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Free June Update for Rock Band 4 Includes Practice Mode
‘Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series’ Episode 6 Trailer Features Community Guest Stars in Behind-the-Scenes Footage
‘Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series’ Episode 6 Trailer Features Community Guest Stars in Behind-the-Scenes Footage
First of Three All-New Adventures Premieres June 7th
Today we can share the launch trailer for Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 6 – ‘A Portal to Mystery’, featuring community guest stars in special behind-the-scenes footage from the recording booth.
The first episode in an add-on series of three new adventures, Episode 6: ‘A Portal to Mystery’ will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday June 7th on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The episode will also be coming to the Windows Store.
This episode may be purchased digitally as part of the new Adventure Pass for $14.99 USD or equivalent, which includes access to Episodes 6, 7, and 8 as they release. The episode will also be available individually for $4.99 USD or equivalent. Players will need to own at least Episode 1 in the series, or the season pass disc, in order to purchase Episodes 6, 7, and 8.
Several special guest stars from the Minecraft community join the cast in this new episode, all playing characters from their own YouTube videos. Players will get to interact with Joseph Garrett as Stampy Cat, Stacy Hinojosa as Stacy Plays, Dan Middleton as DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart), Lizzie as LDShadowLady, and Jordan Maron as CaptainSparklez.
In Episode 6: ‘A Portal to Mystery’, continuing their journey through the portal hallway, Jesse and crew land themselves in another strange new world – one completely overrun by zombies. With a timely invitation to take refuge in a spooky mansion, they find themselves thrown into a thrilling mystery alongside famous members of the Minecraft community.
Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series – Episode 6: ‘A Portal to Mystery’ is rated ‘E10+’ (Everyone 10+) for Fantasy Violence by the ESRB. Future content in the season is yet to be rated by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Mojang.
For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow @TelltaleGames on Twitter.
For more information on Mojang, visit the official website, follow @Mojang and@Minecraft on Twitter, and like Minecraft on Facebook.
Yooka-Laylee debuts at E3 2016
Yooka-Laylee debuts at E3 2016
Playtonic and Team17 announce game will release in Q1 2017
E3 Trailer: https://youtu.be/cNt1Kk5Ij-Y
UK – 6th June 2016 – Playtonic Games today unveiled the E3 trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming 3D platforming adventure Yooka-Laylee and revealed it will showcase the game for the first time at E3 2016, from 14th to 16th June in Los Angeles. The trailer is available to watch now at: http://bit.ly/Team17YouTube.
Developed by Playtonic and published by Team17, Yooka-Laylee stars the charismatic new buddy duo Yooka and Laylee, who use an arsenal of special moves to explore – and expand – gorgeous 3D worlds filled with collectibles to discover, secrets to unlock and a cast of quirky characters to meet (or defeat). The game will be showcased, by appointment only, in the Concourse Hall room #8804.
Playtonic also announced today that Yooka-Laylee now has a firm release window of Q1 2017 on PC and consoles.
“We are really excited to release today the E3 trailer for Yooka-Laylee and confirm our presence in Los Angeles where we will showcase the game for the first time to the media and influencers,” said Gavin Price, Creative Director and MD of Playtonic.
“After a lot of soul searching and knowing through dialogue with our fans that they value quality and polish above all, we’ve made the difficult decision to lock the release of Yooka-Laylee to Q1 2017. While we felt confident we could ship the game in October as originally planned, the team has decided that it would like to add a few extra months’ polish to our schedule. Ultimately, this will allow us to release a better game to the thousands of fans who’ve supported us throughout development.
“We’re sure some will be disappointed by the prospect of a few extra months’ wait, however the Playtonic team is confident that we’ve made the right decision for the game and that you’ll be pleased with the results when the game arrives early next year.”
To keep up to date with all the information on Team17 and its games please visit www.team17.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
About Team17 Digital Ltd
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital Limited is a leading international games label that hosts the Worms franchise, Yooka-Laylee, Way to the Woods, The Escapists, Beyond Eyes, Sheltered and many more from amazing developers around the world. Visit www.team17.com for more info.
