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Australian Pokemon VGC Nationals Details Announced

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Nintendo recently released dates for the upcoming Pokemon Video Game Championships but today they have announced the full details of the events for Australia, including dates, times and locations. While there are a bunch of detailed rules you can read here, the main ones are that battles will take place in the double formats with levels scaled down to level 50. Only Pokemon from the Kalos pokedexes may be used and no two Pokemon can share the same item or be of the same species. Time and location details for the Australian nationals are listed below.

Perth – Saturday 10th May
Duxton Hotel
1 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Adelaide – Sunday 11th May
Adelaide Town Hall – Meeting Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Sydney – Saturday 17th May
Sydney Customs House – Barnet Long Room
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Brisbane – Sunday 18th May
Queensland Museum – Theatre
Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
9:30am – 4:30pm (Registration closes 10:30am)

Melbourne – Saturday 24th May
Federation Square – Deakin Edge
Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Auckland – Saturday 31st May
The Floating Pavilion
Quay St, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 1010
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Those looking to get some practice in for the event can partake in the recently annonuced Pokemon 2014 International Challenge, an online competition that takes place within the game and has the same rules as the VGC. Please note the online competition won’t commence until the 15th of May but entry opens on the 8th. Let us know if you will be an attending one of the competition events, I know I’ll be down at the Melbourne one for a good day of Pokemon battling!

Pokémon 2014 International Challenge May Announced

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Pokémon Company International has recently announced the beginning of the 2014 International Challenge May, which will begin registrations on May 8th, 2014.

The 2014 International Challenge May is open to any Nintendo 3DS Pokémon X and Pokémon Y players in the world. Registration for the event will begin at 3:00PM BST on Thursday, May 8th, 2014, and will last until 2:59PM BST on Thursday May 15th, 2014. If the player cap is reached, however, registrations will be closed, so make sure you grab a spot while registrations are open. Space is limited, so be sure to keep this on your calendar reminders! The tournament will start at 3:00PM BST on Friday, May 16th, 2014. Stay tuned for this exciting competition! For more information, check out their official site here for more rules and regulations during the tournament.

First screenshots of The Walking Dead: Season Two – In Harm’s Way released

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Today Telltale Games has released the first screenshots for the next episode of The Walking Dead, In Harm’s Way. At the moment there is still no release date for this episode but for now you can check out these new screenshots which show that Clementine is going to be in way over her head especially after the events that happened after the end of the last episode.

It is worth noting that characters from 400 Days and your choices from A House Divided will play a major role in this next episode so make sure you are satisfied with your decisions before The Walking Dead: Season Two – In Harm’s Way is released.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 to have a physical release in late summer

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A little over a month ago we learned that Idea Factory International would be handling the release of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 themselves in the West and now the company has not only announced a release window but also some pleasing information regarding the release.

Unlike Monster Monpiece which is going to be released digitally only, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 will be sold both digitally and at retailers with physical copies in North America when it is released later this summer. Unfortunately Europe will only be able to play this remade Vita title, that features Neptunia V’s battle system as well as a slew of new content, through digital means. To accompany this announcement a number of new English screenshots for the title have been released and can be found below.

VIZ Showtime – The Real Pub Fruit Machine By Idor Interactive Ltd.

VIZ Showtime - The Real Pub Fruit Machine

VIZ Showtime – The Real Pub Fruit Machine By Idor Interactive Ltd.

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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
  • Free
  • Category: Games
  • Updated: Apr 22, 2014
  • Version: 1.01
  • Size: 45.5 MB
  • Language: English
  • Seller: Idor Interactive Ltd.
Rated 12+ for the following:

  • Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling

Compatibility: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Description

Roger Mellie, the Man on the Telly lands with his gameshow themed fruit machine, VIZ Showtime, on the iPhone and iPad in glorious free to play 3D. Based on the real pub fruit machine of the same name, it packs a punch with a stack of features. If you like your slots games and your fruit machines, you’re gonna love this.

Features include:
The skill based features are piled high with TV Trumps, On The Box, Chain Reaction, Stella Vision, Golden Nuggits and a load more besides.
Hot features include Morning Glory, Cash Convoy, Razzle Dazzle, Mellie’s Money amongst others, topped off with Roger’s Big Deal, the big money feature.
Bonus Squares, Mystery Squares, Feature Trails, Cash Trails and more await.
Head for the Big Prizes in Roger’s Big Deal, a decision based game where only the canny hit the jackpot.
Free to play multiplayer games are there for you to test your skill against friends and other players online (Requires a free to register Game Center account).
Online/Offline Trophies – A whole load of in-game achievements are there for the taking.
Online/Offline Highscores – On the Bank Run you have 10 minutes to cash out with as much virtual cash as possible.
Free Gameplay Credit – Run out of credit? You’ll get free virtual credits to play with every day (Requires an online connection) and extra free virtual credits every day via the online multiplayer games!

