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“Forza Motorsport 5” to Deliver Unmatched Post-Release Support

“Forza Motorsport 5” to Deliver Unmatched Post-Release Support

Beginning with LaFerrari Car Pack at launch, New Cars Available Every Month, Bundled or A La Carte

Forza Motorsport has been the foremost racing video game franchise in its support and development of post-release content, delivering new cars months before they hit showrooms, and continuing to add automotive icons sought after by fans around the world.

The tradition will continue on Xbox One with “Forza Motorsport 5” Car Packs to be released on a monthly basis following the launch of “Forza Motorsport 5”.  For the first time ever, every vehicle will be available in Forzavista mode; allowing players to explore every inch of each car… inside and out.

Each “Forza Motorsport” Car Pack will include ten individual cars, with the first pack arriving on Friday, November 22, and subsequent packs available the first week of every month, beginning January through March 2014. Fans of specific makes and models may choose to purchase individual cars, a la carte, while devout fans may opt for the “Forza Motorsport 5” Car Pass. The “Forza Motorsport 5” Car Pass is for the racing fan looking for the ultimate driving experience, and gives full access to the first six “Forza Motorsport 5” Car Packs for AU$64.95, at a savings of 18% versus purchasing individually.

The LaFerrari Car Pack, available on launch day for Xbox One and “Forza Motorsport 5,” is the first opportunity for fans around the world to enter the cockpit of Ferrari’s long-awaited new hypercar. Powered by an innovative 950-hp hybrid engine and limited to 499 global production units, when released, the LaFerrari will be one of the fastest and rarest cars in the world, and “Forza” fans will get the unique chance to drive the digital experience before anyone else.

In addition to the LaFerrari, the pack will include nine additional cars, details of which will be unveiled by the “Forza” team soon. More information regarding the “Forza Motorsport 5” LaFerrari Car Pack will be shared on Nov. 19, 2013. Stay tuned to ForzaMotorsport.net for all news.

Rated “G”, “Forza Motorsport 5” retails for AUD$89.95 (Limited Edition AUD$99.95 RRP, available only at EB Games)

 

The cover comes off Gran Turismo®6

The cover comes off Gran Turismo®6

Full details of in-game features announced ahead of launch on 6 December

SYDNEY, 5 November 2013 – With the highly anticipated Gran Turismo®6 for PlayStation®3 revving up to launch on 6 December 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) and Polyphony Digital Inc are pleased to unveil an extensive range of new and improved features for the world’s best selling driving simulator. Packed with a wide variety of new cars, tracks and enhanced game play features, this innovative new game is ready to impress millions of dedicated Gran Turismo® fans from around the world and new gamers alike.

Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc and creator of the Gran Turismo series, instills the game with his vision and passion for cars and motor sport. The gaming legend explains, “With the release of GT6™ we are celebrating 15 years of Gran Turismo. It has been a privilege to have seen so many advancements made over this period, with GT6 now continuing to set new standards that blur the line between virtual and reality racing. With GT6 we will make it even more flexible and expandable by continuing to develop and add new content throughout its life.”

More cars than ever before… GT6 features over 1,200 vehicles recreated in painstaking detail, including the current FIA GT3 category racers, supercars such as the Pagani Huayra ’11, historic classics like the BMW 507 ’57 and souped-up road cars such the Ford Focus ST ‘13. Each one has been designed with staggering detail, ensuring that each car looks, handles and sounds exactly like the metal equivalent. The collaborative ‘drive the future’ Vision Gran Turismo project has inspired a number of exclusive cars that will be released for the game periodically over the next year. The world’s leading car manufacturers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, along with leading brands such as Nike have joined forces with PDI to create concept models that will give a unique insight into the future of the automotive sector. These cars can’t be driven anywhere else – not even in the real world… yet!

Finest race circuits from around the world…GT6 boasts more tracks now than ever before, with 37 locations featuring 100 layouts. With the introduction of new tracks such as Ascari, Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Mt. Panorama and Willow Springs, GT6 is poised to once again set a new bench mark for driving simulators, with each track having now been recreated to a precision of approximately 1cm or less in deviation from the real thing. PDI has even created a new Gran Turismo Arena, where players can set up their own series of hair-raising challenges and stunts.

