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Tropico 5 Opening Their Gates To Xbox 360

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August 13, 2014

In May, we saw the release of Tropico 5 on PC, but now the tropical island sim may grow its fan club a bit more with the release date for the Xbox 360 version finally announced. It has been declared that the global release for the game will be November 2014.

Xboxers will be rewarded for their patience. The console version will include the DLC pack, ‘The Big Cheese’ for free! For the truly eager fans, there’s more. There is a Limited Special Edition version to which includes your very own Tropico passport, a postcard of the island and 2 additional DLCs, the ‘Bayo del Olfato’ DLC and ‘The Big Cheese’; one which opens up a new map. This new game was certain a step up from Tropico 4 with plenty of new features. Apart from the advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research options and island exploration, Tropico 5 has a new cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players for the first time in the series’ history.

So now that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, be prepared to claim your rightful place at the top as the grand Dictat… I mean, El Presidente, and rule over the infamous island of Tropico. Guide your nation during your reign as you tackle diplomatic, economic and social issues. Strategically manage rebellions, your people’s changing needs and opposing governments to build and ensure your Caribbean dynasty.

Viva El Presidente!

Evolve Receives Shiny New Trailer Showing off an Icy Locale; Open Beta Dated

Dustin Spencer

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August 13, 2014

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Evolve Receives Shiny New Trailer Showing off an Icy Locale; Open Beta Dated

Isn’t it funny how a Beta once was an exciting thing that was exclusive to most, for the sole purpose of quality control? Now, its just a throwaway demo used to get eager fans to pre-order a game, and while I am against that mindset, those who are excited about Evolve will probably be ready to know that a beta for the game will be exclusively for Xbox One owners this January.

On top of that news, 2K Games and Turtle Rock have also put out a trailer for their anticipated title, showing off the “Distillery” map, which features dynamic snowstorms, hidden routes, and a match in progress. The whole boss battle aspect is certainly tempting, so check out the trailer and you can pick up Evolve for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC this February.

Fable Legends Looks Upbeat; Features a Unique Five-Person Multiplayer

Dustin Spencer

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August 13, 2014

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When you mention Fable in large groups, you usually have one person who smiles big while ten others frown in disgust. Take it or leave it, this franchise has been on its own little route since the second installment, and those who wanted a more serious game are in need to look elsewhere.

With that out of the way, Lionhead Studios certainly have a lot on the table with Fable Legends for the Xbox One. Along with its animated atmosphere and more upbeat and colorful visuals, this follow-up will include multiplayer that is unique from anything we have seen before, with one person who is playing the evil doer controlling the outcome of quests. Four heroes can also team up, which would make the AI in the game take the front on that scene – allowing teamwork to reign at the core of the experience. It actually looks rather decent, and you can check out the shiny new trailer from Gamescom down below that goes a bit further into detail.

Rise of the Tomb Raider to be a Xbox exclusive

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2014

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Rise of the Tomb Raider to be a Xbox exclusive

To the surprise of many, today Square Enix announced during Microsoft’s Gamescom press conference that Rise of the Tomb Raider will be released exclusively for the Xbox. It is worth noting that he did not mention whether it would be only for Xbox One, meaning it might be a cross-gen title. That being said, this is surely to surprise many as the original Tomb Raider reboot was released on Sony consoles as well as Microsoft and even the Remastered version was given a release on the PlayStation 4.

To explain the decision to fans, Crystal Dynamics studio head Darrell Gallagher addressed the community in a letter you can read below.

Dear Tomb Raider Community,
As you may have seen, we’ve just announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider, coming Holiday 2015, is exclusively on Xbox. We consider all of you to be the lifeblood of Tomb Raider and the work we do at Crystal. I’d like to give you some insight into this decision, and why we feel this is the very best thing for the Tomb Raider sequel we’re creating at the studio.
Tomb Raider in 2013 was a success due in large part to your continued support. Our goal has always been to deliver something truly special with Rise of the Tomb Raider. Today’s announcement with Microsoft is one step to help us put Tomb Raider on top of action adventure gaming. Our friends at Microsoft have always seen huge potential in Tomb Raider and have believed in our vision since our first unveil with them on their stage at E3 2011. We know they will get behind this game more than any support we have had from them in the past – we believe this will be a step to really forging the Tomb Raider brand as one of the biggest in gaming, with the help, belief and backing of a major partner like Microsoft.
This doesn’t mean that we’re walking away from our fans who only play on PlayStation or on PC. Those are great systems, with great partners, and amazing communities. We have Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris coming to those platforms this December, and Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition is available on PS4.
We know that there are probably many more questions and concerns. Please do send them to us, and we’ll answer to the best of our ability. Meanwhile we’re going all out to try and make something truly special – the most ambitious Tomb Raider game ever built.
Thanks,
Darrell Gallagher
Crystal Dynamics Head of Studios

