Bungie and Activision have released the official prologue cinematic for their upcoming Destiny Expansion I: The Dark Below. The expansion is set to release on December 9, 2014.
Author - Jerry Paxton
In a surprise holiday-time treat for fans, Bohemia Interactive has released MINIDAYZ, a 2D, top-down version of their upcoming DAYZ. The best part is that they have released it for free! So, be sure to head over to the MINIDAYZ website and download it.
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Experience the zombie-infested Chernarus from an entirely new perspective, Welcome to MINIDAYZ!
Based on DayZ SA, the critically acclaimed open-world survival horror MMO by Bohemia Interactive, MINIDAYZ is a 2d top-down singleplayer game, where you must fight for survival in a harsh post-apocalyptic landscape. Search for the food and supplies needed to stay alive, keep clear of the ever-lurking zombies, and always be vigilant of the other desperate survivors. This is your story, this is MINIDAYZ.
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November 21, 2014 — Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.
Today we can announce that some cast members of the series will reprise their roles in the game. While players will control five members of House Forrester in their story, the series will have them interacting with fan favorite characters throughout the season, including Tyrion Lannister performed by Peter Dinklage, Cersei Lannister performed by Lena Heady, Margaery Tyrell performed by Natalie Dormer, and Ramsay Snow performed by Iwan Rheon. Additional cast members will appear in later episodes.
The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in HBO’s TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin’s books (A Song of Ice and Fire).The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players will visit familiar locations such as King’s Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.
House Forrester is a noble house from the Wolfswood in the north of Westeros. Bannermen to House Glover, they have always offered unswerving loyalty to the ruling great house of the North – the Starks. The Forresters are seated at Ironrath, an imposing stronghold surrounded by towering ironwood trees. Built over fifteen hundred years ago by Cedric Forrester and his triplet sons, Ironrath is a testament to the strength and endurance of Ironwood. The Forrester house words are ‘Iron from Ice’, which echoes their belief that – like the ironwood itself – the adverse conditions and unforgiving landscape of the North only makes them stronger.
The game will be played from five different points of view. Each is a member of House Forrester; either a direct family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.
Playing as five characters not only reflects the epic scope of Game of Thrones, but is also something that the player needs to be mindful of. This is because the actions of one character can ripple out to affect the rest of House Forrester. Multiply the actions of one character by five, and you’re truly playing the Game of Thrones… where you win, or you die.
Additional details on the series and its upcoming premiere episode, ‘Iron From Ice’ are forthcoming. Stay tuned to the Telltale Games Blog, twitter, and Facebook pages for more information as the premiere approaches, the first of six episodes, which will be arriving for download soon on PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and iOS, with additional platforms to be announced.
For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook for Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, and follow Telltale Games on twitter @TelltaleGames.
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Nival has released a new “Word from the Front” video/trailer for their upcoming World War II strategy title, Blitzkrieg III.
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PARK CITY, UTAH – Nov. 20, 2014 – Skullcandy, Inc., the original lifestyle and performance audio brand, today announced that its popular Skullcandy SLYR gaming headset is now fully compatible with and available for the Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The newly redesigned Skullcandy SLYR Halo® Edition for Xbox One features the unique and powerful GMX-1™ Controller-Mounted Mixer, which works with the SLYR headset to deliver game-to-voice balancing, volume control, and push-button mute. The Skullcandy SLYR Halo® Edition for Xbox One also features a new custom headset color and graphical treatment, and is now available, just in time for the release of 343 Industries’ Halo: The Master Chief Collection, available now for Xbox One.
The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One is available now from select retailers nationwide or directly at www.skullcandy.com, for $99.
Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One features include:
- Officially Licensed Xbox One Headset – Designed specifically for the Xbox One, the Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One will provide hours of game playing, movie watching and music listening excitement with superior fit and comfort as well as premium audio tuning for Xbox One.
- New GMX-1™ Controller-Mounted Mixer – Newly designed exclusively for the Xbox One, the GMX-1™ Mixer is a controller-mounted audio device that works with the SLYR Headset to deliver game-to-voice balancing, volume control, and a push-button mute.
