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August 6, 2015

Ever since Mafia II was released back in 2010 2K Games had been extremely quiet about the series ever continuing until late last month when the company revealed that Hangar 13 is indeed working on Mafia III and that they would show it off for the first time during Gamescom. Well now that that day has come the first footage and a number of screenshots for Mafia III have been revealed and you can check it all out below.

Mafia III is going to be set in a reimagined New Orleans in 1968, one of the most tumultuous years in American history. This version of New Orleans is bustling with activity, complete with era-inspired cars, fashion and music. Only the Italian mob controls illegal gambling, drugs, and prostitution, while corrupt police and politicians line their pockets with the proceeds.

Mafia III will be released sometime in 2016 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Additional story details have been revealed by 2K and you can read them below:

Mafia III follows the story of Lincoln Clay, a disenfranchised Vietnam veteran, returning from combat and looking for a home and a place to belong. Orphaned as a child, Lincoln at last achieves a semblance of family with the city’s black mob, finding the surrogate father and brother he has longed for.
But when Lincoln’s new family is betrayed and slaughtered by the Italian mob, he becomes fixated on revenge and wages a brutal war against the Italians, disrupting the balance of power in the seedy underworld of New Orleans. As the story progresses, Lincoln allies himself with other criminals and builds an empire and a new family of his own that transforms the city.

Star Wars Battlefront ‘Fighter Squadron’ Mode Revealed

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August 6, 2015

Ever since Star Wars Battlefront was revealed by Electronic Arts and Dice people have been kind of on the fence about the title but thanks to an announcement made earlier today at Gamescom a few of those people have probably grown rather eager to pick up the title upon release. You see, EA has announced that Star Wars Battlefront will feature a 20 player multiplayer mode called “Fighter Squadron” where all players will be fighting against one another in aerial combat.

This dogfight mode will feature various iconic ships such as X-Wings and Tie Fighters though it is worth noting that if you don’t have twenty players on your team, the absent slots will be filled with AI pilots. You can check out the announcement trailer for Fighter Squadron below and be sure to keep an eye out for Star Wars Battlefront when it is released on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC worldwide on November 17th.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Trailer Released for Gamescom

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August 6, 2015

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Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Trailer Released for Gamescom

With Assassin’s Creed Syndicate set to be released worldwide on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 23rd Ubisoft is taking every chance they have to help hype up fans for the game’s upcoming release. As such Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate during Gmescom and you can check it out below as well as a handful of new screenshots.

In the trailer you’ll be introduced to the twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye, the two protagonists of the game, as they talk about what drove them into their quest to try and take over London.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Gamescom Gameplay Trailer Released

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August 6, 2015

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Gamescom Gameplay Trailer Released

With Gamescom 2015 in full swing Electronic Arts and DICE have released a new five minute gameplay trailer for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst. Since this is the first gameplay trailer the company has decided to show off for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, they are focusing on showing off the moment where Faith begins her rise from a carefree runner to the hero the city needs. Playing in first person allows players to feel her fluid movement, combat and power.

EA does note that the footage shown off in the trailer is pre-alpha footage from a cut-down mission in the game. Currently Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is set to be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on February 23rd.

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water European Release Date Announced

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August 6, 2015

Nintendo has announced at Gamescom that they are planning on releasing Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water in Europe, where it is called Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water, on October 30th for the Wii U. Starting on this day a trial version of the game will also be made available for download with the prologue and the first two chapters of the game available in the demo.

The company continued to reveal that there will be a special limited edition retail release that includes a copy of the game, an art book, four spirit photographs, a steelbook case, and a double-sided poster. Currently Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water does not have a a release date in North America but you can check out a new trailer for the game below.

STAR WARS_THE ICONIC MOVIES CELEBRATED WITH NEW LIMITED EDITION INDIVIDUAL BLU-RAY STEELBOOKS

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THE ICONIC MOVIES CELEBRATED WITH NEW LIMITED EDITION INDIVIDUAL BLU-RAY™ STEELBOOKS

Each Film Presented in Unique, Collectible Character Steelbook Packaging available 11^th November 2015.

