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Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime From Independent Developer Asteroid Base to Blast Onto Xbox One and Steam September 9

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Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime From Independent Developer Asteroid Base to Blast Onto Xbox One and Steam September 9 

Toronto – August 18, 2015 – Commencing countdown, engines on, as the clock for liftoff officially starts ticking for the launch of independent video game developer Asteroid Base’s action, 1-2 player co-op game Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. Lovers will launch on Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program, and also on Steam (Windows PC and Mac) on September 9. Releasing for $14.99, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime features frantic action that forces friends, family members and loved ones to work together while switching back-and-forth between manning the spaceship’s controls, weapons and defenses.

In Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime players will use an array of weapons to battle dastardly robots and monstrous creatures, while avoiding galactic forces of nature to rescue kidnapped space bunnies from a galactic-vacuumy demise. Don’t be fooled by the colorful universe, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime features difficult gameplay that will challenge any player’s skills. Lovers will be available for pre-order on the game’s website and on Xbox One starting August 27.

“With Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime we had a goal to give gamers a true co-op experience where each person would always be involved in the action,” said Jamie Tucker, Co-Founder of Asteroid Base. “We believe the game’s fast-paced action and frenetic switching between the ship’s various controls creates not only a frantically fun environment, but also ensures players never have to wait on their companion in order to stay busy. That said, players still to need to maintain healthy communication or risk the possibility of turning lovers into old flames.”

For more information on Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime please visit the game’s website, or Asteroid Base’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

About Asteroid Base

Formed in Toronto, Asteroid Base is an independent video game studio founded by three friends – an illustrator, an animator and a particle physicist. Asteroid Base has experience developing on various platforms, and the studio’s latest title, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, will launch soon.

Citizenfour Review

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Citizenfour Review

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Citizenfour
Studio: Praxis Films
Publisher: Madman Entertainment
Format: DVD (reviewed)
Release Date: June 24, 2015
Price: $29.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Citizenfour documents the beginning of the monumental leak of documents proving that the NSA is spying on all communications inside the United States of America and also on international communications. It is common knowledge now that Edward Snowden is the person who obtained these, and many other, documents. However, how much do you really know about these leaks and what is being leaked? If you are unaware of just how serious the issue of government spying is, and for how long it has been occurring around the world, you need to learn about it. Is this documentary the right tool to use to learn about what is going on in the world?

Content

In 2013, film director and producer Laura Poitras was sent an encrypted email by a person who went by the name of ‘Citizen Four’. Promised information about wide-scale government surveillance of the public, Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald met with this person, who later revealed his identity as Edward Snowden. The documentary introduces Snowden and gives him the opportunity to tell the background of his life. This includes what jobs he had in the past and when he realised how immoral, unethical and downright illegal the NSA’s actions are.

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Primarily taking place over an eight-day meeting, we are given the opportunity to witness the moments leading up to the first leak of a document revealing that the government is spying on internet and other digital communications. The aftermath of this is unsurprising in this day and age; we are told that multiple ‘construction trucks’ are sitting on the street of Snowden’s prior residence, a very suggestive statement. Following the reveal of his identity to the public, he is forced to move and seek residence elsewhere. At the same time, more and more documents are being leaked.

The film spends some time showing Julian Assange, co-founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks, and the lawyers who are working to prevent Snowden from being extradited to the United States. If he was extradited to the U.S., he would be tried and convicted according to decades-old laws. Interspersed throughout the entire film are scenes from courtroom proceedings and footage of interviews with various people who will be well-known by those who care about true freedom of speech.

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This film does not simply show the important meeting between Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras. It shows how people reacted to the proof that the NSA engages in mass-surveillance of the world’s telecommunications. The public were and are on the side of Snowden; they are finally being made aware of how seriously their privacy is being invaded. As Jacob Appelbaum states, ‘freedom’ has now changed to ‘privacy’ in discussions about so-called ‘freedom of speech’. Are people really allowed freedom of speech? No. Furthermore, there is no privacy except for those who utilise technology to encrypt their data. The invasion of our privacy was noted a long time ago, but before, such discussions focused on how advertising agencies invaded our privacy, not how our own governments are doing that and collecting whatever they want. Although this would be an unfortunate side-effect, watching Citizenfour may result in some people becoming paranoid about their usage of technology.

