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Deus Ex Heading to Wii U

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March 20, 2013

It seems incredibly likely that the Wii U will receive yet another port of a game released earlier on rival consoles.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Directors Cut has been listed on Amazon for a May 7 release in the states and is set to host many improvements, pack in additional content and make use of Wii U’s unique features. Not many specifics are detailed but the GamePad will apparently be used as Adam Jensen’s newest augmentation, the “Neural Hub”.

Although no official word has come forward from Square Enix, this is very likely to be true as the Australian ratings board recently approved a rating for an updated version of the game and Amazon has listed official box art.

The Wii U’s unique control scheme could help put a new coat of paint on this older title and immerse players further in the world of Deus Ex. Let us know in the comments what you think about this Directors Cut and about the Wii U receiving yet another port.

Razer Megasoma 2 Mousepad Is Now Out

Benjamin Webb

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March 20, 2013

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Leading gaming peripheral inventors, Razer, have just released the latest in their line of mousepads, the Razer Megasoma 2. The Megasoma 2 mousepad is constructed with a kind of silicon-base that makes it both hard and precise, but also flexible and with a cushioned feel.

The mousepad is also being praised as being an improvement over its predecessor by being thinner and by being treated with an anti-static solution ensure the most smoothest possible movements. On the mousepad Razer had this to say –

“This is the mat for gamers who need a no-fuss, all-in-one solution built to go the gaming distance,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “We’ve improved on our ground-breaking original design, absorbing customer feedback as we always do, and I’m confident what we’ve launched is the best all-in-one mouse mat in the world.”

Be sure to check out the official store page for more info.

ADDITIONAL INFO FROM PRESS RELEASE

About the Razer Megasoma 2:
The Razer Megasoma became a worldwide phenomenon as a revolutionary hybrid soft/hard mat that delivers the comfort and flexibility of the former, with the precision of the latter. The Razer Megasoma 2 returns with a complete overhaul of design and construction, improving surface stability for marked improvements in mouse control.

Price: USD $39.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com – available now

Product features:
Hybrid silicon soft/hard mat
Specialized texture design for comfort and precision
Durable anti-static, anti-fraying surface
Non-slip rubber base
Product dimensions: 230 mm/9.06 in. (w) x 350 mm/13.79 in. (l) x 2.3 mm/0.09 in. (h)

New Action-Packed G.I. Joe: Retaliation Clips

Zac Elawar

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March 20, 2013

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New Action-Packed G.I. Joe: Retaliation Clips

The press attention for G.I. Joe: Retaliation is sizzling now, and so it’s only apt that we have some sizzle reels for you, as well as a vignette featuring interview snippets with director Jon M. Chu, inter-cut with new scenes (which can be seen at the very bottom of this article).

The first sizzle is dubbed the “Lupe Sizzle” as it is backed with the Lupe Fiasco track, “Little Weapon” (feat. Bishop G, Nikki Jean). The second is called the “Macho Sizzle” – and yep, you guessed it – it shows the male members of the cast filming the more physical sequences as well as the end result. Although I am disappointed in the distinct lack of Storm Shadow (Byung-hun Lee). The two videos can be viewed directly below.

Lupe Sizzle

Macho Sizzle

G.I. Joe: Retaliation comes out nationwide on March 28th. Look for our review to be up on March 25th. Also read our own interviews with cast members Adrianne Palicki and DJ Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee and the director Jon M. Chu.

Hanabee Announce New Competition To Be Held At Conventions

Benjamin Webb

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March 20, 2013

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The Australian Anime publisher over here in Australia, Hanabee, have announced their upcoming gameshow to appear at conventions called: NeuroMania – The Anime and Pop Culture Challenge. This challenge will be available at their booth at some of the upcoming conventions that Hanabee will have a booth at.

Hanabee have detailed that the conventions showcasing this new gameshow will be the upcoming Supanova events in both Brisbane and Adelaide. According to the article on their site, finalists will be chosen to participate in a final round on stage. These finalists will be selected over the course of the day at the Hanabee stand where participants can choose to enter and participate in preliminary rounds. The first of these quizzes will be held on the 14th of April at the Supanova convention.

For more information, be sure to check out the Official Website.

Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition Announced

Thomas Hellier

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March 20, 2013

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Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition Announced

It is often thought that gamer-nerds and meat-heads are cut from different cloth. Not so, obviously, as ‘Rugby Challenge 2: the Lions Tour Edition’ is coming to PC, PS3 and XBox 360. Statistics may be the only common denominator between games and sports yet somewhat counter-intuitively is also the binding force that joins us. Kiwi developers Sidhe bring us this massively expanded addition to ‘Rugby Challenge’ because a rugby union game simply had to come from New Zealand.

Rugby Challenge 2 is setting itself up to be the definitive Rugby game going by all the juicy features included. Career mode spans several years, a feature that’s pretty prevalent in sporting games for the serious players, multi-team competition, single matches and online 4v4 multiplayer available on each format. The depth of rules and mechanics included has been significantly enhanced, allowing rugby enthusiasts to branch out their game play options. Some of these additions include quick taps, quick lineouts, mauls from lineouts, interceptions, contesting the ball at breakdowns, removing players from the ruck and more.

The roster is massive thanks to additional licenses Sidhe managed to secure for this title. Aside from the British and Irish Lions there will be 110+ teams and 50+ stadia available for play.

