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First Few Minutes of Conker’s Bad Fur Day in Project Spark

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April 11, 2015

First Few Minutes of Conker’s Bad Fur Day in Project Spark

When Team Dakota and Microsoft announced they would be bringing Conker back in the Conker’s Big Reunion DLC pack for Project Spark, it got many excited to once again play everyone’s favorite sex-crazed, cigar-smoking, alcoholic squirrel once again. After all, we haven’t seen him since 2005’s Conker: Live & Reloaded on the original Xbox.

We still have a couple weeks before we’ll get to jump into the pseudo-sequel to Conker’s Bad Fur Day, but that doesn’t mean Team Dakota can’t whet our appetites a bit while we wait. The developer took to their Twitch channel last night for a quick stream to show off some work done by the Lead Environment Artist on Conker’s Big Reunion, Matt Lucas. In 48 hours, Lucas recreated the first few minutes of Conker’s Bad Fur Day in Project Spark. He plays through it in the video below:

That is Conker’s Bad Fur Day in glorious high-definition. The attention to detail taken by the developers here is staggering. My main concern when this was announced was whether the game will play like a Conker title or pale in comparison. We won’t truly know until we play it, but considering it was designed all within Project Spark and in just two days, this is a great showcase of what can be done in Spark. Heck, if this all goes well, maybe we will see Rare get a chance to make a true sequel to the game.

The first episode of Conker’s Bad Reunion will be released in Project Spark on Xbox One and Windows 8 PC on April 23 for $4.99 US.

Until then, you can just keep re-watching the new trailer after the jump.

Fox Ends The Simpsons on DVD/Blu-ray

Nick Boisson

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April 11, 2015

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Despite some of us feeling the need to collect and display Blu-ray and video game display boxes on shelves, physical media’s days are numbered. With Netflix now streaming films and television shows in 4K, standalone on-demand services like Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, and Vudu, as well as video-on- demand services included with most cable/satellite subscriptions, Blu-ray and DVD sales continue to decline. And, just in case you thought the best examples of the format would be immune, Al Jean of The Simpsons has some news for you.

The Simpsons‘ executive producer/showrunner took to Twitter to let us know that everything is not coming up Milhouse:

.@thesimpsons #EverySimpsonsEver I personally am v sorry to see DVDs discontinued We did them purely for the love of hearing ourselves talk
— Al Jean (@AlJean) April 8, 2015

Yes, 20th Century Fox has ceased production on all DVD and Blu-ray releases of The Simpsons. For those unaware of just how exemplary The Simpsons was handled on DVD and Blu-ray, each and every disc was loaded with special features and every episode had commentary from writers, producers, and cast members. The Simpsons die-hards have been collecting each set since they began production in 2001, with the last set — Season 17 — released last December.

But what about commentaries for digital releases? Al Jean has not written the idea off and even sees a master physical release in the series’ future, tweeting to a concerned fan that they “will do commentaries for all downloads and possibly a master DVD when (if) show ever goes off air.” It should also be noted that Jean continued to respond and thank fans on Twitter following his announcement.

With digital releases, the Simpsons World website (still available only in the US with a paid cable subscription), and the FX Now app (same availability), The Simpsons will still have a place in any fan’s entertainment unit. Not to mention that US fans with cable can watch reruns on television on FXX. Sure, it will be different. But hey, we still have each other…

Call of Duty: Blacks Ops III Announced with New Teaser Trailer

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 11, 2015

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There are a few guarantees in life: death, taxes, and a new Call of Duty game every year. It is Treyarch’s turn at bat this year. They have opted to continue the Black Ops story arc.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III was announced with a teaser trailer that makes references to some of the plot points in Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The trailer caps off with the question “how far are we willing to go?”

The game will get it’s full world reveal on April 26, 2015. It is safe to assume that the game will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows during the 2015 holiday season, but time will tell if this will be the first next-gen exclusive Call of Duty title.

