Focus Home Interactive and Compulsion Games today announced Contrast, a 2D/3D puzzle platformer in which the player can shift between the 3D fantasy world into the 2D shadowscape. Originally set to launch on PC, Contrast will now also be available on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade towards the end of 2013.
In Contrast, experience and explore a surreal 1920’s dreamscape, set in a vaudevillian-inspired, film-noir styled backdrop. In a world full of performance, magic, intrigue and deception, the player takes on the role of Dawn, the imaginary friend of a little girl, Didi. Every kid’s imaginary friend is special, and Dawn is no exception. She has the power to shift from the reality of the vibrant game stage into the shadowy parallel world. Gamers will be challenged to unravel the drama by leveraging light sources and manipulating real-world objects to affect the shadows placement, depth, height and overall weighting to solve mind-bending puzzles.
Turtle Beach today announced that it is working with Microsoft to develop audio solutions for Xbox One. Under the agreement, Turtle Beach will be among the first to market with Microsoft-licensed gaming headsets for the Xbox One.
2K and Firaxis Games have released the second featurette for Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Brave New World that focuses on policies and ideologies.
Civilization V: Brave New World, the second expansion to Civilization V, will be available on July 9th for PC.
The role of the samurai is to protect the people of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado from the demons. To do this will require excellence in combat, which is showcased in the latest trailer for Shin Megami Tensei IV.
Shin Megami Tensei IV will be available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS this summer.
Electronic Arts announced today that EA Sports is offering FIFA 14 Ultimate Team gold packs to fans who pre-order FIFA 14 on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Fans who pre-order the “Ultimate Pass” pre-order package will receive 24 FIFA Ultimate Team gold packs — one per week for 24 weeks — to help build their ultimate team. Each gold pack is a mix of 12 items, including players, contracts, stadiums, managers, staff, fitness, healing, balls, kits, and badges. Gold packs consist mostly of players rated 75+ in-game, and include one rare item, such as enhanced player attributes, longer contracts, and the most coveted players.
The “Ultimate Pass” is available until midnight on September 23rd. FIFA 14 is scheduled for release on September 24th.
As part of the run up to E3, Activision and Bungie teamed with director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito to create “Law of the Jungle.” This 60-second trailer for Destiny will make its broadcast television debut Saturday night, May 25th on TNT during Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
“Law of the Jungle” gives players a taste of Destiny’s adventures through a live-action and CG interpretation of the game universe. The video also announces the official worldwide Destiny gameplay reveal on June 10th during Sony’s PlayStation E3 Press Conference.
Electronic Arts today announced Need for Speed Rivals, an action/racing game created by a new development team, Ghost Games, in partnership with Criterion Games. Built on the Frostbite 3 game engine, Need for Speed Rivals captures the adrenaline and intensity of the street’s ultimate rivalry between cops and racers, in an open road environment. Need for Speed Rivals is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on November 19th, and will also be released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.
In Need for Speed Rivals, gamers play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences. As a racer, the goal is to become infamous for taking risks behind the wheel and capturing your most intense escapes on video for the world to see. The more cops players evade, the more Speed Points they collect, enabling them to unlock new cars and items. Keep raising the stakes race after race to become an ever-more valuable target to the cops – but risk losing it all if busted. As a cop, players work together as part of a team in pursuit of racers, earning prominence and rising in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust. Achieving higher ranks unlocks new police only cars and more powerful pursuit tech.
Ghost Games also announced today the return of Ferrari to the Need for Speed franchise. For the first time in seven years, gamers can get behind the wheel of some of the most luxurious, desirable automobiles on the planet, including the F12berlinetta.
At the heart of Need for Speed Rivals is AllDrive, a new online feature that allows gamers to seamlessly transition from playing alone, to playing with friends, eliminating the line between single player and multiplayer. Players will have to keep one eye on their rearview mirror as friends will be able to enter and exit races on-the-fly, creating a world where no two events will ever be the same.
Players eager to bust racers from day one can pre-order Need for Speed Rivals at participating retailers and receive the Need for Speed Rivals Ultimate Cop Pack at no additional cost. This pack offers exclusive access to a collection of items including the Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car, advanced pursuit technology, and a custom livery.
Team Ninja today released new details for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate set for a fall launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The lineup gets even deadlier with the addition of Virtua Fighter’s Indy Car bad boy and Jeet Kune Do master Jacky Bryant along with long time DOA fan favorite Ein, showcasing new character and costume designs. Team Ninja has also revealed two new stages and additional costumes and modification options.
Jacky Bryant, known as Blue Flash in indie racing circles, is the fourth fighter to crossover from the Virtua Fighter universe. Older brother to Sarah Bryant, Jacky has resolved to take down the mysterious organization J6 who has targeted Sarah. Entering a new type of battle, Jacky will collect information to prepare for the inevitable showdown with J6. Skilled in the art of Jeet Kune Do, Jacky brings his own style to the arena with mercilessly fast chains and combos forcing opponents to stay on the defensive.
Fan favorite, Ein makes his first return to the franchise since DOA2. Known as “The Iron Fist with a Lost Past”, Ein was discovered deep within the Black Forest of Germany without any memory of his past. Saved by a karate master, he eventually learned his true identity as Hayate, Kasumi’s brother, and of his kidnapping by DOATEC for the purpose of human research for “Project Epsilon”. However, whether his memory has fully returned is questionable. Ein is a well-rounded fighter ideal for fighters new to DOA whose deadly karate punches send opponents flying into walls and Danger Zones.
There are even more dynamic interactive stages in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate with the reveal of “Lost World” and “Forest”. In “Lost World”, high above the clouds a battle rages atop a steep vertical stone cliff against a backdrop of distant waterfalls. Fighters must take extra caution in the deceptively serene stage riddled with hazardous areas of narrow footing and massive stone pillars that result in extra damage when thrown against. The second stage “Forest” takes fighters into the fall season in a dense forest replete with the beautiful hues of autumn foliage. Battling along a single road that gets increasing steep as it approaches the mountains, players will use elevation to gain a strategic advantage on their opponent.
Additionally, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate brings new costume and options to the DOA champions. Hitomi sports a new hairstyle with her new denim jacket and jean outfit. Kasumi’s new blue cardigan stands out against the red, orange and yellow tones of the “Forest” stage. Christie is likely to wield even harsher punishment outfitted as a police officer.
Square Enix todayannounced that the Square Enix Products official merchandise store has re-launched, adding merchandise as a permanent fixture to its online store. Customers may now purchase plush items featuring classic Final Fantasy characters like Moogle and Chocobo, jewelry featured in Final Fantasy games, along with licensed Play Arts -Kai- action figures from television, video game and movie franchises.
Disney Interactive is providing an in-depth look into the Monsters University Play Set within Disney Infinity through a new gameplay trailer featuring both Play Set and Toy Box modes. Monsters University will be part of the Disney Infinity starter pack that is launching on August 18th, along with The Incredibles and Pirates of the Caribbean play sets.
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