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Rayman Legends new E3 2013 Trailer is a Charmer

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Does that title really surprise you? We knew Ubisoft would be bringing Rayman Legends to E3 this year due to the delay and other console announcements the game is slated for, but now things are a little more exciting due to a chipper new trailer that came from the event.

As you would expect, this clip shows us how lively the game will be, as well as the many challenges Rayman and Co. will have to tackle as they platform their way through the world. Check out the trailer down below, and continue following our E3 2013 coverage here.

EA and DreamWorks team up for Need for Speed movie

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EA Games and DreamWorks have announced that they are partnering up for the upcoming Need For Speed movie, which is slated to star Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul. During their conference, Aaron Paul himself came on stage and presented a trailer which shows behind the scenes of the film.

The trailer can be seen below which showcases how several of the films stunts were performed, what Aaron Paul thinks of his role in the film and of the game series itself.

The Need For Speed movie is being released in conjunction with the upcoming installment in the franchise Need For Speed Rivals which will be coming the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

New FIFA 14 Trailers

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EA was extremely busy on the sports front at their E3 press conference today. FIFA 14 received two new trailers in a press conference spot that features football star Lionel Messi, his Barcelona teammates, and Canadian musician Drake.

FIFA 14 is the first game in the series to feature the new Ignite engine. The new engine brings smarter and more realistic AI, more realistic ball physics, and stadiums that respond to the emotional ebb and flow of the game. “FIFA 14 on next gen consoles will feel alive with players who possess human-like intelligence, reactions and instincts, players who move and behave like real athletes, and stadiums that buzz with electricity and excitement,” said David Rutter, Executive Producer of the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise.

FIFA 14 will be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Windows PC on September 24th, 2013 in North America and September 27th in Europe. The Xbox One and PlaySation 4 versions will be released sometime in the next 12 months.

The Inquisitor – Book 1: The Plague Delayed

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The Microids team, via Anuman Interactive, has announced a delay for their upcoming title The Inquisitor – Book 1: The Plague. Rather than the intended release date of June 12th, the game has been pushed back to July 2nd.

1345: Nicolas Eymerich arrives in Carcassonne, city of the Inquisition, where he receives the mission to unveil the truth about troubling events that have occurred in a small village in the South of France, former territory of the Cathar heresy. Thanks to efficient investigation methods and to his sharp observation skills, the veil is soon lifted: the sickening smell of Satan and its demons is in the air!

For more information visit the Steam page and check out the trailer here.

Dive into this Call of Duty: Ghosts Next-Gen Footage

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You probably already knew that Call of Duty: Ghosts would be headed to next-gen consoles as well as the current fare, but we have not seen too much footage for those particular versions. Being E3 week and as promised, Activision have now unveiled a new trailer for the game, showing off that beautiful new footage featuring some slick underwater combat.

Also shown off was a new trailer featuring the new dogs that will run rabid within the game, and that footage should also catch your eye as this feature brings a new element of gameplay to the franchise.

Check out both clips below, and make sure you stay tuned for more coverage for both Call of Duty and E3 2013 during this hectic week.

NBA Live 14 Announced

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NBA Live 14 was announced today at EA‘s E3 presentation. The announcement trailer stars Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving. NBA Live 14 is powered by the brand new Ignite engine that features new technologies and more intelligent AI. The game has the new BounceTEK technology for precise physics-based dribbling control. Gamers can pull off a variety of dribbles to help defend the ball in one on one match ups. Kyrie Irving was specifically chosen for the trailer due to his signature between the legs dribble that is demonstrated in the trailer. For the accuracy and statistic geeks, the in-game AI that draws on the same data that coaches and scouts use in the NBA. This allows the players to behave in the most realistic manner possible.

NBA Live 14 will be released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this fall.

Kingdom Hearts 3 Announced for PS4

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Square Enix just dropped a major bombshell for RPG fans at Sony’s E3 2013 press conference. They have officially announced that after many years wait, Kingdom Hearts fans can rest easy, Kingdom Hearts 3 has just been finally confirmed.

The game was confirmed for exclusive release on the PlayStation 4 console. However no official date has been confirmed for that game at this time. You can check out the trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3 below for your first look at this next generation Kingdom Hearts title.

Stay tuned for more information on Kingdom Hearts 3 as it comes to light. For now check out the trailer for the game and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Two New Need for Speed Rivals Trailers

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EA was busy today with their big E3 presentation. The new Need for Speed: Rivals received some attention with the release of not just one, but two new trailers. The first is a short video clocking in a 71 seconds providing some background behind the cops versus racers theme in Rivals. The second video is a heftier seven minute video showing off in game footage demonstrated at the E3 press conference. The video starts in the open world area as the driver pulls up to begin an illegal street race. The screen splits between three points of view: the original illegal race, the police car in hot pursuit, and the map.

Need for Speed Rivals will be available on November 19th, 2103 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PC.

Mad Catz Announces S.T.R.I.K.E. 3 Gaming Keyboard

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Mad Catz Interactive has chosen E3 to unveil its new professional gaming keyboard, the S.T.R.I.K.E. 3 for Windows PC expected in the fall of this year. The layout of the keyboard has one group in mind: the competitive players of professional gaming, and the design choices reflect just that with responsive keys boasting a unique membrane that offers increased response without the need to “bottom out” the keys when playing and eliminates the annoying clack that some keyboards produce.

“Our range of S.T.R.I.K.E. keyboards has captured the imagination of passionate gamers and we are pleased to expand the range with the S.T.R.I.K.E. 3.”,  says President and Chief Executive Officer Darren Richardson, who had this to say about the product; “The S.T.R.I.K.E. 3 demonstrates our commitment to providing gamers with a product range that meets their budgets and exceeds their expectations,”

Some of the features to be excited about include the RGB backlit keyboard with upwards of sixteen million different customizable colors for a truly unique look for any gamer when combined with the three available colors: gloss white, gloss black, and gloss red. Also included is a removable wrist rest, full media controls as well as twelve macro keys, three operation modes and thirty-six programmable buttons round off this piece of gaming bliss.

 

New Website Created to Promote Ghost in the Shell OP

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Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Production I.G.’s latest re imaging of the popular series, will premiere on the 22nd of June in cinemas throughout Japan. In anticipation for the first episode, a new website has been set up to further promote the anime and the artist who created the opening theme.

The website is pretty basic looking, with the titles “Ghost in the Shell Arise” and “Music by Cornelius” at the top and ten subcategories neatly placed on the left hand side. Once you access the front page, you will be treated to a full screen display of Cornelius’ music video for the Arise OP, with the added option of removing the menu from the site leaving only the video playing within the background.

Subcategories of the site include links to the official Arise website and twitter page, a small biography about the 44 year musician/producer and information on where to purchase the Arise OP single, which will be available on the 19th of June. A YouTube page will be set up for the site, however at the time of writing the link says “coming soon” when scrolled over. Click here to check out the site.

Are you excited or uncertain about the new Ghost in the Shell? Let us know what you think about the four part series and the opening theme by leaving a comment down below.