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One other thing that the film brings light to is how the moral beliefs and ethical values of people are corrupted when they are given unprecedented access to private information. Is a typical man going to care about morals and ethics when he can view and share photographs of naked women? The answer to that question is likely an unfortunate ‘no’. This film is powerful not only because it draws attention to the chilling truth of the mass-surveillance of the general public, but because it shows that the people who are supposed to have national interests at heart and are apparently patriotic do not actually have any identifiable moral or ethical values.

Visuals

The film is shot in such a way that allows for immersion into the content. More than a few seconds are spent showing Snowden pondering what to do about his appearance; unimportant shots like this show that Snowden, like all of the other people featured, is a normal human being who ought to be treated as such. Several times throughout the film, footage is shown from news reports immediately following the initial publication of leaked documents by Glenn Greenwald. It is interesting to see a couple of scenes featuring an NSA official claiming that the NSA does not surveil American citizens; it is extremely easy to tell just how nervous he is by simply observing his body language.

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Audio

Throughout most of the film, the only background music that can be heard is a chilling piece that accompanies on-screen text. The music, composed by Nine Inch Nails, is used to effectively amplify the already chilling contents of the film. Towards the end of the film, much of the dialogue is in Portuguese and some of it is in German. This dialogue is subtitled into English.

Extras

The extras included with this release are minimal; an 80-second trailer is included. As is usual with Madman releases, various trailers for other titles they distribute are also included with this release.

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Overall

Citizenfour is not simply a documentary that looks back at Edward Snowden and the continuing leaks of government documents. It is a film that documents history as it is happening. There are things going on every day around the world that are significant, events that are changing the course of history, but rarely do you get such an insight into these events from those who are directly involved. This film gives viewers a first-person view into the moments leading up to, and following, the first leaks of documents obtained by Edward Snowden. Many documentaries are interesting and insightful, and this one is no exception. Rarely, however, is a documentary so downright chilling and so important. The demographic of this film is obvious: everyone who uses the internet and everyone who uses any kind of digital technology must see this film and have their eyes opened to the proof that the word ‘privacy’ is becoming obsolete.

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2K Announces WWE® 2K16 Soundtrack Fit to #RaiseSomeHell

Philip Federico
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2K Announces WWE® 2K16 Soundtrack Fit to #RaiseSomeHell

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Sydney, Australia – August 18, 2015 – 2K today announced the in-game soundtrack details for WWE® 2K16, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. The soundtrack will feature 11 unique tracks from established and emerging artists that transcend multiple genres, including alternative, hip-hop, classic rock, heavy metal, country and electronic dance. The full WWE 2K16 soundtrack was revealed exclusively during Release on Beats 1 on Apple Music and is available now for streaming at http://apple.co/1DSFmcf. WWE 2K16 is currently scheduled for release on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 29, 2015 in Australia and New Zealand for Xbox One and Xbox 360, as well as the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.

The WWE 2K16 soundtrack is scheduled to include the following artists and songs: 

  • Billy Idol – “Rebel Yell”
  • Diplo (feat. Faustix & Imanos and Kai)  – “Revolution”
  • Fashawn (feat. Nas & Aloe Blacc) – “Something To Believe In”
  • Kid Ink – “Hello World”
  • Marilyn Manson – “Deep Six”
  • MGK (feat. Victoria Monet) – “A Little More”
  • Run-DMC – “It’s Tricky”
  • Skid Row – “Youth Gone Wild”
  • Twenty One Pilots – “Heavydirtysoul”
  • Yelawolf – “Till It’s Gone” [Dan Heath Remix]
  • Zac Brown Band (feat. Chris Cornell) – “Heavy Is The Hand”
  • Zedd (feat. Logic and X-Ambassadors) – “Transmission”

“Building on the success of the in-game soundtrack curated by WWE Superstar John Cena® last year, we were enthusiastic about partnering with 2K to raise the bar higher for WWE 2K16 with a memorable list of world-renowned artists,” said Neil Lawi, Senior Vice President, WWE Music Group. “The WWE 2K16 soundtrack offers a diverse and exciting group of artists and songs including iconic tracks ‘Rebel Yell’ and ‘Youth Gone Wild,’ two of today’s most sought-after electronic dance masterminds Diplo and Zedd, and current ‘it’ artists Twenty One Pilots and Yelawolf.”
“Music plays a vital role in the WWE Universe, from WWE Superstar and Diva ring entrances to official pay-per-view themes, and inherently evokes WWE memories and emotions in all of us,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “The WWE 2K16 soundtrack delivers a premium entertainment experience and is certain to raise some hell through its notable worldwide names and multiple music genres.”