New to GT6, an environmental simulation based on the longitude/latitude position of the track reflects the conditions of real life locations. So while you race the Le Mans 24 Hours in GT6, the night-time constellations match the sky from the 2013 race. The environmental changes that happen seamlessly according to the passage of time during gameplay is no longer just a recreation of a track, it’s the simulation of the earth itself.

An upgraded ‘Course Maker’ feature will allow players to create new tracks within the game when it is released through an update. An exciting addition to the functionality will be the inclusion of a new ‘GPS Logger’ mobile app for smart phone devices. Drivers will be able to record real GPS data from their own car and then recreate the route as a track in the game. The ‘GPS Visualizer’ also utilises GPS coordinate data from a real car on the real-life versions of the GT6 circuits. The data can then be imported into GT6 to create a ‘virtual’ replay image of your laps in the game.

For those players who really love to study the finer detail of their performance, the ‘Data Logger’ is something to look forward to. Available in a future update, this feature that will allow you to analyse the replay data that’s saved after driving in the game, with a graph showing speed, engine RPM, throttle input, gear position and steering angles. With all this data at your fingertips, you’ll be able to see where you’re losing time and improve your performance lap after lap.

Breathtaking accuracy ….To make the most of the vast array of cars and tracks, the technology within the game is a step above the already impressive Gran Turismo®5. A new physics simulator, new aerodynamics, suspension and tyre models, and incredibly high-definition rendering mean that the cars look better and react even more realistically with the track. Once you’ve experienced GT6, there will be no going back.

Games modes…GT6 introduces a variety of game play modes. The ‘Arcade Mode’ allows you to race against virtual competitors, take part in a single player time trial or drift trial, or have two players racing battles on a split-screen format. In the fan-favourite ‘Career Mode’ (formerly GT Mode), the player begins at the entry level and works their way through to higher racing licenses, just like a racing driver would in the real world. This is managed by a new star system for GT6, with in-game credits awarded for winning races and, as you progress through the game, you’ll unlock special events, such as an invitation to the virtual Goodwood Festival of Speed.

When you don’t have time for a full race, but fancy sneaking a bit of GT6 into your day, ‘Coffee Break’ events are fun mini games, such as the pylon knockdown event inside a stadium, and the eco-challenge to see how far you can drive on just one litre of fuel. You can play these as many times as you like, just try not to be late for that next appointment!

A revised ‘B Spec Mode’ will be available through an update to give players the chance to show off their strategic wizardry by working to the strengths of their virtual drivers and masterminding the whole race tactics for their team.

Online racing… GT6 is further enhanced by the deepest online racing experience to date, where the community of players can create their own clubs, chat in forums and organise race events for their members. Groups can choose a closed private club, or an open club that can be joined by anyone. The ‘Open Lobby’ invites up to 16 drivers to race against each other online.

If you just want to start racing right away, ‘Quick Match’ will set you up for a race as soon as there are enough participants. ‘Seasonal events’ will be staged during limited periods of time, with the combination of official races, time trials and drift trials, where in-game credits are awarded to the top finishers.

The best garage in town…. While ‘Car Dealerships’ display the available vehicles by manufacturer, ‘Featured’ dealers will specialise in cars recommended for particular racing conditions. Once you’ve formed your perfect garage, it’s now even easier to organise and manage than ever before. You can start free runs and change racing gear directly from the garage, and there’s a stockyard for you to store your prized vehicles that you don’t normally use but can’t bear to part with. Meanwhile, the tuning shop allows you to purchase tyres, suspension kits, brake kits, and superchargers using in-game credits, as well as tuning engines and car bodies. The pit service allows you to wash and maintain your car and engine.

For the ultimate petrol head, you can use in-game credits to purchase aerodynamic parts and over 82 types of wheels with 188 variations. More custom parts will be added over time, so you’ll never get bored of the look of your vehicles. Special paint items will be distributed in online events, and wheels purchased in custom parts can be painted to make sure your car looks just how you want it to. There’s plenty of choice for your driver avatar, too. Racing gear can be purchased with in-game credits and 34 types of helmet in 952 colourways, plus 28 types of a racing suit in 852 colour variations, ensures you’ll stand out from the crowd. Special racing gear sets resembling those of famous drivers are also available to purchase for those who wish to emulate their racing hero.

