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Ubisoft Rocksmith New DLC Tuesday drops in with Indie goodness

Edwin Millheim reporting 

Ubisoft Rocksmith New DLC Tuesday drops in with Indie goodness

The latest three songs that are offered from Ubisoft for Rocksmith is a three punch indie goodness of tasty indie rock tunes.

Gary Clark Jr.’s “Bright Lights,” The Shins’ “Caring is Creepy,” and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ “Paris (Ooh La La)” out for your Xbox or PS3 today.

We downloaded and checked them out and they are all rocking tunes.  Gary Clark Jr.’s “Bright Lights” With some awesome distortion tones that you just want to play with. It’s blues and rock at its best no doubt about it. This song is an excellent addition to Rocksmith, and introducing this artist to millions of new fans.

Then Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ “Paris (Ooh La La)” has enough rock biting guitar and driving Bass to make this a surprising Rocksmith Favorite.

The Shins’ “Caring is Creepy,” comes from the band’s older debut album when they were first signed to a label. Rich with Echoing like vocals and a driving guitar make it clear why this tune was chosen to be added. Once you get up to playing most if not all of the chords in this song is when the magic really starts popping.

Aces all around Ubisoft.

Edwin Millheim

United States Editor

Impulse Gamer

 
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Gaijin Entertainment Releases Fantasy Conflict for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

Addictive real-time strategy game from Modern Conflict developer now available on the App Store

Gaijin Entertainment, an award-winning publisher of multiplatform video games, has released Fantasy Conflict for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Fantasy Conflict combines the addictive real-time strategy gameplay Gaijin and Spellbox Studios introduced in their iOS hit Modern Conflict with a medieval setting and humorous fantasy storyline. A [$2.99] HD version, [$1.99] standard version, and free versions that let players sample the first chapter can be downloaded today from the App Store.

In Fantasy Conflict, the faraway kingdom of Baldoria is under attack by a hoard of greedy dwarves who have stolen the power crystal that maintains time itself. When the town’s alarm clock fails to go off as a result and King Salodor oversleeps, the petty tyrant is not amused! Peaceful resolution is not an option in this conflict; the kingdom must seek revenge. Armed with the most advanced weaponry, led by Baldoria’s most skilled commanders, and possessing the knowledge of the long-forgotten magic spells, Salodor’s courageous guards will fight until the last dwarf flees the battlefield.

Using a simple, one-touch interface, Fantasy Conflict players will guide their pocket army through 35 diverse missions to take back the Baldorian territory from the encroaching enemy. Beef up assaults and boost defenses by upgrading weapons and fortresses. Use cannons and zeppelins for farther-reaching attacks, and experiment with magic spells and amulets to gain a strategic advantage. This humorous and addictive RTS also features six exciting Survival Mode missions, numerous in-game achievements and awards, and online GameCenter achievements.

Fantasy Conflict can be found on the App Store at the following links:
• HD full version ($2.99): http://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/fantasy-conflict-hd/id543492173?mt=8
• HD free version: http://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/fantasy-conflict-hd-free/id562949350?mt=8
• Standard full version ($1.99): http://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/fantasy-conflict/id562944939?mt=8

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is a successful, fast-growing game development company established in 2002. The company specializes in the creation of games for various platforms including PlayStation3, Xbox 360, iOS and PC. Gaijin also focuses on technology-related research that makes them a leading provider of solutions in changeable IT market conditions. To date, Gaijin’s team is represented by six departments and over sixty highly qualified employees. The company’s projects have received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such KRI Awards as Best Simulation Game, Best Techology, Best Sound, and many more. Today’s Gaijin Entertainment is the biggest independent PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 games developer in Russia. Learn more at Gaijin’s official website: http://www.gaijinent.com

 
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Launch trailer sends Carrier Command: Gaea Mission into battle

Sydney, Australia, Wednesday 3 October 2012

To celebrate the long-anticipated release of Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, Bohemia Interactive has just shipped the game’s launch trailer. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is now available in stores worldwide for Windows PC, with the Xbox 360® version to follow closely on October 11.

Based on the ground-breaking classic from 1988, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission offers a blend of first- and third-person vehicular combat with tactical and strategic elements. In a massive sandbox, consisting of 33 unique islands hosting 6 distinct climatic zones, players are put in command of a futuristic military carrier holding multiple remotely controllable and customizable units. By traversing the seas and establishing a strategic network of island bases for mining, production and defence, players will set sail for a titanic game of conquest.

