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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds announced for PS Vita

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August 13, 2013

Despite being a long time supporter of the Xbox 360 in Japan, often releasing their titles exclusively for the console in the region, 5pb. has announced that they will be bringing Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds to the PlayStation Vita this Winter in Japan.

The side-scrolling chibi brawler was released worldwide back in March, my review of the game can be found here, but it appears that this Vita version of the game also feature a new gameplay mode and a guest character, likely making it at least partially superior to the original. As for the original Phantom Breaker game… at this rate the enhanced version of the fighting game will likely be released overseas before that one.

Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition shown running on PS Vita

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2013

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While far from an announcement, it looks like the Vita may be getting a dose of Duke sometime in the future. Over on Twitter Devolver Digital teased fans with an image showing Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition running on the PlayStation Vita. They followed up by simply saying “That is all.” so it remains to be seen whether or not this current PC exclusive is going to be making its way to the Vita in the future.

For those who don’t know, Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition contains an enhanced version of Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and three unique expansion packs as well as the original version of the game.

Feast your eyes on these Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster screens

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2013

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Feast your eyes on these Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster screens

It has been a bit since we’ve seen some screenshots for Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster but today Square Enix has released a large batch of new screenshots, for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions of the game which are set to be released sometime this fall.

The images can be found below and include numerous areas from the game, though it is worth noting that almost all of these screens focus on Final Fantasy X, the revamped looking character models and the better looking overdrive attacks and Yuna’s aeon summoning of Ifrit and Shiva.

First Stills from Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Zac Elawar

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August 13, 2013

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First Stills from Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

#SAYWHAAAT?! Today, Paramount have shared its first look stills from the highly anticipated comedy sequel, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which will be broadcasting (yeah, that’s not how it works…indulge me for the pun) in Australian cinemas from December 19th.

The stills can be seen embedded in this article. Mr. Burgundy sure is rockin’ that coat! For those who are unaware of what the old Channel 4 News team will be getting up to in this film, here’s the official synopsis:

With the 70’s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron’s co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) – All of whom won’t make it easy to stay classy… while taking New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

You can stay classy by also checking out the Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues trailer and visiting – and following – the film’s official Tumblr page.

WWE 2K14 to feature a ’30 Years of Wrestlemania’ mode

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2013

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WWE 2K14 to feature a ’30 Years of Wrestlemania’ mode

Today 2K Games revealed that they will be including a new gameplay mode in WWE 2K14 to commemorate WrestleMania 30 and the mode will simply be called ’30 Years of WrestleMania.’ In this mode players will take part in a campaign as they play through numerous iconic WrestleMania matches spanning the three decade long history of the event.

There will be more than 45 matches available and while not all of the matches have been announced so far, it will include the Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant match at WrestleMania 3, The Rock vs Hogan at WrestleMania 18 and the WrestleMania 28 main event of The Rock against John Cena, the first time, not the second time.

These matches will be played through as a campaign with authentically recreated arenas, Superstar entrances and ring attires and they will even be presented in the television quality of that era, meaning some screen filters will be added to older matches to recreate the feeling from that era. The full roster for 30 Years of Wrestlemania will be revealed during WWE SummerSlam Axxess this Sunday.

Xbox One controller highlighted in latest video

Travis Bruno

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August 13, 2013

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Xbox One controller highlighted in latest video

While we were given a look at the Xbox One controller back when the company showed it off during their console reveal, they never went too in-depth with the various changes that they have made to the controller and what makes it different from the Xbox 360 controller.

In fact, not too much has been changed on the surface level, but according to the General Manager of the Xbox accessories group at Microsoft, Zulfi Alam, there are over forty improvements to be found in the Xbox One controller. The biggest change includes the way that the d-pad is now designed, since one of the few complaints gamers had about the 360 controller was the way the D-pad was designed. Anyways, check out the video below to see a full look at the relatively pricey controller.