The Technomancer Announced by Spiders and Focus Home Interactive

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 11, 2015

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The Technomancer Announced by Spiders and Focus Home Interactive

Spiders, the developers behind Mars War Logs and Bound By Flame joined Focus Home Interactive today in announcing their next project, The Technomancer.

The RPG takes place in the same universe as Mars War Logs. The player takes on the role of a Technomancer, the cybernetic warrior-mages encountered in the first game. The hero is on the run from the Secret Police during the War of Water. The story features five different endings based on the player’s choices. Many disagreements in the game can be solved peacefully with the dialogue system.

Technomancers have access to a wide variety of cybernetic abilities that are infused with electricity based powers. There will be three combat styles, a full crafting system, and a cast of companions that will support The Technomancer in battle.

The Technomancer is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2016.

New The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt extensive gameplay trailer released

Nick Boisson

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April 11, 2015

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New The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt extensive gameplay trailer released

It has been a month since we last saw footage from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and we just want more and more as the games comes ever so close to its release.

After learning last week that The Witcher 3 is going to clock-in over 200 hours (if you play through all the side missions), many PC gamers are champing at the bit for a chance to jump in fresh to The Witcher series. Good thing CD Projekt Red is prepared for all of you. Today, the developer has released an extensive gameplay trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, showcasing the game’s open world environment, many monster classes, how your choices affect the world around you as well as some Geralt sexy-time and a slew of characters cursing like sailors. Did I mention this trailer may be by NSFW?

Check out the nearly five-minute gameplay trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt below, coming to PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on May 19:

Madman to Screen Studio Ghibli’s ‘When Marnie Was There’ in Australian Cinemas

K. Roberts

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April 10, 2015

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Madman to Screen Studio Ghibli’s ‘When Marnie Was There’ in Australian Cinemas

Madman Entertainment has just announced that they will be screening both English-subtitled and dubbed versions of Studio Ghibli’s latest film, When Marnie Was There (Omoide no Marnie), in cinemas across Australia between May 14 and 27, 2015. The film is based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson, and is the second feature film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, who previously directed Arrietty for Studio Ghibli.

Madman provided a synopsis for the film:

Twelve-year-old Anna believes she sits outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong, and shuts herself off from everyone around her.
Concerned for her health, Anna’s foster mother decides to send her to rural Hokkaido to stay in a sleepy town by the sea. As she dreams her days away amongst the marshes, Anna finds herself strangely drawn to the enigmatic house which sits upon the edge there. This is where she meets Marnie, an energetic young girl who seems to appear from nowhere. The pair quickly become inseparable.
One evening, Marnie makes a heartfelt request of Anna: “Promise me something – that we’ll remain a secret, forever.” Anna begins to wonder about her newfound friend and is compelled to investigate the truth about her. As she is drawn deeper into Marnie’s world, she begins to learn about family, friendship and kindness.

The films will be shown at the following locations (both subtitled and dubbed into English unless otherwise stated):

NSW:

Dendy Newtown
Event George St

VIC:

Cinema Nova (subtitled-only)
Hoyts Melbourne Central (dubbed-only)

QLD:

Dendy Portside

SA:

Nova Palace East End

WA:

Luna Leederville

TAS:

State Hobart

ACT:

Dendy Canberra

The film is already available on English-subtitled DVD and Blu-ray in Japan for those who want to own a copy of it.

Analyst Predicts Mirror’s Edge 2 & Mass Effect 4 Released by April 2016

Nick Boisson

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April 10, 2015

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Analyst Predicts Mirror’s Edge 2 & Mass Effect 4 Released by April 2016

According to a new report posted by Webush, Michael Pachter — one of the games industry’s leading analysts — predicts that EA will release both Mirror’s Edge 2 and Mass Effect 4 by the end of March 2016.

According to VideoGamer, Pachter and his analytic team predict that EA’s 2016 fiscal year will see the release of four titles from four major franchises: a new Need for Speed, Star Wars: Battlefront, Mirror’s Edge 2, and Mass Effect 4. We already know that the next Need for Speed and Star Wars: Battlefront are slated to be released before the end of 2015, but no dates have been given for the Mirror’s Edge or Mass Effect sequels. The 2016 fiscal year runs from April 2015 through March 2016.

