Archive - 2013

Injustice: Gods Among Us Free-To-Play iOS Game Out Now

2013/04/04
Jerry Paxton
Mobile News, News

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BURBANK, Calif. – April 4, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the Injustice: Gods Among game for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store.  Developed from the ground up by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, this free-to-play mobile game delivers stunning graphics and a completely unique fighting gameplay experience created especially for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

The console version will also be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo beginning April 16.

The Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game features a collectible card mechanic and engages players in 3-on-3 tag team combat that pits many of DC Comics most popular icons such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Aquaman and more against one another.  Fans who also own the forthcoming Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 versions will be able to unlock content in the console versions that will be available in the mobile game, and vice versa, by registering for a Warner Bros. ID (WBID) account and playing the game.

“The team at NeatherRealm Studios created a custom mobile experience for Injustice: Gods Among Us on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that delivers gameplay mechanics created specifically for the platform” said Ed Boon,” Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios.  “We’re excited to offer fans a new way to play fighting games that can be enjoyed alone or as a companion experience to the console versions.”

The Injustice: Gods Among Us game is available from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at AppStore.com/Injustice.  For more information and the latest updates, visit www.injustice.com or find us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/injusticegame.

Pro Cycling Manager 2013 and Tour de France 2013 – 100th Edition unveiled with screenshots

2013/04/04
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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Focus Home Interactive has released four screenshots from Pro Cycling Manager 2013 and Tour de France 2013 – 100th Edition.

Official PR Text

With the 100th edition of the Tour de France, an exceptional season awaits all cycling fans!

We are pleased today to unveil the 4 first screenshots of Pro Cycling Manager 2013 and Tour de France 2013 – 100th Edition, showcasing the richness and variety of scenic locations that will be seen in these 2 remarkable games. From Corsica to the Champs-Elysées, exceptional races will be featured this year in these cycling games developed by Cyanide Studio.
While Pro Cycling Manager 2013 will be sure to please all fans of simulation with its many new features and improvements, Tour de France 2013 – 100th Edition will offer players on PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles a fully renewed and overhauled gameplay and an improved graphics engine, in response to players’ expectations and requests.

We will unveil much a lot more information on both games in the months to come. In the meantime, we invite you, through these 4 images, to project yourself in July, at the heart of this legendary summer race which will go down as a milestone in the history of the Tour de France!

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First NCAA Football 14 Details Emerge

2013/04/03
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 3, 2013 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), revealed the first details of the upcoming NCAA football game, set to launch on Tuesday, July 9. EA SPORTS™ NCAA® Football 14, will unlock the unpredictability and innovation of college football with the introduction of real-time physics tuned with the collegiate game in mind plus new Dynasty experiences and the inclusion of Ultimate Team.

“This year marks the greatest leap forward in a generation for the NCAA Football franchise,” said Randy Chase, Marketing Director for EA SPORTS. “The inclusion of the Infinity Engine and several new gameplay features make this year’s game feel incredibly fresh and authentic, and the introduction of Ultimate Team will give fans the chance to take the field with some of the most well-known players of all time.”

Today EA SPORTS released the first producer video for NCAA Football 14.

New to NCAA Football 14 is the introduction of Infinity Engine 2, which unlocks the unpredictability and innovation of college football with the introduction of real-time physics and the new force impact system. The new engine creates a fresh experience, and opens up opportunities for user-controlled stumble recoveries and hard cuts. Furthermore, the force impact system enhances the power of truck moves and the Hit Stick, and creates more realistic and dynamic reactions when a runner attempts to stiff-arm a defender.

A renewed focus on the college-style option game allows you to play true to your team with over 30 new option types, all optimized for a true college football experience. Utilize the Spread Option, Zone Read and more to stymie defenses and put big points on the board. NCAA Football 14 highlights key defenders before the snap so fans can read their movements to know when to handoff, pitch or keep the ball. Play Action Option plays have also been evolved to make it easier than ever to fake the run, set up the throw and burn overly-aggressive defenders.

