magnify
formats

The King Reigns: 2K Sports Announces LeBron James as NBA® 2K14 Cover Athlete

With James’ first ever video game cover appearance and the exclusive King James pre-order package, 2K Sports’ legendary NBA franchise continues its domination on both current and next-generation console platforms 

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash tag #NBA2K14

Sydney, Australia – 8th June, 20132K Sports today announced that 2013 NBA MVP, LeBron James, will make his video game cover debut on NBA® 2K14, the next installment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*. As one of the greatest athletes of this generation, James will lead 2K Sports’ groundbreaking NBA 2K franchise into the future of sports video games with two dynamic and distinctly unique experiences for current and next-generation consoles.

“My friends, family, and fans all know how much I love NBA 2K. I remember, as a kid, getting so excited for the game to come out and see who was on the cover and it’s amazing to be a part of this great tradition,” said James, who is currently defending the Miami Heat’s world championship in the NBA Finals. “I love partnerships and opportunities that connect me directly with fans. I know from my own experience and now watching my own kids, NBA 2K is among the coolest and purest ways for fans to connect to the NBA. I love being a part of it.”

2K Sports also announced the King James Bonus Pack, which offers exclusive content featuring LeBron James. Customers who pre-order NBA 2K14 for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will receive:

  • 10,000 Virtual Currency to get a jump start on the competition;
  • Extra content for the new Path to Greatness mode;
  • LeBron James unlocked in Blacktop Mode;
  • The all-new LeBron James Signature Skill available for your MyPlayer.

“Widely regarded as the best player today, LeBron James is the perfect choice for NBA 2K14, the biggest and best game in our NBA 2K franchise history,” said Jason Argent, SVP of Sports Operations at 2K Sports. “NBA 2K set the benchmark for sports gaming on the current-generation of consoles, and NBA 2K14 will continue that legacy on next-generation consoles. With two unique experiences that distinctly maximize the power of current and next-generation consoles, NBA 2K14 is basketball how and where our millions of fans want to play it.” 

James’ basketball resume includes a 2012 NBA championship and NBA Finals MVP award, four NBA MVP honors, nine All-Star appearances, six All-NBA first team selections, and two Olympic gold medals, solidifying him as the unquestioned choice in bringing NBA 2K basketball to fans across the globe.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, NBA 2K14 is not yet rated. Fans that pre-order for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems will receive the King James Bonus Pack at no extra cost on day-one — October 1, 2013 in North America and October 4, 2013 internationally. NBA 2K14 will also be coming to Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system later this year. 

*According to 2008 – 2013 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through April 2013.

 

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

 

For more information on NBA 2K14, visit http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K.

 

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

 
formats

THE ELDER SCROLLS® ONLINE COMING TO NEXT-GENERATION CONSOLES

Latest Game in Award-Winning Franchise Arriving on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac in Autumn 2014

Sydney, Australia – June 11, 2013 – Bethesda Softworks® has announced that The Elder Scrolls® Online is in development for both the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will launch on these consoles, in addition to the previously announced PC and Mac versions, in Autumn 2014. The Elder Scrolls Online is the latest chapter of the award-winning franchise – and will bring the legendary experience online for the first time. Players can choose their own style of play as they embark upon an epic adventure across all of Tamriel, playing alone on a heroic quest as in previous Elder Scrolls games, exploring the huge, rich world with a few select friends, or playing with hundreds of others in massive PvP battles to save the Empire.

“We are thrilled to bring this game to consoles, in addition to the PC and Mac,” said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online. “It’s something our fans have been requesting since we first announced the title, and something our team is excited to offer. Everyone will be able to play The Elder Scrolls Online the way they want to play”

After having experienced extended hands-on gameplay and testing the game’s innovations, quests, and unique features, The Elder Scrolls Online was described by MMORPG.com as “a perfect sauce of awesome.” The game has emerged as one of the industry’s most anticipated titles – and praised by such diverse press outlets as IGN, GameSpot, Game Informer, MMORPG.com and TenTonHammer.com. Millions of Elder Scrolls fans have already signed up for the beta on PC and Mac to gain early access to the game, and console fans can now sign up to be eligible for the console beta test  which will begin later this year. For more information or to sign up for beta on your preferred platform, visit www.elderscrollsonline.com.

