Today, Disney Interactive is encouraging Disney Infinity players to enter the Halloween Toy Box Challenge and submit their spookiest Toy Box creations. Players can submit their best haunted house, pumpkin patch, trick-or-treat parade or anything else that is Halloween-themed for consideration.
Players can submit their creation for consideration by Wednesday, October 16th for a chance to be featured globally. The winners will be announced on Thursday, October 24th. Featured Toy Boxes will be chosen by Disney and available for download on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.
Disney Interactive is also releasing the winners of the Disney Infinity Royal Empire Challenge for best castles. Check out the latest episode of the new web series, The Disney Infinity Top 5 Toy Box Countdown, for a look at the winning submissions.
In the latest installment of The Road to Battlefield 4 blog series, DICE’s Daniel Matros and Dennis Brannvall discuss the inspiration behind the all-new Spectator Mode in Battlefield 4.
Nintendo today announced that the Nintendo 2DS will be launching this Saturday, October 12th for $129.99. Designed as an accessible entry point into the world of Nintendo handheld video games, the Nintendo 2DS maintains many of the same hardware features as Nintendo 3DS, like touch-screen controls, StreetPass, online multiplayer functionality and the ability to download games.
Without any hinges, the durable Nintendo 2DS is an especially perfect first-time system for kids. Available in red and blue, Nintendo 2DS plays all Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. In addition, Nintendo 2DS is backward compatible and can play the existing library of Nintendo DS games. Two carrying cases in either red or blue will also be available at launch for $12.99 each.
Atlus has released a new AquaPazza trailer showcasing Team Utawarerumono. The fighting game will be available on November 19th exclusively for PlayStation 3.
Ubisoft has released a trailer showcasing Session Mode, a new feature of Rocksmith 2014 Edition launching October 22nd for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Skullcandy today announced the launch of the SLYR Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Edition gaming headset. Skullcandy’s first officially licensed gaming headset, the SLYR Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Edition will feature a new and unique custom color as well as artwork inspired by the game’s Animus virtual reality machine. In addition, Skullcandy has worked directly with Ubisoft to develop a custom tuned audio profile with three distinct EQ settings designed to accentuate the audio environment, story and action found within Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The SLYR Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Edition gaming headset is now available at select retail stores and at www.skullcandy.com for $79.95.
Poppermost Productions today announced the launch of its freeskiing winter sports game SNOW on Steam Early Access.
Valve today announced the Steam Dev Days conference, which will be held in Seattle, Washington in January, 2014.
Steam Dev Days is a by invitation, two-day conference where video game professionals can meet in a relaxed, off the record environment to share design and industry expertise, participate in roundtable discussions, and attend lectures by industry veterans.
Topics will include game economies, virtual reality, Linux/OpenGL, user-generated content, and more. Developers will also have the opportunity to test-drive and provide feedback on Steam OS, prototype Steam Machines, and Steam Controllers.
Nordic Games today announced they will now release SpellForce 2 – Demons of the Past on January 16th in order to add more multiplayer features.
Deep Silver today announced that the Enter the Dominatrix DLC for Saints Row IV will be available on October 22nd for $6.99. Fans who have purchased the Saints Row IV Season Pass will automatically receive Enter the Dominatrix.
The second half of the Saints Row IV season pass and final mission pack, How the Saints Saved Christmas, will be released later this year.
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