Ubisoft today announced its Fan Expo Canada lineup, including Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Rayman Legends, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Rocksmith 2014, Just Dance 2014 and Watch Dogs. Might & Magic: Duel of Champions will also be playable.
In addition to hands-on time with some of the games, fans will also have the opportunity to meet comic book legend Todd McFarlane and get a first look at a wide range of products, including figures, statues and novelty toys based on the Assassin’s Creed franchise and Raving Rabbids video games and television series.
To celebrate Todd’s visit to Canada in 20 years, Ubisoft and McFarlane Toys will make three of the seven Assassin’s Creed – Series 1 figures, Connor, Haytham and Edward Kenway, available for purchase exclusively to Fan Expo Canada attendees prior to their official release later this year.
Focus Home Interactive today announced that Farming Simulator will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 4th.
EA Sports has released a new developer diary focusing on goalies and incidental contact with the NHL Collision Physics. Goalies are live and fully integrated into the play in NHL 14, so incidental contact (with players and goalies) occurs more frequently based on speed and momentum. At the same time, a lot of work has been done to tune penalty calls so that they’re realistic.
NHL 14 will be available on September 10th for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Leading up to the unveiling of its new title at this year’s Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, indie developer Amplitude Studios has posed a simple question to gamers – What’s behind the door?
2K today announced that WWE 2K14 will include the 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode, a single-player campaign featuring iconic WrestleMania matches and a roster spanning three decades of WWE history. Commencing with the inaugural WrestleMania, the nostalgic journey takes players through more than 45 matches, including the legendary match between Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 3; WWE 2K14 cover Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson vs. “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan in an “Icon vs. Icon” match at WrestleMania 18; and the anticipated WrestleMania 28 main event featuring The Rock vs. John Cena.
WWE 2K14’s 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode will organize matches into a progressive single-player campaign, with the format curated by five distinct eras in WWE history. Unique presentation elements transport players through the different eras, including authentically recreated arenas, WWE Superstar entrances and ring attires, as well as era-specific graphics, screen filters and other presentation elements. In addition, WWE-produced video packages and in-game, cinematic cut scenes set the stage and provide detailed background information on key matches. Historical objectives encourage players to authentically replicate popular match moments, while completing objectives will unlock rewards, including additional playable WWE Superstars, alternate attire options, new arenas and WWE archive photography.
DICE today introduced The Road to Battlefield 4, a new blog series where the developer explores all aspects of Battlefield 4.
This week, Lead Multiplayer Designer Thomas “Tompen” Andersson discusses the new elements of Battlefield 4 multiplayer that will bring out the best team player in you.
Find out more here: http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/08/road-to-battlefield4-teamplay/.
Ubisoft has released a new Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist trailer. In this latest video, join tech ops specialist Charlie Cole on a thorough debriefing of Sam Fisher’s most challenging mission and more.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist will be available on August 20th for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U and PC.
Deep Silver and Volition have released the second developer diary for Saints Row IV.
This week’s “behind the scenes” video centers on the story and the endless possibilities inside the game. Jim Boone, Senior Producer, Steve Jaros, Creative Director and Chris Claflin, Lighting Lead, from Volition and two actors Terry Crews (voice of Ben King) and Troy Baker (default player voice) share their thoughts on how the virtual world of Steelport allowed them to cross even more boundaries than before.
Saints Row IV launches August 20th for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
2K Games and 2K Marin have released the final episode of the live action series for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, “The Aftermath”. The finale shows Agent Carter and his team dealing with the tragic results of the incident in Pima, and reveals the fate of Agent Ennis Cole.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified will be available on August 20th for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Nintendo has released a demo for The Wonderful 101 on the Wii U eShop. The Wonderful 101 launches September 15th.
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