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New Thief E3 2013 Screenshots

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 2:29 pm |
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thiefGarrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

YOU ARE GARRETT, THE MASTER THIEF
Step into the silent shoes of Garrett, a dark and solitary thief with an unrivaled set of skills. The most challenging heists, the most inaccessible loots, the best kept secrets: nothing is out of your reach.

THE CITY: YOURS FOR THE TAKING
Explore the sick and troubled City, from its shady back alleys to the heights of its rooftops. Sneak into rich houses, infiltrate the best-guarded mansions and lurk in every dark corner… unnoticed and unsanctioned.

CHOOSE YOUR APPROACH
Leverage Garrett’s arsenal to take down guards with your blackjack, shoot one of your many arrow types or use your newly acquired focus abilities to manipulate the environment and outsmart your enemies. What kind of Master Thief will you be?

UNPRECEDENTED IMMERSION
Become one with the world thanks to ground-breaking visual elements and a truly tactile and visceral first-person experience. Through jaw-dropping Next-Gen technical possibilities, THIEF delivers unprecedented immersion through sights, sounds and artificial intelligence.

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn in Development for PlayStation 4 / E3 Trailer

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 1:15 pm |
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Final Fantasy XIV Realm RebornSquare Enix Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is in development for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and is due to release in 2014.

We are currently in talks with Sony Computer Entertainment to ensure that players who purchase the PlayStation®3 version of the game will be able to smoothly transition their game accounts to the PS4 version upon its release.

“The heart of everything we’re working towards is enabling players and their friends to experience their own rich Final Fantasy adventure,” said Naoki Yoshida, producer and director. ”The deeply integrated social capabilities of the PS4 will make it a natural home for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. The team and I are thrilled to continue our adventure on the next generation gaming platform, and we hope that you’ll join us!”

The PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC versions will enter the third phase of beta testing on Friday, June 14th, and are due for global release on August 27th. A free 30-day trial is also included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.

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Just Dance 2014 Announced – First E3 Trailer and Screenshots Released

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 12:56 pm |
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Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced the development of Just Dance 2014, the latest installment in the world’s No. 1* dance game franchise and sequel to last year’s Just Dance 4. Just Dance 2014 will be released worldwide for all current and next-generation platforms, including the Wii U system from Nintendo, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Sony PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. The game will be available on all current platforms on October 4th and available on upcoming next-gen platforms at each console’s launch.

With more than 40 million games sold in the franchise to date, Just Dance is a pop-culture phenomenon, which is played by fans all over the world. Last year, Just Dance 4 was the fifth largest selling video game on all platforms worldwide, as well as the No. 1 selling video game on Wii™ worldwide during the holiday period.

“Just Dance is back in a big way, especially with the expanded capabilities that next-gen hardware provides to our development team.” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at Ubisoft “We’re building on what has successfully made Just Dance a staple in homes around the world—the best music, dance moves and party experience—but with Just Dance 2014 we’re creating a game that is far more feature-rich and technically advanced than ever before.”

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Just Dance 2014 features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart-topping Billboard hits to classic dance party tracks. Whether it’s pop, Hip-Hop, rock, R&B or funk, there is something for everyone. A selection of Just Dance 2014 tracks include:

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Destiny E3 2013 Gameplay Trailer and Screenshots

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 9:50 am |
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Activision in partnership with Bungie, the creators of Halo, will showcase Destiny, the next evolution in interactive entertainment that brings first-person action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with sweeping adventures. Destiny casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Able to wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity’s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind’s Golden Age. In a story-driven universe, Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected. (Developed for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not yet rated by the ESRB.)

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Nintendo Direct E3 2013 Video and Screenshots from New Wii U Exclusive Titles

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 9:00 am |
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Nintendo Direct LogoNintendo today unleashed a strong list of powerhouse games that will be available for Wii U this year, and provided first looks at key titles coming in 2014. These include some of the video game industry’s most beloved franchises and characters, from Mario and Donkey Kong, to Luigi, Pikmin and Pokémon to The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata introduced many of the games during a Nintendo Direct announcement:

“Nearly every major piece of Nintendo IP will be represented on our platforms in 2013, with even more coming in 2014,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer. “There’s one fundamental truth in the video game industry: Software sells hardware. That was true with Wii and Nintendo DS, it’s starting to happen with Nintendo 3DS and will be on display this summer and holiday season with Wii U. When gamers are making their purchasing decisions this year they’re going to find that the games and experiences they want are either unique or entirely exclusive to a Nintendo platform.”