Also Available Newly repackaged Star Wars: The Complete Saga to be released on 11^th November 2015.

Sydney, AUSTRALIA – As the galaxy prepares for the next generation of Star Wars, the six epic films will each release as commemorative Blu-ray steelbooks on Wednesday 11 November. These highly collectible films will be available for a limited time only and can be pre-ordered beginning Friday 7 August. In addition, Star Wars: The Complete Saga will also be released in newly repackaged artwork on Wednesday 11 November. The announcements were made today by The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Each film from the Saga is presented with new character packaging allowing fans to choose their favorite or collect all six for a limited time. Characters include: The Phantom Menace – Darth Maul; Attack of the Clones – Yoda; Revenge of the Sith – General Grievous; A New Hope – Darth Vader; The Empire Strikes Back – Imperial Stormtrooper; and Return of the Jedi – Emperor Palpatine.

In addition to the collectible steelbook packaging, each single disc Blu-ray includes existing audio commentary with George Lucas and the film crew as well as audio commentary from archival interviews with the cast and crew.

The newly repackaged Saga includes all six feature films on Blu-ray, along with three additional discs containing more than 40 hours of previously released extensive special features.

About The Walt Disney Studios

For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

About Lucasfim Ltd.

Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California. Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 20 15 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and VOD. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox, a 21st Century Fox Company.

German Tech Tree Prepares to Set Sail in World of Warships

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German Tech Tree Prepares to Set Sail in World of Warships

German cruisers to hit the high seas

August 6, 2015 — Wargaming today announced that the German Tech Tree is preparing to cast off for World of Warships. This new lineup will set sail in October, with visitors to this year’s gamescom getting exclusive hands-on experience with famed German warships, including the iconic Dresden and Admiral Hipper, far ahead of their release.

The World of Warships zone within the massive Wargaming gamescom booth will be the only place where players can test the versatility of the Dresden and Hermelin cruisers, as well as discover the might of the Bismarck and Tirpitz battleships. Visitors will also get the chance to see how these warships operate while pitting them against other nations already in game for the very first time.

The German cruisers making their in-game debut boast remarkable endurance, especially at higher tiers, making them great for surviving tough encounters. Heavy German cruisers also feature solid armor and devastating weaponry fitting for any battle at sea. The German line has strong penetration, but even better damage per minute and outstanding missile velocity, which makes for an intimidating force in close-range combat.

“The World of Warships team is really excited to be adding the German national line into the game,” said Danila Volkov, World of Warships Development Director. “German shipbuilding has produced truly daunting and diverse warships. These vessels open up a whole new set of tactics for players and add additional depth to gameplay.”

The World of Warships Open Beta saw over two million prospective captains engage in thrilling naval warfare on the high seas with players around the world averaging 190 minutes or 12 battles per day. Of the dozens of ships offered, player favorites included aircraft carrier Langley, battleship Michigan, cruiser St. Louis and destroyer Wakatake.

To stay up-to-date with all the latest developments, visit our official website.

http://worldofwarships.asia

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About World of Warships

The highly anticipated World of Warships is the latest free, historical online combat game to be added to the Wargaming’s catalog. Command a massive naval fleet featuring history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, a plethora of upgrades, strategically designed environments the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

Endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat await all who take the helm in World of Warships!

Official website:

http://worldofwarships.asia

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile and tablet. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming’s trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

Official website:

wargaming.com

NEW STARCRAFT® II, HEARTHSTONE®, HEROES OF THE STORM™, AND OVERWATCH™ CONTENT REVEALED AT GAMESCOM 2015

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NEW STARCRAFT^® II, HEARTHSTONE^®, HEROES OF THE STORM^™, AND OVERWATCH^™ CONTENT REVEALED AT GAMESCOM 2015

Latest additions to current and upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games playable on show floor; new World of Warcraft^® expansion to be announced tomorrow

SYDNEY, Australia—August 6, 2015—Epic Heroes and knightly cards are just a few of the exciting new things Blizzard Entertainment revealed overnight at gamescom 2015, taking place at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany from August 5–9. And there’s more to come: the epic new expansion for World of Warcraft^® will be unveiled on the Blizzard stage in Hall 7 tomorrow, August 7, at 2:00 a.m. AEST. Players around the world can tune in to a live stream of the announcement at www.blizzgc.com.