The Elder Scrolls Online will be the first Elder Scrolls title to be played online after nearly 20 years of offering these best-selling, award-winning fantasy role-playing games for single player only. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim® is the most recent chapter of the Elder Scrolls story. Skyrim, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was released in November 2011 and enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial success. As the follow-up to the 2002 Role-Playing Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind®, and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®, Skyrim earned hundreds of ‘Game of the Year’ awards and has sold over 20 million copies.

The Elder Scrolls Online, is being developed for the PlayStation4 system, Xbox One, PC, and Mac by ZeniMax Online Studios. The studio is headed by industry veteran Matt Firor who has more than 20 years of online game development experience. Working with Matt is a team of highly regarded developers who have created some of the best known online games ever released.

 

 
formats

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES POST-APOCALYPTIC OPEN WORLD ACTION GAME MAD MAX

SYDNEY, Australia – June 11, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mad Max, a new open world, third-person action game where players become Mad Max, a lone warrior in a savage post-apocalyptic world where cars are the key to survival. The game will debut for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One® the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows® PC.

Scheduled for release in 2014, Mad Max will deliver dynamic, open-world gameplay where gamers fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using brutal on-ground and vehicular combat against vicious gangs of bandits. Players are challenged with treacherous missions as they scavenge the dangerous landscape for supplies to build the ultimate combat vehicle.

Mad Max places gamers directly into the driver’s seat of their ultimate customised vehicle to battle it out in the action-packed, open world of The Wasteland,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production & Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We are very pleased to work with Avalanche Studios to provide a next generation gaming experience with robust fighting paired with dynamic vehicular combat.”

“Over a decade of creating open world experiences has led us to this point,” said Christofer Sundberg, Avalanche Studios Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer. “The Wasteland lends itself incredibly well to the high level of player freedom with which Avalanche Studios has become synonymous. This unforgiving environment inspired us to create a gritty and diverse experience where driving, fighting and scavenging are essential for survival.”

To watch the trailer click here!

 
formats

PlayStation 4 Australian Pricing – RRP$549.00

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia is pleased to confirm that the Australian pricing for the PlayStation 4 is RRP$549.00. Unfortunately it will be cheaper in the UK and the US once again!

 
formats

Ubisoft’s E3 press releases – Wave two

UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES ROCKSMITH® 2014 EDITION

The Fastest Way To Learn Guitar* Is Back with
New Features and New Tracklist 

WATCH THE E3 TRAILER HERE

WATCH THE SESSIONS MODE TRAILER HERE 

Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced the new Rocksmith 2014 Edition, the next installment of the hit Rocksmith brand that has taught 1.4 million people worldwide how to play guitar. Rocksmith 2014 Edition will be available in October, and allows players to plug any real guitar or bass directly into their Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, PC or Mac® to begin their musical journey.

The first Rocksmith is already the fastest way to learn guitar according to a national U.S. study by Research Strategy Group Inc. Another study conducted by Toluna Group reported that 95% of Rocksmith players say it improved their guitar skills. In Rocksmith 2014 Edition players will experience an even more efficient and enjoyable method of learning guitar.

With a completely redesigned interface and all-new features, Rocksmith 2014 Edition is tailored to better teach the key elements of guitar playing, and to make learning faster and more fun than any other method.  A new fully customisable “Riff Repeater” lets players select any section of a song they want to play, and adjust the difficulty and speed on-the-fly.  A new “Master Mode” makes playing by memory more approachable and new “Guitarcade” mini-games have been created to hone specific guitar skills.  With these flexible and deep practice tools, it’s never been easier for players to play their favourite songs on guitar or bass.

Rocksmith 2014 Edition also features a new track list with more than 50 hit tracks, including “Stone” by Alice In Chains, “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith, “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan, “The Chimera” by The Smashing Pumpkins, “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis, “ultra soul” by B’z, a famous pop-rock Japanese band. Many more hits will be announced in the coming months.

On stage at E3, Ubisoft demonstrated Session Mode, a groundbreaking technology that enables players of any skill level to play guitar with a virtual band that jams along with them. Players can select the style of music and the particular instruments they’d like to accompany them and the rest happens dynamically, adapting live while they play.

