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Transformers: Devastation Gets a New Trailer Full of Gameplay Footage

Dustin Spencer
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I think that title sums it up nicely. Platinum Games have been everywhere as of late, and have released a new trailer for Transformers: Devastation (published by Activision) that shows off the stunning art design as well as the general action packed experience as a whole. Sure, its different from what we typically see for the franchise in video game form, but fans are sure to be happier with this much more tuned in version.

TRANSFORMERS: Devastation brings Hasbro’s converting robot titans to life with classic Generations styling and modern attitude. This new trailer highlights four of the five playable heroes in the game – OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, SIDESWIPE and WHEELJACK – as well as notorious foes like MEGATRON, STARSCREAM and the towering combiner, DEVASTATOR. Whether leaping into vehicle form to ram enemies at high speed or juggling them in mid-air with a flurry of blinding-fast combos, the dynamic action of TRANSFORMERS: Devastation is so close it’s personal.

Check out the trailer for yourself down below and expect this beast to unfold later this year.

Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part 1 E3 Hands-off Impressions

Mateja Simovic
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Pillars of Eternity has secured for itself a number of critical accolades upon its release (including mine!) and with a robust high fantasy universe, it’s easy to see why it earned so acclaim. A new expansion developed by Obsidian Entertainment is being released by Paradox Interactive very soon to give players more time to explore the mysteries of Eora. I was able to witness a hands-off demonstration and note a number of features down:

-Combat gameplay largely remains the same with the player able to control each of the characters individually. Combat unfolding in real time with the option to pause.

-New customisable companion AI has been added to ensure that players don’t need to engage in constant micro-management with their party during the melee. I should note that there were a number of hiccups during the presentation with some of the AI companions standing by and doing nothing in the middle of battle but I’m sure this will be fixed by the time the expansion is released. This change will also be applied to the base game so the expansion is not necessary to access this feature.

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-Players will now have the option of scouting with a single character rather than telling the entire party, including the chainmail wearing tank, to begin sneaking. This opens up new tactical opportunities.

-Two new companions will be included in the expansion including a mechanical ‘construct’ and a drug addicted monk. They will each bring their own flavour to the action and the narrative.

-More customisability will be available for players with familiar characters with the option to now cross-class. So wizards can finally take chanter talents to become even more useful in combat.

-The level cap will be raised by 2 from 12 to 14 so you’ll have more wiggle room to play around with these new level-up options.

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-The UI will also received a bit of an overhaul and this will also be applied to the base game in a patch.

-The expansion will feature more scripted events which will in turn be more dynamic with various factors in the party composition effecting the outcome. In the demo, the party were climbing down into a pit when a heavily armoured party member slips, falls, and takes the rest of the group with him down into the depths.

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This only the first part of a two part expansion and with content being about equivalent to Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast (around 20 hours). When exactly the expansion is coming out has not yet been announced but I can quote that the devs said it “comes out soon”.

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Crossout E3 Hands-off Impressions

Mateja Simovic
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Crossout is a new MMO title, published by Gaijin Entertainment (the same guys who did War Thunder) and developed by Targem Games, it is unlike anything I’ve quite seen before. The game describes itself as a post-apocalyptic, vehicular combat MMO. From what I’ve been able to see, it appears to be an interesting cross between something like World of Tanks and the universe of Mad Max. Having come off the same high as everyone else after watching Fury Road, I was interested to see whether this game could satiate my desire to ride eternal and chrome in Valhalla (WITNESS!)…

From what I’ve been able to see, this game is a mechanic’s dream. Half of it revolves around the actual vehicular combat while the other focusing upon building the death on wheels you’ll be using in the former. The extent to which this game purports to focus upon this aspect of the game is quite interesting with the spokesperson on hand claiming that players will probably spend more time building their rigs than actually driving them.

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There is a lot of strategy involved from what I could tell in this aspect of the game with the various attachments and parts you’ll be able to unlock and trade. The physics engine appears to quite well developed with the various alterations affecting the handling and momentum of the vehicle. I’m sure that for some people, the urge to scratch the design itch will be accomplished in this aspect of the game.

What concerns me more, and which is something I still do not know much about, is the vehicular combat itself. From my understanding, the matches will be short with the spokesperson stating that they’ll go for about a couple of minutes. The reason for the short length of matches is that players will only be given one life in each game. Couple that with what they present to be fast gameplay and its easy to see why this would be the case.