StarCraft^® II: Legacy of the Void^™

Blizzard also revealed the first details for Allied Commanders, a brand-new cooperative game mode in Legacy of the Void, the upcoming final chapter of StarCraft II. In Allied Commanders mode, players take on the roles of legendary StarCraft commanders and team up to defeat a host of enemies in a series of objective-based missions, levelling up their commanders as they progress.

Each commander has a distinct play style and devastating abilities, as well as new cooperative powers exclusive to the Allied Commanders mode. New abilities, units, and upgrades are unlocked as the commanders work together to dominate each mission.

Three commanders have just been revealed and are playable at gamescom:

Jim Raynor represents the heart and fighting spirit of the Terran Dominion, leading an army that focuses on infantry and Terran war machines, including the ability to call down the power of the Hyperion Battlecruiser, the flagship of his fleet
Kerrigan takes to the battlefield alongside her Swarm, which comprises some of the most iconic Zerg units from the StarCraft franchise
Artanis commands the Protoss forces from high above in the Spear of Adun, and can quickly reinforce his allies anywhere on the map, including calling down orbital strikes with deadly precision

Professional StarCraft II players will be demonstrating Allied Commanders at gamescom on the Blizzard stage in Hall 7 from 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, until 12:30 a.m. AEST on Sunday, August 9, and from 9:00–10:00 p.m. AEST on Sunday, August 9.

Hearthstone^®: Heroes of Warcraft^™

Dashing knights and their trusty steeds join gamescom this year with a preview of The Grand Tournament^™, the exciting new expansion for Hearthstone^®: Heroes of Warcraft^™ due out later this month. Along with 11 new cards revealed overnight, Blizzard showcased a new “jousting” gameplay mechanic, which gives certain cards the ability to reveal a minion in each deck and win a special advantage for the player if their revealed minion has a higher mana cost than that of their opponent.

Heroes of the Storm^™

The influence of Sanctuary within the Nexus continues to expand as part of the ongoing Eternal Conflict^™ in-game event, with the unveiling of a new Diablo^®-themed Hero and Battleground:

Kharazim, Monk of Ivgorod, is a versatile melee support Hero who can be either a healer or a fighter
Infernal Shrines is a three-lane Battleground on which teams compete to call forth a massive Punisher demon that hunts down the opposing team’s Heroes

Two additional Heroes have also been revealed:

Rexxar, the famed half-ogre, half-orc beastmaster from Warcraft^®, is a ranged warrior who fights in tandem with his trusted bear companion, Misha
Artanis, the first StarCraft warrior for Heroes of the Storm, will be made available to those who purchase or pre-purchase StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

Overwatch^™

The world could use a new hero, and two new maps, and that’s exactly what Blizzard revealed for Overwatch, its highly anticipated team-based shooter:

Lúcio, an acclaimed Brazilian musician, supports his comrades by using his musical talents to heal them and boost their speed

In Numbani, an African city where omnics and humans live together in peace, players escort Doom Fist’s gauntlet to the Numbani Heritage Museum—or prevent their opponents from doing so
In Volskaya Industries, a Russian manufacturing centre near Siberia where the hostility between humans and omnics remains strong, opposing teams battle over control of the map by capturing or defending critical objectives

Lúcio and the two new maps are playable on the show floor at gamescom, along with Zarya, McCree, and Soldier 76, three heroes announced earlier this year.

In addition to tuning in to www.blizzgc.com for tomorrow’s World of Warcraft expansion announcement, be sure to return to the website at 2:00 a.m. AEST on August 8 and 9, and at 1:00 a.m. AEST on August 10, to watch live chats with Blizzard developers about the latest announcements at gamescom and more.

Supporting videos and screenshots for all of the announcements are available on the Blizzard press site: http://blizzard.gamespress.com/en-AU

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