Additional information on NCAA Football 14 Playbooks will be released on the following dates:

  •  Presentation (to be released 4/18) – NCAA Football 14 gets you closer to the action than ever before and tells the story of every game. Feel the drama of college football from a whole-new perspective.
  • NCAA Football Ultimate Team (to be released 5/15) – The much-beloved mode comes to the college game, allowing you to build up an unstoppable team.
  • Dynasty (to be released 5/28) – There’s no single path to success in college football, so build up your program into a powerhouse to fit your strengths and style of play by utilizing the brand-new Coach Skills.
  • Play a Season (to be released 6/17) – Focus purely on the on-field action and take your favorite team to a bowl game.

Fans are encouraged to keep up to date by visiting the NCAA Football website, Facebook, and Twitter for exclusive assets and unique insights into all this year’s new features. College football enthusiasts can also get involved in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #PLAYTRUE.

NCAA Football 14 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, with trademarks licensed by IMG College’s The Collegiate Licensing Company on behalf of its partner institutions. NCAA Football 14 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on July 9. For more information about NCAA Football, please visit http://www.easports.com/ncaa-football.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, includingMadden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and Fight Night boxing.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visitwww.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 Available Now

2013/04/03
Jerry Paxton
Mobile News, News, Tech News

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Vancouver, BC – April 3, 2013 – Hitcase, maker of rugged sports activity products for iPhone, announces the immediate availability of the Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5. This waterproof, mountable case transforms your iPhone into a POV camera to capture experiences anywhere, even 33 feet underwater. Hitcase Pro features a new 170-degree custom lens that delivers sharper and better-saturated photos and videos, and triples your iPhone camera’s field of view. Made for outdoor and action sports enthusiasts who love sharing their adventures with friends, Hitcase Pro now pairs with the updated Vidometer™ 2.0, a free app that lets you choose custom overlays to record your speed, altitude, G-Force and  other data on top of your videos and upload them to Facebook or YouTube.

Check out Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 in Action
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Not Just Another Rugged iPhone Case
Along with its built-in wide-angle lens for capturing professional quality photos and videos, Hitcase Pro is designed to be tough enough to handle abuse, while still giving you complete access to your phone’s touchscreen. The new, stronger design is composed of a Gen2 ABS/Polycarbonate blend with a soft-touch rubberized exterior for added grip and comfort. On the inside, Hitcase Pro’s ShockPad now uses Poron® to absorb the shock that other cases would transmit to your phone’s internal components when used in high vibration environments like motocross or auto racing tracks. Even with this added protection, the Hitcase design team was able to slim down the profile of the iPhone 5 model, maintaining durability while taking less room in your pocket.Adventure with Confidence
Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 has a waterproof rating of IP68, as defined in International Standard IEC 60529, which is the most rigorous classification. It can be used up to a depth of 33 feet or 10 meters, the deepest of any touchscreen capable iPhone case on the market. Whether you are heading out on the kayak, surfboard or wakeboard, the Hitcase Pro’s ShockSeal keeps out water and dust with a patent pending H-seal design that provides an extra barrier over standard single-seal, O-ring cases. Plus Hitcase Pro is still the easiest tough case to use on the market. It takes just a few seconds to insert or remove your device from the case.
Mount Anywhere
Hitcase Pro comes with a GoPro® compatible Railslide™ Mount System that lets you quickly mount the case or remove it with just a finger and thumb. You don’t even need to remove your helmet. Auto-locking functionality and a one-button trigger release make this the easiest mount you’ve ever used. The Tripod TiltR and the StickR mount are packaged with Hitcase Pro, but additional specialty mounts are available including the SuckR suction cup mount for boating and auto use and the ChestR mount, which allows for hands-free use of Hitcase and is also great for checking out videos without fear of dropping your iPhone if you’re on a ski lift.Full Use of Your Phone
Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 also features better audio channeling for phone calls and audio with no sacrifices. The patent-pending ShockSeal system incorporates a super thin waterproof seal for both the speaker and microphone, allowing you to make or receive calls in all weather conditions. The tough screen cover also gives you full touchscreen use. Plus Hitcase’s machined stainless steel power and volume buttons give reassuring tactile feedback, even through gloves.“We’ve improved Hitcase Pro in every possible way for iPhone 5,” said Hitcase founder Brooks Bergreen. “From the lens and the casing to the even smoother Railslide Mount System and the updated Vidometer app, Hitcase Pro makes it super easy to capture and share crazy and fun experiences on land and in the water.”