In addition to all of the game experiences available right now at E3, Nintendo has partnered with Best Buy to bring four upcoming Wii U games to the public for the first time. Visitors to participating Best Buy stores will be able to play demo versions of Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze. The games will be playable 4-8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 12, and 1-5 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 15. A complete list of participating stores for Canada can be found at http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/nintendo-e3-demo.aspx. U.S residents can find the list here: http://www.bestbuy.com/NintendoEvents

New E3 Screenshots for many Wii U games from the Nintendo Direct, just click on through…
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Unveils PlayStation 4 System / Sony E3 2013 Press Conference Video

  By Justin | June 11, 2013 - 8:54 am |
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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today unveiled the PlayStation 4 (PS4) hardware design at its annual E3 Media & Business Summit press conference, where the company also announced its next-generation platform will launch in the United States for $399 (MSRP) this holiday season. In addition, SCEA showcased an extensive line-up of exclusive first and third party content for PS4, PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation 3 (PS3) systems, and a next-generation PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) membership program.

“We are proud to unveil today the most advanced gaming system ever created, PlayStation 4, which demonstrates everything PlayStation stands for — a relentless focus on the gamer, an inspired community of developers equipped with the most powerful technology, and the long-standing legacy to building worlds without boundaries through one-of-a-kind gaming experiences,” said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of SCEA. “What’s equally exciting for us, however, is transforming the PlayStation ecosystem into a stronger, more vibrant destination that enables gamers to engage, share, play, and connect on their terms.”

PlayStation 4
With a sleek, modern, and elegant look, the overall design of the PS4 system reflects the powerful yet accessible architecture of the system, which will inspire developers to unleash their imaginations and create the next generation of gaming experiences that were never before possible.

SCE World Wide Studios (SCE WWS) is currently developing more than 30 PS4 exclusive titles, 20 of them, including 12 new IPs, are planned to release within a year of the launch of the PS4 system. This demonstrates PlayStation’s focus on delivering original, creative content to gamers that will define next-generation gaming experiences. SCE WWS President Shuhei Yoshida provided an update on PS4 exclusive titles, #DRIVECLUB, Killzone Shadow Fall, KNACK, which will be available at launch, and inFAMOUS Second Son, available first quarter 2014. He also unveiled SCEA’s next blockbuster title, The Order: 1886, from acclaimed studio Ready at Dawn.

Furthering PlayStation’s commitment to finding unique games for its fans by working with independent and small developers, SCEA Vice President of Developer and Publisher Relations Adam Boyes introduced a stellar lineup of titles that will be making their console debut on the PS4 system, including: Transistor by Super Giant, Don’t Starve by Klei Entertainment, Mercenary Kings by Tribute Games, Octodad: Deadliest Catch by Young Horses, Secret Ponchos by SwitchBlade Monkeys, Outlast by Red Barrels, Oddworld: New N Tasty by Oddworld Inhabitants and Galak-Z by 17-bit. Boyes also unveiled blockbuster content from key publishing partners, including KINGDOM HEARTS III and FINAL FANTASY® XV from SQUARE ENIX, Ubisoft Entertainment, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch_Dogs, 2K Sports’s NBA 2K14, Bethesda Game Studios’ The Elder Scrolls Online, and the world exclusive unveil of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Mad Max™. Bungie, one of the most celebrated developers in the industry, was also on stage to introduce the world gameplay premiere of Destiny™. SCEA announced a long-term exclusive partnership with Bungie and Activision that will ensure that the PS4 ecosystem evolves and grows with the incredible Destiny world.

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E3 2013 Microsoft Press Conference

  By Justin | June 10, 2013 - 8:19 pm |
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Xbox One Console Kinect and ControllerEmbark on a heroic adventure to seek vengeance across the battlefields of ancient Rome. Fire up the engines in the exhilarating return of the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years.[1] Fight for survival in an immersive open world teeming with thousands of undead. Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. kick-started a new era of games and entertainment with a stunning lineup of blockbusters for the highly anticipated Xbox One gaming and entertainment system, showcasing why it will be the premier platform to experience the future of games when it launches in 21 markets around the world this November.

At its E3 press briefing, Microsoft unveiled an unprecedented lineup of world-premiere Xbox One blockbusters from some of the most innovative and celebrated studios on the planet, including 343 Industries, Crytek, Turn 10 Studios, Remedy, DICE, Capcom and Insomniac Games, along with support from virtually every major publisher in the industry.

“Microsoft Studios is committed to making Xbox One the best place to play games, with more titles in development and more exclusives coming than at any time in the history of Xbox,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president, Microsoft Studios. “With amazing games such as ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ ‘Ryse: Son of Rome,’ ‘Dead Rising 3,’ ‘Halo Xbox One,’ ‘Kinect Sports Rivals,’ ‘Project Spark’ and ‘Quantum Break,’ Xbox will continue to lead the industry with the biggest exclusives, new IP and blockbuster franchises that will delight gamers for the next decade and beyond.”
Microsoft shows off the new Xbox One games at E3 2013. Including pricing, launch date and exclusive titles for the launch of the Xbox One in November 2013.