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LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE: KABAM LAUNCHES BLAST ZONE! EXCLUSIVELY FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND IPOD TOUCH

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE: KABAM LAUNCHES BLAST ZONE!  EXCLUSIVELY FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND IPOD TOUCH 

Fun, Fast-Paced Action Game Takes an Explosive Spin on a Classic

May 1, 2014 – San Francisco, Calif. – Kabam, the leader in the western world for free-to-play games for traditional players, today released Blast Zone! exclusively for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Blast Zone! is an action game that combines fast-paced fun, adrenaline filled adventure and explosive combat.

“Expanding our library of titles in multiple genres is part of Kabam’s growth strategy and continuous success,” said Andrew Sheppard, president of Kabam Studios. “Blast Zone! brings a classic gameplay style to our portfolio with its good old-fashioned entertainment, easy pick-up-and-play controls and an enthralling multiplayer that connect players live from around the world through synchronous play.”

Blast Zone! is an action-adventure game fusing dynamic gameplay elements in a timeless genre where players take on highly varied challenges in a fully-loaded single player campaign or compete in synchronous multiplayer battles.  Gamers can team up with up to six friends and blast opponents around the world as they go head-to-head to see who will be the last bomber standing! Each individual bomber can be equipped with unique gear and weapons that are activated in the heat of battle and across multiplayer game modes. With deep interactive social integrations including Apple’s Game Center leaderboards, achievements, real-time chat and full game controller support, players will relish in an explosively entertaining mobile gaming experience. Game features include:

  • INTENSE MULTIPLAYER BATTLES: Team up with friends and challenge up to six players in Free-For-All, Deathmatch and other head-to-head matchups.
  • EXPLOSIVE 3D WORLDS: Explore hundreds of exotic stages as you punch, kick, dance and throw your way through Pirate Ships, Jungles and more.
  • INSTANT SINGLE PLAYER ACTION: Fire-Bomb your way through more than 250 unique single player missions.
  • CUSTOMIZABLE HEROES: Create your unique avatar with a vast array of head, face, body and animation combinations.
  • EPIC LOOT: Gain instant power ups and awesome boosts while equipping and upgrading your character’s custom gear.
  • Game Controller Support: Change up the way you get your blast on using Game Controllers made for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Blast Zone! is available in 12 languages exclusively from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/Kabam. For more information on Blast Zone! and Kabam, visit www.kabam.com. 

About Kabam

Kabam is the leader in the western world for free-to-play games for traditional players with first and third party published titles available on mobile devices via the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, and on the Web via Facebook, Yahoo, Kabam.com and other platforms. Kabam is the fastest growing Internet media company in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 17th fastest growing company overall in the U.S., according to Deloitte LLP. Kabam’s 2013 revenues exceeded $360 million, a 100 percent increase over 2012. The company is profitable and cash-flow positive, and has created four titles that have grossed more than $100M each in their life. Kabam’s Kingdoms of Camelot franchise has grossed more than $250 million in less than four years, making it one of the top 10 strategy franchises of all time. In 2012, Kabam Publishing was launched to provide third-party developers access to Kabam’s technology platform, distribution channels, data analytics and best practices that Kabam’s in-house development teams use to bring wildly successful games to players worldwide. Kabam has approximately 800 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company’s investors include Google, Warner Brothers, MGM, Intel, Canaan Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures and others. More information about Kabam can be found at www.kabam.com.

Caribbean sails onto steam early access

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Yarrr! Thar be a Pirate game off the Starboard bow!

More specifically, it’s sandbox pirate themed RPG being developed by Snowbird Game Studios on the same engine as Mount & Blade: Warband and has been titled Caribbean!. Ironically, Mount & Blade was described as a medieval version of Sid Meir’s Pirates! and it appears that we have finally come full circle with this new title.

Currently in the early stages of development by the same guys who developed Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword, this game will feature the same melee and ranged combat system from the Mount & Blade series. What is very intriguing however are the new elements being added to the formula which include naval battles, a Caribbean map, detailed crew and fleet management, and end-game objectives. The final one is particularly of interest for those players who felt that the Mount & Blade series lacked giving players more concrete direction.