It seems those manipulative Kiwis are playing to each country’s vanities too, as the title will be released as ‘Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 2’ in France, ‘All Blacks Rugby Challenge 2’ in New Zealand and ‘Rubgy Challenge 2: Lions Tour Edition’ elsewhere globally. You can expect the game around the middle of this year.

Capcom Arcade Cabinet 1986 Game Pack Out Now

Dustin Spencer

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March 20, 2013

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Capcom Arcade Cabinet has been a refreshing little collection for the XBLA and PSN, and now those who own it can expand their library even further. Today, Capcom Arcade Cabinet 1986 Game Pack released, bringing out Side Arms, Legendary Wings and Trojan for the collection.

Yes, things are growing rapidly with this new addition, and our own review of these classics will be up soon. For Australian PSN owners, Ghosts n Goblins, Gun.Smoke and Section Z, previously only available in the 1985 Game Pack #1, are available for sale individually to PSN users for AU $6.95 each. So there you have it. Check out our reviews for the 1985 and 1987 packs, and you can get a dose of 1986 for 800 Microsoft Points or $15.95 (AU, $9.99 US) on the PSN as of today.

Pottermore Coming to PlayStation Home

Zac Elawar

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March 20, 2013

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The Hogwarts Express will be arriving in April to bring you Harry Potter fans on PlayStation Home to Pottermore; designed based on the beautifully illustrated moments from Pottermore.com.

Pottermore looks to provide one of the most extensive PS Home experiences with more than just the one space to socialise with thousands of fellow fans. These additional spaces, as well as further interactive content, will be available to you for linking your PSN ID with your Pottermore.com account. CEO of Pottermore Charlie Redmayne commented on the collaboration with Sony, saying: “Pottermore reaches across multiple digital platforms, and Sony’s partnership has allowed us to forge this exciting connection with PlayStation Home, creating the most immersive experience possible within that space and giving users wonderful new ways to explore locations from the Harry Potter stories”.

The initial release will allow users to visit Diagon Alley and board the Hogwarts Express. Four themed mini-games will be playable, including Book Herding, a Pottermore quiz, the ability to collect and share Pottermore Trading Cards and the combative Wizard’s Duel. Also, a companion from a selection of 14 owls, cats and toads will be available for purchase. Finally, avatars can be made over with a wide variety of clothing options, from uniforms and house robes to more casual wizard outfits.

Check out the Pottermore at PlayStation Home trailer below to see the space, as well as a glimpse at each of the mini-games mentioned above.

Clean your touchscreens… Dead or Alive 5 Plus hits stores today

Travis Bruno

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March 20, 2013

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Clean your touchscreens… Dead or Alive 5 Plus hits stores today

Today fans of Dead or Alive, fighting game fans or even those who are looking for something new on the PlayStation Vita will be happy to hear that Tecmo Koei’s Dead or Alive 5 Plus is now available for purchase at retailers and is also downloadable from the PlayStation Store.

Of course if you’re concerned about the quality of the game you can always download the demo which lets players use Kasumi, Hayabusa, Eliot, and Tina in cross-play online battles with eight stages to fight on and the new touch screen first person combat.

The full game costs $39.99 and contains everything the console version of Dead or Alive 5 has to offer including cross-play with the PlayStation 3 and the aforementioned touch screen combat that allows players to fight opponents from a first person view and fight using various taps, swipes and squeezes on the Vita’s touchscreen.

CastleStorm’s Multiplayer Modes Detailed

Luke Halliday

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March 20, 2013

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CastleStorm’s Multiplayer Modes Detailed

Zen Studios have revealed the details of their upcoming title CastleStorm’s multiplayer modes. The game is a 2D real-time strategy physics-based destruction game from the people who brought us the excellent arcade pinball series Zen Pinball.

CastleStorm is filled to the brim with exciting multiplayer and co-op gameplay modes for players to sink their teeth into. Both multiplayer and co-op modes can be played both locally through split-screen play and online.

The modes available in CastleStorm are as follows:

1 vs. 1 split-screen mode: Classic deathmatch style combat with the goal of destroying your opponents castle. One side plays as the noble Knights and the other plays as the dastardly Vikings.
Survival Co-op: Team up with your friends to take down waves of enemies.
Last Stand Co-op mode: Fight off waves of enemies and stay alive as long as you possibly can.

Zen Studios have released a new trailer which details the multiplayer and co-op aspects of CastleStorm. You can see the multiplayer trailer for CastleStorm below. For more information on CastleStorm be sure to check out the official website here.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate to be Released on iOS

Jamie Laike Tsui

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March 20, 2013

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Runaway: A Twist of Fate to be Released on iOS

Brian and Gina from the iconic adventure game Runaway are returning to iOS with Runaway 3: A Twist of Fate. The game was originally released on PC in 2009 and will now see a release for iPad and iPhone. The first part of Runaway 3: A Twist of Fate will be released on March 28th, 2013 with the second part to follow soon after.

The first part of the game features over 12 hours of gameplay and follows Brian and Gina after Brian fakes his own death. Players will take the role of Gina for the first time, as she works to prove Brian’s innocence.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the final chapter in the Runaway saga. The first chapter will cost $3.99 USD. Check out the official trailer below.