About the Playtonic Games
Founded in 2014, Playtonic Games is an independent developer based in Derby, UK. Between them, the Playtonic team has over 100 years of combined experience working on legendary gaming franchises and is currently developing the much-anticipated 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee.
Champ Man 16 predicts Spain will win this year’s European Championships
Champ Man 16 predicts Spain will win this year’s European Championships
· 100,000 game engine simulations tip a Spain v Germany final
· Run-throughs suggest England are likely to exit in the Quarter-Finals
· Dele Alli also predicted to be the most-likely England star to see red
The team behind Champ Man 16, the hugely-successful mobile football management sim, are tipping Spain to win this summer’s European Championships after using the game’s sophisticated engine to run 100,000 simulations of the tournament.
It predicted the most probable final will be between Vincente del Bosque’s Spain and Joachim Löw’s Germany, with current holders Spain the most likely victors. They retained their crown 30% of the time while Germany only managed to win 20% of the time. Italy were next likely on 14%, then France on 11% with England’s likelihood seeing just 7% of trophy-lifting wins from the simulations.
The game engine predicted a one in 10 chance of England being runners-up with their most likely finish being in the quarter-finals yet again, bowing out at that stage 30% of the time.
Surprisingly, Belgium, despite a strong squad, look set to struggle with just a 15% chance to reach the semi-finals. But with Leicester teaching us that football dreams can happen, Turkey came ahead of both Croatia and Russia for an outside chance of winning the tournament, proving victorious in 2% of the 100,000 trials.
In terms of goalscorers, it looks to be Ronaldo’s tournament with the Portuguese number 7 topping the chart in more than 30,000 simulations. He will have some tough competition though from both Thomas Müller and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. England’s own Harry Kane’s hot streak looks set to continue – he topped the goals list 8% of the time (the fourth highest player) but Gareth Bale looks unlikely to challenge with just 3% of simulations finishing with the Welsh attacker at No1.
Looking at red cards, Romania may be playing with 10-men a lot with Steliano Filip and Gabriel Torje keeping the first two places on the naughty step warm – followed by Zlatko Junuzovic, of Austria, and Oleg Gusiev and Serhiy Rybalka of Ukraine. Surprisingly, mild man of English football, James Milner, scrapes into the top 10 list of sendings off although Dele Alli is the most-likely England star to see red.
Confident in the strength of the game engine and its predictions for this year’s European Championships, the Champ Man team have placed a £1000 charity bet on Spain to triumph at odds of 11/2. As they love an outsider in the Champ Man office, the team has also put its money where its mouth is with a cheeky £50 flutter on Turkey at 80/1. Any winnings will then be donated to GamesAid, a charity that helps disadvantaged or disabled children and young people – www.gamesaid.org .
The Champ Man team have placed their bet with Paddy Power, the leaders in football betting, who have committed to matching any winnings with a donation to their charity of choice, Special Olympics UK.
Des O’Connor, producer for the Champ Man franchise, says: “The Champ Man team is excited about the summer of football ahead and we’ll all be watching the matches to see how accurate our game engine is. Even if we’re not right about everything, we’re confident it’s going to be one of the most exciting tournaments in years with so many talented players and teams in France.
“We’re also very grateful to Paddy Power for kindly offering to match our selections even though we think our prediction tool is giving us the upper hand!”
Paddy Power himself said: “As huge fans of the series, we’re delighted to have worked with Championship Manager ahead of the tournament. With a huge bank of data and a sophisticated game engine, the Champ Man team’s predictions carry serious weight and should they hit the mark, some very worthy charities will reap the benefit.”
Check out the Champ Man 16 European Championship’s infographic for more predictions for this summer’s tournament. Download Champ Man 16 for free on iOS & Android today and enjoy more excitement and in-depth gameplay than ever before, as well as the longest ever playable game in the mobile series to date. Experience the emotion and tension of what it takes to be a real football manager with Champ Man 16, the ultimate football package.