 

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K16 is not yet rated in Australia or New Zealand. WWE 2K16 is currently scheduled for release on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4™ and PS3™ on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 29, 2015 internationally. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K16 at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters – each depicting global action film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger from The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day films – at no extra cost on launch day.

For more information on WWE 2K16 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #WWE2K16 and #RaiseSomeHell or subscribe on YouTube.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 35 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all 12 live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 170 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com.
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New Darth Vader Playstation 4 Bundle Available this Year

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New Darth Vader Playstation 4 Bundle Available this Year

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D23 2015 gave us gamers a lot to fawn over. From the truckload of Disney Infinity 3.0 news, to the announcement of Kingdom Hearts III containing a Big Hero 6 level, there was a lot to love. Well the House of Mouse had one more slick item to talk about before the conference wrapped up; a slick new Darth Vader inspired PS4.

Launching alongside Star Wars: Battlefront on November 19th, the new console (which you can check out above) is emblazoned with the Dark Lord himself and also contains a controller in his image. The bundle also comes included with Star Wars: Battlefront, as well as codes to digitally download Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.

While it might not be as detailed as the Star Wars Xbox 360 from a few years ago, the Vader PS4 in my opinion looks pretty slick. Sony is selling the bundle for about $599AU and will  be available on November 19th.

Choose Your own Adventure with the new Mad Max Trailer

Jamie Laike Tsui
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You won’t be able to play Mad Max for a few more weeks, but you can at least play the new Mad Max trailer. The “Choose Your Path” interactive trailer lets players choose their approach as they deal with attacking vehicles, attack outposts, and defend the Pink Eye Sanctum. The video showcases some of the many ways Max Mad will be able to cause ruckus in the open world maps, including vehicle based combat and stealthy takedowns.

Mad Max launches on September 2nd 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. Those who pre-order the game will be able to get The Ripper car body for the Magnum Opus.

Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #73 Now Available

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Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #73 Now Available

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Did you know the Major League Baseball record for most home runs scored in one season is 73? Score another home run with the Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #73 this week. The bundle comes with six indie games for only $1.99 during the first 24 hours of the sale.

Viktor – A sidscroller inspired by the likes of Castlevania and Megaman, the titular character Viktor must rescue Zane from Mephistopheles.

Indie Assault – A platformer-fighter inspired by Super Smash Brothers that is currently in Steam Early Access.

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Alum – A point and click adventure about Alum’s journey through the Land of Tide.

See No Evil – A puzzle game that uses sound as its main mechanic.

Abyss Raiders: Uncharted – An action tower defense that pits players against unending hordes of robots with only a limited amount of resources.

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Hydraulic Empire – A tower defense with heavy RPG elements that is designed to be newbie friendly.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the entire bundle is only $1.99, so grab your copy at Indie Gala now!

 

Big Hero 6 Coming to Kingdom Hearts III

Nathan Farrugia
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Big Hero 6 Coming to Kingdom Hearts III

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Big Hero 6 and Disney fans all round rejoice! The world of Big Hero 6 and the collaborative city of San Fransokyo will feature as a Disney World within Kingdom Hearts III!

This amazing looking artwork reveals Sora riding on Baymax above the city while facing off against a Heartless version of Baymax. Huge spoiler warning ahead for Big Hero 6, but it has been revealed that the Heartless Baymax is being controlled by Xehanort and is the body of the Baymax that is left behind in the worm hole at the end of the film. Thus it is also confirmed the events in Kingdom Hearts III will take place after the events of the film.

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This comes off the E3 reveal that Tangled will be another new Disney World in the game. A brand new Hercules world outside of the standard Coliseum has also been confirmed. It has been noted that Pride Lands (Lion King) and Halloween Town (The Nightmare Before Christmas) sadly won’t be making a return to make way for more new worlds.

Expect more announcements in the coming months as Disney slowly seem to be trickling out information on the game and there will be a major information drop some time in November. Let us know what world you want to see most in the comments below. Kingdom Hearts is releasing for the PS4 and Xbox One but as of yet has no set release date.

DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA SHOWCASES UPCOMING LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS AT D23 EXPO 2015

Philip Federico
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DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA SHOWCASES UPCOMING LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS AT D23 EXPO 2015 

Co-Stars of Star Wars™ The Force Awakens John Boyega, Daisy Ridley Surprised Guest On Stage And Gave Away Their Disney Infinity Character Figures To Audience Members 

Limited Edition Star Wars™ PlayStation®4 Hardware Bundle Unveiled New Products and Updates From Across Disney Interactive’s Games Slate Announced 

MELBOURNE, Aust. – (August 16, 2015) – Today, during a presentation at the D23 Expo 2015, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media revealed new details about some of the biggest products in the interactive entertainment industry including Disney Infinity 3.0, Playmation and KINGDOM HEARTS III plus a new limited edition Star Wars™ PlayStation®4 hardware bundle.