As the Gran Turismo series celebrates its 15th anniversary, GT6 will blast into the shops on 6 December with more depth, astounding ultra-realistic and exhilarating racing action than ever seen before, making the last installment an impressive next step in the illustrious history of Gran Turismo. Full details of the GT6 features are available to explore online at www.gran-turismo.com and a new trailer “GT6 Concept Movie #6 – Start your Engines” is available HERE.

EA ANNOUNCES JON ‘BONES’ JONES AS ONE OF TWO FIGHTERS TO APPEAR ON EA SPORTS UFC COVER; SECOND FIGHTER DECIDED BY FAN VOTE STARTING TODAY

EA ANNOUNCES JON ‘BONES’ JONES AS ONE OF TWO FIGHTERS TO APPEAR ON EA SPORTS UFC COVER; SECOND FIGHTER DECIDED BY FAN VOTE STARTING TODAY

Sixteen Fighters Square Off for the Right to Share the Cover Honors with UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones in the EA SPORTS UFC Cover Vote Presented by MetroPCS

Sydney, Australia – November 5, 2013 – Sixteen fighters. One cover. Who joins Jones?  Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) announced today that Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, the youngest champion in UFC history, will be one of two fighters to appear on the EA SPORTS UFC cover. The second fighter will be selected by fans in the EA SPORTS UFC Cover Vote presented by MetroPCS. The sixteen fighters featured in the cover vote include current UFC champions and top contenders, such as Georges St-Pierre, Ronda Rousey, Anthony Pettis, Chris Weidman, Johny Hendricks, Jose Aldo Alexander Gustafsson, Miesha Tate and more. Fans can cast their vote now at UFC.com/covervote to ensure their favorite fighter gets to share in the cover spotlight.

“It’s a huge honor to be selected as one of the fighters to appear on the cover of EA SPORTS UFC,” UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones. “I am a big fan of EA SPORTS and appearing on a cover is one of those things you dream about as a kid. I’ll definitely be following the Cover Vote to see which fighter the fans choose to join me as the face of the game.”

“It’s going to be exciting to see these 16 fighters square off outside of the Octagon in a fan vote to see who is ultimately selected for the EA SPORTS UFC cover,” said Tracey Bleczinski, UFC Senior Vice President of Consumer Products. “The UFC continues to engage fans in new and innovative ways. There will be some great conversations and debates amongst UFC fans across social media as they determine the second fighter.”

“The EA SPORTS UFC Cover announcement represents a landmark announcement for EA,”Dean Richards, EA SPORTS UFC, GM. “The UFC is the first new major sports league partnership for EA SPORTS in over a decade and to stay true to the sport, we’re featuring two fighters on the cover. We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Jon Jones, the youngest champion in UFC history, and we can’t wait to see who fans choose to join him in sharing the spotlight.” 

“MetroPCS is all about giving our customers freedom and choice in wireless, and that’s exactly what the EA SPORTS UFC Cover Vote does — put the decision in the consumer’s hands,” said Patrick Wong, Director of Strategic Partnerships for MetroPCS. “Since the start of our partnership with the UFC two years ago, we’ve strived to take fans beyond the octagon and give them an interactive and personal experience with the sport – you can’t get much better than walking out with a fighter in the final moments before they step into the cage.”

The EA SPORTS UFC Cover Vote presented by MetroPCs begins today and will run until December 2, 3.59pm AEST. The vote will consist of a weekly round-by-round, 16-fighter, head-to-head elimination tournament. The winning fighter will then join Jon Jones on the cover of EA SPORTS UFC. Fans worldwide are encouraged to vote as often as possible at UFC.com/covervote to ensure their favorite fighter advances through the rounds.

Fans can double their voting power by using these fighter specific hashtags on “Twitter Vote Thursdays.” Each fighter specific hashtag used on Twitter on Thursdays will be counted as two official votes. Fans can join the conversation about the cover vote every day by using #EASPORTSUFC on Twitter and Instagram.

