Sony Computer Entertainment today announced Gran Turismo 6 will be released this holiday for the PlayStation 3. A demo will be available in July.
Gran Turismo 6 will bring new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator’ as well as introducing new tracks and cars and a revised user interface. A new compact game engine will improve operation and increase the flexibility to expand it with downloadable content. Meanwhile, the game is also set for expanded connectivity with other devices such as smart phones and tablets and increased social and community functions.
All of the cars and tracks from Gran Turismo 5 will be retained in GT6, but notable new additions to the line-up of historic cars, road cars and the latest race cars, brings the total car list to 1,200 at launch, with new cars set to be continually added online. Several thousand aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for almost all cars, and players can personalize their own custom cars in game to the greatest ever level possible.
The UK’s famous Silverstone Circuit will be just one of seven new locations in Gran Turismo 6, taking the total to 33, with 71 different layouts available, 19 of them brand new. There will also be regular additions of new tracks set to be made available online. The improved course maker function will provide scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers including the magnificent backdrop of Andalucia.
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Experience the brash and brutal world of Assassin’s Creed IV through the eyes of Edward Kenway. Learn the rules he and his crew live by, and how they defy and unleash hell on the unjust and powerful empires of the early 18th century.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U on October 29th, and on PC and next generation consoles at a date to be revealed.
EA Sports has released a new Madden NFL 25 producer video detailing the upgrades to the defense. Madden NFL 25 will be available on August 31st for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
11 bit studios today announced that Anomaly 2, the tower offense vs. tower defense sequel to Anomaly Warzone Earth, is now available for PC on Steam and Anomaly2Game.com for $13.49 for the first week.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Scribblenauts Unmasked – A DC Comics Adventure, a new game that melds the creativity of the video game franchise with thousands of DC Comics characters and objects across DC Comics worlds – all drawn in the classic Scribblenauts art style. Created and developed by 5th Cell, the game will be available for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and PC this fall.
Scribblenauts Unmasked features a story where players embark as protagonist Maxwell on an imaginative and comical quest, taking them through Gotham City, Metropolis, Atlantis and other iconic locales from the DC Comics universe. In the game, Maxwell comes to the aid of Batman, Superman and the rest of The Justice League as they face the mightiest DC Comics Super Villains, such as The Joker, Lex Luthor and Sinestro. Fueled by the player’s imagination, Maxwell must use his magic notebook to put a stop to the villains’ evil schemes and save the day!
Expanding on the video game franchise’s innovation, Scribblenauts Unmasked features for the first time dynamically created puzzles called Heroic Feats that increase the game’s replayability by continuously generating original scenarios requiring different solutions with each visit.
A new Super Hero Creator tool available on Wii U and PC elevates the game’s creativity by giving players the ability to produce their own Super Hero or Super Villain using any item from the DC Comics universe and then setting properties for how it behaves, changing its appearance and powers. Players can then share their creations with the community and download others.
Gamers can now download and play as Sauron’s deadly ambassador, Mouth of Sauron in Guardians of Middle-earth on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
Kalypso Media has released a new trailer for DARK, the upcoming vampire-themed stealth-action title. In the new trailer, you’ll get a close-up look at several of the vampire powers available to you, as the newly turned vampire, Eric Bane. Watch as Eric hypnotizes unsuspecting guards to slip past them or deliver a deadly strike. Or, use Regeneration to convert the blood of your enemies to health points.
DARK will release this summer on Xbox 360 and PC.
Coffee Stain Studios announced today that Sanctum 2, the sequel to the hybrid tower-defense and first-person shooter, is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and PC for $14.99 (1200 Microsoft Points).
Konami today announced that the Blade Wolf DLC pack for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is available now for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points).
The DLC pack is a side story with LQ-84i as a playable character. It features multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for LQ-84i, while also expanding on each of his storylines and origins.
Ubisoft has released a new Rayman Legends trailer unveiling the “20,000 Lums Under the Sea” world. As its name indicates, this part of the game takes place under water. In this Ocean world, players face brand new enemies and can manipulate light and dark using gameplay mechanics based on stealth and infiltration.
Rayman Legends will be available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U on September 3rd.
Fans can already pre-order the game and get exclusive access to character special skins based on other Ubisoft franchises:
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