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Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition trailer released

gazzara — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:12:04 +0000

Bethesda are pleased to announce that we’ve just released the trailer for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition. We’ve made the trailer available for download below.

This complete package, which includes the full version of Fallout: New Vegas as well as the Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and Lonesome Road add-on packs, allows you to experience everything that New Vegas has to offer. To sweeten the pot, you’ll be armed with the latest cache of unique weapons, ammo types and recipes from the most recent add-on packs Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners Arsenal.

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition will be available in retail stores throughout Europe on February 10^th 2012.

New Max Payne 3 screenshots arrive

gazzara — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:46:18 +0000

Now that the calendar’s officially turned to 2012 here’s a fresh trio of new screens from Max Payne 3 to kick off the barrage of new info and media on the game that Rockstar Games have got in store for you over the coming weeks and months.

Check ‘em out below and in full HD at the Max Payne 3 splash page – and look much more Payne throughout January – including the launch of the game’s official website and an all-new Design & Technology Series video coming soon!

Former Strikeforce heavyweight gets the UFC Undisputed 3 treatment

gazzara — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:52:14 +0000

THQ and the Ultimate Fighting Championship organisation today announced that Dutch heavyweight sensation Alistair Overeem will join the official roster for UFC Undisputed 3, the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the UFC.

Through a limited time offer on facebook.com/UFCUndisputed, the official Facebook page for UFC Undisputed 3, players who “like” the page and share it with two friends will receive a free token, enabling them to include “The Reem” on the in-game roster. The limited time offer commences today and is scheduled to conclude on 20^th January, 2012. For a complete list of offer rules, please visit www.facebook.com/UFCUndisputed.

Perhaps the most devastating striker in the heavyweight division, Overeem – a famed world champion kickboxer and former undefeated STRIKEFORCE heavyweight champion – is scheduled to make his UFC debut against former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, live on pay-per-view 30^th December, 2011 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The winner will become the number one contender to challenge current UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos for the title in 2012.

“Social media is an invaluable tool for us to share information, generate interest and grow our thriving UFC Undisputed 3 community,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “Rewarding this key demographic with free access to a fighter like Alistair Overeem is an invaluable opportunity for everyone involved.”

“We are always looking for new ways to connect with our fans on Facebook and are excited to offer them Alistair Overeem in UFC Undisputed 3,” UFC President Dana White said. “Overeem is a huge addition to the UFC’s heavyweight division, and now he’s a huge addition to the videogame roster.”

“I’m very excited to be part of the new Undisputed videogame,” Alistair Overeem said. “I know a lot of my fans have wanted to play as me ever since the first game, and I’m as happy to be part of the new Undisputed as I am to finally be in the UFC to complete my quest to become UFC Heavyweight Champion.”

Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition announced

gazzara — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:53:10 +0000

We’re pleased to announce the Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition will be available in retail stores across North America on February 7th 2012 and throughout Europe on February 10^th.

The Ultimate Edition comes complete with all of the game add-on content for Fallout: New Vegas – Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, Lonesome Road, Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal.

For players who are seasoned explorers of New Vegas or just getting into the game for the first time, the Ultimate Edition expands beyond the Wasteland like never before with the Sierra Madre Casino, Zion National Park, Big MT research crater and the treacherous Divide now open for exploring. Along with new areas to explore, each of the four main add-on packs increases the maximum level cap by five levels, ultimately raising the cap to level 50.

Nintendo prepares for Xmas rush as new Wii bundles announced

gazzara — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:38:55 +0000

If you are searching for a fun way to work out while at home, or know someone who is looking to tone up ahead of Christmas, then look no further.

Nintendo has launched two Wii Fit Plus bundles, the perfect gift for fitness fanatics. The first, launching on the 2^nd December includes a black Wii console, Wii Fit Plus and a black Wii Balance Board, and for those who already have a Wii console the second bundle which is out now features a copy of Wii Fit Plus and a black Wii Balance Board only. It is the ultimate way to workout both body and mind from the comfort of your own living room.

