies and prove your worth on the galactic battlefield. Your friends are already out there: If you can save them from the claws of the insects, you will activate the famous “Twin Mode” which doubles your firepower. GALAGA WARS comes with an epic soundtrack, responsive touch controls and beautiful graphics. Can you defeat the swarm?
“I played the original Galaga in an arcade booth when I was 10, so it’s a dream come true to create Galaga Wars for a new generation of players, especially this year being GALAGA’s 35th anniversary. It was a great challenge re-inventing one of the most famous titles in videogame history, trying to keep the essence and spirit of what makes this game unique, but also adding cool new ideas to really excite players.” said Chanh LY, Producer and Project Owner at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.
“We are honored to work on such an amazing IP with BANDAI NAMCO. Galaga is iconic in every way, and the Paladin team has done a great job re-imagining the game for the 21st century. We stayed true to the heart of the game from 35 years ago, going so far as working with the original game design documents and analyzing every pixel in the original art. That said, the new Galaga Wars is a unique game with some very interesting innovations. I think it will bring a big smile to players around the world!” said Derk De Geus, CEO at Paladin Studios.
Pilots, be ready! GALAGA WARS is available on the App Store and Google Play!
FOX INNOVATION LAB RELEASES THE MARTIAN VR EXPERIENCE
FOX INNOVATION LAB RELEASES THE MARTIAN VR EXPERIENCE
Executive Produced by Ridley Scott and Directed by Robert Stromberg, Interactive, Immersive Adventure Takes Fans to Mars
Sydney, Australia – 15 November, 2016 – Fox Innovation Lab, Twentieth Century Fox’s research and development centre, in partnership with RSA Films and The Virtual Reality Company, today announced the availability of its first commercial virtual reality endeavour, The Martian VR Experience, available November 15 for PlayStation®VR (PS VR), which recently launched for the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) system, and HTC Vive™ on Steam®.
Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Robert Stromberg, The Martian VR Experience is an interactive, immersive adventure with viewers participating from astronaut Mark Watney’s perspective, performing tasks that will facilitate his chances for survival. Users can fly onto the surface of Mars, steer at zero gravity through space, drive a rover and experience other key scenes from the hit film in a 360-degree virtual reality environment.
“I’ve always tried to approach filmmaking from the standpoint of creating an immersive experience. Now with the tools that are available to us in virtual reality, we can raise the bar even higher. The audience can experience storytelling in ways we previously could only imagine,” said Ridley Scott, Executive Producer of The Martian VR Experience and co-founder of RSA Films. “Mars has never been closer to being within our grasp and I’m so thrilled that we can invite people into The Martian VR Experience.”
“Virtual reality is transforming what we think of as movie entertainment – people can be the viewer behind the screen, and now they can participate in the story,” said Robert Stromberg, Director of The Martian VR Experience, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Virtual Reality Company. “With The Martian VR Experience, we were able to take Ridley’s cinematic vision and create an immersive VR experience that gives people the ability to be Mark Watney, to face his struggles, experience his successes, as if they were part of the film.”
“The Fox Innovation Lab is at the forefront of exploring virtual reality as a new storytelling medium,” said Mike Dunn, President, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Innovation Lab. “The Martian VR Experience is a testament to the opportunity for filmmakers to connect with audiences in new and deeper ways.”
The mission of the Fox Innovation Lab is to drive the development of innovative technology and new consumer experiences across all formats and distribution models. The pioneering R&D center works closely with production, marketing and distribution across all divisions.
Following the success of Fox’s first immersive virtual reality experience with Reese Witherspoon for the film Wild, the Fox Innovation Lab chose Ridley Scott’s, The Martian, for its first commercial virtual reality release.
The Martian VR Experience debuted at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), was accepted into the prestigious New Frontier Program at Sundance and is the recipient of the Cannes Silver Lion in Digital Craft as well as the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Next VR Award.
The Martian VR Experience is available for PS VR and HTC Vive for $29.95.
DAMI IM JOINS STELLAR VOICE CAST IN DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S TROLLS
DAMI IM JOINS STELLAR VOICE CAST IN DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S TROLLS
SYDNEY — 15 November, 2016 — 20th Century Fox Film Distributors Australia is excited to announce that chart-topping artist and Eurovision star Dami Im is joining Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake in the Australian version of this year’s hugely anticipated film from DreamWorks Animation, TROLLS. Dami Im lends her voice to the small but significant character of Grandma Rosiepuff, the grandmother of Justin Timberlake’s character Branch!
“I’m very excited to be involved in DreamWorks’ TROLLS alongside such an amazing cast. I had so much fun recording my small part and it’s an honour to voice Justin Timberlake’s Grandma! I can’t wait for everyone to see the film, and get immersed in this incredibly fun, colourful, music-filled world.”