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I asked them whether the choice of giving players one life would lead to unsatisfying matches but they argued that it would allow players to quickly be able to change their design without having to slog through a match that they were not having fun in. I agree that certainly would be positive, but I’m still unconvinced as to whether matches will be satisfying if I’m only able to play with my carefully crafted machine for a short span of time.

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The game will feature localised damage tracking which will mean that as parts of the vehicle take hits, they’ll become less effective before being completely destroyed. This, combined with the previous design options, might effectively mean that players will opt to only play heavily armoured junkers which will have a longer lifespan purely due to the tenacity of their design. Without actually playing the game however, I am unable to comment on how exactly things will play out.

Stay tuned for more Crossout news!

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RAIDS LAUNCHED IN AFTERMATH OF RUNESCAPE WORLD EVENT

Philip Federico
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RAIDS LAUNCHED IN AFTERMATH OF RUNESCAPE WORLD EVENT

Tuska’s defeat rips a portal to the brand new world of Mazcab, where high-level players battle the World Devourer’s remaining minions

Tuesday 14th July 2015, Cambridge, UK – Jagex Games Studio, creators and custodians of the fantasy MMORPG RuneScape, has today introduced a raid mode into the game. The feature – long demanded by the passionate RuneScape community – will see bands of high-level heroes (up to 10 per group) travel to Mazcab, and help its inhabitants battle minions of Tuska – a ‘World Devourer’ god who was defeated in a recent world event, and whose presence shook the game’s main world of Gielinor. An exciting collection of exclusive rewards will be available to players taking part in the raids, including new armour and combat abilities.

Mazcab – a brand new world in the RuneScape universe – is accessed through a portal found on top of Tuska’s carcass, and features additional content alongside the raids and combat encounters with high-level bosses. Visitors will also have the chance to take part in a player vs. player mini-game, explore a procedurally-generated forest that includes further rewards, and complete mini-quests for the planet’s native inhabitants, the goebies.

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The new content will include the following:

  • Co-operative combat – High-level player vs. monster content for groups of up to 10 players
  • New world – Explore the world of Mazcab, filled with lore fragments, mini-quests and more
  • Bountiful rewards – Level 90 tank armour, five new tradable abilities, three new titles and three new pets
  • Exclusivity – Mazcab Raids are members-only
  • Raid feats – Battle to complete the toughest challenges and secure the new ‘Daredevil’ title

“We are truly excited to finally bring raids to RuneScape,” said David Osborne, lead designer, RuneScape. “Their introduction brings added depth to the current ‘endgame’ for high-level players, offering up the toughest boss in the game, as well as a raft of great content including mini-quests, exclusive rewards and stacks of other content for our players to engage with.”

 

About Jagex

Starting in 2001 with their flagship free-to-play adventure game, RuneScape, Jagex has created a long-standing reputation for crafting the world’s best online games services.  Today they stand as one of the UK’s largest independent games developers and publishers.  With over 40 titles published to date, Jagex prides itself on developing and publishing hugely popular, accessible, online games for millions of players globally.  For more information please visit www.jagex.com.

About RuneScape

Step into a medieval fantasy world that’s packed with epic adventures, fascinating characters and a passionate community that helps to mould the game itself. Unashamedly British in humour, RuneScape embraces an unconventional world where you’re free to play and explore the way you want to. An MMO unlike any other – become the hero you were born to be at www.runescape.com.

RIOT GAMES ANNOUNCES OPL GRAND FINAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Philip Federico
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RIOT GAMES ANNOUNCES OPL GRAND FINAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Riot Games Oceania has today unveiled some of the activities players can experience at the Oceanic Pro League Grand Final at Luna Park Sydney on August 8.

Kicking off at 11am AEST, players can freely explore Luna Park and take part in free League of Legends community activities throughout the day. Players without tickets for the Grand Final in the Big Top can still soak up the atmosphere and watch all the live esports action from 5:00pm AEST on big screens in three dedicated public viewing areas around the park.

HOYTS is also hosting viewing parties in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand so players won’t miss out if they can’t make it to Luna Park.

The finals can also be streamed live from the comfort of home at www.twitch.tv/riotgamesoceania from 5:00pm AEST.

Players can plan their day here and share their experience with the official event hashtag #IAMOPL.