“We have the most exciting slate of upcoming game titles in our history, and we’re also focused on new platforms and technologies that enable us to develop experiences we would never have dreamed possible just a few years ago,” said Jimmy Pitaro, co-chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and president of Disney Interactive.

Highlights from today’s presentation include:

  • John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, co-stars of Star Wars™ The Force Awakens, surprised guests on stage and gave away their character figures, Finn and Rey, for the upcoming Disney Infinity 3.0 Play Set based on the film. Photos can be found here http://smu.gs/1JacMiq.
  • Other character reveals also included Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia, Spot from Disney•Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and a limited edition set of Light FX Star Wars™ character figures that light up when placed onto the Disney Infinity Exciting new Disney Infinity integrations with Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line® were also unveiled. 
  • Guests who attended the Hall D23 received a special Kingdom Hearts Mickey Costume Power Disc that unlocks a one-of-a-kind costume of King Mickey, Keyblade Master and King of Disney Castle for Disney Infinity’s Mickey Mouse character and a classic Mickey Mouse figure.

For full information about Disney Infinity 3.0 reveals visit http://bit.ly/1Le7F4B

  • Coming this Fall, Playmation Marvel’s Avengers Gamma Gear – inspired by the 7-foot Hulk – lets you smash into battle using motion-sensing technology putting you in the Avengers action.  Slip your hands into the Gamma Gear and use the motion-based controls to smash your way through missions and stomp through battlegrounds with different Hulk moves like Ground Slam, Thunder Clap, and other combos.
  • Square Enix and Disney Interactive revealed that Baymax and other beloved characters of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film Big Hero 6 will make their debut in the ever-expanding narrative of KINGDOM HEARTS III. For full information about the Big Hero 6 world in KINGDOM HEARTS III visit http://bit.ly/1Kq0aEP.  
  • Disney Interactive announced Disney Magic Kingdoms, a new mobile game being created with Gameloft that lets players build the Disney theme park of their dreams by recreating and placing iconic attractions such as Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, California Screamin’ and many more in a fun animated landscape. For full information about Disney Magic Kingdoms visit http://bit.ly/1hgFvwo.

 

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About Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity is an interactive gaming platform where players have unprecedented freedom and endless opportunity to create stories and play experiences starring the beloved characters from across The Walt Disney Company. Building on the success of Disney Infinity 1.0 and 2.0, Disney Interactive announced its latest installment to the best-selling “hybrid toy/video game” this year — Disney Infinity 3.0. In its third iteration, players will utilise real-world interactive figures to activate original storylines (Play Sets) in the virtual game worlds of popular Star Wars franchises and create new adventures with other Disney Infinity characters from across the Walt Disney Company in the Toy Box mode. Disney Infinity 3.0 is rated PG for online interactivity and mild violence and will be available in stores September 3.  For more information, visit Disney.com/Infinity.

For additional information, please visit www.disney.com/infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity, join the Disney Infinity Facebook community (Facebook.com/disneyinfinity) and Google+ community (https://plus.google.com/+DisneyInfinity),  and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) and Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity).

About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit marvel.com.  © 2015 MARVEL

About D23 EXPO 2015

D23 EXPO—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. For the latest D23 EXPO 2015 news, visit D23EXPO.com. To join the D23 EXPO conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 on Twitter and use #D23EXPO.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Capsule Computers Podcast Episode 102 – Garfield Needs No Friends

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Chairs are broken. Lives are at risk, and people everywhere are in panic. This week on CC Unplugged, Dustin Spencer and Garrett Cheater have come back together to speak about gaming related news such as Nintendo’s Chris Pranger situation, EA and new Star Wars announcements, and some other random stuff that just happen to fall into place ever-so conveniently. It is a show that will have you clutching your petitions before the episode is over, so there is that. Close your eyes and imagine a happy place, and it might be like that if you actually happen to visit that happy place, but with our lovely voices tickling your eardrums.

Grab a terrible side character from a 90’s cartoon that would have been…(sorry, I will try to resist), tell your friends, and prepare to get UNPLUGGED!