“Carrier Command: Gaea Mission delivers everything I loved about the original, and much more”, said Marek Špan?l, CEO and founder of Bohemia Interactive. “The action-packed, strategic gameplay, combined with the open environments and stunning visuals, make this a melting pot unlike anything else. It is one of those games, I and many passionate gamers like me have been longing for.”

Unlike the original, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission also features a story-based campaign. Here, players take up the role of Lt Myrik, a battle-hardened soldier of the United Earth Coalition who has been sent to Taurus to repel occupying forces of the Asian Pacific Alliance. Alternatively, people can go head on with a mode similar to the original Carrier Command, named Strategy Game. In this mode, players can set starting parameters such as enemy strength and available resources, which determine the difficulty and length of a game.

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is now available for $49.95AUD on Windows PC. For more information about where to order, be sure to visitwww.carriercommand.com/buy.

 
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LEGO Lord of the Rings- Developer Diary #2: The Fellowship Rises

The LEGO The Lord of the Rings developer diary series continues! This week, you can share with your readers just how TT Games is bringing the celebrated characters and remarkable events of the beloved and acclaimed The Lord of the Rings films to life in a video game made for the entire family to enjoy.

The Fellowship’s journey across Middle-earth brought them into the company of a wide array of unforgettable characters, and TT Games is making sure that both the heroes and the villains are faithfully reproduced. From the stalwart Gimli to the menacing Balrog, LEGO The Lord of the Rings captures all of the hallmarks and subtleties of the trilogy’s varied cast, but with the fun and family-friendly spin of the LEGO universe.

Keep an eye out for more entries in this developer diary series over the coming weeks as we get ready for the release of LEGO The Lord of the Rings this Spring for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS™, PlayStation® Vita, and PC.

 
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Lights Off, PARTY ON! Just Dance® 4 Now Available

Sydney, Australia – October 3rd, 2012 – Ubisoft® has announced that Just Dance 4, the brand new iteration of the most popular dance video-game, is now available  in Europe, Middle-East and Asia and Australia, on the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Microsoft Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® Move for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system. The game will also be available on the Wii U™ system from Nintendo during the Wii U™ launch window.

Since its launch in 2009, the Just Dance series has totally renewed the dance video-game genre, putting accessibility and fun at the core of the experience. Friends or families, kids, teens or adults, people from all over the globe have been dancing up a storm to new chart-toppers and all time-classics. More than a simple video-game brand, Just Dance has become a worldwide pop culture phenomenon and the launch of the brand new opus will push it one step further.

Just Dance 4 features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart-topping billboard hits to classic dance party track, including:

  • Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”
  • Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj – “Beauty and a Beat”
  • Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”
  • Boys Town Gang – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
  • Rihanna – “Disturbia”
  • Flo Rida – “Good Feeling”
  • Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”
  • Ricky Martin – “Livin’ la Vida Loca”
  • Selena Gomez and the Scene – “Love You Like A Love Song”
  • Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas – “Mas Que Nada”
  • Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
  • Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “On The Floor”
  • The Girly Team – “Oops!… I Dit It Again”
  • P!nk – “So What”
  • Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
  • Stevie Wonder – “Superstition”
  • Hit The Electro Beat – “We No Speak Americano”
  • One Direction – “What Makes You Beautiful”
  • Will Smith – “Wild Wild West”
  • Barry White – “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything”

Just Dance 4 also includes an array of fresh new features and game modes, including:

  • Battle Mode: In the all-new Battle Mode, friends go head to head with each other in six rounds of dance battles. During the battle, the choreography and music changes in real time, depending on who is currently winning or losing. The ultimate winner gets bragging rights until the next dance battle!
  • Alternate Choreographies: Players have the chance to unlock alternative dance routines for some of their favourite tracks. They can opt for a more challenging, faster-paced routine or more outlandish choreography, depending on their mood.
  • Expanded Just Sweat Mode: The popular Just Sweat mode gets a major upgrade with new workout sessions, personalized programs and a calorie counter to track your workout intensity. With Just Sweat, players stay fit while having fun – it’s exercise in disguise!
  • Nintendo Wii U-exclusive Features: The Wii U version introduces up to 5-player gameplay with an exclusive Puppet Master Mode. The Puppet Master Mode allows the player operating the new Wii U GamePad™ to switch dance routines that are being performed by the four other players in real-time. In this mode, the operator has the power to create choreographies and choose playlists for the other players to follow. In addition, the operator also has the ability to write on-screen live dedications and take pictures and videos of the best dance moments to share online!