Here is a sneak peek of the activities for Luna Park Sydney:

  • Community Hall: Located behind Coney Island, this will be home to the community stage where players can enjoy Q&As with Rioters, panels, signings, cosplay, art showcases and more.
  • Community Games: Champion-themed games that will be set up on the Lavender Green and free for punters to test their skills.
  • Merchandise: Players can head to the Popcorn Hall to buy t-shirts, plush, figurines and posters.
  • Cosplay Lounge: Cosplay Lounge: Cosplayers can relax and repair any breaks at the dedicated Cosplay lounge.
  • Food & Drink: Players can take a pit stop and refuel at Braum’s Burgers for a bite to eat and to get their hands on a limited edition Coca-Cola cup.
  • Ferry Shuttle: There is a free one-way ferry running hourly from Commissioner’s Steps to Circular Quay, from 10:30am until 4:45pm AEST. Ferry tickets can be booked here from July 16.
  • Bus from SMASH: SMASH attendees can hitch a free ride on buses leaving for Luna Park at 2:00pm and 3:30pm AEST. Book here from July 16.
  • Bus to HOYTS Broadway: Those attending the viewing party at HOYTS Broadway can hop on a bus at 4:00pm AEST at Luna Park. Book here from July 16.

There are still tickets available for HOYTS viewing parties at:

  • HOYTS Broadway, NSW
  • HOYTS Stafford, QLD
  • HOYTS Norwood, SA
  • HOYTS Highpoint, VIC
  • HOYTS Carousel, WA

Every HOYTS ticket holder will score a free skin code and swag bag. Secure a seat in Australia here and New Zealand here.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Collector’s Editions to come with Bonus Map “The Giant”

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Activision and Treyarch announced that the classic zombie map “Der Riese” will be rebooted in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Now known as “The Giant,” the map will be included for free with all Call of Duty: Black Ops III Collector’s Editions.

Treyarch also released a brand new cinematic trailer teasing Call of Duty: Black Ops III’s zombie mode.The mode will pick up from the end of Call of Duty: Black Ops II’s “Origin” DLC, where a future Richtofen has sent himself back in time in hopes of righting his wrongs.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III will launch on November 6th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows. Those who pre-order will get access to the beta.

Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #68 Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Whether you’re looking to beat the summer heat or hibernate somewhere indoors for winter, Indie Gala and Capsule Computers’ Every Monday Bundle #68 has plenty of games to keep you entertained. This week features six great indie games, with five of them dropping Steam trading cards!

Pillar – A collection of mini-game that seeks to express personality types through gameplay mechanics.

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8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition – A modern retelling of the classic 8-bit JRPG story, complete with period accurate character art.

Club Manager 2015 – Take your eighth league association football club and guide them to victory in this football management sim.

Bunker – The Underground Game – A hilarious point and click adventure set in a secret Soviet era bunker.

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Al Emmo’s Postcards from Anozira – A hidden object adventure inspired by the point and click All Emmo adventure game.

Journey Of The Light – Bring this Lightball home with only a cryptic sentence as your only guide.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the entire bundle is only $1.89. Grab your bundle at Indie Gala now!

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. RELEASES FIRST GAMEPLAY TRAILER FOR TONY HAWK’S® PRO SKATER™ 5

Philip Federico
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ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. RELEASES FIRST GAMEPLAY TRAILER FOR TONY HAWK’S® PRO SKATER™ 5

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 13, 2015 – Today Activision Publishing, Inc. has shared a new gameplay trailer for Tony Hawk’s® Pro Skater™ 5. Backed with punk band Plague Vendor’s track “Black Sap Scriptures,” the video shows skateboarding pros and hidden characters, classic trick combos in brand-new levels, and tons of skaters ripping together. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 is expected to arrive in North America on September 29, 2015 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 rekindles the signature style of classic Pro Skater games in a brand-new set of levels with the same renowned focus on daring objectives and fine-tuned controls – including manuals and reverts – for endless sessions and high-scoring tricks. Expansive, seamless online multiplayer means you can quickly jump into the action with up to 20 friends and challengers at one time. Pretty much everything you could do in single-player in past THPS games, you can now do online with friends in THPS5, like missions, unlocking new content, and leveling up… or if your skills are on point, go head-to-head against all takers in competitive matches. Adding to the online insanity, you can create your own skateparks, then share them with the community. If your creation is good enough, you might find the Birdman himself in there nailing 900s! Shredders, take note: the online features are exclusive to the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions of the game.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 will be available for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for $59.99. For the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system versions, confirmation of exact release dates will follow, but are anticipated to release prior to the end of the year. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 versions will not have online play and are priced $20 less than the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One versions.