Jerry Cantrell of multi-platinum rock band, Alice In Chains said, “Rocksmith’s new Session Mode feature is one of the most innovative music technologies in recent history and gives you the experience of playing with a real band that actually adapts to you.  The new Rocksmith 2014 Edition teaches real techniques for players of all skill levels.”

“In only one opus, Rocksmith has established itself as one of Ubisoft’s best-loved brands, with high player satisfaction scores confirming it is highly effective and enjoyable,” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at Ubisoft.  “We are bringing Rocksmith back, it’s better than ever, and it’s a brand we want to continue to build.”

For additional information about Rocksmith 2014, please visit www.Rocksmith.com.

*According to a national study by Research Strategy Group Inc.

UBISOFT® UNVEILS TRIALS FUSIONTM AND TRIALS FRONTIERTM 

WATCH THE E3 TRAILER HERE 

Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft revealed that its biggest digital franchise, TrialsTM, is back with two new games, Trials Fusion and Trials Frontier, bringing the Trials universe to next-generation consoles, PC, smartphones and tablets. Trials Fusion and Trials Frontier will be available in 2014.

Trials Fusion will be the first Trials game designed for multiple platforms from day one, including Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, PC and the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Trials Fusion retains many of the elements that made the original Trials game so popular, while enhancing the experience by adding new game-play elements such as a first-in-class physics-based trick system and new social features.

Trials also will make its first appearance on mobile devices with Trials Frontier, allowing for the Trials competition to follow players wherever they go, since both games will be connected. Developing the newest iteration in the Trials franchise was a natural move for RedLynx, a Ubisoft studio, who also is behind the success of the other popular mobile titles Draw RaceTM 2 and MotoHeroz®.

Trials is RedLynx’s signature franchise and has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, including the critically acclaimed TrialsTM HD and Trials EvolutionTM. Trials Evolution broke the record for highest grossing day one sales in Xbox Live Arcade history.

UBISOFT® ANDSONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERING PLAYSTATION® EXCLUSIVES 

60 Minutes of Game-play, Special Missions And Rewards Available for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black FlagTM and Watch_DogsTM 

Ubisoft® and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announce an expanded partnership that provides exclusive content and game-play on the Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3TM) and Sony PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment systems for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black FlagTM and Watch_Dogs™. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag will be released on the PS3 system on October 31 and on the PS4 system later this year. Watch_Dogs arrives on store shelves November 21 on the PS3 system and on the PS4 system around the system’s launch.

“Expanding our partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment allows us to offer PlayStation gamers even more substance to games that are already rich with content,” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA chief marketing and sales officer, Ubisoft “Regardless of which PlayStation console Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch_Dogs are played on, PlayStation gamers will be treated to exclusives that will add to their game-play experiences.”

Aveline, the first leading female Assassin who headlined Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation on the Sony PlayStation® Vita system, returns in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag with three missions exclusively on PS3 and PS4 systems.

For Watch_Dogs, PS3 and PS4 players will receive four exclusive additional missions centered on a faction fighting for freedom in the digital age. As vigilante Aiden Pearce, players can help them get their revenge against a Chicago tech mogul who did them wrong. Upon completion of the extra missions, players will unlock an exclusive suit for Aiden Pearce.

“Ubisoft is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of play, and that is why we are expanding our partnership with PlayStation to bring PlayStation fans one-of-a-kind content for two of the year’s most anticipated games, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch_Dogs,” said Adam Boyes, Vice President, Publisher and Developer Relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.  “With an hour of exclusive game-play for each title, yet again we are blazing new trails by providing more unique experiences that can only be found on PlayStation.”

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit www.assassinscreed.com and www.facebook.com/assassinscreed, and follow us on https://twitter.com/assassinscreed

For more information on Watch_Dogs, please visit www.watchdogsgame.com and www.facebook.com/watchdogsgame, and follow us on http://twitter.com/watchdogsgame.

Watch the trailers:

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ‘Horizon Trailer’ HERE

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ‘Cinematic Trailer’ HERE

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ‘Official Walkthrough’ HERE 

Watch_Dogs ‘Cinematic Trailer’ HERE 

 

TRAILERS!

SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH

http://youtu.be/Ivy-47DZHwk

 

TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL BLACKLIST

http://youtu.be/7N2B–lNy_g

RAYMAN LEGENDS

Gameplay Trailer http://youtu.be/_YGAHfqjIj0

Cinematic Trailer http://youtu.be/0jSvZBteXQY

 
formats

Batman: Arkham Origins E3 Gameplay Trailer Released

On the eve of the E3, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the debut action-packed gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham OriginsThe first look at gameplay showcases some of the villains players will see in the game – Bane, Deathstroke, Black Mask, Deadshot and The Joker.  Viewers can also get a sneak peak at some of the new features including the all-new Crime Scene system and Remote Claw gadget.

 
formats

Destiny E3 Gameplay Trailer Now Live

 
formats

attlefield 4 Debuts New Single Player Demo and Announces Exclusive Xbox One Downloadable Content

Battlefield 4 – Angry Sea SP Screens

Today, DICE showcased the new era of Battlefield at the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference by debuting a single player mission from Battlefield 4 entitled “Angry Sea”. Powered by Frostbite 3, ”Angry Sea” highlights the intense action Battlefield 4 will deliver, from fighting alongside your squad as an aircraft carrier is ripped apart around you to hijacking an enemy attack boat while battling MIGS screeching through the sky.

DICE also announced exclusive downloadable content for the Xbox One with Battlefield 4: Second Assault. This post-launch DLC will include four fan-favorite Battlefield 3 maps re-imagined using the power of Frostbite 3.

To witness the “Angry Sea” demo please visit www.battlefield.com/au . To join the conversation on Battlefield 4, check out http://www.facebook.com/battlefield , follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/battlefield  and #BF4, or sign up for the official Battlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com.

 
formats

Media Alert

Apple to Provide Live Video Streaming of Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote

WHAT: Live video stream of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2013 Keynote

WHERE: www.apple.com

WHEN: Monday, 10 June, 2013, 10:00 a.m. PDT

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING: Apple® will broadcast its WWDC 2013 keynote address using Apple’s industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming, which is based on open standards. Viewing requires Safari® on iOS 4.2 or later on any iPhone®, iPad®, iPad mini or iPod touch®; Safari 4 or later on Mac® OS X® v10.6 or later. Streaming via Apple TV® requires second or third generation Apple TV with software 5.0.2 or later. The live webcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, 10 June, 2013 at www.apple.com.

This broadcast is the property of Apple and protected by US copyright law and international treaties. Any reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Apple. Please contact Apple Public Relations with any questions.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

 
formats

Wargaming Reveals World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition

Hugely Successful PC Title Makes First Debut on Console

June 10, 2013 — Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, marking the company’s debut on consoles. Built specifically for the Xbox 360, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will bring the title’s trademark team-based tactical action and free-to-play accessibility to the tens of millions of Xbox LIVE gamers around the globe.

Published by Microsoft and developed by Wargaming West (formerly Day 1 Studios), World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will be digitally downloadable and free-to-play for both Gold and Silver Xbox LIVE gamers*. The title will feature revamped controls, matchmaking, a new user interface and other features to take advantage of the Xbox 360’s technological capabilities and online features. World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will also feature in-game purchases such as premium tanks, consumables and premium accounts to boost experience and currency accrual rates.

During the open beta phase of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, the game will contain tanks from the United States and Germany. Wargaming has extensive plans to add new tanks, nations and other content, starting at launch and moving into the future.

“Wargaming has always been dedicated to finding new ways to bring our games to new players and platforms,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “Our partnership with Microsoft and our move to the hugely successful Xbox 360 will give millions of gamers around the world the opportunity to experience what has made World of Tanks such a global phenomenon.”

World of Tanks Xbox: 360 Edition will be prominently featured at Wargaming’s booth at E3 (601 South Hall), complete with gaming stations for hands-on play. Wargaming is also now accepting beta applications for the game and interested players can sign up for access at worldoftanks.com/xbox/.

*Xbox LIVE Silver members can play World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition free for 7 days.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net.

Official website: www.wargaming.com