Key Features:
q NEW! European Championship Mode – manage one of 31 European national teams and take them to European Championship glory. Warm up with friendly matches and then battle through group and knockout stages to lift the cup.
q 20 Playable Seasons – The longest ever playable CM game on mobile
q Managerial Job Vacancies – You can receive job offers from other clubs in recognition of your management abilities, so browse and apply for available jobs across the footballing world.
q More Countries, more leagues, more competitions – There are now 25 playable leagues across 15 countries with tens of thousands of real world players available. Australian and Singapore leagues are also playable, with South American and Asian Champions Cups included alongside the European Champions cup.
q Brand New Objectives system – The new objectives system leads you round the features of the game and helps you on the way to glory.
q Improved Match Engine – Disallowed goals, improved commentary timing and new match highlight graphics
For more information visit:
- Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/championshipmanager
- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/champman
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 66 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en
CHAMP MAN 16 © 2016 Square Enix Limited. All rights reserved. Developed by Distinctive Developments Ltd. Published by Square Enix Limited. CHAMP MAN, CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER and the CHAMPIONSIP MANAGER logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Limited. SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 01804186 whose registered office is situated at 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, United Kingdom.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE brings never-before-available job system to the West
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE brings never-before-available job system to the West
Newly remastered title offers gorgeous high-definition visuals, sound and modern gameplay advancements
LONDON (6th June 2016) – Square Enix Ltd., today announced that fans can finally experience the world of Ivalice like never before with FINAL FANTASY® XII THE ZODIAC AGE, an HD remaster of FINAL FANTASY XII. Announced for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system today, the title will give western audiences the first opportunity to experience the Zodiac Job System, a 12-job character progression system first introduced in the 2007 title, FINAL FANTASY XII INTERNATIONAL ZODIAC JOB SYSTEM.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE will also feature:
· Latest-generation high-definition graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high-definition.
· True 7.1 surround sound, including high-definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production.
· Option to switch between the original and the newly remastered soundtrack.
· New trial mode where players can take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 successive battles
· Modern gameplay advancements including PlayStation ® 4 system trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times
An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including hunts, battles, and mini-games
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE will be coming to the PlayStation®4 system in 2017.
To watch the announcement trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/Vfa3OIyrfN0
About FINAL FANTASY XII:
Originally launched in 2006 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and known for introducing many landmark features to the FINAL FANTASY series, FINAL FANTASY XII takes place in the grand world of Ivalice, where the small kingdom of Dalmasca is left in ruin and uncertainty. Princess Ashe, the one and only heir to the throne, devotes herself to the resistance to liberate her country. Vaan, a young man who lost his family in the war, dreams of flying freely in the skies. In a fight for freedom and fallen royalty, join these unlikely allies and their companions as they embark on a heroic adventure to free their homeland.
Related Links
Homepage: www.finalfantasyxii.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/finalfantasy
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 68 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/ .
FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, the FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #114 Now Available
Welcome the month of June in style with a brand new Every Monday Bundle from Indie Gala. This week’s bundle packs seven great indie games for only $1.89 during the first 24 hours.
Space Codex – A casual retro top down shooter featuring a chiptune soundtrack from Visager, sawsqaurenoise, and TeknoAXE.
CONTASION 2 – An open world top down action adventure set in a giant fictional city in North England filled with tons of weapons and vehicles to create havoc with.
LightWalk – A 2d puzzle platformer featuring mazes filled with multi-coloured lasers.
Dungeoncraft – A voxel based mutliplayer sandbox game with a magic system inspired by Dungeons & Dragons.
Antiflux – A metroidvania platformer featuring 60 levels and controls optimized for the Nvidia Shield.
Respawn Man – This red shirt will probably die a lot in this platformer, but at least it will be to a soundtrack by VVVVVV composer SoulEye.