The world’s most visionary developers showcased how they’re leveraging the unrivaled power and performance of Xbox One to bring a new generation of games to life that look and feel like nothing else — fueled by the power of Xbox One, the fidelity of the new Kinect and the expansive power of Xbox Live. Renowned studio Crytek unveiled “Ryse: Son of Rome,” an epic action-adventure story that immerses you in the brutality and intensity of Roman warfare. “Ryse: Son of Rome” extends the gameplay experience with Xbox SmartGlass and Game DVR and lets you command legions with the sound of your voice using Kinect.

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EA Reveals Battlefield 4 Multiplayer / E3 Screenshots

  By Justin | June 10, 2013 - 5:19 pm |
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DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc., today demonstrated the next generation of Battlefield 4 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. DICE showcased “Angry Sea,” a stunning single-player demo at the Microsoft media briefing, “Xbox: A New Generation of Games Revealed.” DICE also debuted “Siege of Shanghai,” a spectacular 64-person multiplayer match at “The Download: EA 2013 Preview” press conference. Both software demos were running at a silky smooth 60-frames per second, even while rendering massive maps, vehicles and infantry, environmental effects and dynamic destruction. Gamers can tune into a live stream of Battlefield 4 multiplayer direct from the EA E3 show floor at: http://www.battlefield.com.

DICE also revealed two notable innovations in multiplayer: a game-changer called Levolution, and the return of the fan-favorite Commander Mode. Levolution creates a dynamic and emergent battlefield where gamers can use the environment to their advantage like cutting the power to a building to shroud their enemy in darkness or reducing an entire skyscraper to rubble to alter the battlefield. With Levolution, the environment reacts to the player’s every move and ensures no two games will ever be the same. Commander Mode places two opposing players at the heart of the situation room with a birds-eye view of the battlefield. It’s a tug-of-war match between two commanders as they deliver critical intelligence and powerful assets to their troops below to the turn the tide of the battle. Gamers will feel the rush of Commander Mode on current-generation and next-generation consoles as well as PC. For the first time, commanders can also take control from their iPad or Android tablet.

DICE also announced today in celebration of the unveiling of Battlefield 4 multiplayer and to thank the millions of fans that have logged over one billion gameplay hours in Battlefield 3, DICE is giving away Battlefield 3: Close Quarters digital expansion pack to all Battlefield 3 players for free*. For more details on how to download the pack, please visit: http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/cq-giveaway.

Battlefield 4 will be available October 29 for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC. Battlefield 4 will also be available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation 4.

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To see the debut of Battlefield 4 multiplayer please visit www.battlefield.com.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/cq-giveaway.

E3 Trailer EA SPORTS FIFA 14 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

  By Justin | June 10, 2013 - 5:08 pm |
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FIFA 14 LOGO SMALLElectronic Arts Inc. announced today that EA SPORTS FIFA 14 will feel alive with players who think, move and behave like world-class players, and dynamic stadiums that come to life, on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4. Fuelled by EA SPORTS IGNITE, which blends new technology with the best rendering, run-time physics, animation, intelligence, locomotion and online systems from across EA into one powerful, new engine, FIFA 14 will elevate its award-winning gameplay to new heights*.

For the first time ever, fans will feel the electricity of a living stadium, and experience the majesty of the world’s greatest soccer theatres. Players now have four times the decision making ability than the current generation of players in EA SPORTS FIFA, enabling each player to have Pro Instincts—human-like reactions, anticipation, and instincts. The leap forward in intelligence is matched by innovations that deliver true player motion. Now in FIFA 14, every step matters with Precision Movement that enables players to explode out of each step and every turn like real athletes, preserving their natural momentum. Plus, the artistry and athleticism of soccer stars will come to life with Elite Technique that world class players express in every match.

A E3 trailer showcasing FIFA 14 on Xbox One can be viewed here

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Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar E3 Screenshots

  By Justin | June 10, 2013 - 4:47 pm |
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The Ultima series continues in Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar for iOS devices, building on the illustrious 30-year legacy of the franchise. Become the Avatar and return to one of western gaming’s most beloved RPG series.

Set twenty-one years after the events of Ultima IV, the world of Britannia is slowly being engulfed by the Black Weep, a faceless plague that consumes the spiritual, instills fear in the valorous and corrupts the honorable. Lady British has called forth for heroes like you to help save the world before it is a consumed by the endless dark. It’s up to you and fellow players to help save the land. Delve into this expansive saga as you search for a cure to the Black Weep and meet Britannia’s inhabitants as you travel by foot, airship or boat. The people need you – explore hundreds of quests and encounter tough choices; choices are the heart of the experience in Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar so make your decisions wisely as every decision has a consequence.

Join hundreds of other players worldwide in city hubs and form parties with up to three other players to explore dungeons, pushing back the Black Weep while you defeat fearsome enemies in fast, accessible combat. The rewards are great and you can uncover rare items and treasures to enhance your equipment and abilities, unlocking fame and fortune.

Spread virtue and save the world from the Black Weep. Become the Avatar of Renown.

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