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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Releases RIDE

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Releases RIDE; 

Motorcycle Sim Races to Xbox One and PlayStation®4 Platforms

RIDE Compiles More than 100 bikes, Deep Roster of Tracks and Rubber-burning Realism; Also Available on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 and PC Later This Year

SAN JOSE, Calif., (Oct. 6, 2015) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and developer Milestone s.r.l., have released RIDE, the complete motorcycle racing simulator, in the Americas on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. RIDE is rated “E” for Everyone and will also be available as a digital download on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC via Steam later in the year.

From the grease of the garage to the burning rubber on the racetrack, RIDE gives motorcycle enthusiasts and gamers alike a complete racing experience as players take on four different categories of racing – more than 100 Superbikes, Supersports, Naked, and Historical bikes. RIDE offers extensive bike and rider customization, presenting gamers with a vast array of options to keep gameplay fresh and exhilarating through a huge selection of circuits across city, country, and historic tracks from the world of motorcycling.

“BANDAI NAMCO has enjoyed a long history of racing titles that date all the way back to Pole Position more than 30 years ago, and we’re excited to add the intense racing action of RIDE to that esteemed history,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, Inc. “RIDE combines intense racing action with an incredible amount of customization and content for even the most veteran redline racers.”

For more information on BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. game titles and products, please visit http://www.bandainamcoent.com/. Join the conversation on BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s U.S. Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/bandainamcous or join us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

PlayStation® and Stan join forces to deliver a world-class entertainment offering

PlayStation® and Stan join forces to deliver a world-class entertainment offering

7th October 2015 – Sydney, Australia: Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and Stan are pleased to announce a match made in entertainment heaven. Subscription video-on-demand service Stan is set to launch on PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 on Thursday October 8th. Combine Australia’s largest library of SVOD content, with Australia’s fastest selling gaming console in history and you’ve got the ultimate hub for any entertainment fan.

To add to the excitement the partnership means the streaming service will be available to PlayStation® owners just as the highly anticipated exclusive premiere of Ash vs Evil Dead launches on Stan on October 31. The TV adaptation of the cult horror franchise Evil Dead sees original filmmakers Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Rob Tapert reunited for the series, with Bruce Campbell reprising his iconic role as Ash.

Michael Ephraim, Managing Director at Sony Computer Entertainment, said, “Partnering with Stan is one of the most exciting additions to our entertainment offering to date, and another step towards allowing us to bring a full suite of gaming and entertainment to the whole family – not just gamers.

“Stan’s positioning and popularity as one of the best SVOD services in the market means our fans can see PlayStation is the best place to play, watch and listen this Christmas. Not only do we have the best music, TV and films – we also have the best games, making PS4 the best set top box for the whole family.”

In addition to Ash vs. Evil Dead, PlayStation® owners will also be able to enjoy the ultimate HD binge-fest with fast-tracked TV shows like iZombie, UnREAL and Power; plus every episode of popular series such as FriendsThe O.C., Community, Justified and Breaking Bad; as well as the upcoming new series of Emmy award winning Transparent, Emmy nominated Better Call Saul, brand new Sherlock and Stan Original series No Activity.

Blockbuster movies including all three instalments of The Hunger Games and every Bond film ever made, plus kids favourites such as Adventure TimeThe LEGO MovieiCarly round out this entertainment mega offer.

Mike Sneesby, Stan CEO, said “Our partnership with PlayStation brings Stan to the highest selling game console in Australia. We are thrilled that new and existing subscribers can now access Stan’s library of award winning TV shows and box office hits directly on their PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4.”

“Launching Stan on PlayStation is a significant milestone in our roadmap as we bring Australians more ways to access our exciting line-up of content in HD on the big screen.”

To celebrate this momentous entertainment friendship, every time an eligible customer spends $30 or more on any eligible PlayStation® product at participating retailers, including JB HiFi, Target, Big W, EB Games and the PlayStation store they will be entitled to a three month bonus Stan subscription*.

Existing Stan subscribers can log in to the app on PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 from Thursday October 8 with their existing username and password. New subscribers can sign up at www.stan.com.au and start their 30-day free trial. Stan gives you unlimited access to TV and movies in HD for just $10 a month.

