Author - Jerry Paxton

Machinima Announces 2nd Annual Pros vs. GI Joes

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Los Angeles, CA, December 13, 2013 – Machinima, the number one global entertainment network for young males, announced its 2nd Annual “Pro vs. GI Joe” Charity Livestream, taking place on Tuesday, December 17 onTwitch.tv/Machinima and MachinimaLive.com. The live event will feature pro-gamers and Machinima talent playing video games against active duty military personnel, with the goal of raising awareness and money for the important military charity, Pro vs. GI Joe.

For the second year in a row, Machinima is working with the “Pro vs GI Joe” charity, which traditionally pairs active-duty troops with professional athletes for simul-cast play. In Machinima’s case, troops will be paired with professional gamers – including tag-team hosts APL Fisher and Lester along with FwizSkyDoesMinecraft, and Freddie Wong — and Machinima in-house talent.

To make a donation, please go to Donation page URL:  https://www.causes.com/campaigns/70191-raise-money-for-active-duty-troops-and-recent-veterans.

Pro vs. GI Joe is a non-profit doing truly amazing things for our troops, wounded vets and their families. Visit  bit.ly/MLiveCharityhttp://www.provsgijoe.org/ and https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1403575 for more information.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Art and Screens

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Here are some screenshots and art shots from the recently-announced Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, which is being developed for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC platforms.

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About the game:

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dark story of retribution as players will assume the role of Talion, a ranger who loses everything on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor. As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the Spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.  

With a dynamic next-gen game environment powered by the Nemesis System, players orchestrate their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will; ensuring a unique experience to all players. Every enemy players face is a unique individual, differentiated by their personality, strengths and weaknesses.

Enemy encounters create personal archenemies specific to every gameplay session. Players must outthink each distinctively different enemy to infiltrate the ranks and dominate within the dynamic world that remembers and adapts to their actions and choices.

DUST 514 Kicks Off Winter Events

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December 16, 2013 — Today CCP announced a holiday treat for players of its free-to-play MMOFPS DUST 514, available exclusively on PlayStation 3. CCP is hosting a series of in-game events throughout the month of December to mobilize and reward those mercenaries participating in the battles raging throughout New Eden.

There will be three major in-game events during the month, each rewarding DUST 514 mercenaries in a myriad of ways: Developer InvasionWeapon Trials: Rifle Round Up, and The 12 Days of DUST. Below are details on the timing of each event, as well as criteria for earning rewards.

Developer Invasion – December 16, 18 & 20

The name says it all! December brings the opportunity to throw down with the makers of DUST 514 when CCP developers enter the game as either allies or targets. No matter who loses, everyone wins.

•       For a few hours across these dates, teams of 4-6 developers will fight in “Other Contract” matches against players.

•       If players fight with or against developers, they will earn Double SP + Double ISK rewards.

•       Keep an eye out for more info at DUST 514.com/events for times and details.

Weapon Trials: Rifle Round Up – December 18-25

Gear up with a Standard level of either the Combat Rifle or Rail Rifle in matches during this event. Both weapons are all-new in the Uprising 1.7 release!

•       For every 10 kills scored, players will receive one Prototype Rifle of the same type of weapon. (e.g. 40 standard Rail or Combat Rifle kills will receive four AUR Prototype Rail or Combat Rifles)

•       Rack up the kill count and bolster your arsenal.

The 12 Days of DUST – December 25-January 5

The holidays are all about giving, and at the end of December CCP is offering players the chance to receive epic in-game items on a daily basis.

•       Players will receive 12 bonus in-game items just for logging in and winning a single match each day during this event.

•       Each day that a player logs in and wins, CCP will reveal a secret item. Players will receive a range of DUST 514 gear – rare dropsuits, powerful weapons and specialized equipment.

Each offer is good for one day only! Players must log in before 11:00 UTC each day to win and redeem!

Also from December 17 to January 4, CCP will be offering a 75% discount on the DUST 514 Tactical Edition, which offers everything a mercenary needs to kick start their career in New Eden, including the game’s client, skill booster, vehicles, fully-fitted dropsuits, and Aurum currency. Normally $19.99, the Tactical Edition will retail for $4.99 during the sale. For more info or to purchase the Tactical Edition, you can click here.  Note that all purchases must be made before 11:00 UTC on January 4, 2014.

DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large-scale warfare and deep character advancement to the PlayStation 3 in an exclusive free-to-play massively multiplayer shooter. Set in, and integrated with, the massive universe of EVE Online™, players wage war in the next generation of first-person shooters, where a single victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online gamers. For more information, visit www.dust514.com.

Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster Collector’s Edition Announced

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LOS ANGELES (Dec. 16, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced a Collector’s Edition for FINAL FANTASY® X / X-2 HD Remaster for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Set to launch on March 18th, 2014, the collector’s bundle will be available exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store.