EA SPORTS UFC Cover Vote Schedule:

 Round of 16 : Prelims 

o Voting live from Mon, Nov. 4th – Sun, Nov. 10th

• Round of 8 : Main Card

o Voting live from Mon, Nov. 11th – Sun, Nov. 17th

 Final Four : Co-Main Event 

o Voting live from Mon, Nov. 18th – Sun, Nov. 24th

 Finals : Title Fight 

o Voting live from Mon, Nov. 19th – Sun, Dec. 1st

Voting by round will close each Sunday night at 12:00am and reopen Monday morning at 10:00am.

EA SPORTS UFC Cover Athlete Candidates

Demetrious JohnsonChris Weidman
Dominick CruzJunior Dos Santos
Urijah FaberChael Sonnen
Jose AldoMichael Bisping
Anthony PettisAlex Gustafsson
Ben HendersonDaniel Cormier
Georges St-PierreRonda Rousey
Johny HendricksMiesha Tate

Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE technology, EA SPORTS UFC brings the action, emotion and intensity inside the Octagon to life in ways that were never before possible. The next-generation of True Player Motion not only showcases the diverse, powerful and fluid attacks of elite mixed martial artists through Precision Movement, Dynamic Striking and Strategic Submission Battles, but also brings the combatants to life with Full Body Deformation and Real-Time Exertion. The simulation of Human Intelligence takes leaps forward with the strategic and adaptive MMAi system and is expressed through the most realistic characters ever created in a sports game.

Assets:
To download assets, please visit the EA press site at www.ea-anz-press.com. Visit the EA SPORTS UFC website for more details.

EA SPORTS UFC is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver and will be available for the Xbox One® and the PlayStation® 4 in Autumn 2014.  The game has not yet been rated the OFLC; visit www.classification.gov.au for more information. Become a fan of EA SPORTS UFC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/easportsufc and follow us on Twitter viahttp://www.twitter.com/easportsufc.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFLfootball, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com.

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About the Ultimate Fighting Championship®

Universally recognized for its action-packed,can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe, the UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas and with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 35 live events annually. The UFC is the largest pay-per-view event provider in the world with events distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iN DEMAND, DirecTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, and in Canada on BellTV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice. In 2012, the UFC burst into the mainstream with a landmark seven-year broadcast agreement with FOX Sports Media Group for live events and thousands of hours of programming including the longest-running sports reality show on television, The Ultimate Fighter®, on FOX Sports 1.

In addition to its reach on FOX, UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries, to 882 million TV households worldwide, in 28 different languages. UFC content is also distributed commercially in the United States to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions, in English throughout Canada via Premium Sports Broadcasting Inc. and Australia via Main Event and in French throughout Quebec via Interbox. The UFC also connects with tens of millions of fans through its website, UFC.com, as well as social media sites Facebook and Twitter. UFC President Dana White is considered one of the most accessible and followed executives in sports, with nearly 2.5 million followers on Twitter. UFC businesses also include over 90 UFC GYM® locations in 28 US states, UFC FIT™, an in-home fitness and nutrition program, UFC 360, the internationally distributed magazine, UFC.TV offering live event broadcasts and video on demand around the world, a new videogame franchise in development with EA, best-selling DVDs, UFC Fight Club®, UFC Fan Expo®, branded apparel and Topps Trading Cards.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players in over 200 countries.

In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available atwww.ea.com/news. ;

EA SPORTS, The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries.  John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

About MetroPCS

MetroPCS provides the freedom and convenience of unlimited, no-annual-contract wireless services on an advanced nationwide 4G LTE network for a flat rate. With MetroPCS, customers get great value and a wide variety of device choices from leading brands. A flagship brand operated by T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: “TMUS”), MetroPCS products and services are available online and across the United States through a network of company-owned stores, authorized dealer locations, and leading national retailers. For more information, please visit www.metropcs.com. ;

Shin Megami Tensei IV and Dragon’s Crown on Sale!

Shin Megami Tensei IV and Dragon’s Crown on Sale!

Irvine, Calif. – Nov. 4, 2013 – Have you done all your chores? Is everything caught and all your badges earned? Well then you are in luck, because the cult hit RPG Shin Megami Tensei IV AND its DLC are on sale beginning today! For the next week, players can pick up a copy of the epic demon recruiting 3D dungeon crawler that pits you squarely in the middle of the struggle between Law and Chaos for $39.99 in stores and the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS™. Plus, for the first time, DLC for Shin Megami Tensei, which adds new dungeons, new demons to recruit, and new equipment, will be on sale as well for 25% off. SMT IV packs more than 60 hours of content into “one of the best RPGs for the Nintendo 3DS.”