In the Box
•    Hitcase Pro
•    GoPro® Compatible Railslide™ Mount
•    Tripod TiltR
•    StickR Mount
•    Wrist Strap
•    Additional Port Plug
•    Quick Start Guide

Vidometer 2.0
Vidometer 2.0 is the latest incarnation of Hitcase’s free iPhone app, which is now available on theApp Store. The app now comes with two new graphical overlays and 14 different combinations to make each video that you capture unique.The Rally Overlay has a stylized digital-analog speedometer and comes in two different color combinations. It also has options for low speed use (mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing) and high speed use (motorbike, automobile, etc.). The new Minimal Graphical Overlay displays compass, latitude, longitude, speed, altitude, current date and time all in a text only format, plus it comes in five color options. Hitcase also added four new color options to the original graphical overlay, which features the popular shock and tilt/horizon meter.Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 is available at

Hitcase.com for $129.99 with free shipping worldwide. 

Disney Closes LucasArts

2013/04/03
Jerry Paxton
Industry News, News

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According to Kotaku who got word through a un-named LucasArts source, Disney has shut the doors on the long-time game developer, also canceling Star Wars 1313 and Star Wars: First Assault. We are filing this under rumor until a reliable source can be located.

*UPDATE: Sadly, this is official, folks. Here is the official statement from Disney received by GameInformer:

“After evaluating our position in the games market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing the company’s risk while achieving a broader portfolio of quality Star Wars games. As a result of this change, we’ve had layoffs across the organization. We are incredibly appreciative and proud of the talented teams who have been developing our new titles.”

While they were not very active in recent years, back in the 1990s, LucasArts was a VERY important game-maker, with titles like X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Full Throttle, The Dig, the awesome Indiana Jones point-and-click adventures, and a ton more. We at GamingShogun are sad, both as gamers grieving over the loss of an important studio in the history of PC gaming, and as people for the 150 employees who have been laid off. We hope everyone lands on their feet soon.

Just for a fond look back, here is a list of LucasArts games from Wikipedia:

Game First Edition Year Platform(s)
Afterlife 1996 Macintosh, MS-DOS, Windows
Air Combat Classics 1994 MS-DOS
Angry Birds: Star Wars (with Rovio) Android, Arcade, iOS
Armed and Dangerous 2003 Windows, Xbox
Ballblazer 1984 Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum
Battlehawks 1942 1988 Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS
Big Sky Trooper 1995 SNES
Day of the Tentacle 1993 Macintosh, MS-DOS
Escape from Monkey Island 2000 Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Windows
Fracture 2008 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Full Throttle 1995 MS-DOS, Macintosh, Windows
Ghoul Patrol 1994 SNES, Virtual Console
Gladius 2003 GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Grim Fandango 1998 Windows
Herc’s Adventures 1997 PlayStation, Sega Saturn
Indiana Jones and His Desktop Adventures 1996 Macintosh, Windows
Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb 2003 Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis 1992 Amiga, FM Towns, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Wii, Windows
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: The Action Game 1992 Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine 1999 Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, Windows
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game 1989 Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Gear, MS-DOS, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, ZX Spectrum
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure 1989 Amiga, Amiga CDTV, Atari ST, FM Towns, Macintosh, MS-DOS
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings 2009 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii
Indiana Jones’ Greatest Adventures 1994 SNES, Virtual Console
Kinect Star Wars 2012 Xbox 360
Koronis Rift 1985 Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum
Labyrinth: The Computer Game 1986 Apple II, Commodore 64, MSX2
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 2008 Nintendo DS, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues 2009 Macintosh, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga 2007 Macintosh, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game 2005 Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy 2006 Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Macintosh, Mobile phone, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars 2011 Macintosh, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360
Loom 1990 Amiga, Atari ST, FM Towns, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Steam, TurboGrafx-16
LucasArts Classic Adventures (Compilation) 1992 Amiga, MS-DOS
Lucidity 2009 Windows, Xbox 360
Maniac Mansion 1987 Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, NES
Masterblazer 1990 Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction 2005 PlayStation 2, Xbox
Metal Warriors 1995 SNES
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge 1991 Amiga, FM Towns, Macintosh, MS-DOS
Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion 1996 Macintosh, Windows
Night Shift 1990 Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
Outlaws 1997 Windows
PHM Pegasus 1986 Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum
Pipe Mania (Also known as Pipe Dream) 1989 Acorn Archimedes, Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Arcade, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Macintosh, NES, MS-DOS, Sam Coupé, Windows, ZX Spectrum
RTX Red Rock 2003 Playstation 2
Rescue on Fractalus! 1984 Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, TRS-80, ZX Spectrum
Sam & Max Hit the Road 1993 Amiga, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Windows
Secret Weapons Over Normandy 2003 PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe 1991 MS-DOS
Star Wars (American & European version) 1987 Famicom
Star Wars (Japanese version) 1991 Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Star Wars Arcade 1993 Arcade, Sega 32X
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron 2009 Nintendo DS, PSP
Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons 2009 Mobile Phone
Star Wars Chess 1993 MS-DOS, Sega CD, Windows
Star Wars Episode I: Racer 1999 Dreamcast, Game Boy Color, Macintosh, Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1999 PlayStation, Windows
Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookiees 2005 Windows
Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed 2004 Windows
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II 1997 Windows
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith 1998 Windows
Star Wars: Racer Arcade 2000 Arcade
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader 2001 GameCube
Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike 2003 GameCube
Star Wars: Battlefront 2004 Macintosh, Mobile phone, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Star Wars: Battlefront: Renegade Squadron 2007 PSP
Star Wars: Battlefront II 2005 PlayStation 2, PSP, Windows, Xbox
Star Wars: Behind the Magic 1998 Windows
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter 2002 GameCube, PlayStation 2
Star Wars: Dark Forces 1995 Macintosh, MS-DOS, PlayStation, PlayStation Network
Star Wars: Demolition 2000 Dreamcast, PlayStation
Star Wars: Empire at War 2006 Macintosh, Windows
Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption 2006 Windows
Star Wars: Episode I: Battle for Naboo 2000 Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles 2000 Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation
Star Wars: Episode I: Racer 1999 Dreamcast, Game Boy Color, Macintosh, Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 2005 Game Boy Advance, Handheld TV game, Mobile phone, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Star Wars: Force Commander 2000 Windows
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds 2001 Macintosh, Windows
Star Wars: Galaxies 2003 Windows
Star Wars: Imperial Ace 2006 J2ME
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy 2003 Macintosh, Windows, Xbox
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast 2002 GameCube, Macintosh, Windows, Xbox
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter 2002 PlayStation 2, Xbox
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003 Macintosh, Xbox, Windows
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords 2004 Macintosh, Xbox, Windows
Star Wars: Lethal Alliance 2006 Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable
Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi 1998 Playstation
Star Wars: Obi-Wan 2001 Xbox
Star Wars: Racer Revenge 2002 Playstation 2
Star Wars: Rebel Assault 1993 3DO, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Sega CD
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire 1995 Macintosh, MS-DOS, PlayStation, Windows
Star Wars: Rebellion 1998 Windows
Star Wars: Republic Commando 2005 Mobile phone, Xbox, Windows
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 1998 Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire 1996 Nintendo 64, Windows
Star Wars: Starfighter 2001 PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows
Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing 2001 Playstation 2
Star Wars: TIE Fighter 1994 Macintosh, MS-DOS
Star Wars: The Best of PC (Compilation) 2006 Windows
Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2002 GameCube, Playstation 2, Xbox
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes 2009 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Windows
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance 2008 Nintendo DS
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels 2008 Wii
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Atari Games) 1985 Arcade
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (JVC) 1992 Game Boy, NES
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2008 iOS, Macintosh, Mobile phone, N-Gage, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II 2010 iOS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii
Star Wars: The Old Republic 2011 Windows
Star Wars: X-Wing 1993 Macintosh, MS-DOS
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance 1999 Windows
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter 1997 Windows
Star Wars: Yoda Stories 1997 Game Boy Color, Windows
Strike Fleet 1987 Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS
Super Star Wars 1992 SNES, Virtual Console
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 1994 Game Boy, Game Gear, SNES, Virtual Console
Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1993 SNES, Virtual Console
Tales of Monkey Island 2009 iOS, Macintosh, PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii
The Curse of Monkey Island 1997 Windows
The Dig 1995 Macintosh, MS-DOS
The Eidolon 1985 Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari XL/XE, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum
The Secret of Monkey Island 1990 Amiga, Atari ST, CDTV, FM Towns, Macintosh, MS-DOS, Sega CD
Their Finest Hour 1989 Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS
Thrillville 2006 PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
Thrillville: Off the Rails 2007 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, Windows, Wii
Wrath Unleashed 2004 PlayStation 2, Xbox
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 1992 NES
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders 1988 Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, MS-DOS
Zombies Ate My Neighbors 1993 Sega Mega Drive, SNES, Virtual Console