From 4^th November you will be able to pick up a new value Wii bundle, which includes a newly configured Wii console with Wii Sports™ and Wii Party – a perfect family present this Christmas. With more than 80 hilarious mini-games, Wii Party will bring a lively atmosphere into any living room. Compete or co-operate in 13 different game modes and, for the first time, take the action out of the television screen as the House Party mode turns your living room into a pivotal part of the game play. The great value newly configured* Wii with Wii Remote Plus controller, Nunchuk bundle also includes the original Wii classic, Wii Sports to see the family competing in 5 distinct sporting experiences.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games bundle with newly configured* blue Wii comes to the UK on 18th November 2011. The new bundle marks the return of the highly successful sports franchise and takes Mario, Sonic and all of their friends to London, the home of the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. The successful duo are back – bigger and better – bringing even more multiplayer fun into your living room just in time for Christmas.

You and your friends will be able to practice new Olympic events such as Football, Show Jumping and Canoeing, while many of your favourite past events make a return but have been refined to make them even more challenging and fun. You can also take to the streets of London and make the city your personal playground. Choose your favourite characters in the London Party mode and take part in a number of mini-games that are linked to some of London’s most famous landmarks.

A number of other fun Wii bundles are also being announced this autumn, all offering great value. Watch this space!

Fallout New Vegas Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal DLC available now

gazzara — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:34:18 +0000

Bethesda are pleased to announce that Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal is now available for download on Xbox LIVE and Steam and will be available late tomorrow on PlayStation Network.

Courier’s Stash (Xbox LIVE for 160 Microsoft points, PlayStation Network and Steam for £1.49 / €1.99) gives players immediate access to four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering Fallout: New Vegas. The Caravan Pack, Classic Pack, Mercenary Pack and Tribal Pack each offer unique weapons, apparel and aid advantages that will help you throughout your journey.

Gun Runners’ Arsenal (Xbox LIVE for 320 Microsoft points, PlayStation Network and Steam for £2.99 / €3.99) increases the range of unique weapons, weapon mods, ammo types and recipes waiting to be uncovered in the vast Mojave Wasteland.

For more information on Fallout: New Vegas please visit http://fallout.bethsoft.com.

What’s coming to Xbox Live in the next fortnight?

gazzara — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:02:33 +0000

Burnout Crash, Gears Of War 3 Golden Wings Weeks and Fallout New Vegas’s Lonesome Road DLC are just a few of the tasty treats in store for Xbox Live users over the next fortnight.

Here’s a rundown of exactly what’s being released and when,

“Gears of War 3 Golden Wings Week” Begins Today on Xbox LIVE!

To celebrate the highly anticipated blockbuster release of “Gears of War 3” (Microsoft Studios), join them for “Gears of War 3 Golden Wings Week.” Play any match on Xbox LIVE from 20 – 26 September to unlock the Golden Lancer and Golden Hammerburst multiplayer weapon skins.

Hit the Field with Friends – FIFA 12 Launches on Xbox 360 September 27!

EA SPORTS “FIFA Soccer 12” brings to the pitch the game-changing new Player Impact Engine, a physics engine built to deliver real-world physicality in every interaction. Revolutionary game play innovations inspired by the real world game make “FIFA Soccer 12” deeper and more engaging. And the fun expands with Xbox LIVE. Introducing EA SPORTS Football Club—a live service connecting players to the real-world game with fresh, new content all the time at no additional cost. Also available for the first time at launch and on disc is FIFA Ultimate Team. Build your ultimate team on Xbox LIVE from the best players in the world by earning, buying, selling and trading players and items in the massive FIFA Ultimate Team online community.

