iFEST Independent Games Showcase entries are now open
Submissions for the iFEST Indie Games Showcase 2013 are now open to indie developers with completed games or prototypes. Entrants are encouraged to get their entries in early to avoid missing out as space is limited.
Developers who have made a game for any platform in the last 12 months have the opportunity to display their game to attendees at iFEST 2013. Last year’s event drew a crowd of over 600 people so this is an excellent opportunity for indie developers to receive feedback from their fellow developers and recognition of their achievements.
The showcase is not just limited to completed games as prototypes are also encouraged to enter. Exhibiting as part of the iFEST Indie Games Showcase is free and the full terms and conditions are available on the iFEST website.
To enter a game or prototype in the Indie Games Showcase head to www.ifest.com.au
Closing dates for entries:
Canberra iFest – 5:00pm AEST Friday, September 20, 2013
Sydney iFEST – 5:00pm Friday, September 20, 2013
Melbourne iFEST – 5:00pm Friday, October 11, 2013
About iFEST
iFEST is a FREE festival for independent game developers: from new start-ups and established studios, to anyone who thinks they might have what it takes to imagine, design, build and market games.
DIABLO III NOW LIVE ON PS3 AND XBOX 360 IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
The Lord of Terror unleashes hell in living rooms worldwide
IRVINE, Calif.—September 3, 2013—Today, the war over Sanctuary claims a legion of new souls. Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to announce that Diablo® III, the latest chapter in the legendary action–RPG series, is now available for the Sony PlayStation® 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360® throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Would-be heroes who seek to confront the Lord of Terror and take the fate of mankind into their own hands can purchase the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions of Diablo III at retailers worldwide for a suggested retail price of $89.95 AUD. The PS3™ version of Diablo III is also available for purchase digitally via the PlayStation Network™. The Xbox 360 version of the game will be available via Xbox LIVE® starting October 4. Both console versions of Diablo III have been fully localized in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese for multilingual demonic warfare.
The PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions of Diablo III have been custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your hero front and center, as well as an all-new user interface and an intuitive control system that make vanquishing evil feel like second nature on consoles. Players can take on the vile denizens of the Burning Hells alone or in a party of up to four via same-screen local cooperative play or online over PlayStation Network™ or Xbox LIVE®. In addition, the game supports parties composed of both local and online players. Once gamers experience the rush of Diablo III’s unique brand of hack-and-slash gameplay from the comfort of their couch, Sanctuary will never be the same.
“In bringing Diablo III to consoles, our main focus has been on making sure we deliver a really fun experience for up to four friends online or on the same couch,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “The game looks and plays great on PS3™ and Xbox 360, especially with the new direct-control elements and new interface. We know players will have a blast battling Diablo on their big-screen TVs.”
In Diablo III, players take on the role of one of five heroic characters—barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter—and embark on a perilous quest to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. As players make their way from the demon-besieged town of New Tristram to the Diamond Gates of the High Heavens, they’ll engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, grow in experience and ability, acquire artifacts of incredible power, and meet key characters who’ll join them in battle or aid them along the way.
Diablo III was originally released for Windows® and Macintosh® PC on May 15, 2012 and within 24 hours became the fastest-selling PC game of all time. As of December 31, 2012, Diablo III had sold through more than 12 million copies worldwide.* To learn more about Diablo III, visit the official website at http://www.diablo3.com.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.
Total War: ROME II Out Now – “How Far Will You Go” Launch Trailer
An incredible period of history, the creation of the world’s first superpower, the dominance of a people, a culture and a defining way of life that still has repercussions today.
Over 2,000 years ago the Romans set out on a path that culminated in the creation of an empire the like of which the world had never seen, and may never see again. A time of glorious victories and bloody defeats, heroic and despotic men and women, families that tore each other apart in pursuit of the eternal city and the power it represented.
Some attained that prize, but only fleetingly. Many more failed.
Watch our launch trailer and perhaps you can answer the question; How far will you go for Rome?
Total War: ROME II is out today, Sept 3, activating from 17:00 AEST.
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THE ENDLESS BLUE AWAITS IN ACE COMBAT™ INFINITY, FREE TO PLAY TITLE FOR PLAYSTATION 3®
– First Free-to-play Title in Legendary Franchise Brings the Evolved Series Plus Brand New Story and Innovative Multiplayer Co-op to PlayStation®3 –
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 3rd Sept 2013 – NAMCO BANDAI Games today initiated pre-flight checks for the first free-to-play game in the legendary Ace Combat series, ACE COMBAT™ INFINITY. Coming exclusively as a free download for PlayStation®3 via PlayStation®Network, ACE COMBAT™ INFINITY combines features that are important to the fans from previous Ace Combat titles with a brand new story campaign and team co-op multiplayer. The game is scheduled for take-off later in 2013.
