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Dive Into Particle Physics with ‘Particulars’

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December 6, 2013

A new puzzle game is making its way to Steam’s Early Access called Particulars, blending science, offbeat storytelling and arcade-action gameplay. Check out the trailer and screenshots below.

Developed by the Aussie based SeeThrough Studios, Particulars is set in the surreal world of subatomic particles where players take control of a single quark that must find its way through the universe. Other particles push and pull on you, risking destruction, while the story of a young physicist named Alison is unravelled.

The indie title has won multiple awards including Best Narrative and Best Audio Design at Freeplay 2013 as well as Best Game at Sydney iFEST 2013.

Here’s the game’s proposed feature list:

EARLY ACCESS FEATURES

Master compelling, physics-based mechanics built on real-world science and research
Overcome 50+ challenging levels across four chapters
Taste the beginnings of a deep, character-driven narrative
Be captivated by the hypnotic, meditative soundtrack

FUTURE PLANS

Development of Alison’s thought-provoking story, which will unfold in a subtle, non-linear fashion
Emotive voice acting and comic-style cutscenes
70+ levels over five chapters – with more to follow – introducing fresh elements and techniques to master
Examination Mode” and “Particlepedia” will put information about gameplay at your fingertips!
Improved and polished user interface, sound effects and music
Steam achievements and trading cards

Those that want in on the early access can buy Basic for $9.99 which includes Alpha access and the full game once completed or Supporter for $19.99 which adds a soundtrack, wallpapers and digital art book. If you’re devoted you can buy the Devotee pack which adds even more including in-game developer commentary, a collection of the developer’s earlier games and a special thanks in the credits.

Particulars is due for a full release in Q1 2014 for the PC, Mac and Linux platforms with tablet versions to follow after.

Neverwinter’s Module 2: Shadowmantle has Gone Live

Chris Chu

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December 6, 2013

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Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios recently released Module 2: Shadowmantle, a new update for Dungeons and Dragons: Neverwinter, our review of the vanilla version of the game can be found here. The update introduces a large amount of features and changes that is sure to entice old and new players alike.

The Hunter Ranger class has been released, giving players the chance to roll a new playable class whose skill with a bow and dual-wield blades can deliver a quick kill from anywhere on the battlefield.
A Hunter Ranger Booster Pack has been introduced, providing budding Hunter Rangers with the necessary gear and tools to kick off their adventure.
A new adventure zone has been added to the game. The “Dread Ring” sets players against entirely new foes and leads them to Valindra’s Tower, a new dungeon delve that will bring adventurers face-to-face with Valindra Shadowmantle.
New bonus stats that players get when they have an active companion out and about.
New collection system that helps players track their loot and what they’re missing from completing their gear sets.
New Paragon Paths have been implemented for every playable class, introducing new skills and builds into the game.
Artifacts have been added to Neverwinter. Artifacts are permanent items that you level with your character, providing powerful bonuses and stats to the character.
Changes and improvements to the fusing system in Neverwinter.

For more information on each of these features in the free-to-play MMORPG, click here.

What do you think about these changes? How’s the Hunter Ranger going to hold up in the current state of the game? Let us know in the comments section below.

Gran Turismo 6 Now Available In Australia

Frank Inglese

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December 6, 2013

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Sony Computer Entertainment are very excited to announce the release of Gran Turismo 6, the latest in the franchise’s line of high-quality racing games, in stores all across Australia. Fans can start revving their engines in anticipation of one of the greatest driving game experiences to ever be released. Gran Turismo 6 boasts over 1200 raceable cars within the game as well as the choice to race on some of the worlds most famous circuits including Australia’s very own Mount Panorama. With a highly-improved physics engine and suspension models, Gran Turismo 6 is definitely a great big step forward for the racing game genre. Smartphones and Tablets will also be thrown into the gaming mix with a whole new level of connectivity that, up until now, has really never been utilised.

To coincide with the games Australian release, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia in conjunction with the City of Bathurst have unveiled “Gran Turismo Drive”. Shane Jacobson, who you may know from Top Gear Australia, alongside the Mayor of Bathurst have headed this little unveiling and share the excitement of all Aussie racing fans who are raring to experience the twists and turns of Mount Panorama in all its glory without even having to leave their living rooms. Shane Jacobson himself had this to say: “To know now that there are going to be people driving on Bathurst, it’s been our dream as Australian motorsport fans and now the world gets to realise it”.