Xbox LIVE Arcade	Release Date	Price Microsoft Points
Burnout Crash (Electronic Arts)	21 September	800
Rotastic (Focus Home Interactive)	21 September	800
Mercury Hg (Ignition)	28 September	400
MLB Bobblehead Baseball Battle (Konami)	28 September	800

Game Add-ons	Release Date	Price Microsoft Points
Fallout: New Vegas Lonesome Road (Bethesda Softworks)	20 September	800
Dance Central songs (Harmonix) · The Pussycat Dolls ft. Busta Rhymes, “Don’t Cha” · Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson and D.O.E., “The Way I Are” · Rupee, “Tempted to Touch”	20 September 20 September 20 September	240 240 240

Deal of the Week	Discount Dates	Price Microsoft Points
Puzzle Me This….
Gyromancer (Square Enix)	20 September – 26 September	600 (50% off)
Portal: Still Alive (Microsoft Studios)	20 September – 26 September	600 (50% off)
Bejeweled Blitz LIVE (PopCap Games, Inc.)	20 September – 26 September	200 (50% off)
Ilomilo (Microsoft Studios)	20 September – 26 September	400 (50% off)

Sword & Sorcery
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes® (Ubisoft)	27 September – 3 October	800 (33% off)
Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale (Atari)	27 September – 3 October	800 (33% off)

Games on Demand	Release Date
Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)	20 September
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Lucas Arts)	20 September
MLB 2K11 (2K Sports)	20 September
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (Capcom)	27 September
Crysis 2 (Electronic Arts)	27 September
Blur (Activision)	27 September

Avatar Marketplace	Release Date
Major League Baseball Update	22 September
Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney Interactive Studios)	27 September
Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale (Atari)	29 September
NBA 2K12 (2K Sports)	29 September
RAGE (Bethesda Softworks) Update	29 September
South Park Update	29 September

Game Demos	Release Date
NBA 2K12 (2K Sports)*	20 September
Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)	27 September
*Available to Xbox LIVE Gold members only, 20 – 26 September.

Zune Marketplace	Release Date
Arthur	19 September
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules	19 September
Blood Out	26 September
Blitz	26 September
The Gift	1 October
Fragile	1 October

New Dance Central 2 songs announced

gazzara — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:52:55 +0000

Microsoft have yesterday announced six “Dance Central 2” tracks at this week’s PAX Prime in Seattle.

Bop to Haddaway’s “What Is Love”; throw a peace up, A-town down to Usher’s “Yeah!” featuring Lil’ Jon and Ludacris; let the ladies know you dig their curves while rapping along to Seattle’s own Sir Mix-A-Lot in “Baby Got Back”; and much more.

Announced at PAX:

· Haddaway – What Is Love
· Digital Underground – The Humpty Dance
· Sir Mix-A-Lot – Baby Got Back (Mix Mix)
· Bobby Brown – My Prerogative
· Kurtis Blow – The Breaks
· Usher ft. Lil’ Jon & Ludacris – Yeah!

Previously announced tracks:

· Rihanna – Rude Boy
· Nicki Minaj ft. Sean Garrett – Massive Attack
· Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
· La Roux – Bulletproof
· Far East Movement – Like A G6
· B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars – Nothin’ On You
· Bananarama – Venus
· Usher ft. Pitbull – DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love
· Flo Rida ft. David Guetta – Club Can’t Handle Me
· David Guetta ft. Akon – Sexy Chick
· Daddy Yankee ft. Fergie – Impacto (remix)
· Darude – Sandstorm
· Daft Punk – Technologic· O-Zone – Mai Ai Hee (Dragostea Din Tei)
· Bruno Mars – Grenade
· Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
· Gnarls Barkley – Run (I’m A Natural Disaster)
· Lena – Satellite
· Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull – I Like It
· Lady Gaga – Born This Way
· EXILE – I Wish For You

Fallout: New Vegas – Old World Blues – Review (PS3)

gazzara — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:36:20 +0000

ld World Blues is the third expansion to hit New Vegas, and this one is arguably the pick of the bunch. While Dead Money and Honest Hearts were far from bad, neither had that extra spark to make them essential downloads, whereas this latest offering attempts to deliver a little something more to the apocalyptic wasteland. As you would expect, it features its own unique story arc as you wake up and find that you’ve had your brain and innards removed. the story takes place at Big Mountain, a pre-war facility turned zany science lab which is also responsible for a large slice of the beasties roaming around. Upon discovering you’re alive, the scientists assign you to various quests, which is what provides the meat of the DLC.