Join the community on Facebook at facebook.com/TonyHawkGames and on Twitter and Instagram at @tonyhawkgames.

About Robomodo

Robomodo is a game development studio specializing in AAA games for all console and mobile platforms. Experienced in designing original IP and innovating on established franchises, Robomodo combines solid game design with distinctive artistic styles.

About Disruptive Games

Based in Berkeley, CA, Disruptive Games is an independent studio with a mission to create innovative and exceptional games. Disruptive specializes in connected experiences for all types of games, even genres that have historically been offline. Additional information about Disruptive Games can be found online at www.disruptivegames.net.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, http://www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

TONY HAWK IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TONY HAWK, INC. ©2015 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION is a registered trademark and PRO SKATER is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. “PS4” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Disney and Ubisoft Announce Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets

Andrew Day
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Are you watching Gravity Falls? If not then you really should be. The adventures of Dipper and Mabel Pines as they spend their summer with their GrUncle Stan in the mysterious and supernatural town of Gravity Falls is the best Disney produced tv series since Phineas and Ferb and well worth the watch. Now, if you are already watching then you will probably be thrilled to hear about the House of Mouse’s collaboration with Ubisoft to create a brand new 3DS title; Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets.

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Legend of the Gnome Gemulets puts players in control of the Pines Twins as they work to solve the mystery of the Gnomes’ stolen Gemulets. The twins must work together to collect tools and weapons around Gravity Falls as they attempt to solve mysteries and prepare for encounters with paranormal and supernatural creatures. On their perilous journey, they will battle fearsome enemies that block their path and will ultimately restore order to the kingdom.

We have a couple screenshots of the game in action, as well as a brand new trailer for you to check out below. As for when we will be able to play the game; we don’t have a solid release date yet, aside from the fact that it will be this Spring. So for all the info about Gnomes, twins and mysterious books, make sure you stay tuned to Capsule Computers. Plus who knows, if this game takes off maybe we will finally get those Dipper and Mabel Disney Infinity figures that everyone has been clamoring over!

RACE LIKE A CHAMPION IN F1TM 2015

Philip Federico
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RACE LIKE A CHAMPION IN F1TM 2015

STUNNING NEW GAME ENGINE AND ‘BROADCAST PRESENTATION’ VISUALS CAPTURED IN LAUNCH VIDEO NOW PLAYING AT WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/FORMULA1GAME

SYDNEY, 13th July 2015 – Codemasters® have announced the launch of F1 2015, the official videogame of the 2015 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Arriving earlier in the season than previous Codemasters FORMULA ONE™ releases, the launch of F1 2015 marks the award-winning series’ debut on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. The game is also available for Windows PC.

Gamers can see the launch trailer now playing at https://youtu.be/KlFO0A1qIHw.

F1 2015 delivers a truly immersive experience thanks to an all-new ‘broadcast presentation’ style that recreates the unique race day atmosphere of a GRAND PRIX™, complete with introductory grid sequences, new motion-captured pit stops by a real world pit crew, and the iconic podium celebrations. Using voice recognition technology available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, players can become immersed in the cockpit, engaging with their race engineer through in-game voice commands with Kinect for Xbox One and the PlayStation®Camera or compatible headsets and microphones for PlayStation 4. Players compete as their favourite FORMULA ONE star in the all-new Championship Season and push themselves to the limit in the challenging Pro Season mode. The game also features fully playable 2014 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ bonus content.

To celebrate the game’s launch, Codemasters have released a new F1 2015 launch trailer that showcases how F1 2015 takes players closer to the real-world experience of racing in the world’s most glamorous, exciting and prestigious motorsport, thanks to a brand new version of Codemasters’ proprietary EGO game engine. In addition to spectacular visual fidelity, F1 2015 offers a significant step forward in the physics-based handling model of the game, which is designed to be inclusive for both seasoned players and those new to the series. The handling model offers enhancements and additions in over 20 areas, including engine and transmission, aerodynamics, fuel tank, force feedback, suspension and most notably, a brand new tyre physics model, to recreate the breathtaking handling characteristics of the world’s fastest and most responsive racing cars.

F1 2015 is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future updates. F1 2015 is published by Codemasters and distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Russia, Australia and New Zealand.

 

 

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