Neon Space – An addictive action game that challenges players to dodge obstacles and solve puzzles to get to the other side.
Be sure to snag the bundle at Indie Gala before the price goes up!
ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW AND GET READY FOR BATTLE AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE RELEASES ONE PIECE™: BURNING BLOOD!
ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW AND GET READY FOR BATTLE AS BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE RELEASES ONE PIECE™: BURNING BLOOD!
Get ready to battle against the world’s most famous anime pirates in a brand new One Piece fighting game!
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, the premiere publisher of anime video games, have launched ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld system, and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Australasia. ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD will also make its way to PC (via STEAM) in winter 2016.
ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD aims to capture the magic of One Piece by delivering an immersive fighting game experience for One Piece fans with a huge cast of more than 40 playable characters and 60 support characters. Multiple game modes allow players to experience exciting story sequences from One Piece told through multiple points-of-view in Paramount War Mode. Players can also rack up bounties in WANTED Versus Mode, battle friends on the couch in Free Mode or across the globe in Online Mode, or join a pirate crew and battle for territory against other online crews in Pirate Flag Battle Mode.
“Based on the incredibly successful manga and anime series: ONE PIECE, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is very proud to offer the fans a brand-new One Piece game experience with ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD.” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “This new brand will allow players to dive into the most emblematic battles of the original series and will, without doubt, please both One Piece and fighting game fans.”
ONE PIECE: BURNING BLOOD is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita and Xbox One in Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Australasia and Arabia.
Click here to watch the launch trailer: https://youtu.be/IAnFv6I-Rjo
For more information on the game, please visit the blog and join the community on Facebook and on Twitter.
Asus Announces Consumer-Oriented Zenbo Robot
The current generation of adults are often torn between their jobs and caregiver responsibilities for young children and aging parents. With sagging birthrates in countries like Japan and South Korea, the problem is even worse, which makes Asia the logical hotbed for robots designed for interaction with humans. Asus is taking a big step into getting these devices into every home with the announcement of the Asus Zenbo companion robot at Computex 2016. This gadget is capable of moving around house independently, interacting with family members, and improving its interaction with its owners through proactive artificial intelligence.
The Zenbo has a little screen for a face that is capable of delivering music, movies, photo slideshows, and even bed time stories. The device is also loaded with educational games and learning material to help entertain children. The Zenbo is designed to act like a personal assistant, helping owners keep in touch with the outside world through social media, providing important reminders for things like medication, and serving as a universal remote for all of the smart devices in the house. Especially important for seniors, the little robot is even capable of sending out distress calls to connected family members in case of falls or medical emergencies.
The Asus Zenbo will cost $599 and applications for the developer program is open now at the official portal.
Hanabee Entertainment Announces the Releases of ‘Sakura Trick’ and ‘Photo Kano’
Hanabee Entertainment announced one release for August 2016 and two releases for September 2016 on Friday. These are the details of all three of those releases.
The box set of Captain Earth is the first release announced. It will feature all 25 episodes with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
The DVD and Blu-ray release of Sakura Trick is the second announcement made. The release will feature all 12 episodes with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
The final announcement is the release of Photo Kano on DVD and Blu-ray. All 13 episodes will be featured with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
On-disc extras for all releases include the respective textless opening and ending animations. Photo Kano will be released on August 11, 2016. The Captain Earth box set and Sakura Trick will be released on September 8, 2016.
CC Powerslam #29: Shephanie
Welcome to the 29th episode of CC Powerslam, Capsule Computers Official Wrestling Podcast! Today, Dustin Spencer and Brandon Torres tackle hard hitting news stories of the wrestling world such as Sasha Banks’ injuries, Goldberg and a possible return, and of course the WWE Draft where we take the time to place almost every member on the roster to their appropriate brand. It’s almost as good as Taboo Tuesday. Almost.
Check out the cast below with the lights dim and that music turned up, scoot closer to your sibling, and get ready for some action!
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