“The Ace Combat franchise has evolved dramatically over the years, but never before have we been able to offer its amazing graphics and tactical action for free,” said Olivier Comte, Senior Vice President at NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe. “The team at Project Aces listens very carefully to its players, and is bringing the best the series has to offer to ACE COMBAT INFINITY, with plenty of new surprises too.”
Freedom is at the heart of the experience in ACE COMBAT™ INFINITY as players dive into the game’s wealth of free-to-play content and fully absorb the endless blue skies with impunity. The game combines a precise near future world setting with elements that are important to fans from previous Ace Combat titles, including super weapons and hyper-real visuals. The Story Campaign Mode will immerse players in the game’s original scenario as they execute a series of perilous solo missions. In the game’s online multiplayer mode, skilled aces will form two teams of up to four players and compete to inflict the most damage on a common enemy.
Offering tons of free-to-play content and complete freedom to fly, ACE COMBAT INFINITY for PlayStation®3 is scheduled for take-off in 2013. Maintain radio contact at www.facebook.com/AceCombat for vital mission updates.
View it on Youtube trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjZn_gm5Wek
Reef Doctors – DVD – November 7, 2013
Running the remote Hope Island Clinic, Sam is an accomplished doctor, who with her team, looks after the residents of all the neighbouring islands, as well as the holiday makers and thrill seekers who visit the area. Not only a GP, Sam is a single mother with a free spirit and a determination for an unusual hobby: venom.
Filmed in the stunning and idyllic surrounds of Far North Queensland and the Gold Coast, Reef Doctors is both a visual delight and a touching story of family – in all its forms. Join the residents of the tiny Hope Island as they pull together to overcome the obstacles and joys of island life.
20 Years Of The Settlers History Video
The creators of The Settlers® take a look back at 20 years of bustling factor
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 2nd September, 2013 – Ubisoft® and Blue Byte® have proudly announced the 20th anniversary of their traditional and awarded brand The Settlers®. A journey which started 1993 and is far from over.
To celebrate, a history video has been created in which the developers from then and now talk about the first steps of The Settlers and how they approached the game for the very first time.
To learn more about The Settlers and to start playing the online version for free, visit the official website available at this address: www.thesettlersonline.com.
EB Games Expo gets bigger by the day
Pirate ships and new exhibitors added to the show’s jam packed line-up
As anticipation grows for the forthcoming EB Games Expo, so does the line-up of activities and announcements. EB Games is excited to introduce a series of publisher updates, new exhibitor additions and a sneak peak at the Expo map.
First up, Ubisoft has announced it’ll be setting sail outside the convention hall with the epic inclusion of a Pirate Ship Ride to help gamers get in the spirit and celebrate the forthcoming launch of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag, due for release on the 31st October. Suitable for young adventurers and seasoned pirates, the ship represents a fantastic addition to the highly interactive expo offering. This massively anticipated game will also be playable on the show floor with a development team member in attendance to share their experiences of working on the latest swashbuckling instalment of the epic Assassins Creed series.
Equally, Sims fans visiting the show will be in for a treat, as EA confirms it will be bringing the ultimate personalisation tool to the show floor, with the brand new Create-A-Sim for The Sims™ 4! Gamers will now be able customise their Sim like never before, sculpting the most minute details, even switching up their Sim’s walk style to suit their personalities!
Last but certainly not least, consumers will be happy to know Wargaming have confirmed they will be joining the stellar cast and exhibiting at the show this year. Wargaming will be hosting its WCG Australian’s National Final on October 5th at the EB Expo.
To help give ticket holders a small taste of Australia’s biggest gaming event and the enormity of what awaits them, EB has released the Expo Map. The map shows off the sheer scale of the Expo, which is set to be a massive playground for gamers of all ages!
General Admission, Multiplayer, and Family Passes are all still available for purchase in over 380 EB Games Australia stores, www.ebgames.com.au and www.ticketek.com.au.
The EB Games EXPO is a MA15+ event and will feature restricted R18 content. Some exhibitors reserve the right to censor MA15+ content from guests under the age of 15 even when a consenting parent or adult guardian is present. MA15+ games that are censored will be advised as so on the EB Games EXPO website and sign posted at the point of entry to the experience during the event. Guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times when entering and residing within the EB Games EXPO precinct. For full entry terms and conditions go to www.ebexpo.com.au
About EB Games
EB Games Australia head office is located in Queensland, with retail stores operating in every Australian State and Territory. EB Games Australia is part of GameStop Corp. Currently EB Games have 375 retail stores in Australia. The Company sells new and preowned video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on EB Games can be obtained at the company’s website: http://www.ebgames.com.au.
Football Manager 2014 Video Blogs
FMFriday Video Blogs #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=99tEkeAfgwI
We take a look at the updates to the User Interface in the new game.
FMFriday Video Blogs #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=unGCQn0USCM