Exclusive Uplay challenges in Just Dance 4 for Xbox® 360, PlayStation® 3 and Wii U™

Uplay is a platform designed to enhance the gaming experience by rewarding players with a wide range of exclusive services and free contents. As soon as they become Uplay members, they start winning units.

In Just Dance 4, players can complete 4 different challenges to earn Uplay units.

  • Play your first song (10 units)
  • Complete 5 Dance Quests (20 units)
  • Play your first Sweat program (30 units)
  • Get 5 stars on a Song (40 units)

These Uplay units can be used on all Ubisoft titles whatever the format. More specifically, on Just Dance 4, players can get 4 exclusive content:

  • A New Title screen on Wii U (10 units) // A new X360 Theme on Xbox360 (10 units) // A new Wallpaper on PS3 (10 units)
  • The Mash-up version of “Good feeling” (20 units)
  • The Mash-up version of “Beauty and a beat” (30 units)
  • The alternate version of “Call me maybe” (40 units)

For more information and registration on Uplay, please go to www.Uplay.com.

For the latest information on Just Dance 4, please visit: www.justdancegame.com. Follow us on Twitter and use #justdance4.

 
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Dead Space 3 – Walkthrough

Enjoy over 15 minutes of Dead Space 3 gameplay as our Creative Director and Senior Audio Artist take you for a walkthrough of the Eudora, giving exclusive insight to the thrilling action, and moments of isolation.

 
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Incipio Introduces Six New iPhone 5 Protective Case Designs

IRVINE, CA – October 2, 2012 – Incipio <http://www.incipio.com/store> ®, designer and manufacturer of award winning mobile device accessories, introduces six new protective iPhone 5 cases to expand upon its first five designs made available on launch day.  The new iPhone 5 cases include the best-selling feather®, CODE™ and NGP®, as well as the innovative DualPro™ SHINE , feather® SHINE and FAXION™.

“We have been working diligently to provide consumers with an array of iPhone 5 case solutions and couldn’t be happier to announce these new additions,” said Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive Officer of Incipio.  “We will continue to unveil new cases as our design and production teams are always pushing the envelope on innovation.”

Incipio’s iPhone 5 cases are currently available at Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint, RadioShack, Walmart, and at select retailers nationwide.  In addition, they can be found online at www.Incipio.com <http://www.Incipio.com/store> .  Like the [OVRMLD]®, LGND™, DualPro™, KICKSNAP™, and FREQUENCY™, these new iPhone cases are constructed of high-performance materials and come in a variety of unique and stylish designs:

feather® for iPhone 5 offers premier, form-fitting protection in the industry’s lightest polycarbonate design. Intelligently designed cutouts allow for full access to device ports, buttons and docking functions.

CODE™ for iPhone 5 is crafted with a trio of components designed to grant unique style, functionality and colorful protection. The CODE™ is layered with an impact absorbing silicone layer and transparent TPU pattern, enclosed by a rigid Plextonium™ frame. With interchangeable parts, users can customize their CODE™ color combinations to fit their lifestyle and taste.

NGP® by Incipio® is a fresh take on the everyday protective solution for iPhone 5. With its smooth, matte finish, the NGP® takes design and innovation to the next level.  Protective and stylish, the NGP® case is a must-have for your daily escapades to prevent your device from unwanted harm.

DualPro™ SHINE’s brushed aluminum finish offers a sleek and smooth style. The Plextonium™ frame is combined with a silicone core, providing two layers of shock absorbing protection. With the DualPro™ SHINE your iPhone 5 will remain slim, stylish and fully protected whether at home or on-the-go.

feather® SHINE – The feather® Shine for iPhone 5 remains sleek while providing full access to your media functions. The feather® Shine is made with a high-density Plextonium™ frame and a radio transparent brushed aluminum finish that does not interfere with reception.