The talented singer-songwriter will join Justin Timberlake at the Australian Premiere of TROLLS, this Sunday November 20 at Hoyts, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.
TROLLS features a stellar voice cast including Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Russell Brand, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Quvenzhané Wallis, with John Cleese and Gwen Stefani.
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year. Enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach. The incredibly infectious soundtrack is produced by Justin Timberlake and features original music, including his #1 worldwide smash ‘CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!’, along with new tracks from Ariana Grande and Gwen Stefani, and a number of classic hits from the ‘60s – ‘80s performed by the cast.
DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is a fresh, fun comedy filled with music, heart and hair-raising adventures.
Check out the trailers here: http://bit.ly/TrollsTrailer2 and here: http://bit.ly/TrollsTrailer3
Troll-A-Long music video: http://bit.ly/TrollsMusicVideo
Ariana Grande ‘They Don’t Know” music video: http://bit.ly/2dWpISE
TROLLS IS IN CINEMAS DECEMBER 1, SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENINGS NOVEMBER 26/27
J!NX LAUNCHES TWO NEW LABELS FOR CASUAL AND COMPETITIVE GAMERS
J!NX LAUNCHES TWO NEW LABELS FOR CASUAL AND COMPETITIVE GAMERS
New J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro Lines Established to Create the Official Styles for Everyday and Performance Apparel in Gaming
SAN DIEGO — Nov. 14, 2016 — Jinx Inc. (stylized J!NX) has launched two new lines of apparel for gamers: the J!NX Brand, a collection of core clothing featuring comfortable fits and soft fabrics inspired by the upbeat and relaxed attitude of gaming, and J!NX Pro, an original label catering specifically to professional gamers and esports enthusiasts. Both lines build upon J!NX’s standing as a leading designer and provider of high-quality gaming lifestyle goods online and at retail. Drawing from this experience, both the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines offer consumers a means of paying tribute to not just one particular video game license, but gaming culture as a whole.
“J!NX was created to celebrate gaming culture and lifestyle. Video games are not just something we do, they are woven into who we are,” said Sean Gailey, J!NX co-founder and CEO. “That passion and expertise uniquely position us to establish the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines as the gold standard for core and competitive gaming apparel at an unprecedented scale.”
The new J!NX Pro line combines high-performance fits and fabrics with the utmost regard for form and feel to convey the dedicated look of professionalism that competitive teams expect. Maintaining focus while playing to win requires comfort and confidence, and so J!NX’s designs utilize true-to-size fits, top-grade moisture-wicking materials and fashion-forward styles on par with those of mainstream sports.
“It’s striking how underserviced professional esports players are compared to their counterparts in the NBA or NFL in terms of professional-grade performance wear,” said John Nite, J!NX’s new vice president of creative/product and a former design director at Under Armour. “The J!NX Pro line is a direct response to that, with high-quality styles designed with pro gamers’ unique needs and tastes at heart.”
The first official J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro offerings of t-shirts, jerseys, joggers, hoodies and hats are now available online at JINX.com, with plans to expand to brick-and-mortar retail by fall 2017.
This Tuesday From Sentai Filmworks: ‘Aoharu x Machinegun’
On this Tuesday, the 15th of November, 2016, Sentai Filmworks is releasing the anime adaptation of Aoharu x Machinegun on DVD and Blu-ray in North America. The DVD edition has a suggested retail price of $59.98, but can be purchased from Sentai Filmworks’ online store for $41.99. The Blu-ray edition has a suggested retail price of $69.98, but can be purchased from Sentai Filmworks’ online store for $48.99.
The release contains episodes 1-12 and the OVA episode with English audio, Japanese audio and English subtitles. In addition to the aforementioned OVA episode, the textless opening and ending animation sequences are included as on-disc extras.
All prices listed above are in USD (United States Dollars).
Final Pokemon Sun & Moon Trailer Reveals New Z-Moves, Ultra Beasts and More
What could be the final trailer for Pokemon Sun & Moon has been released and even though data miners have already spoiled a lot of the surprises Sun & Moon had to offer,we now have an official look at the starters final evolution Z-Moves, two new Ultra Beasts and confirmation of a few promotional Pokemon you will be able to receive via different methods.
First off Z-Moves, which are basically a Pokemon’s ultimate attack. There is a Z-Move for each type of Pokemon however specific Pokemon such as the starter evolutions, Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee and a few others have unique Z-Moves just for them. The trailer gives us our first glimpse of the devastating Z-Moves used by Decidueye, Incineroar and Primarina.