- Skullcandy Supreme Sound™and EQ3™ – Engineered for gaming, music, movies and more, Skullcandy’s combination of Supreme Sound which provides powerful bass and precise highs alongside the overall audio enhancement of EQ3 provides the SLYR with a rich and detailed stereo soundfield.
- Stashable Mic System – The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox Onefeatures a highly precise, stylishly discreet, stashable boom mic, which can be rotated away when not in use for a more customizable in-game communication experience.
- New Custom Halo Edition Color – The Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One also features a new custom color scheme inspired by the Halo universe! The new SLYR features a White headset with Grey accents and custom, but subtle Halo design elements throughout.
For more information about the new Skullcandy SLYR Halo Edition for Xbox One, please visit www.skullcandy.com.
November 20, 2014 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that The Crew™ open beta will take place from November 25th to November 27th for the Xbox One video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
The open beta will allow players to explore the entire United States and complete challenges in two of the five regions available in the game, the Midwest and East Coast. The PvP lobbies in these regions will also be accessible for players who want to prove their competitive skills. For those who like to customize and fine-tune their ride, two of the five spec classes, Street and Dirt, will be available.
The open beta will be accessible to all Xbox Live and PlayStation Network members, however some online features will require an Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus membership.
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Guildford, 20 November 2014. Edge Case Games, a new British games studio formed from the team behind Strike Suit Zero, today announced it has launched Fractured Space, its new online tactical space battle game, on Steam Early Access. Fractured Space puts players at the helm of gigantic capital ships in epic online, team-based space battles, and promises to be a bold new vision in tactical space combat.
To join Early Access play, players can purchase either the Forerunner or Forerunner Fleet packs, priced at $9.99 USD and $19.99 respectively. The Forerunner Fleet pack provides four game keys so players can share with friends and form their own tactical space combat team. Further Founders Packs, with a range of perks, including exclusive ships, crew, boosters and ranks, will be introduced in the future.
“Our open development journey for Fractured Space started with our first playable build and it’s exciting to welcome new players into the game as we launch on Steam Early Access,” said James Brooksby, CEO of Edge Case Games. “Every player can participate in exciting tactical space battles while also getting a chance to become new contributors to Fractured Space’s ongoing development.”
“We have huge ambition for what Fractured Space can become and bringing it to Early Access is the next stage of our journey. Even at this early stage we feel the quality of our vision shines through. The team, hand in hand with the community, are building a game that takes space combat in a completely new and exciting direction.”
Fractured Space is powered by the Unreal Engine 4 and is scheduled for a full release in 2015.
Edge Case has been vocal in committing to an open development ethic for Fractured Space and has held regular private playtest sessions and shared sprint plans, prototypes, concept art and capital ship renders with the continuously growing community.
November 20, 2014 — Wargaming announced today the launch of the latest content update for its free-to-play console multiplayer game, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, headlined by the addition of the legendary Maus tank. The update, now live globally, is available as a free download* for all Xbox Live Gold members, as well as a free seven-day trial for all other Xbox Live account holders.
Players looking for some of the most formidable firepower on the battlefield won’t be disappointed with the introduction of the Germany heavy tank line, led by the mighty and powerful tier 10 Maus, a seemingly invincible legend of tank history. While it may have never seen actual combat, it still captures the imaginations and minds of tank lovers around the world.
The latest content update also bolsters the German line with one new medium tank and tank destroyer, while the Soviet line is further strengthened with four new tank destroyers and two new light and medium tanks. Two new maps have also been added to the game—Airfield and Murovanka.
For more information on this latest update, visit:
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World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition and downloadable content available here.
*Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required. Additional in-game content available and sold separately.
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Santa Monica, CA – November 19, 2014 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced that Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare is the biggest entertainment launch of the year, besting not only all other video games, but also the biggest movies, music and books launched in 2014.