Enclosed within a hardcover artbook that comprises the PlayStation®3 system version of the game, the Collector’s Edition features 40 pages of imagery from the stunning world of Spira. Alongside five lithographs of iconic artwork and characters, the packaging will also include a FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster Original Soundtrack – with more than six hours of music set to the game’s most memorable moments on a Blu-ray Disc.

This collector’s edition is exclusive for North America and may not reflect editions available in other territories. The collector’s edition for the PlayStation®3 system will be sold exclusively at the Square Enix Online Store for $79.99.

Available as a 2-in-1 retail pack, the PlayStation®Vita system version of the game will include FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster on the game card and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster as a downloadable PlayStation®Network voucher*. Both titles will be available on March 18th, 2014 and will support cross-save functionality with the PlayStation®3 system.

For new screenshots for FINAL FANTASY X / X-2 HD Remaster, please visit the press site.

*FINAL FANTASY X- 2 HD Remaster available as download only. Voucher included. Internet connection required.

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster is rated T for Teen. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at  www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Related Links
Official Homepage:  http://www.finalfantasyXHD.com
Official Facebook® Page:  http://www.facebook.com/OfficialFinalFantasyX

Elite: Dangerous Alpha Phase One Trailer

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Frontier Developments has announced the release of Elite: Dangerous Alpha Phase One to their ‘Alpha Backers’. Here is a bit more on the Alpha Phase One release from their official company website:

The aim of Phase One – ‘Single Player Combat’ is to test key aspects of ship control and combat systems. Piloting a Sidewinder with varying weapon configurations, players progress through 8 single player scenarios – initially designed to familiarize players with the controls, gradually increasing in difficulty and complexity.

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Painkiller Hell & Damnation Seventh DLC Launch Screens

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Vienna, Austria (December 13th 2013) – Nordic Games has today announced the seventh DLC pack for Painkiller Hell & Damnation is available to download.

In the latest DLC for Painkiller Hell & Damnation, players will be able to riot in an all-new urban environment and are invited to unleash their Tarzan of doom in these concrete jungle surroundings.

You can download the DLC pack priced EUR/USD 6.99, GBP 5.99 from Steam here:http://store.steampowered.com/app/214870/

“Painkiller continues with its – [silently counting] – seventh DLC, in which we look forward to bringing new carnage to fans that enjoy a little demon slaying now and then,” said Reinhard Pollice, Business & Product Development Director at Nordic Games.

The full feature list includes:

  • 3 single player/coop maps in urban environment: Prison, Apocalyptic City and Pentagon
  • New multiplayer map “Factory” for the following modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Survival
  • Revamped boss-encounter: the Gigantic Panzer Demon makes its return with new skills and abilities in a new environment with new gameplay elements
  • Revamped enemies: Apocalyptic Zombies in various shapes and suitably bizarre fashion statements, Winged Demons, Apocalyptic Amputee, Minigun Hell-Bikers, Giant Spider Minibosses

Painkiller Hell & Damnation is also available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system from Sony.

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Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise Video Dev Diary

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STOCKHOLM — December 12, 2013 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a ticket holder to paradise, today announced the release date for “Conquest of Paradise,” the first expansion to Europa Universalis IV created by Paradox Development Studio. The expansion, which challenges players to conquer the New World for their ever-expanding empires, will arrive for PC, Mac, and Linux on January 14, 2014.Conquest of Paradise will feature a completely randomized American continent for players to face, as well as Colonial Nations and Native American Nations, in the critically acclaimed empire-building game.

Paradox Short Story Contest 2014 – Rewrite History
To celebrate the new world being offered in Europa Universalis IV, Paradox has also announced Paradox Short Story Contest 2014, where fans can literally rewrite history. During 2014, Paradox Books will publish an alternate history anthology, featuring stories by a selection of authors including famed alternate history author Harry Turtledove. Players are now invited to submit their own short stories to the anthology. Three winners will be published in the collection and receive a hard copy signed by the Europa Universalis IV developers as well as a standard writer’s fee for their work. Not only that, the winners will receive the Paradox Collection, a bundle of over 50 games. The ambition of the Paradox Short Story Contest is to spread the word about the storytelling created by players in strategy games.

To enter the contest:
• Write a short story (approximately 5,000 words) based on a pivotal event from history – with a different ending than the one which actually occurred.
• The historical event must take place between 1444 and 1821 – the era of Europa Universalis IV.
• Send submissions as attached documents to books@paradoxplaza.com no later than January 31, 2014 and write Paradox Short Story Contest in the subject line; winners to be announced 28th of February.
• For full details, please visit: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com

Strategy fans and ambitious conquerors can purchase Europa Universalis IV now at www.europauniversalis4.com