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Ouya developer kits to be shipped next month

Travis Bruno
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Ouya founder Julie Uhrman announced today that the very first Ouya developer kits would begin shipping on December 28th which means we will know within a month how this Ouya craze will eventually turn out. It is wroth noting these dev consoles will be early versions of the final console sand contain a controller designed for developers to create and test their games.

Apparently these first developer consoles are “pretty special” and Uhrman went on to say that “You’ll know what I mean when you open yours” she said. This means if you happened to pay for the developer tier on the Ouya’s Kickstarter you will learn when your console has shipped. Also all Ouya Kickstarter backers will be able to confirm their online usernames by December 25th.

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD arrives on the Vita in December

Travis Bruno
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It has been a long time coming but it seems that Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD finally has a set release date on the PlayStation Vita after a number of delays. Today over on the developer’s Twitter the company revealed that Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD would be released as a downloadable title on the PlayStation Vita on December 18th in North America while European fans will probably learn their release date next week.

The company also answered a number of different questions asked by their fans, such as the fact that Stranger’s Wrath HD will not support cross play between the PS Vita and PS3 version, nor will cross buy be implemented.

Nyko details their first run of Wii U accessories

Travis Bruno
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Nyko details their first run of Wii U accessories

Now that the Nintendo Wii U has been released to stores for a little under two weeks, Nyko has detailed their first line of Wii U accessories and they all focus on how someone would find issue with the Wii U GamePad’s short battery span.

The company revealed five different devices that will help extend the playtime of the pad which can be seen below. The UBoost is a standard add-on battery pack which will attach to the back of the GamePad and provde an extra “10 hours” of playtime. It also has a built-in kickstand that replaces the dock as a stand. As for the Charge Base Pro, you can charge two Pro Controllers at the same time.

There are a few other accessories as well such as replacement charging stands and AC adapters as well as a Charge Link which is a USB Charging Cable which will allow you to charge the thing from the Wii U Console itself. Currently the only available item is the Charge Link cable for $15 which is out in stores while everything else will be released sometime in December.

Endless Space Free Weekend and Sale

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Strategy game Endless Space is on sale for half price and is holding a free weekend on Steam. The Admiral Edition is $14.99 and comes with the official sound track and 500 Games2Gether that allow gamers to help decide the future of Endless Space. The Emperor edition is $17.49 and also comes with the Emperor’s Guard Extra Skin pack, a unique Endless Hero, and an additional 500 G2G points.

Endless Space just received a major Rise of the Automatons content update that includes the Automatons as a playable faction, a new trade route system, a new alliance and diplomacy system, a new hero management system, revamped AI, and mod tools. Check out our review of Endless Space here. Play the game for free until. Sunday 1pm PST and pick up your half priced copy here.

Indie Gala 11 Released

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Indie Gala released their eleventh bundle with a war theme. Buyers can pay what they want to get Imperial Glory, XII Century Gold Edition, and Necrovision Lost Company. Those who pay more than the average will get Men of War, Men of War Red Tide, Cryostasis, and Star Wolves 3. Additionally, those who pay more than the average will receive three bonus games for Steam in the coming weeks. The first bonus game is Kings Bounty: The Legend and the other two bonuses will be announced on week two and three. All games except Imperial Glory come with Steam keys.

As a bonus, those who beat the average can purchase the Helldorado bundle for $2.99. Usually the full bundle costs at least $3.99

Indie Gala 11 is in support of Able Gamers and the Italian Red Cross. Check out Indie Gala 11 here.

Groupees Be Mine 6 Bundle Released

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Groupees released their sixth Be Mine bundle featuring indie video games and music. Be Mine 6 is in support of Habitat for Humanity, a charity that builds affordable homes for low income families world wide; Child’s Play, who supports children’s hospitals around the world with donations of toys, games, books, and other entertainment items; and the Keep a Breast Foundation, who helps educate youth about breast cancer.

Those who pay at least $1 will get the games Eschalon: Book 1, Ceville, and Paranormal. Additionally They will receive the albums Monarchy by Mosh and three tracks from JOLLY. Those who pay more than $5 will receive the games and ablums listed above and Two Worlds Epic Edition, Dwan of Fantasy, Worms Reloaded, Gorky 17, and Earth 2160. Buyers will also receive the soundtrack to Two Worlds and Dawn of Fantasy.

Get the Be Mine 6 bundle here.

Humble THQ Bundle Released

Jamie Laike Tsui
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The first major publisher has hopped onto the pay what you want bandwagon. THQ has partnered with the Humble Bundle team to release the Humble THQ Bundle. Gamers can pay what they want to support Child’s Play and the American Red Cross to snag Darksiders, Metro 2033, Red Faction Armageddon, Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts, and Company of Heroes Tales of Valor. Pay more than the average and players will also snag Saints Row the Third. All these games are for Windows through Steam. In addition, the game comes with the soundtracks for Saints Row the Third, Darksiders, Red Faction Armageddon, and Company of Heroes.

Get your Humble THQ Bundle here.

EA Mobile News, Week of 11/29/12

Jamie Laike Tsui
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EA Mobile is kicking off this week’s news with a huge freebie. 1,000,000 (yes, with six zeroes!) free download codes are being given away for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The game features cutting edge graphics and top golfers from the PGA circuit. Get your free code here.

A new widget has been released for Android users to help frugal Android gamers snag the best deals from EA Mobile. The widget will help gamers check out the daily and weekly deals by providing push notifications and links to the daily and weekly deals. The widget also offers free live wallpapers, video trailers, and links to in-game content. In addition, the widget doubles as a launcher for all EA Mobile games installed on the device. Download the widget for your Android device here.

Android users are no longer left out in the cold as Monopoly Millionaire has been released to Google Play. Monopoly Millionaire is a fast paced twist on the classic board game where players race each other to the million dollar goal. Gamers can duke it out online over WiFi or in person with a Pass ‘n Play mode. Monopoly Millionaire is $0.99 on the Google Play store here.

FIFA Ultimate Team for FIFA Soccer 13 for iOS Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui
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FIFA Ultimate Team is one of the most popular modes on FIFA Soccer 13 that has been missing on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch versions of the game. iOS gamers are now able to get in on the action with EA Mobile’s latest update. FIFA Ultimate Team is a free expansion that can be downloaded now by owners.

Players can now build a dream team of soccer players using by earning, bidding, buying, and trading for soccer stars on the open market with other gamers around the world. The soccer player’s kit, formation, and play style can be customized and fans will be able to build their team roster to create the perfect player chemistry. Weekly single player tournaments and Team of the Week challenges will be made available for players to see how their dream team stacks up against other players around the world.

FIFA Soccer 13 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch here.

Jason Graves Named As Tomb Raider Composer

Brad Webster
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Well known for his awesome original work on the Dead Space soundtrack and sound effects, award-winning video games composer Jason Graves has been announced to be helming the composition of the Tomb Raider reboot. Recognized by BAFTA for his work on the Dead Space series, Jason has also worked on the espionage title Alpha Protocol and strategy game Command and Conquer 4 (along with many others).

Tomb Raider is a reboot of the original gaming franchise, focusing on how Lara Croft came to be the famous treasure hunter she is known as today. Players will live out the story of Lara surviving after a naval expedition goes wrong, stranded on an island and armed with only her wits, skill and courage to survive.

You can check out Jason Graves’ website here and an interview with the composer can be found down below. Tomb Raider is set for release on the 5th of March 2013 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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