Dynasty Warriors 8 Announced

2013/04/03
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

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BURLINGAME, Calif. April 3rd, 2013 – TECMO KOEI AMERICA is pleased to announce the upcoming release of DYNASTY WARRIORS 8. The next installment of the fan-favorite tactical action franchise will be available in stores on July 16th, 2013 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

As with previous titles in the series, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 follows the stories of the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin through the actions of historical military and political figures of the time as they fight to gain control over the Three Kingdoms of China.

However, this sequel takes the much loved IP one step further, merging numerous replay elements like multi-endings and extra modes with synergies between action and game systems, making a game that people won’t want to put down.

Apart from the Story Mode, which comes with new episodes and characters and takes a deeper look at the drama that unfolds in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms story, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 includes all new ‘What if?’ scenarios. Breaking away from historical fact, this mode takes a look at what could have happened if famous characters had lived to fight another day. Stories branch out to different outcomes providing variety in the course and ending of the game, and giving the players the power to view an alternate version of history depending on their choices.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 also boasts a vast number of new and returning playable characters, as the highly anticipated officers Yue Jin and Li Dian from the Wei Kingdom, who make their first appearance in the series, alongside more than 70 playable characters that fight to prevail in the battlefield.

Giving stronger emphasis in the stage of these epic battles and inspired by the landscape of ancient China to deliver a wide range of visual treats, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 will feature more than 40 completely new stages: verdant plains, desolate wastelands, sharp ravines, huge castles, and other breath-taking sites.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut Trailer

2013/04/03
Jerry Paxton
News, Nintendo Wii U News, Trailers / Videos

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April 3, 2013 – Following the recent Deus Ex announcement, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix unleash the first trailer for the Director’s Cut, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION.

About DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION – DIRECTOR’S CUT

Praised for its in-game art and cinema-quality storyline, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION has garnered critical acclaim from the media and consumers alike since its original release in August 2011. In DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, the year is 2027– a time of great innovation in neuroprosthetics, but also a time of chaos, conspiracy, and social divide. Adam Jensen, a man cybernetically augmented against his own choice, finds himself in the middle of a mysterious, global plot to which he holds the key. By offering players vastly different ways to play, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION challenges the foundation of gaming and provides an immersive experience where every choice has a lasting consequence.

Coming in 2014, the Director’s Cut features include visual improvements, overhauled boss fights, reinforced combat mechanics and much more making it the ultimate HUMAN REVOLUTION experience.

Trailer

The War Z Databases Hacked

2013/04/02
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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This was just sent out from Hammerpoint Interactive/OP Productions llc have revealed that hackers have gained access to the form and game databases for their controversial The War Z, leading to the comprising of player data. Thankfully, the official statement does reveal that payment information was not compromised, so that’s a plus.

Official PR Text

We are sorry to report that we have discovered that hackers gained access to our forum and game databases and the player data in those databases.  We have launched a thorough investigation covering our entire system to determine the scope of the intrusion.  This investigation is ongoing and is our top priority.  As part of the remediation and security enhancement process we will be taking the game and forums down temporarily.

We are issuing this Security Alert to all Survivors as a precaution so you can take some precautionary measures on your own. We have already taken a number of steps to increase security and are continuing to work with external advisors and investigators to identify and implement measures to minimize the chance of this happening in the future.

The data accessed included email addresses used to log-in to the forum and game, forum passwords which we encrypt, encrypted game passwords as well as in-game character names and the IP addresses from which players log-in to the forum and to the game. If you posted other information to the forum it is likely that such data was accessed as well.  We do not collect the names or addresses of our gamers so that information was not impacted unless you posted it on the forum. We are investigating whether additional information may have been obtained.

No Payment information Exposed.

All payments are made through a third party and not through our system.  Therefore there was absolutely no exposure of your payment or billing information of any kind.

Email Addresses.

If you registered on our forum your registration email address was taken. Those Survivors who use the same email address to access their game accounts should be aware that the hackers have the email address.

Passwords.

We encrypt all passwords. However, there is a possibility that simple passwords can be obtained using brute force even if they are encrypted.   Our research shows that many users are not using strong passwords. 

Therefore, we are asking all of our players to please change your passwords immediately. You may do this by visiting our website or by clicking “Forgot Password” on The War Z launcher screen. If you use the same password for accounts on other services, you should change those passwords as well. Please make sure to use a strong password that is unique and uses a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.  Longer passwords are stronger. We suggest not to use password shorter than 8 symbols, with 12 to 15 symbols long password being preferred.

What we are doing.

We have engaged outside experts and investigators to assist in our investigation of this incident and committed substantial resources to that effort.  We have identified how access was obtained and have enhanced our security to improve game and forum safety. We are undertaking a full review and update of our servers and the services we use and adding additional security mechanisms. 

The security of your data is important to us and we want our players to be assured that we take this situation very seriously.  We have taken steps to improve security to minimize the chance of this happening in the future and will continue to invest in improving security going forward. 

This has been a humbling experience for us.  While we all know that there is no guaranty of security on the internet, our goal is to try our very best to protect your data.  We sincerely apologize.   

We will update you on status as we make progress.

Thank you, 

The War Z Team

New Killer is Dead Trailer Blows Minds

2013/04/02
Jerry Paxton
News, Tech News

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Checkout this brand-new trailer for Suda 51, XSEED Games, and Grasshopper Manufactures upcoming Killer is Dead. Be careful as your mind may actually be blown by how awesome and over-the-top this is! Killer is Dead will be released in North America by XSEED Games in summer 2013. Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, will bring the title to the countries of Europe and Oceania. XSEED Games will reveal more information for KILLER IS DEAD in the coming months.

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