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Undercoders’ Video Games Quiz – SNES Edition Now Available

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The 8th entry in the Video Game Quiz series by Undercoders has been released. Video Games Quiz – SNES Edition is now available on the iOS App Store. How well could you recognise these 16-bit classics?

You’re given an image from a old school title and simply asked to type in the name of said game. If you are fast enough, and feeling competitive, you can earn your high scores and make strides in beating your friends and becoming top of the GameCenter leaderboards. Win the global console wars against rival Sega Genesis/Megadrive fans as they also test their own knowledge. If you ever get stuck on any of the 10 levels, featuring over 300 games and ascending in difficulty, then you can use coins to buy hints, or ask co-operative buddies for help via Facebook and Twitter.

Check out some screens below, and if you’re interested, download the quiz right here, for free.

Peggle 2 Launches For Xbox One

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PopCap, the folks behind the monstrously successful Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time, announced today that Peggle 2, the sequel to their much-beloved casual juggernaut, launches on the Xbox One today, December 10, 2013.

Peggle 2 is going to be available exclusively as the first digital-only game for the Xbox One. It features all of the fun of the original but with a plethora of new features. The game will come out swinging with 60 levels, 60 trials, multiplayer gameplay, and four completely new Peggle Masters and power-ups.

The game is now available for $15.96 (Au) on the Xbox Live Games Store.  You can check out the official website here.

Halo: Spartan Assault Console Release Date Detailed

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Last time we had heard about Halo: Spartan Assault was simply that it would be making the leap from Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 to consoles for both the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One. Unfortunately, Microsoft hadn’t revealed any exact release date back then, but the news today coming out on 343 Industries’ 343 Day has told us just that.

It looks like 343 Industries and Vanguard Games will be giving gifts just a bit early as Halo: Spartan Assault will be going live onto Xbox One on December 24th, 2013, though anyone that hasn’t made the console switch will be forced to wait another month before it releases onto Xbox 360.

Those wanting to check out the twin-stick shooter action of Halo: Spartan Assault will be able to download it for the Xbox One for $14.99, but as a bonus treat to those that have purchased the previous Windows 8 version before December 15th will be able to get at a reduced price of $4.99. Though pricing or similar discount information has not been given yet for the Xbox 360 version.

Assassin’s Creed IV Blackbeard’s Wrath DLC Coming this Week

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has had a fantastic release and has been seeing some pretty good review scores, but since it has been out for sometime Ubisoft has gotten its Multiplayer DLC ready for release this week. The DLC, titled “Blackbeard’s Wrath” will be adding in 3 new characters to the multiplayer experience of Black Flag for players to utilize.

Including the dread pirate Blackbeard himself with his twin cutlasses, the Orchid a Chinese military adviser during the Quing Dynasty with her katana, and the Jaguar an Aztec warrior from Mexico named Cuali that makes short work of his foes with his axe. Those wanting to see what these killers will look like going at it in multiplayer can check out the new screenshots release by clicking on the images in the gallery below.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is available now for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, PC, but “Blackbeard’s Wrath” will be releasing on Tuesday for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC, then on Wednesday for PS3 and PS4, with no word of it coming to Wii U.

Thief Looking to Offer More Insight with Mobile Companion App

Thief is looking to give players plenty to think about, with all the planning going into heists and avoiding the guards, so Square Enix and Eidos-Montreal are planning themselves to offer a way for players to access and utilize information from the game with the companion app they have on the way. From maps and digital comics, to personal stats and an Official wiki, the companion app will be chock-full of useful info.

While the full app wont be coming out until the Thief officially releases, a lite version will be coming out later this month, which will let players access character bios, trailers, artwork, and screenshots. But, when it is up to the full version the information it will provide is sure to be invaluable. Thief, and the full version of the companion app, is set to release February 2014 for the Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Space Dandy game announced, based on Galaga

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The first video-game adaptation of the upcoming Space Dandy anime has just been announced. Namco Bandai are looking to reinvent the legendary Galaga series in the style of Space Dandy. The game is set to be titled Space Galaga.