 

Oh, but we didn’t stop there. For the PlayStation®3 or PS Vita® owner that unfathomably has not bought a copy of Dragon’s Crown yet, the game is on sale beginning Nov. 5 in stores and on the PlayStation Network. The PS3 version of the game will be on Sale for $39.99, while the PS Vita version will on sale for $29.99, and the Storyteller Voice Pack DLC and PS Theme are on sale as well. Dragon’s Crown is the side-scrolling fantasy beat ’em up from Vanillaware with more than 100 hours of loot hunting, dragon beating, intense action gameplay. A recent patch made the game cross-play compatible too!

 

Here’s a list of all the content that will be on sale and their sale prices:

 

Nintendo 3DS

  • SMT IV Full Game – $39.99
  • SMT IV DLC – Experience of the Afterlife – $1.49
  • SMT IV DLC – Underworld Money-Maker – $2.24
  • SMT IV DLC – Death Has Its Applications – $2.24
  • SMT IV DLC – Overlord Equipment – $1.11
  • SMT IV DLC – Clipped Wings 1 – $1.86
  • SMT IV DLC – Snake Scale Equipment – $1.11
  • SMT IV DLC – Clipped Wings 2 – $1.86
  • SMT IV DLC – Ancient One of the Sun – $1.86
  • SMT IV DLC – The Eternal Youth – $1.86
  • SMT IV DLC – Radiant Equipment – $1.11
  • SMT IV DLC – For the Past… For the Future – $2.24

PS3

  • Dragon’s Crown Full Game – $39.99
  • Dragon’s Crown DLC – Storyteller Voice Pack ­- $1.49
  • Dragon’s Crown DLC – Theme – $1.49

PS Vita

  • Dragon’s Crown Full Game – $29.99
  • Dragon’s Crown DLC – Storyteller Voice Pack ­- $1.49

Remember, the sale only runs for a limited time, so grab it while you can! (SMT IV sale ends on Nov. 11 and the Dragon’s Crown sale ends on Nov. 12)

 

 

About ATLUS

Index Digital Media, Inc.’s ATLUS brand has become known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences. With award-winning titles that reach across a variety of genres and platforms, including the Shin Megami Tensei® and Persona® series of role-playing games, the ground-breaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and the much-celebrated RPG Demon’s Souls™, ATLUS is committed to offering the highest standard in interactive entertainment experiences.

 

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/AtlusUSA

 

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KONAMI ANNOUNCES FREE JETSTREAM AND BLADE WOLF DLC WITH PURCHASE OF METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE AT REDUCED PRICE

Fans Offered METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE at New Price Point Starting Today; Free DLC Extends Gameplay Experience

 

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is now available at a reduced price of $29.99 for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. With the purchase of this award-winning game, players will also access the Jetstream and Blade Wolf downloadable content (DLC) packs for free.

 

Released in February, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has been praised for its cutting-edge c action gameplay and advanced technology. The lower price point gives new fans the opportunity to experience the game at a reduced price, with the added bonus free DLC packs that lengthen the overall experience.

 

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory by delivering an action-packed experience unlike anything seen before. The title brings two of the world’s most respected development teams together with a common goal of providing players with a fresh synergetic experience that combines the best elements of pure action together with dynamic storytelling, all within the expansive METAL GEAR universe.

 

The Jetstream DLC is a side story featuring Samuel Rodriguez as a playable character. It contains multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for Sam, while expanding on his storyline and origins. Sam, the “cool Brazilian wind,” was a lone swordsman who brought terror and chaos to the underworld in Latin America. After slashing through the world’s outlaws as a part of his training, Sam arrives in Denver, Colorado. Players can find out what happens when he challenges “World Marshall” to test his skills. At last, the hidden story behind Raiden’s popular rival will be revealed.

 

The Blade Wolf DLC is a side story with LQ-84i as a playable character. It features multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for LQ-84i, while also expanding on each of his storylines and origins. Reactivated by Desperado Enforcement’s leader Sundowner and serving under Mistral, the DLC reveals LQ-84i’s story prior to him battling and eventually joining forces with Raiden and becoming Blade Wolf. Players can battle countless enemies using an arsenal of weapons and abilities, culminating in an all-new boss battle.