First Still from Paramount’s Labor Day

Zac Elawar

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August 13, 2013

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© MMXIII Paramount Pictures Corporation and Frank's Pie Company LLC. All rights Reserved. — **(Left to right)** Kate Winslet as Adele, Josh Brolin as Frank and Gattlin Griffith as Henry in *Labor Day* directed by Jason Reitman to be released by Paramount Pictures and Indian Paintbrush. Photo credit: Dale Robinette

Paramount have given us our first look still (seen above) from the upcoming Jason Reitman-directed film, Labor Day – which started principal photography back in June – starring Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet (Revolutionary Road, The Reader) and the Academy Award-nominated Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men, True Grit).

Here is the official synopsis for the film:

Labor Day is based on Joyce Maynard’s novel of the same name, centering on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler (Gattlin Griffith), who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele (Winslet) while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers (Brolin), a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.

Labor Day will have its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in September, with an Australian release scheduled for February 6th, 2014.

World War Z Becomes Brad Pitt’s Highest Grossing Film

Zac Elawar

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August 13, 2013

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WWZ-Sydney-Destruction-01 (1280x579) — **It slightly underperformed at the Australian box office, but over-performed worldwide**

Apparently, images of your country being destroyed by a zombie threat is appealing after all, as World War Z has just passed the $500 million mark in worldwide box office earnings.

World War Z has, in the process, become Brad Pitt’s highest grossing film in his storied career, surpassing Troy‘s total of $497.3 million globally. Here is the official breakdown from Paramount:

After setting a personal best with a $66 million opening on June 21, World War Z has gone on to total $197.4 million in the U.S. The film delivered Pitt’s highest grossing domestic release of all time (besting Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s total domestic gross of $186.3 million), and the biggest opening weekend of his career (beating Smith’s $50.3 million opener). The film has earned $305.2 million at the international box office, to date.

We, having enjoyed the film – with it exceeding our expectations – are glad to hear that it has yielded a profit after troubled waters with its complete re-write and mammoth marketing campaign (which can sometimes cost more than a movie’s actual production!) Could we have a sequel in our future? Let us know if you would be down for that in the comment section below.

Blacksmithing The Master Sword

Sanjay Parbhu

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August 13, 2013

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It’s always a joy finding gaming and pop culture mixed in with other mediums and occupations; artists, jewellers and musicians are some of the few that can really bring out the true beauty of characters and key aspects from a series.

Now we can add Blacksmithing to this list as the newest Man at Arms video was released last week and has already gained over 857,00 views and 36,900 likes on YouTube. The latest video shows the creation of the most popular of all video game weapons, Links Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda!!! With a blade of spring steel, sand casted bronze hilt and finished with sky blue spray paint this sword really is a work of art.

Man at Arms is a series on the YouTube Channel Amaze Wow and Educate Me which shows experienced blacksmith Tony Swatton recreating iconic weapons from video games and TV shows. Previous weapons include Cloud’s Buster sword from Final Fantasy, Sora’s Kingdom Hearts Key blade and even the Sword of Omens from Thunder cats. The Master Sword is a sight that would make Ganondorf shiver, but my personal favourite has to be Raphael’s Sais from TMNT which are sharpened, elegant looking and bad ass awesome.

Click on the below video below to see the sword being made, and check out the other awesome vids on the AweMeChannel.

Hill Bill Available Now for iOS Devices

Tiarni Abdulovski

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August 13, 2013

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Yesterday Balloon 27 (B27) announced their newest game Hill Bill is available now for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices.

Hill Bill is a hill-billy game that follows Hill Bill on his quest to become the next Evel Knievel. Players take on the role of Hill Bill as masters jumps and tricks that get crazier daily. Gamers must master jumps and tricks on home-made ramps, until it becomes time to take on death-defying jumps, over greater distances at Race Tracks, Mud Rallies, and even the Circus! Jump on Hill Bill’s trusty third-hand garage-sale bike and master 60 death defying levels before attempting to master the greatest stunt-jump of all; the Grand Canyon.

Hill Bill is B27’s first game on the App Store. Featuring exhilarating jumps, gorgeous environments, new bikes and outfits, it’s a perfect combination of quirky, fun art style, authentic sound effects, exciting gameplay and colourful environments that provide hours of engaging and addictive gameplay, which is sure to keep iOS gamers coming back for more.

Purchase it here on the App Store for $1.99. Be sure to also check out our weekly iOS suggestions for other great iOS games to play!