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Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD coming to Wii U

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Nintendo just dropped an absolute bombshell during their Nintendo Direct conference by announcing that they will be re-releasing The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker in an updated HD format for the Wii U.

During the conference several HD screenshots of Windfall Island were shown off as well as a HD version of Link and Zelda. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata commented that they chose to re-release Windwaker due to the fact that they believe that not many people got a chance to play this title due to the small install base of the Gamecube and made the decision to release it to a greater audience on the Wii U.

Nintendo revealed several images of the game, including the one you can see above. They chose to show off Windwaker HD due to the fact that a brand new Zelda title is still a fair way off.

The game was revealed to be hitting stores in Fall 2013 Worldwide. What do you think of Windwaker HD coming to the Wii U? Let us know in the comments section below.

Pikmin 3 lets you take and share pictures

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Nintendo have revealed in the Nintendo Wii U Direct conference that Pikmin 3 will feature Miiverse functionality in the form of picture sharing with other players on the service.

Players will be able to use the Wii U Gamepad as a camera and take pictures on their adventures throughout the world of Pikmin 3 and share their pictures with one another on the Miiverse. They however did not reveal any further information on this gameplay feature.

What do you think of this picture sharing function for Pikmin 3 on the Wii U? Let us know in the comments section below what you think of this feature.

Max Payne 3: Deathmatch Made in Heaven DLC out now

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Rockstar Games is proud to announce the release of the latest downloadable content pack for Max Payne 3. The new DLC pack titled Deathmatch Made in Heaven is now available on Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points and Playstation Network and PC for $15.95.

The new DLC pack introduces some new gameplay modes, close-combat weapons, items and more for gamers to entertain themselves with. The following new game modes are available to download with this pack:

  • Dead Man Walking 2 Player Co-Op Mode – Fight endless waves of enemies.
  • Run & Stun Mode – One player must ‘stun’ other players and thus turn them to his side, while other players must survive.
  • Marked Man Mode – Survive vendettas against you as other players are assigned players to kill.
  • Time Attack Mode – Kill as many enemies within the time limit as possible.
  • Challenge Arcade Mode – A single player mode based on completing challenges.

Will you be picking up this new DLC pack for Max Payne 3? Let us know what you think of this DLC pack in the comments section below.

ANNO 2070 Complete Edition Announced

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The complete edition of ANNO 2070 has been announced by Ubisoft today. This version of ANNO 2070, the ANNO 2070 Complete Edition, is the most completest edition of the ANNO 2070 game. This is because it comes packaged with a bunch of DLC content and a few bonus extras included.

The package is listed to include:

Exclusive premium content:

  • The complete Anno 2070 Soundtrack
  • The updated Tree of Technologies poster

 

Unlocked DLC content:

  • · The Development Package (2 bonus missions + Bonus portrait)
  • · Keeper 1.0 Package : Construction plan + science formulas
  • Eden series package (Ornamental buildings & decorations)
  • Central Statistical Package: New building in Global Trust design + science formulas
  • Crisis Response Package (2 new missions)
  • Distrust Series Package (Ornamental buildings & decorations)
  • Silent Running Package: New submarine in Global Trust design + science formulas
  • Nordamark series package: Ornemental buildings & decorations
  • E.V.E. package: Bonus portrait

This package of ANNO 2070, the ANNO 2070 Complete Edition, is easily THE ANNO 2070 package to purchase should you be looking to get into the game. It releases on the 28th of March, keep an eye on your retailer or th Ubisoft store for more info and to purchase.

Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory and Persona 4 Golden European release dates revealed

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It seems that European gamers won’t have to wait much longer to play the excellence that is Persona 4 Golden as today NIS America announced the European release date for the PlayStation Vita exclusive. This title, which won our Capsule Computers Vita Game of the Year award, will start arriving on store shelves on March 12th, only around three and a half months after the North American release from Atlus USA.

Also announced today was the release date for Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory which is set to be released on March 15th, only a few days after the release of the game in North America. You can check out a slew of screenshots and some gameplay videos for Victory here.

Behind the Scenes of Flight with Director Robert Zemeckis

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‘Brace For Impact’ as we have a nice behind-the-scenes featurette for the movie Flight, starring Denzel Washington. The film releases in Australia on January 31st, and you can read our review right now.

The video focuses around the shooting of the much talked about plane crash sequence, and it gives a lot of insight within it’s paltry 2:32 length. Anyone who is interested in film-making or just the film itself should definitely check it out. It features the legendary director Robert Zemeckis, Denzel Washington and many other members of the production speaking on the scene and how it was achieved as you get to take a look at the complicated rigging that made the realistic, upside down moments in the cabin/cockpit possible. That video can be viewed at the bottom of this article.