 

FLYING BATTLESHIP DINOSAUR “QUETZALCOATLUS” SOARS INTO ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED DURING 33% OFF STEAM SALE

FLYING BATTLESHIP DINOSAUR “QUETZALCOATLUS” SOARS INTO ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED DURING 33% OFF STEAM SALE

After last week’s massive update to ARK: Survival Evolved – with two new climate-specific areas the “Swamp” and “Snow” biomes – the Studio Wildcard team has let loose the newest dinosaur on the island, the massive flying battleship dino “Quetzalcoatlus.” Known to his friends simply as “Quetz” this gigantic creature can safely carry vast amounts of supplies, creatures and ARK survivors from one base to another. Current players can update their game then scour the skies to locate the rare Quetz flying among the clouds. New players can start the epic survivor-adventure ARK: Survival Evolved during its limited-time sale through Thursday on Steam for $19.99 (33% off standard price).

View the new ARK trailer showing the “Quetzalcoatlus” in its flying glory HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV4E3-UDUCA

The island of ARK has been recently expanded! Check out the new “Swamp” and Snow” zones where climate-specific animals abound. The “Swamp” is a fetid, hazy, waterlogged expanse filled with prehistoric snakes, gators, bugs, piranhas, and the “Beezlebufo” gigantic frog, which players can ride to vault over obstacles with huge leap. Then head to the subzero temperatures of the “Snow” zone, where players need to don bulky fur armor. This cold weather zone is also home to the vicious yet rideable “Dire Wolves” and the elegant Megaloceros “Stags” that also call this zone home.

The most popular open-world Early Access game on Steam, ARK: Survival Evolved brings a new level of depth to the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition. Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island among a herd of other confused humans and must explore the vast island of ARK to survive. What is the secret to survival?

Developed by Studio Wildcard, in conjunction with Instinct Games, ARK: Survival Evolved will launch in June 2016 on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, PlayStation®4 with Project Morpheus support, and full release on Steam. The game is currently in Steam’s Early Access program and 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 tribe of growing ARK: Survival Evolved survivors, journey over to the Steam page for detailed feature list and weekly reveals of new dinosaur dossiers, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit the website at www.playark.com and watch us tame and train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.

The Crew Wild Run PC Beta Incoming

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The Crew expansion Wild Run will be releasing on PS4, Xbox One and PC come November 17th, however PC players will be able to get a early taste of the action through a closed beta that’s being run from October 15th to 19th.

You can register for the beta here but those who already own the game for PC will be automatically granted access to the beta without having to re-register, the game will appear in your game library. If this applies to have you have most likely received an email.

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The closed beta will allow players the first opportunity to participate in “The Summit”, a gathering of thousands of drivers and mechanics from around the world, taking place in iconic locations all around the USA. It’s an event where car culture is celebrated across a multi-dimensional competition with the widest variety of vehicles, from heavily tuned cars to agile bikes or more exotic concept cars, where players will showcase their talents across a wide range of skill sets and terrains.

Players will also be able to participate in PvE and PvP missions, raise their rank and unlock new customisable features.  New FreeDrive challenges, stunt competitions and brand new trials made for specific vehicles will also be included along with four new vehicle types, dragsters, drift cars, motorbikes and monster trucks.

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To see all the cool things coming in this expansion including new graphical improvements available to everyone, check out our previous article.

 

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES SAINT SEIYA: SOLDIERS’ SOUL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND LATIN AMERICA

BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. RELEASES SAINT SEIYA: SOLDIERS’ SOUL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND LATIN AMERICA

As is Written in the Stars, the Saint Seiya Saga Continues on the PlayStation 4 System

SAN JOSE, Calif., (October 6, 2015) – Leading interactive entertainment media publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. launches Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul today for North America and Latin America with the game launching on October 9th in Brazil. The game is poised to take Saint Seiya fans through epic cosmic battles on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is available in digital form exclusively through the PlayStation Network Store for the PlayStation 4 system and PlayStation 3 system in North America. Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is available physically throughout retail locations in Latin American countries.  The Steam for PC version of Saint Seiya: Solders’ Soul for Steam will be available for digital download later this year.

