The Climb Dev Diary now available

Crytek has released the first in a new series of video developer diaries for The Climb, the upcoming virtual reality game that lets players experience the heart-pounding adrenaline of solo free rock climbing.

Check out the dev diary on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta_dj5lR_88

Go inside Crytek to learn how a love of the real thing directly inspired the first prototypes that would eventually become The Climb. You’ll meet the team bringing this one-of-a-kind adventure to life as they discuss firsthand the process of capturing the moment-to-moment fear and excitement of clinging to a cliff hundreds of meters above the earth without a safety net. They’ll also talk about what it takes to translate that sensation into the fast-growing medium of VR.

The Climb throws players into one of the world’s most dangerous extreme sports. Scale the cliffs of stunning, real-life locations like Vietnam’s Halong Bay, recreated in hyper-realistic detail with breathtaking 3D visuals.

The Climb is being developed for Oculus Rift and will be available around the system’s launch. To see more from the game, check out www.theclimbgame.com .

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS OF COLD STEEL IN STORES NOW FOR PLAYSTATION®3 AND PLAYSTATION®VITA! 

NIS America is very excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is in stores now across Australia and New Zealand for PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita.

About the game:

Taking place on the same continent as the fan favorite Trails in the Sky offshoot of Nihon Falcom’s storied The Legend of Heroes franchise, Trails of Cold Steel (Sen no Kiseki in Japanese) is the first in the series to tread Erebonian soil and explore the inner political conflicts of this oft-mentioned powerhouse nation in detail. With a standalone story that also delves into the expansive lore that has become synonymous with the series, players can enjoy school life and bond with fellow students to earn new abilities in battle, take advantage of speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed “ARCUS” system, and take part in dramatic events that stand to shift the balance of power between Erebonia’s feuding nobility and commoners. 

Key Features:

A World Rich in Depth for Veterans and Newcomers Alike: The events of Trails of Cold Steel are expertly told so that longtime Trails veterans and newcomers to the series alike can equally enjoy its detailed, highly nuanced storyline. 

New Link System Adds Depth to Combat: Take advantage of the Combat Link System by bonding with allies throughout the school year, netting a variety of combat benefits including healing, guarding and more.

A Sleek Update to a Classic Growth Mechanic: Trails of Cold Steel streamlines the classic “Orbment” magic system from previous titles with new “ARCUS” units, allowing for more ready access to abilities and quicker customization.

Cross-Save Makes Playing Anywhere Possible: Trails of Cold Steel was developed with Cross-Save for both the PS3™ and PlayStation®Vita systems, allowing players to unravel events within the game from home or on the go.

Click here to watch the launch trailer for Trails of Cold Steel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfcx4EkaDgo

ADVENTURES OF MANA AVAILABLE NOW FOR iOS AND ANDROID!

SYDNEY, 5^th February 2016 –   From today, fans can relive the excitement of ADVENTURES OF MANA® on iOS and Android devices. The celebrated and timeless action-RPG is available now from the Appstore and Google Play Store.

ADVENTURES OF MANA (also known as FINAL FANTASY® Adventure and Mystic Quest), first appeared on the Nintendo Gameboy in 1991 and was the origin of the fan-favourite Mana series. Featuring a cast of memorable characters and an emotional story revolving around the protection of the sacred Mana tree and the search for a legendary sword. The original story remains untouched but your quest is enhanced with a new, rearranged soundtrack from the game’s original composer Kenji Ito, as well as updated graphics and controls.

Fans can view a special message from ADVENTURES OF MANA producer Masaru Oyamada here: http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/adventures-mana-released-iosandroid

In ADVENTURES OF MANA for iOS and Android, enjoy this epic tale of adventure all over again, meeting many comrades on your journey to protect the tree of Mana. To watch the brand new trailer, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Mu-lqV_BY&feature=youtu.be

ADVENTURES OF MANA is available to download now from the Apptore and Google Play Store. For more information, please visit: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/seiken/en/

Related Links:

Website: http://www.jp.square-enix.com/seiken/en/

Appstore: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id1048629983?mt=8

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.adventures

Limited edition Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End PS4 bundle unveiled

Available from 27th April, including matching DUALSHOCK 4 

Sydney, Australia, 5 February 2016: To celebrate Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End™ coming to PlayStation®4 (PS4), PlayStation Australia is rolling out the blue carpet with a Limited Edition Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End PS4 bundle available from the 27^th April this year.

Unlike Nathan Drake, players won’t need to trek through Madagascar to find this treasure – players can pre-order the bundle today from selected retailers and will arrive in stores from 27^th of April for $579.95 RRP.

The bundle includes:

Limited Edition 1TB PS4 in Gray Blue featuring a silk-screened image of Nathan Drake

Matching DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller

Copy of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on Blu-ray disc

The limited edition PS4 also features the PlayStation logo, Uncharted logo and the phrase “Sic Parvis Magna” in gold – Latin for “Greatness from small beginnings” and the same phrase engraved on Drake’s ring.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbfCF4sA2sY

The Gray Blue DUALSHOCK 4 is also available to purchase separately and can be pre-ordered ahead of the 27^th of April launch for $99.95 RRP.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End coming to PS4 27^th April 2016

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the latest instalment of the award winning Uncharted series from acclaimed developer Naughty Dog. Launching exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system, A Thief’s End delivers the most thrilling Uncharted adventure yet with new gameplay mechanics, larger, more open environments, and enhanced graphics and animations that showcase the power of the PS4 system.

Set three years after Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Nathan Drake has presumably left the world of fortune hunting behind. It doesn’t take long for adventure to come calling when Drake’s brother, Sam, resurfaces seeking his help and offering an adventure Drake can’t resist. On the hunt for Captain Henry Avery’s long-lost treasure, Sam and Drake set off to find Libertalia, the pirate utopia deep in Madagascar. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End takes players on a journey through jungle isles, urban cities and snow-capped peaks on the search for Avery’s fortune.

KEY FEATURES:

Next-Gen Blockbuster Adventure: Uncharted 4 ushers in a more cinematic experience on the PS4 system with real-time cut scenes and new character animations to highlight Naughty Dog’s signature storytelling.

Dynamic Gameplay: Evolved mechanics give players many fresh approaches to gameplay, including new rope and grappling mechanics, added climbing moves and equipment, and seamless fluidity between melee, stealth, and combat.

Expansive Environments: Varied and richly detailed environments open up with multiple navigation paths to encourage exploration. Gameplay and enemy AI strategically leverage the wider design and added verticality.

Drivable Vehicles: For the first time in Uncharted history, drive vehicles during gameplay to make big moments even more spectacular and interactive.

Uncharted Multiplayer: Uncharted 4 will continue to evolve the franchise’s multiplayer experience on PS4.

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