“FY:16 is expected to feature incremental releases Mass Effect 4, Mirror’s Edge 2, a new Need For Speed game, and Star Wars: Battlefront, as well as meaningful re-orders for Battlefield Hardline, which launched in late Q4:15.”

We have not heard anything about the upcoming Mirror’s Edge sequel since E3 2014, when they just let us know that they were still working on it since their announcement a year prior at E3 2013. As for Mass Effect 4, we have not seen or heard anything other than tweets from BioWare employees. But with E3 in June and San Diego Comic-Con in July, there are plenty of chances for EA to tease us a bit before the fiscal year end.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3’s “Doflamingo Edition” Announced with Pre-Order Bonuses

Dustin Spencer

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April 10, 2015

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3’s “Doflamingo Edition” Announced with Pre-Order Bonuses

We all know about the upcoming One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, but now there is a brand new special edition set to launch. Those who want to go for gold or that are just hardcore fans of the franchise will be happy to know that the “Doflamingo Edition” was recently announced, offering up a nice little figuring with the game itself. If that news wasn’t enough, the pre-order bonus was also revealed, so take a look at these details below:

PRE ORDER OFFER:
- An Exclusive DLC Pack*:
  - 2 Costumes: Luffy as a giant fish & Sabo dressed as Lucy
  - 2 Quests
- 1 unique “3 Brothers” Metal Case (not available on STEAM)
DOFLAMINGO EDITION (for PlayStation®3 & PlayStation®4):
- Full Game
- DOFLAMINGO Scultures Figurine – OPPW3 Exclusive Version (16cm)

So there you have it, folks. Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo, back at work again – making what looks to be a fantastic sequel for a deserving anime. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is due out in August, so lock in your pre-order of either edition today.

LEGO Dimensions Bringing Together Multiple Franchises Online and off

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 10, 2015

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LEGO Dimensions Bringing Together Multiple Franchises Online and off

The next of the five promised LEGO games in 2015 in probably the biggest yet. TT Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that the next chapter in the LEGO franchise will be LEGO Dimensions. The game will mix real life world brick building with console gaming. Gamers will be able to assemble objects and send them, along with their minifigures, into the game with the LEGO Toy Pad.

DC Domics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, The Wizard of Oz, LEGO Ninjago, and Back to the Future have be part of possibly the ultimate crossover. TT Games will be announcing more participating franchises in the coming months.

“LEGO Dimensions is unlike anything that we have ever done. It further extends the LEGO play experience into the digital world with all of the characters, humour and action of LEGO videogames now combined with the fun of LEGO minifigure and model building. We are thrilled to expand our partnership with TT Games to explore ways in which physical and digital LEGO play can merge in meaningful ways for children,” said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital Games for the LEGO Group.

The LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack will be available for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii U in 2015. Level, Team, and Fun Packs will expand the universe and have planned releases throughout 2015 and 2015.

Eugen System Introduces US Army Faction in Act of Aggression in New Trailer

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 10, 2015

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Eugen System Introduces US Army Faction in Act of Aggression in New Trailer

Eugen Systems’ new game Act of Aggression is a throwback to the golden era of RTS games. Today, the veteran RTS developers released a new trailer revealing a treasure trove of information on the US Army faction, one of three in Act of Aggression.

Set in the near future, the US Army is a group of dogged veterans suffering from budget cuts and aging equipment. However, this does not stop them from being the toughest bad boy on the block. Between the M1 Abrams tank that has been striking fear into the enemy since the Gulf War and their heavily defended bases, the US Army is a tough team to kill. The US Army’s biggest weakness is their difficulty in reacting to changing threats, a painful reliance of copious amounts of electricity for defense, and an inability to process newer rare earth minerals.

The next video will cover the United Nations funded peacekeeping force named Chimera, followed by the private military contractors known as The Cartel. Act of Aggression launches in Spring of 2015 for PC. Those who pre-order the game will have exclusive access to the beta in the coming months.