Developed by famed Japanese video game developer DIMPS Co. Ltd., Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is the next video game chapter for the storied anime and manga franchise. The game will mark the debut of the powerful Gold Saints wearing their God Cloths and will feature explosive signature special attacks, new character moves, anime-quality graphics, and additional subtitle language support in Neutral Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is also the first game in the series to feature original voiceover in Neutral Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese with the anime voiceover cast. Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul takes players on an arduous journey through the Sanctuary story arc to battle with a rouges gallery of enemies that leads to an epic final confrontation with the lord of underworld, Hades. Additional surprises and challenges await fans as they progress deeper into the game.

“Saint Seiya has enjoyed incredible success around the globe for 29 years starting with the original Japanese manga in 1986,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We’re thrilled to present this Saint Seiya game to PlayStation®4 system players and to provide our fans in Latin America the original Saint Seiya anime voice over cast in Neutral Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese for the first time ever.”

Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $59.99 for the PlayStation 4 system and $49.99 on the PlayStation 3 system. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html.

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Sonic: Lost World Coming to PC

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Sonic Lost World was originally the first part of a 3 game Sonic exclusivity deal with Nintendo (the other games being Sonic and Mario at the Sochi 2014 Olympics and Sonic Boom), however it now seems that the deal for Sonic Lost World was only for a timed period, almost exactly 2 years after it’s initial release on the Wii U.

The Steam PC port doesn’t seem to have anything in terms of added content (in fact you would get less content with this release as the Nintendo themed DLC will be absent) but it will have a 60FPS option if your PC can handle it as well as a heap of standard Steam features such as Steam Achievements, Cloud Saves, leader boards and keyboard and control support. To make the deal a little sweet, the game will include the Nightmare DLC and come with a free copy of Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed for those who pre-order the game.

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Sonic Lost World is coming to Steam on November 2nd and will be available at a budget price. You can pre-order the game here but we advise you read our full review before you do so.

Far Cry Primal Announced, Taking Series back to the Stone Age

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Ubisoft Montreal announced the latest addition to the Far Cry series today. Set in the Stone Age, Far Cry Primal will take players to the dawn of humankind where communities are beginning to do more than just survive. Instead of the guns and explosives of previous Far Cry titles, the developers are focusing on the series’ ever popular bow and arrow.

Takkar is the hero of Far Cry Primal, a seasoned hunter and the last member of his hunting group. Here, players will begin to learn how to survive against the harsh environment in hopes of challenging the dominance of the other tribes in Oros. far-cry-primal-box-art-001

 

“The Stone Age is the perfect setting for a Far Cry game,” said Jean-Christophe Guyot, Creative Director, Ubisoft. “Far Cry usually puts you at the edge of the known world, in a beautiful, lawless and savage frontier.  The Stone Age is, in a way, the very first frontier for humankind; it’s the time when humans put a stick in the ground and claimed land for their own, the time when we started climbing the food chain.  That came with conflict against other humans, of course, but also against nature itself.”

Far Cry Primal is set to launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 23, 2016. A Windows launch will follow a few weeks later in March 2016.

 

Deus Ex – 15th Anniversary Animated Trailer

Deus Ex – 15th Anniversary Animated Trailer

Gaming’s perpetual window to the future, the Deus Ex franchise, has long been regarded as one of the most innovative series ever created. From JC Denton to Adam Jensen, we’re looking back at 15 years of Deus Ex with a unique animated trailer, recreating some of the most iconic scenes from the series.


You can watch the trailer on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOcTxxyJJlw ;

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be released on February 23rd, 2016 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. #CantKillProgress

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UBISOFT® TAKES FAR CRY TO THE STONE AGE IN FAR CRY® PRIMAL

UBISOFT® TAKES FAR CRY TO THE STONE AGE IN FAR CRY® PRIMAL 

FAR CRY PRIMAL OFFICIAL REVEAL TRAILER:  YOUTUBE

THE CREATIVE VISION BEHIND THE GAME VIDEO:  YOUTUBE

London, UK — October 6, 2015 — Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of Far Cry® Primal, the next exciting chapter in the critically acclaimed Far Cry franchise, set during the savage Stone Age. Far Cry Primal hits shelves worldwide on February 23, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One.  The game will also ship on Windows PC in March 2016.

Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, in collaboration with Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Shanghai Studio, and Ubisoft Kiev Studio, Far Cry Primal is a full-fledged single player experience that will take gamers to 10,000 BC in history, to a time when massive beasts like the woolly mammoth and sabretooth tiger ruled the Earth.

The award-winning franchise that stormed the tropics and climbed the Himalayas now brings its innovative open world sandbox gameplay to a time when humans were not at the top of the food chain, but were fighting to climb it, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters.

Gamers play as TAKKAR, a seasoned hunter and the last surviving member of his hunting group. Arriving in the majestic and savage land of Oros, players will pursue one single goal; survive in a world where humans are the prey. They will meet a cast of memorable characters who will help them push back and tame the dangers of the wild. Players will journey as the first human to tame the wilderness and rise above extinction.  Along the way, they will have to hunt for food, master fire, fend off fierce predators, craft weapons and tools partly from the bones of slain beasts, and face off against other tribes to conquer Oros.

“The interesting thing about Far Cry is that it’s flexible, so when a team proposed to explore the idea of a Far Cry taking place during the Stone Age, we just said ‘let’s hear it!’  And the more we heard about it, the more we realised how much of a damn good idea it actually was,” said Dan Hay, Executive Producer, Ubisoft.

“The Stone Age is the perfect setting for a Far Cry game,” said Jean-Christophe Guyot, Creative Director, Ubisoft.  “Far Cry usually puts you at the edge of the known world, in a beautiful, lawless and savage frontier.  The Stone Age is, in a way, the very first frontier for humankind; it’s the time when humans put a stick in the ground and claimed land for their own, the time when we started climbing the food chain.  That came with conflict against other humans, of course, but also against nature itself.”

For more information on Far Cry Primal, please visit farcrygame.com.

For the latest news on Ubisoft collectible merchandise, please visit and like the page www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

 

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 2014–15 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,464 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli. Powered by Crytek’s technology “CryEngine.” “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Yokai Watch Hands-On Impressions

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This game was perhaps the cutest game I was able to try out at EB expo this year. Imagine pokemon crossed with ghostbusters and with a healthy helping of Japanese Shinto superstition and you’ll essentially come up with Yokai Watch. ‘Yokai’ are a category of spirits in Japanese folklore which include everything oni (demons) to mischievous gremlins. The Yokai you go after in the game are generally causing some manner of trouble for the people they’re haunting and it’s your job to defeat them. Developed by Level-5, Nintendo hopes that Yokai Watch for the 3DS will be the next big thing to match their success with the pokemon franchise and apparently it is extremely popular in its native Japan.

My session with the game began with learning the basic mechanics of tracking and fighting Yokai. On the screen, there are a number of indicators for where Yokai are located on the map including indicators which show your next objective. The design of the town environment feels very Nintendo and reminiscent of titles like Harvest Moon and Pokemon. Moving around the town, I came across my first Yokai which was making a guy very lethargic. Using a yokai scope, I detected the yokai in the general vicinity and engaged them in combat using my own yokai.

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The combat is partially turn-based in that abilities have a cooldown after use. Your yokai will also attack the enemy automatically and you will be able to get them to target specific enemies if you feel they’re a weak point (or a threat). If a yokai on your roster gets knocked out or needs time to recharge, you can rotate your team by literally rotating a dial with all of them on the lower screen of the DS. Activating their abilities requires you to play a minigame wherein you might need to trace some symbols, tap the screen, or spin a circle to get the ability shooting off. It breaks up the action, and I’d be interested to see how it holds up over longer playthroughs but I didn’t find it particularly annoying or boring the number of times I did it in my session.

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The cutest thing about the game for me was that the yokai were representations of various small anxieties and other troubles which can affect people. One of the Yokai I had to defeat to continue the story was (I’m fairly sure) depression which was represented as a mosquito-type monster and I was given the task of defeating it. As someone who has experienced mental illness through friends and loved ones, I think that this is a wonderful way of representing and conceptualising these things as enemies which can be defeated and tamed. I’m not sure if the game actually continues in this vein throughout, but if it does I think that it would be to its benefit.

I hope it does and I look forward to its release later this year on the 5th of December.