Before that though, we also have a new clip from the film, called “Life In Prison”. It is a pivotal moment in the film where Denzel’s character, the pilot “Whip” Whitaker, is told that he had a toxicology report done on him while he was knocked out in the hospital…and, well, things begin to unravel for Mr. Whitaker. Watch it directly below.

“Life In Prison” – Official Clip

If you’re a fan and are excited for the film, visit and ‘like’ the Official Flight AU Facebook page.

Banned Dexter’s Laboratory episode uncovered

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Every now and then rumours arise about supposed banned episodes of TV, some of which forever exist as a myth never to see the light of day. Dexter’s Laboratory fans however are in for a treat as one such banned or ‘lost’ episode has been uncovered after more than a decade since its creation.

The episode is titled ‘Rude Removal’ and focuses on Dexter inventing a machine that splits a person into a good and bad side, essentially splitting them into two different people. ‘Rude Removal’ never made it to air for a pretty simple reason, it features excessive swearing throughout although it was beeped out. Despite the beeping Cartoon Network saw it to be not suitable for children and pulled the plug on it.

You can check out the episode now below. Be sure to let us know what you think of this bizarre episode in the comments section below.

Guild Wars 2 – What’s next?

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Guild Wars 2 has become quite the success in the MMORPG market and won several awards including Capsule Computer’s own Game of the Year Award for Best PC Game of 2012. So what’s next for this online giant? Coming January 28th a prologue to a multi-stage narrative will be introduced inferring many additions to the title’s existing content. Named as the Flame & Frost Prelude, the story commences as both sky and earth enact destruction on the inhabitants of Wayfarer Foothills and Diessa Plateau. As the refugees flee south to seek shelter from this new adversary, a call to arms is requested in aiding your fellow man.

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Here are some features that you can look forward to see in the future update:

  • Temple of the Silent Storm Week – (Jan. 28 – Feb. 4) Two-team/single round paid tournaments will replace eight-team/three round tournaments. After this grace period, both will be be included as paid and free tournaments.
  • Improved Achievement System – New rotation of daily achievements is being added as well as a new UI tracker.
  • New Achievement Laurels – Performed daily achievements may grant your player with a brand new laurel. They can possibly be traded in for Ascended gear and Infusions…
  • Guesting – No longer will you be able to freely move from world to world. However, guesting will allow you to play with friends on a different world granting you are in the same region. Guesting will have some restrictions.
  • New Utility Infusions and Ascended Amulets – New gear coming in with the addition of the laurels. 5 Utility Infusions and 30 Ascended Amulets ready to be traded for.
  • More Upgrades and Improvements – UI appearance, World versus World, and dynamic level adjust system are all getting some tweaks. Stay tuned…

And certainly that will not be all that Guild Wars 2 will be pushing out, but it is a fair amount to be excited for. If you have a suggestion for the GW2 team, let us know in the comments below.

Learn ‘How To Kill A Witch’ With Hansel & Gretel

Hansel-&-Gretel-Australian-OneSheet-01We’ve got two new clips for the upcoming fairy-tale bloodbath that is Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (3D).

The first is titled “Meet Hansel & Gretel”, and is a cool and effective scene that introduces the characters to a town – and maybe to you – for the first time. They get a bit of a frosty reception from the seeming town Mayor. WARNING: There is some swearing in the video (Hansel and Gretel really are all grown up!)

The second clip is called “How To Kill A Witch”. Pretty simple really, with 3 Steps: Use your head. Bring the heat. Make some noise! Brimming with bad-ass-ness! (that doesn’t read well…) You can view both clips below.

Before doing so, let me remind you to visit and ‘like’ the official AU Hansel & Gretel Facebook page if you’re a fan, and that the “Wave of Witches” Facebook flash game is also up right now. Now, go on and view the candy coated carnage!

“Meet Hansel & Gretel”

“How To Kill A Witch”

DUST 514 enters Open Beta

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Today is a big day for CCP Games, as today – the free to download and play DUST 514 has entered Open Beta for the Playstation 3. For those unfamiliar, DUST 514 was recently connected with EVE online, allowing PC players and console owners to come together in the massive universe that is New Eden. Yes, this means that a space combat simulator and a first person shooter have become one, and things look to be just heating up for the new IP.

Now that DUST 514 has entered open beta, mercenaries will begin to shape their careers in earnest as there are no further character resets planned and every shot, every battle and every contract counts. Going forward, all skill upgrades, weapon choices, dropsuit selections and vehicle fittings will shape the fighting strategies and the battles of all mercenaries in DUST 514.

The DUST 514 Open Beta is the next step towards CCP’s long-term vision for the EVE Universe. In the upcoming weeks, and for years to come, CCP will continually improve upon the overall DUST 514 experience, adding features, content, as well as deeper integration between the two games.

If you haven’t already, go out and download DUST 514 on the Playstation 3 and get into the action, as this will be one massive experience that is sure to only grow over time.