Z-Moves just aren’t attacks with powerful damage output, most have unique traits and will actually change depending on the base move you initiate first. For example, if Pikachu holds the Electrium Z item and uses Thunder Wave, the move Z-Thunder Wave will now have an additional effect of increasing the special defense stat by one stage. Each status move seems to have a unique effect as long as the Z Crystal the Pokemon is holding matches the moves type. Other examples shown are Memento restoring the HP of the Pokemon that is brought in and the most useless move in Pokemon history, Splash, granting the user plus 3 stages of attack.
The base power of an attacking Z-Move will also be stronger or weaker based on the base power of the move it uses as a base. For example, the electric Z-Move Gigavolt Havoc based on Nuzzle (that has a base power of 20) will have a power of 100 and be a physical move, while one based on Thunderbolt (with a base power of 90) will have a power of 175 and be a special move. A Z-Move can also not be blocked with Protect or Detect, but the damage they cause will be reduced by roughly 75%. This is surely to have a huge effect on the competitive scene. It is worth mentioning again that like Mega Evolution in the past generation, only one Z-Move can be used per battle.
The trailer then moved on to reveal 2 more Ultra Beasts. UB-03 Lighting and UB-05 Glutton (I’m sure you can guess which one is which). Both these Pokemon share incredibly strange designs along with the other Ultra Beasts revealed. The latest Coro-Coro magazine leak also revealed two more Ultra Beast but no names were given. They will play a big role in the story and it has been confirmed you will be able to catch these Beasts just like ordinary Pokemon when the time comes. They may look strange but I’m really liking have some completely alien designs that truly break from the norm.
We then got our final Alola Form reveal and it was one that had already been discovered in the demo. Alolan Diglett and Alolan Dugtrio, both sporting new various amounts of hair and a more rocky base. These new forms have Ground/Steel typing and can have the abilities Sand Veil or Tangling Hair. The latter is a new ability that seems to lower speed when a contact move is used against Dugtrio.
Lastly the trailer recapped the three special Pokemon you can get in game that you won’t have to catch under normal circumstances. Ash-Greninja can be transferred across from the demo. A Munchlax holding the Snorlium-Z Z-Cyrstal will be available to download as a Mystery Gift until January 11th, 2017 to reward early adopters of Pokemon Sun & Moon. This allows Snorlax to use the exclusive Z-Move, Pulverizing Pancake. Lastly, it was confirmed that the first revealed 7th generation Pokemon, Magearna, will be available to download via scanning a QR code that will be distributed in different ways according to your region.
STUDIO WILDCARD UNVEILS TEK TIER SCI-FI CONTENT COMING SOON TO ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED
STUDIO WILDCARD UNVEILS TEK TIER SCI-FI CONTENT COMING SOON TO ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED
Seattle, WA – November 14, 2016 – Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, unveiled today a game-changing content update coming soon to the dinosaur survival adventure ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam and Xbox One. Revealed as part of the December cover feature with PC Gamer magazine, the TEK Tier update is endgame content in ARK’s crafting system that rewards hard-working players with awesome sci-fi armor, weapons, structures and gear.
The TEK Tier will put players in power armor granting them advanced abilities, and add powerful TEK saddles with mounted energy weapons to the capabilities of some favorite dinos. Want to snipe at enemy tribes with a plasma rifle while tearing across the map with a jet pack? How about living under the ocean in a vacuum sealed Underwater Base, fully protected from the hazards of land and sky? Look for all of this and much more as the TEK Tier rolls out in free updates to ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam PC and Xbox One in the coming weeks and months.
Meanwhile, check out the gameplay trailer which reveals more details:
- Watch the new ARK TEK Tier trailer HERE: youtu.be/Mn2CwxY48Bk
ARK: Survival Evolved is in development for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation®4 with VR support, and Steam PC. The game is currently playable in Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One and Steam’s Early Access program, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!
To join our growing band of ARK survivors, journey to Steam or Microsoft’s Game Preview on Xbox One to download the game. For the latest updates follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the Website at playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Studio Wildcard was co-founded in 2014 by industry veteran Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, former Technical Art Director at Microsoft Game Studios, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions that are designed for core gamers. With combined 25 years of industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Jeremy and Jesse have teamed up with other veteran developers for Seattle, WA-based and Gainesville, FL-based development studios that also include distributed team members across multiple continents. Wherever talented, driven developers may reside, Studio Wildcard intends to seek out and work with them!
ABOUT INSTINCT GAMES
Instinct Games is Egypt’s leading game development studio. Started in 2011 by former Timeline Interactive co-founders, the Instinct Games team develops and produces video games on all major platforms utilizing its competent technical team. Its mission is to collaborate with world class partners to foster Egypt’s video game development ecosystem and set a precedent of high quality, low cost, entertaining indie games with worldwide appeal.