This infographic highlights Naya Deveraux, one of the four elite operatives that players will be able to take control of when Fuse hits shelves this spring. Naya is the stealth expert of the bunch. While your father taught you how to ride a bike, Naya’s pops taught her how to kill. Now, he is captain of Raven, the organization Overstrike 9 has been sent to undermine. At least she’ll get to work through her daddy issues with a cloak and the Warp Rifle, a Xenotech weapon that creates singularities to tear apart groups of enemies.

Fuse is a 4-person co-op, story-driven, action game where even solo players can experience the unique attributes of each agent by using the game’s LEAP feature to switch between the four characters at will during combat. Each agent is equipped with unique skills and weapons not only integral for survival, but that also allows for unexpected and extraordinary results. Experimental Fuse weapons are powered by a volatile alien substance that gives players unique capabilities that expand their strategic options in and out of combat. Through lethal teamwork, players can complete objectives and kills to earn Fuse points for powerful upgrades.

Haarlem, The Netherlands – 08 March 2013 – An exciting day for videogames developer Zero Sum Games and publisher Iceberg Interactive as they announce that their hugely anticipated 4x space strategy game StarDrive will be launching as a Beta (pre-order & play now) on Steam later today. Throughout the Beta stage, StarDrive will be available with a 15% discount on Steam.

Zer0 Sum Games CEO Daniel DiCicco says: “After years of creating this game we are finally ready and hugely excited to be entering the beta stage on Steam. We are hungry for the feedback of the seasoned 4x gamers that have been following development. The game is still evolving and with the help of our fans it will only get better, while at the same time we are confident they will have a blast with StarDrive as it is now!”

Iceberg Interactive CEO Erik Schreuder adds: “After having been in QA testing for over 4 months, we have a polished beta build, ready for the masses of fans who have been waiting patiently for this day. StarDrive will challenge experienced 4x players and let them re-live the golden days of grand space strategy games. This is going to to be a very special occasion, when a guy who had a dream finally unveils his masterpiece, having dedicated so much to see it come to fruition.”

As an appetizer for the beta launch, an official teaser trailer is released today. The trailer illustrates the action and dynamics, giving gamers new insights into the game. The video can be streamed at the Iceberg Youtube channel.

More information about the game can be found on the official StarDrive website: http://www.stardrivegame.com/

Total War SHOGUN 2 GOLD Edition charts the entire history of the Samurai culture and puts you at the centre of Japan’s most thrilling historical conflicts. This stunning collection comprises the BAFTA award-winning Shogun 2 and its smash-hit expansions Rise of The Samurai and the BAFTA-nominated Fall of The Samurai. This wealth of content offers strategy gamers hundreds of hours of entertainment.

In Australia, the GOLD Edition includes all three titles plus all released downloadable content (excluding the Blood Pack), in very limited-production Wajima-nuri inspired packaging, which will not be reprinted in future. The GOLD Edition is available from leading retailers in Australia from March 7^th.

In this week’s faction reveal we take a look at Parthia,  the exotic warriors of the east.

Swift riders clad in glittering scale-armour, the horsemen of the Parthian empire are exotic and truly formidable opponents in open-field battles. Displaying rare levels of tolerance and fairness in government, The Parthians are skilled statesmen, and their way of life represents a unique blend of Persian, Hellenistic and local cultures.

Head over to the Total War Wiki now for more info http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Factions

Sydney (8^th, March 2013) – Crystal Dynamics®, a Square Enix® studio, today announced the launch of the Final Hours of Tomb Raider™ app for iOS, Kindle Fire and Steam. The app is the culmination of a long collaboration between the studio and Geoff Keighley, which started with a documentary web series hosted by actor and gamer Zachary Levi, the first episode of five was launched in back in July 2012.

Penned over several months, the app, The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, goes even further behind the scenes at Crystal during the final year of development giving fans unprecedented perspective on development and highlighting the key creative forces responsible for reimagining the iconic video game franchise Tomb Raider.

“The Final Hours of Tomb Raider is a story about the reinvention of both a brand and a studio,” said Geoff Keighley. “This franchise reboot was itself rebooted multiple times, and now, for the first time, the team at Crystal Dynamics shares with fans the early prototypes and concepts that didn’t make it into the finished game.”

“Geoff has managed to capture the essence of a story that no one outside of the studio has ever been exposed to,” said Karl Stewart, Global Brand Director of Crystal Dynamics. “In a very immersive and informative way, he has managed to bring to life the personal side of game development, something which is usually lost in the noise when bringing a game to fruition.”

Viewers can see how Crystal Dynamics managed the highs and lows of developing Tomb Raider, The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, priced $2.99 is now available for iPad, PC, and, for the first time via a partnership with Amazon.com, for Kindle Fire.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-final-hours-of-tomb-raider/id607740958?mt=8

Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/233410/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Final-Hours-Tomb-Raider/dp/B00BK8AOI4/ref=sr_1_2?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1362669073&sr=1-2&keywords=tomb+raider+the+final+hours

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08 March, 2013, SYDNEY: Team NINJA today unveiled new details about its upcoming DEAD OR ALIVE® 5 PLUS for PlayStation®Vita, including the exciting news that a comprehensive demo will be available shortly after the game launches on March 21st. With its extensive range of features for up close and personal Touch Fights, training features, and stellar graphics, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS is looking to set the new benchmark for handheld combat.

The DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS demo is packed with features including Cross-Play battles with current DOA5 PlayStation 3 players, the ability to transfer progress from the demo to the full game, and a whopping eight stages of combat action. Players can experience new single-player modes such as Touch Fight while fighting as Kasumi, Hayabusa, Eliot, or Tina against any computer opponents to sample the rich variety of characters and fighting styles. Just as in the full game, costumes unlocked during the normal course of gameplay can also be unlocked in the demo. Additionally, save data from the demo can be transferred to the full game so players can continue fighting right where they left off. Available stages in the demo include Scramble, The Show, The Tiger Show, Coming Soon, Zack Island, Dead or Alive, Arrival, and Dojo. Each stage features its own unique blend of fun and challenging interactive elements for players to discover. Specific information regarding the timing of the demo will be made available soon.

Other nuggets of information confirmed today include the following:

• The unprecedented amount of move detail available in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS will allow players to break down the results of each attack in real time. Move details show the damage output, effects, and other info to give an instant, detailed analysis of each move to allow players to increase their skills.
• In DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS players will for the first time be able to set background music for each character to set the proper tone for each fight. All characters, including new DOA5 characters Rig and Mila, have their own selectable theme music.
• Players can replay scenes from Story mode at any time in the game’s movie theater to revisit their favorite moments or watch the story play out all at once after it is unlocked.
• The first-person perspective Touch Fights can be played with downloadable costumes. The close-up view and variety of character reactions available in this mode make it the ideal way to check out favorite costumes.
• New Tutorial and Combo Challenge modes provide the ideal opportunity to hone the combat skills necessary to come out on top in any situation. This makes DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS not only the ideal game for serious fighters but for novice players as well.

Published by TECMO KOEI, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS brings the signature DOA fighting style to PS Vita with all-new system-specific features complementing the stunning graphics and new martial arts techniques of the recent console release. Players will take on the roles of the cast of DOA fighters in an action-packed brawler set in visually striking international locales, with each stage featuring interactive backdrops. With a sensual yet realistic style, characters are rendered in incredibly lifelike detail.

A Double Dose of NARUTO Brings Ninja Action to Gamers of All Ages

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 8  March 2013 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today announced that NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and NARUTO Powerful Shippuden for the Nintendo 3DS™ are now available for purchase throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Based on the hit NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series, and developed by CyberConnect 2 Co., Ltd., NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 unleashes a tornado of electrifying ninja action and adventure that the franchise is known for, along with over 80 playable characters, advanced online modes and enhanced fighting mechanics allowing anyone to become a ninja master.

Move and attack like an expert ninja to defeat opponents with easy-to-learn controls and new gameplay advancements making for fast-paced and dynamic fights.  New features include a ring-out system and the ability to unleash characters’ Awakened, alternate form at any time during the match.  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 also includes extensive multiplayer options including user created tournaments, player and ranked battles, as well as the ability to view your opponent’s win/loss ratio and fighting style through customized player cards.

“…NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 has been released!!  This is really exciting!” said Masashi Kishimoto, author of the NARUTO manga series.  “The story mode in this game is extremely abundant in volume… The video quality, animation and even all the fine details that have been put into the game look really great… Absolutely amazing!! The author shouldn’t be saying this, but this is more exciting than the manga!  I can’t wait… seriously!”

Players will step into the shoes of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and others in the midst of the Fourth Great Ninja War between the Allied Shinobi Forces and deadly Akatsuki.   Experience new one-versus-many action stages to test players’ ninja skills, while electrifying fights will be punctuated with cinematic boss battles ranging from nefarious villains to massive beasts.  Brand new Ultimate Decision moments will appear at crucial moments within the game’s campaign, allowing players to progress through the game with different battle encounters.

First-run copies of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 across all retailers will feature a code to download an exclusive Dragon Ball Z Goku costume for Naruto and collectible trading card.  The special costume will allow Naruto to wear Goku’s signature orange gi in-game, marking the first time the two mega anime franchises have crossed over in EMEA and Australasia.

NARUTO Powerful Shippuden is based off the popular anime series NARUTO SPIN-OFF: ROCK LEE & HIS NINJA PALS and presents a side-scrolling action fighting game starring Rock Lee and Naruto Uzumaki in two separate adventures. Developed by Inti Creates with production support from CyberConnect 2 Co., Ltd., NARUTO Powerful Shippuden possesses a charmingly unique presentation of the characters that pumps boundless amounts of youthful energy into the ninja combat that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

Story mode places players into missions through which they can experience scenarios taken straight from the original animation storylines as well as comedic parodies. Like the TV anime series, each mission is one complete story and doesn’t follow a specific order so that casual and young gamers will be able to enjoy pick-up-and-play gameplay that is intuitive and stylish.

However, don’t be fooled by the adorable appearances of the super-deformed ninjas! Enemies such as Orochimaru and other sinister characters standing in your way will be quick, wily and powerful, which will require players to pull out all the ninja stops. Players will need to make efficient use of their Chakra to attack and defend without depleting their Chakra levels and also utilize the touch-screen functionality to increase their strength. Lee and Naruto’s ninja pals, such as Guy, Sakura, Neji and more will also be itching to join the action as summoned support characters to aid in the heat of battle.

For more information regarding NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 and NARUTO Powerful Shippuden please visit  http://www.namcobandaigames.eu.