Gran Turismo 6 is now available throughout Australia for the PlayStation 3 and can be purchased at any good video game retailer. Racing fans can choose to purchase the standard version of the game which will sell for $99.95 or the GT6 Anniversary Edition which will come with everything you can see in the above image and will sell for $114.95. Head down to our Featured Video Section below to check out the Gran Turismo Drive unveiling and don’t forget to hit up our comments section to let us know what you think.

Ron Burgundy Takes the Job in New Anchorman 2 Clip

Zac Elawar

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December 6, 2013

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“No offense, but you are stupid.” Only Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) can get away with saying this to a man’s face… well, perhaps GNN news producer Freddy Schap (Dylan Baker) is the only guy who would take it!

In the new Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues clip released by Paramount Pictures entitled “I’ll Take The Job” – embedded at the bottom of this article – the great anchor is given a proposal that he initially laughs off, until he sees the cashola! Cha-ching! Ron’s obviously all about making that money. And so what seemed like a ridiculous idea – a 24-hour news station – has now become part of Ron’s reality. Check it out below, along with the last clip which shows the moment Ron meets the “best in the biz” Jack Lime (James Marsden).

Gran Turismo®6 Races into Australian stores

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Philip Federico

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December 6, 2013

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Gran Turismo®6 Races into Australian stores

‘The Real Driving Simulator’ delivers the most authentic racing experience to date

SYDNEY, 6 December 2013 – Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) is today celebrating the availability of Gran Turismo®6 (GT6™), the latest iteration of PlayStation’s best-selling franchise PlayStation®3 (PS3™), in stores across Australia.

With over 1200 cars available, brand new world-famous circuits to race such as Australia’s own Mount Panorama and improved physics for the tyre and suspension models, Gran Turismo 6 is the next step in the evolution of virtual racing.

To coincide with the games release, SCE Aust. and the City of Bathurst unveiled Gran Turismo Drive at Australia’s home of motorsport, Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit with the help of racing veteran and gamer, Shane Jacobson. The immortalisation of the franchise at the physical track is testament to painstaking process and detailed recreation of Mount Panorama in GT6.

“To know now that there are going to be people driving on Bathurst, it’s been our dream as Australian motorsport fans and now the world gets to realise it,” said Jacobson.

Click here to see the unveiling ceremony of Gran Turismo Drive.

Gran Turismo 6 delivers the most complete and expansive racing game on any console. A new compact game engine will improve operation and increase the flexibility to expand it with downloadable content. The game is also set for expanded connectivity with other devices such as smart phones and tablets and increased social and community functions.

Gran Turismo 6 is available from today across all major Australian retailers. Fans of the franchise can choose from the GT6 Anniversary Edition (RRP AUD$114.95) or the Standard Edition (RRP AUD$99.95).

DISCOVER THE MUSICAL ADVENTURE OF BEATBUDDY: TALE OF THE GUARDIANS NOW ON THE MAC STORE

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Philip Federico

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December 6, 2013

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DISCOVER THE MUSICAL ADVENTURE OF BEATBUDDY: TALE OF THE GUARDIANS
NOW ON THE MAC STORE

Bring in the holiday with some head-bopping beats! Today the musical action-adventure Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is now available in the Mac Store. Developed by German indie developer THREAKS, Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians combines stunning hand-painted artwork with crazy arcade gameplay and unique music interaction.

Winner of several game awards and currently nominated as Best German Game at the German Developer Award 2013, Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is a one-of-a-kind experience. Take the roll of the groovy ethereal, blue creature – Beatbuddy – who is awoken from his eternal slumber in order to save the underwater world of Symphonia from losing musical freedom forever. Beatbuddy’s quest takes him to a series of worlds where he encounters vibrant characters, such as Harmony, Clef, Trebble, and Quaver, who aid him as he opens paths and solve puzzles on his journey.

The exclusive music in the game is composed by trending artists like Austin Wintory (Journey), Sabrepulse (Chime), Parov Stelar and many more.

Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians is available now for $9.99 on the Mac Store. In addition, a free demo of Beatbuddy is available on Steam – click HERE for more information. (store.steampowered.com/app/231040/)

To stay updated on the latest game announcements, check out Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians’ Facebook page, the irreverently funny THREAKS News show, and follow the development team @BeatbuddyGame.

Bravely Default Character Designer Akihiko Yoshida leaves Square Enix

Andrew Gia

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December 6, 2013

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Bravely Default Character Designer Akihiko Yoshida leaves Square Enix

The main character designer for the 3DS RPG game Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, Akihiko Yoshida, has announced his departure from Square Enix. Yoshida has committed 18 years of amazing design work for the Japanese company. His contributions span a multitude of games since joining Square Soft in 1995, including titles such as Vagrant Story, Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII. His departure was announced in a message contained in The Art of Bravely, the official art book for Square Enix’s Bravely Default.

“This is a personal message of mine, but I’d like to say thank you for all the support these past 18 years. I have decided to leave Square Enix, but I believe our relationship will continue going on.
And as long as I’m needed [laughs,] I will continue working on the Bravely Default series. Thank you for your continued support.
Bravely Default main character designer & lead artist,
Akihiko Yoshida”

Akihiko Yoshida was currently working on the game’s sequel, Bravely Second, however, Square Enix is yet to confirm if he will continue working on the game. Western versions of the game are set to release this year on October 6 and October 7 in Europe and Australia respectively and February 7, 2014 for North America.

Wooden Sen’Sey Now Available on Steam for Purchase

Chris Chu

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December 6, 2013

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Wooden Sen’Sey Now Available on Steam for Purchase

Wooden Sen’Sey, action-platformer is now available for purchase on Steam, and to celebrate, you can get it here for 20% off for a limited time only. The game was developed by Upper Byte, a small French indie studio manned by two men and a coffee machine.

Set in a unique “Japan Steam Rock” universe, the game flaunts exciting gameplay and beautiful 3D graphics. You play as Goro, a village chief in charge of keeping his villagers happy, but when they run out of SeY juice, the villagers become grumpy. It is Goro’s task to defeat the baddies around his village and to collect SeY juice for his people. Wielding his sword and grappling hook, he seeks SeY juice to return his villagers back to their old, happy selves.

The game offers a different gaming experience to players that try out Wooden Sen’Sey. The game integrates classic platforming mechanics with new unique twists into the gameplay, creating an unforgettable experience as you battle your way through the different levels.

Fire Emblem Characters To Appear In Monster Hunter Frontier G

Frank Inglese

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December 6, 2013

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The Monster Hunter franchise has really gone crazy with the collaborations lately. In the past few months we’ve reported on news about Monster Hunter joining up with series’ such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda and even the Anime Silver Spoon for what seems like a hot pot of crazy cameos and outer-series appearances, well the people over at Capcom have just announced that they have plans for there to be a Fire Emblem Awakening addition to the online monster-fighting game; Monster Hunter Frontier G.

Yes it’s true, Chrom and Lucina will be making an appearance as costumes for your Hunters to wear as they take down anything that stands in their way. While Monster Hunter Frontier G has already been released on the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, there is still an iteration to be released on the Wii U and THAT’S the one that will be hosting the Fire Emblem costumes in all their fantasy glory. Unfortunately there hasn’t been a release of any images yet but hopefully we’ll be seeing some soon.

Final Fantasy VIII Out Now on Steam, New Trailer Revives Nostalgia

Sergei Lazarev

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December 6, 2013

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In a move many of us were waiting for, Square Enix has released Final Fantasy VIII on Steam for PC as a digital download and priced at $11.99. This comes a year after Final Fantasy VII was released on Steam with similar optimisations. Check out the trailer and screenshots below.

First released in 1999, the RPG was the fastest selling Final Fantasy title up until Final Fantasy XIII and sold over 8.5 million copies worldwide. The game is optimised for today’s PCs and will feature upgrades such as cleaner visuals, achievements as well as gameplay additions.

The Magic Booster lets players expand their spell inventory while the Chocobo World is being released in the West for the first time. Originally a Pocket Station game, players control Boko the Chicobo who embarks on a quest to find MiniMog and is helped by Moomba and Cactuar.

For more info visit the new website of Final Fantasy VIII’s re-release.