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 1TB Xbox One Bundle Announced

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2014

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Today Activision and Microsoft announced that they will be releasing a special limited edition Xbox One bundle featuring a brand new paint job, a custom designed controller with special sound effects, and of course a copy of the game. The most enticing thing however is the fact that this bundle includes a 1 terabyte hard drive, double the size of the current Xbox One hard drive.

This bundle is set to be released the same date that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is released, November 3rd, and it will be priced at $499 / €499 / £429. Also released today was some brand new campaign gameplay footage which can be found below.

Assassin’s Creed: Unity ‘Paris Horizon’ trailer released

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2014

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With Gamescom happening at the moment Ubisoft released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Unity and this one focuses on showing off some of the areas that players will be able to explore, climb on and over in Paris during the French Revolution as well as some more gameplay footage showing Arno climbing and running all over the place.

You can check out the video below and be sure to keep an eye out for Assassin’s Creed Unity once it is released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 28th worldwide.

Dead Island 2’s Gamescom trailer shows off early gameplay

Travis Bruno

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August 12, 2014

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Dead Island 2’s Gamescom trailer shows off early gameplay

With Gamescom literally a few hours away from this writing, Deep Silver has released the first gameplay footage for Dead Island 2 as well as some new, up close and personal, screenshots of the zombies players will be facing off against once the game is released. You can check out the trailer as well as the screenshots below.

As for the game itself, it takes place several months after the events that took place on the Banoi islands and the US Military has placed LA on full quarantine due to a zombie outbreak. Set for release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the game will offer up co-operative gameplay of up to eight players.

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd release date announced

Travis Bruno

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August 12, 2014

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Today Sega announced the release date that many fans of Hatsune Miku have been waiting for, the release date for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd. The title will be released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in North America on November 18th and in Europe on November 21st.

The company also announced that at select retailers worldwide those who pre-order the game will be given the “Americana” Hatsune Miku Module and that anyone who pre-orders the game from GameStop will be given a code to download the “Extra Character Pack” containing Kasane Teto, Yowane Haku, and Akita Neru. It is worth noting that if you purchased the Extra Character Pack for the original Project Diva F on the same platform, you will automatically be given these characters for free.

Life is Strange announced by Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix

Travis Bruno

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August 12, 2014

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Life is Strange announced by Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix

Today Square Enix announced that Dontnod Entertainment, the developers behind the ironically named Remember Me, are working on a brand new game called Life is Strange which is said to be an “episodic narrative experience with a twist” which will be released digitally for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

The story of Life is Strange will follow a senior student named Max Caulfield who is returning to the fictional Oregon town of Arcadia Boy after being gone from the town for five years. Once she arrives she reunites with her former friend Chloe and the two begin to investigate the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student named Rachel Amber only to find that Max has the mysterious ability to rewind time and alter events to change history.

Girls Und Panzer Promotes Donating Blood

Sanjay Parbhu

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August 12, 2014

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Throughout August anime fans will have an extra incentive to donate blood within the Ibaraki prefecture, three blood donation rooms will be giving out special Girls und Panzer clear file sets to donators who give 400ml of blood. The Ibaraki Red Cross Blood Center have teamed up with the popular anime to create the campaign which will run until the 29th, the three rooms will be open Monday to Friday from 2- 5.30pm.

A printed PDF file which can be found on the Ibaraki Red Cross website has to be presented in order to get the clear files, the donation rooms are also offering special Girls und Panzer postcards to people who are donating blood for the first time.

The idea of anime characters promoting blood donations is an interesting concept; earlier this year the Japanese Red Cross Society campaigned with No-Rin and offered character bookmarks for people who gave blood within the Gifu Prefecture. Let us know what you think about this campaign, and what other anime you’d like to see promoting blood donations by commenting down below.