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This is basically a game which aims to give you the freedom to explore the 17th Century Caribbean, getting into fights with colonial powers and buccaneers at your leisure. It appears from the development video below that the open world map of Mount & Blade is also present with plenty of opportunity for swashbuckling (or buckle swashing) adventure.

The game is currently on Steam Early Access and is available here at a discounted price until its release later this year.

FLAT EARTH GAMES SHOWS OFF A CHILDHOOD MEMORY IN THE NEW TOWNCRAFT VIDEO

FLAT EARTH GAMES SHOWS OFF A CHILDHOOD MEMORY IN THE NEW TOWNCRAFT VIDEO

Flat Earth Games, creators of the crafting-building-exploration game TownCraft, has introduced a new “Let’s Play” video online today, explaining clever methods on how to build an efficiently run town and the origins behind the level called “A Dark, Dark Wood.” The Let’s Play narrative takes players through more than 15 minutes of gameplay led by the developer’s personal commentary, showing gamers all manner of tips and tricks for building an empire worthy of notice. Check out the new video for the fully upgraded, content-rich TownCraft.

Watch the TownCraft Let’s Play video on YouTube HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6cBIHN4fo&feature=youtu.be

Currently released for iPhone, iPad and Mac on the App store, TownCraft is an addictive, relaxing, and non-violent crafting and city-building game fully updated with a whole new level of depth and challenge, including four new levels, 30 new resources, new building types and structures, 44 new quests, and much more. For more information, keep in touch with Flat Earth Games on its Website www.flatearthgames.com.au, ‘like’ it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @fegames.

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Behind the Scenes at Paradox

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In a move which will no doubt gain them a lot of prestige points, a new documentary examining the origins of Paradox Development Studio has been released. The short video shines a light on the development behind the studios iconic titles including the grand strategy Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis franchises. In a series of face-to-camera interviews with Studio Head Johan Andersson and a number of his producers and project leads, we get a glimpse into the goings-on behind the award-winning games.

The video goes into the boardgame origins of Europa Universalis and examines the design philosophies that the project leads had in each of the iconic Paradox games. It’s an interesting foray into the history of these historically inspired games and I quite enjoyed the commentary detailing how each installment in each series developed further upon the central philosophy of the game.

Feel free to have a watch of the video, and give us your opinion on the works of Paradox.

CSI: Hidden Crimes By Ubisoft

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CSI: Hidden Crimes By Ubisoft

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This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
  • Free
  • Category: Games
  • Released: 30 April 2014
  • Version: 1.5.1
  • Size: 95.1 MB
  • Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
  • Developer: Ubisoft
Rated 12+ for the following:

  • Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
  • Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
  • Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
  • Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
  • Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence

Compatibility: Requires iOS 5.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini Wi-Fi, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini with Retina display Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (4th generation), and iPod touch (5th generation). This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Description

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! You are now D.B. Russell’s most promising CSI.
See past the glam of Sin City to find clues, analyze evidence & solve thrilling cases!

CSI: Hidden Crimes is a Hidden Object Game where you’ll find the atmosphere of the world famous TV show at the tip of your fingers. Team up with the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation crew to fight crime in Las Vegas!

• FREE TO PLAY HIDDEN OBJECTS GAME •
Discover & explore a crime scene, process it to find clues, analyze them – use your brain to patch it all together and get one more criminal off the streets of Las Vegas. Logic & observation will be your key talents!

• A REAL TV SHOW EXPERIENCE •
CSI: Hidden Crimes is written by CSI: Crime Scene Investigation writer Jack Gutowitz.
Feel the excitement of being on a case, find glory in unlocking a game-changing situation, team up with friends to progress faster in game and put murderers behind the bars. But watch out, as with any episode, the unpredictable can always happen!

• STAY ON THE CASE •
CSI: Hidden Crimes brings you new episodes regularly & is accessible on iPad, iPhone & iPod touch. Play whenever you want, wherever you need!

About the franchise:
“CSI: Hidden Crimes” is based on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” which is a three time winner of the Best Television Drama Series awarded by the Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo, and was named the most watched show in the world for the 5th time in 2012.

Game available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean & Chinese.

Like the game http://facebook.com/CSIHiddenCrimes
Follow us on Twitter @CSIHiddenCrimes

Play more at http://appstore.com/ubisoft
And join your community!
Facebook http://facebook.com/UbisoftMobileGames
Twitter http://twitter.com/ubisoftmobile
Youtube http://youtube.com/user/Ubisoft

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