FAXION™ – The slim, chic and durable FAXION™ case fuses soft and hard materials into one, co-molded form factor. The impact resistant NGP® core with a rigid Plextonium™ exterior provides form-fitting protection for your iPhone 5, while the gloss finish on the FAXION™ case gives it a cutting-edge vibe.

To learn more about Incipio iPhone 5 cases, visit Incipio.com/iphone-5-cases <https://www.incipio.com/cases/iphone-cases/iphone-5-cases.html> .  For the latest product news andannouncements connect with us on Facebook (Facebook.com/incipio <http://www.facebook.com/incipio> ) and Twitter (@myincipio).

About Incipio:

Incipio® is a Southern California based designer and manufacturer of award winning mobile device accessories. Established in 1999, Incipio® is widely recognized for consistently creating state of the art protective solutions for the mobile world. Through an untiring commitment to innovative and original designs, Incipio® is globally recognized for the functional and premium accessories the brand produces. Incipio’s products are sold worldwide in leading consumer and electronics retailers, mobile retailers and through www.incipio.com <http://www.incipio.com> .

 
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New Bond film Skyfall first ever in IMAX

After half a century of 007, the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, will be the first to be converted to IMAX 15/70 film format. Skyfall opens at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 22 November, 2012.

The IMAX release of Skyfall will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customised theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time.

In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her.  As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.  The film is from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.  Directed by Sam Mendes.  Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.  Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan.

Tickets to Skyfall: The IMAX Experience go on sale this Friday 5 October, at 12pm.

Skyfall  

When:                 22 November, 2012

Where:                IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Discounted undercover parking available, $15 before 5pm, $5 after 5pm

Tickets:                          $25.50 Adult, $21.00 Concession, $18.00 Child

Enquires:                       03 9663 5454

Bookings:                      www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office

For regular updates follow IMAX Melbourne Museum on Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Google+

 
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“Forza Horizon” Launch Trailer Reveals Xbox LIVE Demo

Today Microsoft, Playground Games, and Turn 10 Studios released the launch trailer for this year’s biggest racing game, “Forza Horizon1.” Featuring an immersive landscape that includes the epic vistas of Colorado alongside some of the best cars in the world, the launch trailer for “Forza Horizon” is a stunning piece designed to give “Forza” fans a peek at what the game will have in store for them when it launches starting on Oct. 23.

In addition, the launch trailer also confirms the upcoming release of the “Forza Horizon” demo, which will be available to download on Xbox LIVE2 starting October 9. The “Forza Horizon” demo has been designed to whet fans’ appetite for open world automotive action that will be the centerpiece of the game. In the demo, players will get a chance to experience the Colorado of “Forza Horizon”, driving a number of different cars across a variety of different event types – from Horizon Festival events taking place in the dusty, dirt roads of the upper hills – to a climactic street race that find players winding up, around, and over the fictional Finley Dam.

Several of the events in the “Forza Horizon” demo will automatically become Rivals Mode events after completing them, allowing “Forza” fans to compete against one another to set the fastest time. In addition, players will be able to drive and explore a section of the overall game map to get a feel for the kinds of open-road adventure that is featured in the full version of “Forza Horizon.”

All players who download the “Forza Horizon” demo and then purchase and play the full game will receive a specially designed custom 2013 SRT Viper GTS, which was designed to highlight Forza Horizon’s “gone-gold” status. This rare livery will only be available to those who download the demo and purchase and play the game. The “Forza Horizon” Xbox LIVE demo requires an Xbox LIVE account and Gold member exclusive access (during the first week of the demo’s availability).

Look for the “Forza Horizon” demo on Oct. 9, available as a free download on Xbox LIVE.

Forza Horizon: Where Cars Belong: “Forza Horizon” will be available starting on Oct. 23 in a Limited Collector’s Edition AUD $99.95 RRP and a Standard Edition AUD $79.95 RRP. The game is rated “PG” in Australia.

For more information Forza Horizon:

Web site: www.forzamotorsport.net

Twitter: Twitter.com/Turn10Studios #ForzaHorizon

Facebook: Facebook.com/ForzaMotorsport

YouTube: Youtube.com/Turn10Studios

1 “Forza Horizon” is rated PG in Australia

2Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required for online multiplayer gameplay. Xbox LIVE Gold subscription (sold separately) required for downloadable content. Download fees and charges may apply as set by your ISP. 

 
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