“Since Activision created the Call of Duty franchise in 2003, franchise revenues have exceeded $10 billion in sales worldwide, far exceeding box office receipts for such household movie franchises as Hunger Games, Transformers, Iron Man and Avengers, combined,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “Advanced Warfare is the biggest entertainment launch of 2014 in terms of revenue, surpassing all movie, music and book launches this year.”
“We poured our hearts into making Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare an epic ride, and we are pleased with the performance,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. “Sales and engagement are up through the first week compared to last year. Season Pass sales are up, as well. The game has been very positively reviewed and the response from fans has been tremendous. We believe Advanced Warfare will be the most successful game of the year and we thank our fans for making it the biggest entertainment launch of the year.”
Activision also confirmed that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is the highest-selling digital launch in console history according to Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and internal Activision estimates
Engagement for Sledgehammer Games’ newest entry to the franchise is based on statistics from the first week after launch according to internal estimates, with gamers playing more than 370 million online matches in its first week of release, and leveling up over 200 million times in Advanced Warfare online multiplayer mode.
As a reminder, Xbox gamers who purchased a digital copy, can upgrade their Xbox 360 version to Xbox One for free, as well as PlayStation 3 players, who also purchased digitally, can upgrade to PlayStation 4 for free. This offer for full-game free upgrade within console family is limited to purchases of Xbox 360 and PS3 digital versions made by March 31, 2015, and does not apply to physical game copies. Additionally, all multiplayer stats, and all DLC purchased for in-game use, including Season Pass, transfer for free within console family, as long as players’ Xbox Gamertag or PSN ID, remains the same.
Biggest entertainment launch of the year is based on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare retail and digital sell-through, and reported movie, music, and book gross sales, each for the first week following initial launch, according to publicly-available data, retail customer sell-through information, and internal Activision estimates. Sales increase of Advanced Warfare versus last year is based on sell-through in week after initial launch.
The title is rated M for Mature with Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For the latest intel, check out:www.callofduty.com,www.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.
New York, November 20, 2014 — Thrustmaster, with more than 20 years of gaming experience, is thrilled to offer an authentically, full-featured wireless gamepad for Android devices: Designed by gamers for gamers! The new The THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ WIRELESS GAMEPAD is compatible with the best Android games on the market.
Thrustmaster set itself an ambitious goal for this new product, which was to provide gamers playing on different Android platforms with the best solution that would allow them to really get the most out of their games. The THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ WIRELESS GAMEPAD – designed for Android smartphones and tablets, as well as Android home gateway devices (Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, Nexus Player, etc.) and both PC and Mac, represents the crowning achievement of that goal. Compatible with more than 200 currently available games (a list that is constantly growing), this innovative new gamepad lets its users proudly show their unique personalities as full-fledged gamers.
In order to create this amazing Android gaming solution, Thrustmaster’s development teams opted to incorporate Bluetooth® 3.0 wireless technology into the gamepad. This decision made it possible to optimize latency which is a major advantage for any gamer using this gamepad.
Close attention has been paid to the gamepad’s ergonomic design – resulting in optimum handling for all users thanks to its compact and ergonomic shape, and non-slip grips feature. The THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ ensures total comfort throughout the longest gaming sessions you could think of.
A real gamepad for gamers, featuring unrivalled precision:
With its 10 buttons and 4 triggers, the THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ WIRELESS GAMEPAD is a real gamepad designed with gamers in mind: it features an 8-way D-pad, 4 navigation buttons (Select / Start / Home / Back), plus a pairing button. Also included are 2 mini-sticks for unrivaled precision in action games – the gamepad’s lethal weapon. And with more than 50 hours of battery life via the 3 AAA batteries included with the product, you’ll never have to worry about running out of power in your gaming sessions again!
To ensure total ease-of-use for any of the gaming platforms compatible with the THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ WIRELESS GAMEPAD, 3 different mapping presets are available: the first is specially configured for Android smartphones and tablets, the second for PC and Mac, and the third for Android home gateway devices. Users can select their choice of preset via a switch, for the ultimate in convenience.
- The THRUSTMASTER SCORE-A™ WIRELESS GAMEPAD is now available at a suggested retail price of$44.99.
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