Perhaps one of Old World Blues’ strengths is that unlike some other parts of the Fallout universe, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. From the scientists that hold you captive to arch nemesis Dr Mobius, there’s some good stuff running throughout. The script will actually make you laugh if you have any sense of humour at all, and overall probably provides some of the funniest lines in any Fallout game/DLC so far.

As far as the gameplay side of things goes, it’s pretty much New Vegas as you know it. The usual fetch-a-thon is as prominent as ever, and as the norm with the DLC the level cap is raised by a further five. Abilities wise, there are a couple of neat new body-related perks including ‘Cardiac Arrest’ (which bolsters defense by resisting poison and robot damage) and ‘Reinforced Spine’ which makes crushing stuff all the more easy, but nothing that’s really a game changer.

If the new moves aren’t enough for you, this time around there’s no limit as to what you bring over from your main adventure, so you can unleash merry hell any way you like. Upgrades and items can be purchased at nearly any time from The Sink, and it also doubles as a place where you can take on the odd side quest as a result of upgrading particular appliances. There’s also a lack of companions this time around, it’s just you against the world. And it’s not easy going either, there are Radscorpions, Nightstalkers and whole host of other creatures to contend with, so it’s recommend you get to a decent level before even attempting to step foot into the Old World.

It’s time for the most obvious part of the review, hence why it was saved until last. As I’m sure you’re WELL aware, Fallout has always suffered from some, shall we say, ‘minor technical issues’. Minor in this sense referring to spinning heads, evaporating people and objects, as well as the inability to complete certain quests. While I didn’t notice anything game breaking in my time with Old World Blues, there were some technical gripes. Firstly, the game seems to chug along like it’s about to freeze at times (which it actually did but only once, a new Fallout record), and makes it feel like you’re walking through a pit of treacle – with added glue. Then there’s some less bothering visual glitches such as parts of the scenery going a bit mental, but at least it doesn’t freeze while you’re walking along as normal.

Overall, if you’ve enjoyed the New Vegas experience so far, then Old World Blues should be right up your street. The strength of the script alone makes it stand head and shoulders above not only the other two DLC packs but arguably a lot of the core game. While there’s little new in terms of features, odds are if you’ve beaten New Vegas already you won’t be bothered by just a little bit more fetching for random scientists. Glitches rear their ugly heads once again, but that shouldn’t stop you spending some time in Big Mountain.

Review courtesy of Jamie Duffin at www.dailyjoypad.co.uk

Hello Games announce their new project

gazzara — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:43:09 +0000

Hello Games, the bright young indie start-up, and creators of the multi-award winning Joe Danger for Playstation Network announce their new title.
Speaking earlier today Sean Murray, Managing Director said; “It’s called Joe Danger: The Movie and it’s kind of a sequel to Joe Danger, but it’s also something entirely new. I guess I would say that the entire gameplay experience of Joe Danger on PSN, would be just one short scene in this new game.”

Joe Danger: The Movie will be unveiled to the world for the first time at Gamescom Cologne, and PAX Prime.

Sean explains: “Joe has become a success by the end of the first game, and this one starts with him being discovered by a mysterious Hollywood director. Picture every film you’ve ever loved as a kid, from Rambo to Short Circuit to the Goonies, all cut together into some crazy montage, and that’s basically the script for our game.”

The game will allow players to create their own action film scene by scene, performing every stunt themselves. Creating probably the most ridiculous action sequences ever made, players can perfect every stunt to thrill the audience, or crack them up with your failed attempts.

Sean prepares everyone: “We’ve kind of gone a bit crazy in terms of ideas and scope, or at least I really hope we have. If you liked Joe Danger, then I think it’s going to rock your world. Even if you didn’t like it though, this is different enough that we might just win you over. That’s the idea, but like I say who knows, it’s a very different game, and no one but us has seen it yet.”

Hello Games are remaining tight-lipped on intended platform, although they promise some surprises at Gamescom.