 

 

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Disney Infinity 3.0 Getting More Jedi, Friendly Dinosaurs and a Keyblade

Andrew Day
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Disney Infinity 3.0 Getting More Jedi, Friendly Dinosaurs and a Keyblade

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The past few days have paid host to the hugely popular D23 Expo, where Disney gets to take to the stage for a few days and showcase their upcoming feature films, animated series and of course; their video games. Well, since the Disney Infinity franchise is a colossal part of Disney’s video gaming empire, it is no surprise that a tonne of information about the upcoming 3.0 edition of the game was revealed overnight. We learned about new characters, a new Play Set and even some new updates to the Toy Box mode. Since there is so much info to cover, we have condensed it into a short little bullet point list for your enjoyment:

  • New Characters:
    • Nick Wilde (Zootopia)
    • Judy  Hopps (Zootopia)
    • Spot (The Good Dinosaur)
    • Peter Pan (coming 2016)

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  • New Play Set – Marvel Battlegrounds
    • 4 Player simultaneous co-op
    • All Marvel Super Heroes figures playable
    • Available in 2016
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set
    • Figures of Finn and Rey shown off
  • New Disney Infinity Light FX Figures
    • These figures have their lightsabers light up when placed on the Infinity Base. These will be available around Christmas time this year and the available characters include:
      • Luke Skywalker
      • Darth Vader
      • Anakin Skywalker
      • Obi-Wan Kewnobi
      • Yoda
      • Kanan Jarrus
  • New Master Unlock for Infinity 3.0
    • This time around, instead of unlocking another Star Wars related item, players who have all of the game’s figures will be granted access to none other than the Keyblade of Kingdom Hearts fame.
  • New Power Disc Packs
    • The Good Dinosaur
    • Zootopia

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As if all that wasn’t enough, Disney also shared some info about the brand new additions to the Toy Box mode that you will have acces to when Disney Infinity 3.0 launches in a couple of weeks:

  • New Features:
    • Toy Box Hub: The Toy Box Hub is an all-new launch area where players’ creativity and imagination take flight. This is where every adventure begins and where players come to play their way. Uncover six gameplay zones – platforming, combat, racing, INteriors, community, and farming – to learn about building and experience playing in the Toy Box all at the same time.
    • Flynn’s Arcade: For the competitive Toy Box player, Flynn’s Arcade offers multiplayer with other Disney Infinity 3.0 players any time they want.  Using a “lobby style” multiplayer system, fans can now play with anyone online without having to wait for their friends to be online.
    • El Capitan: View episodes of Toy Box TV, preview and download the latest and greatest community made Toy Boxes or just hang out in the lobby of this landmark theater. When players are connected online and walk in the theater, they have easy access to lots of new Disney Infinity 3.0
    • Sidekicks: Recruit Townspeople Sidekicks to support in combat, unlock exploration modes to help build in the Toy Box, and cultivate crops. Give Townspeople Sidekicks different jobs with customized gear or make them more powerful by boosting their stats with the food and treats they grow.
    • Farming: Feed, clothe, and nurture Townspeople Sidekicks, and guide them to plant, care for and harvest crops to eat. The more players feed them, the higher their stats will go, and the more fun they can have — including throwing fun parties in three new party rooms and a Sidekick Suite.

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  • New Tools:
    • Path Creator: Create custom, controllable paths in the Toy Box that other toys, objects, friends, enemies and more can travel along. This toy can also be used to create races, side-scrolling games, rail slides and more.
    • Toy Dispenser: Step on one of the four colored buttons, each with a different type of toy, and the Toy Dispenser will give a toy to play with. This new feature now allows players to instantly access toys instead of having to unlock them through gameplay.
    • Music Note Creator: Players can make their own music by using instruments and toys to play various notes.

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  • New Toys:
    • Main Street USA Storefronts and buildings: These new pieces give Toy Boxes the official look of Main Street USA with familiar elements such as Main Street Lighting and Turnstyles.
    • Elsa’s Ice Palace: Place Queen Elsa’s Ice Castle on the North Mountain in a Toy Box to create a Frozen themed adventure (unlockable in the Toy Box Speedway Expansion Game).
    • Marshmallow: Players can now add this new toy to their Toy Box, the fearsome guardian of Elsa’s palace from the movie Frozen (unlockable in the Toy Box Speedway Expansion Game).

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Phew! All of that, and the game is still a little more than two week away from release! What did you think about today’s announcements? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to check out our recent impressions of Disney Infinity 3.0. Remember folks, for all the awesome Disney Infinity related news as it becomes available, be sure to stay tuned to Capsule Computers.

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