 

For assets and additional information, please visit: www.konami.com/downloads/

 

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is available now for $29.99 for the PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft  at major retail stores nationwide.

Bandfuse Unveils New Website, Videos, Twitch Event

NEW MULTIMEDIA, ASSET-RICH WEBSITE REVEALED

FOR BANDFUSE: ROCK LEGENDS

Realta Entertainment to Broadcast Deep-Dive Preview on Twitch.TV Monday, November 4

Realta Entertainment Group unveiled today its new social portal that will operate in tandem with BandFuse: Rock Legends, the music video game where legendary rockers transform players into real-world guitarists, bassists and vocalists. Realta also will provide a deep-dive look at BandFuse: Rock Legends during its debut event on Twitch.TV from 2-5 pm PDT, Monday, November 4. The revolutionary game is headed to North American store shelves on November 19 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

The new website offers legend trailers, gameplay “Rockthrough” videos, artist channels, screenshots, press releases, forums, song lists, blog entries, and much more.  Visit the new website HERE: BandFuse.com/

Two previously unannounced songs shipping with BandFuse: Rock Legends are now available to download and view: Red Fang’s “Wires” and Bullet For My Valentine’s “Tears Don’t Fall” are hosted on the new website.

Watch the new Red Fang – “Wires” video on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOWlhJgKkKw

Watch the new BFMV – “Tears Don’t Fall” – video on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7aoYJX5zA

Seamlessly connecting real guitars, basses and microphones to game consoles, BandFuse: Rock Legends empowers players to jam to a fully unlocked library of hit songs from rock to metal and punk to funk, featuring 55 massive genre-jumping songs from Slash, Maroon 5, Rush, The Strokes, Heart, Halestorm, Pearl Jam and more.

BandFuse: Rock Legends is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and will be published by Mastiff in North America on November 19, 2013, and by Hamster in Japan on December 19, 2013, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems. A release date for Europe will be announced soon. To learn more about BandFuse: Rock Legends, please visit www.bandfuse.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow the game on Twitter.

Badgers & Dragons, Killers & Kings! The Majestic Indie Bundle from Bundle Stars

Badgers and Dragons, Killers and Kings! The Majestic Indie Bundle from Bundle Stars

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4th 2013:

Heroic conflict and brutal devastation await gamers as they command and conquer fantasy kingdoms in the latest bundle from Bundle Stars.

Featuring 9 Steam games that perfectly capture the essence of fantasy, action and RPG, the Majestic Indie Bundle gives gamers the chance to slay fire-breathing dragons, experience breath-taking mediaeval combat, build prosperous settlements, defeat the enemy, and take part in gut-wrenching sword fights.

For just $3.99 gamers get Steam keys for ALL of these games:

Mount & Blade

Majesty 2 Collection (featuring three expansion packs)

Hoard Complete Pack (BE THE DRAGON! Featuring Hoard plus both DLC expansions)

Rune Classic

Crusader Kings Complete

Enclave

Forge Starter Pack (includes 30 day XP boost and the legendary Shadow Armor)

Knights & Merchants (including The Shattered Kingdom and The Peasants Rebellion)

Shelter (badgers!)

Read for more detailed game highlights…

Mount & Blade is a highly-addictive, battle-heavy medieval action-fest featuring a world with more than a hundred unique locations where gamers can be anything from lone adventurers to a commander of armies or an owner of a village. Experience horseback combat, highly advanced and intuitive sword-fighting systems, and sophisticated AI.

Forge brings together an exemplary combination of FPS and MMO, delivering Arena Style PVP battlegrounds set in a gritty fantasy universe. As part of this bundle gamers receive a Steam key for the Starter Pack which jumpstarts the game with a Double XP boost and the legendary Shadow Armor.

For fantasy RTS fans the Majesty 2 Collection allows gamers to build the ultimate fantasy kingdom and defend their realm with noble warriors, spell-wielding wizards, or wild barbarians. The Collection includes all available Majesty 2 DLC, including the Kingmaker expansion which lets players create their own missions with the Kingmaker game editor!