Space Galaga is slated to release for free on iOS and Android devices in 2014. The game features Space Dandy characters and aliens in what looks to be a rip-roaring good time. It will surely be the perfect companion video-game for the Space Dandy anime series which is slated to begin airing in January 2014.

Be sure to check out the trailer for the Space Galaga mobile game in the video below.

Tom Clancy’s The Division Demos The Snowdrop Engine at VGX

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Ubisoft brought Tom Clancy’s The Division to this year’s VGX. They released a trailer to demonstrate the power of Snowdrop, the brand new engine that the game is built on. The trailer shows off the impressive lighting effects, particle system, and shaders that will create realistic weather and time of day effects. The visual effects seek to replicate lighting effects usually only seen in film.

Tom Clancy’s The Division follows a team called the Strategic Homeland Division after a deadly virus sweeps through New York City on Black Friday. The city is thrown into chaos as order breaks down and anarchy reigns. The Division will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.

Time Traveling Raiden Will Appear Exclusively on Xbox in Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes

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Konami has unveiled that Raiden will be a playable character in Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes in a new trailer.

The cyborg ninja will appear in a mission entitled ‘Jamais Vu’ exclusively to Xbox. Sorry PlayStation owners, at least you get your own exclusive ‘Déjà vu’ mission, along with a classic Solid Snake skin.

The new trailer shows off some familiar gameplay, as we last saw Raiden in his own spin-off title Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Although his performance in Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes wills not be as frantic or as fast-paced as seen in Metal Gear Rising.

The trailer also ends with another reveal; Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes will be released on March 18 2014 for PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

David Goldfarb Joins Hand of Fate as Guest Designer

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RPG Hand of Fate announced that David Goldfarb (Battlefield 3, PayDay 2) will be joining Ian Livingstone, OBE and Rob Conningham as guest developers. The three will be designing unique events in the game.

Hand of Fate is an upcoming rogue-like RPG with trading card game mechanics. Player’s decks will create the dungeon to be explored, randomizing the encounters. The game is currently on Kickstarter and on Steam Greenlight. Their crowdfunding campaign has reached 80% of their funding goal with three days left in the campaign. The alpha will begin next week, with the beta planned for 2014. All Kickstarter backers who pledge $50 or more will receive access to the alpha. Beta access begins at $25.00.

Immanitas Entertainment announces KICK THE BALL! for iOs and Android!

Immanitas Entertainment announces KICK THE BALL! for iOs and Android!

Addictive soccer simulation will hit app stores worldwide right before Christmas.

Berlin, December 9, 2013 – The international operating multiplatform publisher Immanitas Entertainment announces today the worldwide release of the football game “Kick the Ball!” for December 2013. The extensive mobile game has been developed over several months for guaranteeing a superb gameplay experience and is optimized for smartphones as well as tablets. It will be available before Christmas in a multilingual version at iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon and other app stores around the globe for free.

The story of the game is about a dream almost every kid in the whole world is sharing: becoming a famous football player making it to the top of the world. In “Kick the Ball!” it’s all about being a star in this addictive and fun soccer simulation. As a young boy living his dream players will take their own adventurous and challenging journey through backyards, football grounds or streets into a real World Cup stadium.

The gameplay might sound easy but is becoming more and more challenging: flick the ball with your finger to the right targets as fast and as precise as possible in beautiful and hand-drawn 3D graphics. The dynamic and attractive gameplay, various tasks and achievements are promising to keep players entertained for a long time from the first minute on.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Dynamic and hand-drawn 3D environment full of beautiful details for a realistic gameplay experience
  • Great physics: flick the ball like a pro would kick him in real life
  • Around 100 unique stages are waiting to compete in
  • Make your journey through five totally different locations with a great storyline
  • Unlock awesome Power-Ups, special objects and rare bonuses
  • Easy to learn but hard to master: perfect game for pros and beginners

More information will be available on the official homepage www.kicktheballgame.com as well as on the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/kicktheballgame.