With six more awesome games completing the epic line-up, the Majestic Bundle encompasses dragons, Norse Mythology, multiplayer action, hack n slash, strategy and so much more, making it THE must-have bundle for fantasy, action, strategy and RPG fans.

Available now for a limited time only, a percentage from every sale of The Majestic Indie Bundle goes to SpecialEffect (www.specialeffect.org.uk), a registered charity that improves the quality of life for disabled children and adults by providing them with specially adapted game controllers.

The Majestic Indie Bundle is available now from www.bundlestars.com for just $3.99.

Gran Turismo 6 Trailers & Details Reveal Night Sky, 1200 Cars

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Polyphony Digital has released two new trailers for its upcoming driving simulator Gran Turismo 6, showing off a fully rendered night sky in time lapse and a glimpse of the lunar rover being driven on the moon. Time will tell if we will be able to drive the thing! Check them out below.

New details have been posted on the PlayStation site revealing that the game will include 120 new cars, altogether totalling over 1,200 as well as 100 unique tracks.

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Sony Computer Entertainment is releasing Gran Turismo 6 on December 6 worldwide for the PlayStation 3, pitting it against the next-gen Forza Motorsport 5 for the Xbox One which is coming out on November 22. The game is set to feature our very own Mount Panarama track at Bathurst.

Start Your Engines

Time Transition & Astronomy Effects

Oxide’s Nitrous Engine to Support AMD’s Mantle

Oxide’s Nitrous Engine to Support AMD’s Mantle

– New 64-bit, cross-platform 3D engine harnesses the power of Mantle in kicking off next generation of strategy games –


TIMONIUM, MD – November 4, 2013 – Oxide Games announced today that its recently revealed 3D engine, Nitrous, supports AMD’s Mantle technology. Nitrous, designed specifically for the hardware now common in PCs as well as the Sony PlayStation® 4™ and Microsoft’s Xbox® One™, is capable of simulating and rendering large-scale, complex scenes thanks to its 64-bit architecture and fully concurrent multi-core processing. Those visuals are even better on Mantle-enabled hardware like AMD’s Radeon™ R9, R7, and HD 7000 Series graphics cards.

“Mantle solves a problem PC developers have struggled with for years,” said Oxide co-founder Tim Kipp. “We’re closer to the graphics hardware than ever before, which lets us see dramatic increases in performance on Mantle-enabled systems. At the same time, the low cost of including Mantle support doesn’t prevent us from developing Nitrous for all modern graphics hardware, which makes it attractive to us as businesspeople.”

What makes Nitrous unique is its Simultaneous Work and Rendering Model (SWARM). Specifically, the engine renders calls automatically from whatever CPU core is most available. This allows for a vastly larger number of high-fidelity 3D objects to be rendered to the screen at the same time.

“We’re proud to be working with talented developers like Oxide. They were one of the many developers that have asked for what Mantle provides, and we’re happy to make their wishes come true.” said Ritche Corpus, Director of ISV Gaming and Alliances at AMD. “Our goal with Mantle is to give engine creators and game designers the tools they need to push the envelope of PC gaming, and Nitrous does exactly that.”

For more information about Mantle, please visit http://bit.ly/1ePJr0e.

For more information about Oxide and the Nitrous engine, please go to www.oxidegames.com.

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About Oxide Games
Oxide Games is an independent digital entertainment studio focused on delivering revolutionary leaps in PC and console gaming. Its first product, the Nitrous engine, will provide industry-leading visuals on both PCs and consoles. Oxide will be announcing its game projects at a later date. Oxide Games is based in Timonium, Maryland. Learn more at www.oxidegames.com.

The Idolmaster: One For All Debut Trailer

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Namco Bandai is soon releasing a new Idolmaster game for the PlayStation 3 in Japan, titled One For All. The idol-rearing game had its first trailer shown during the “Idolmaster Secret Event @ Akabane” which is viewable below.

Featuring all 13 girls, The Idolmaster: One For All will be released as a retail and digital download through the new Imas Channel. New content such as songs, costumes and accessories will be included and you can bet there will be an aggressive DLC plan.

Originally an Xbox 36o exclusive in Japan, the series jumped ship to the PlayStation 3 with The Idolmaster 2 and is unlikely to return. A so-far untitled PS4 game was announced earlier this year.