More details on Destiny: The Taken King

More details on Destiny: The Taken King

ACTIVISION AND BUNGIE UNVEIL THE NEXT EPIC ADVENTURE

IN THE DESTINY SAGA WITH THE TAKEN KING

All-New Campaign, Sub-Classes and a Brand New Destination,

Further Expand the Evolving Destiny Universe

Destiny Year Two Begins this September 2015

Auckland, New Zealand – June 17, 2015 – Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced The Taken King, a major expansion and by far the largest addition to the Destiny universe yet. Building upon Destiny, the biggest new video game franchise launch in history, The Taken King grows the universe with the first full destination to be added to the game since launch, an all-new campaign, three new Guardian subclasses, a massive arsenal of new armour, weapons and exotics, new Strikes and Crucible maps, a new Raid that will put players to the ultimate test, and more.  The Taken King will be available world-wide on September 15, 2015.

“The Taken King is the next evolution of the saga, kicking off another great year of Destiny,” said Harold Ryan, president of Bungie.  “What’s exciting for the studio is to continue to open new experiences for our existing, passionate community and to welcome new players to Destiny.  We’ve loved listening to players’ reaction so far and have provided nearly 30 updates along the way to continue to grow the universe.  Our active players are still spending about three hours a day playing so it’s important we give them a world to engage with and surprise them with new activities in The Taken King in September.”

“The Taken King takes everything that was great about Destiny, and makes it even better,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “Our partners at Bungie have created something very special with this universe, and have also done a great job listening to our community as this saga continues to unfold. We are excited for the next chapter.”

For new and existing Guardians ready to jump into the Destiny universe or continuing to carve their legends in the stars, the Legendary Edition is the ultimate place to start year two and includes content and updates for: Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below, Expansion II: House of Wolves, and features The Taken King.   At launch PlayStation® gamers will also get access to a host of additional content for The Taken King, including a Strike, a Crucible map, three sets of gear and an exotic weapon, exclusive until Spring 2016.

Every Guardian class will get access to a third subclass with the purchase of The Taken King, and will be showcased through competitive multiplayer with two new modes and four new maps at the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Centre on June 16-18. 

The Taken King is rating pending by the New Zealand Office of Film and Literature, and will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system (PlayStation Plus required for some features), PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft (Xbox Live Gold required for some features) in September 2015. 

E3 2015 Guitar Hero details

E3 2015 Guitar Hero details

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Activision and FreeStyleGames are kicking off E3 by unveiling new information on Guitar Hero Live!

Please see below the trailer for GHTV, the world’s first official playable music video network.

GHTV is a 24-hour, always-on mode that lets fans play along to a continually-updated collection of official music videos – across a wide variety of genres – from the newest releases to favorite hits. Fans can pick from multiple channels and themed shows, discovering new songs as they play, and can also choose songs to play on-demand.  In GHTV, fans can also play with their friends in the same room or against players from around the world, while completing challenges along the way for sweet rewards. 

Guitar Hero Live will be available October 2015 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U and select mobile devices to be announced soon.  The game comes bundled with the brand new guitar controller.

Hitman E3 2015 trailer

HITMAN™ is Io-Interactive’s newest chapter in the acclaimed blockbuster series of creative stealth action games. Enter a live and ever-expanding world of assassination, a digital experience that will continue to grow, deepen and evolve over time, where players perform contract hits on powerful, high profile targets in exotic locations around the world. HITMAN launches on December 8 2015 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

From the highly fashionable Paris and sunny coast of Italy to the dust and hustle of the markets of Marrakesh and beyond, you have complete freedom of approach - where to go, when to strike and who to kill… is all up to you.

NieR New Project Announcement & Assets

NieR New Project Announcement & Assets

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW TITLE IN THE NIER SERIES

All-Star Development Team Formed for NieR New Project

SYDNEY, 19^TH July 2015 – SQUARE ENIX® today revealed NieR® New Project (temporary name), a new third-person action role-playing game (RPG) and follow-up to the 2010 cult hit NieR. Offering a fresh blend of action and RPG gameplay styles, NieR New Project is currently being developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames Inc. exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

The game’s all-star development team consists of producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST® X / NieR), director YOKO TARO (Drakengard® / NieR), character designer Akihiko Yoshida from CyDesignation, Inc. (FINAL FANTASY® XIV / BRAVELY DEFAULT), game designer Takahisa Taura from PlatinumGames Inc. (Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance), and composer Keiichi Okabe from MONACA, Inc. (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NieR). PlatinumGames Inc. will be amplifying the action-oriented combat and building a beautifully diverse visual experience that will fully harness the graphical power of the PlayStation®4 system.

A new trailer unveiled today at the SQUARE ENIX E3 press conference showcases the new visual direction of NieR New Project. More information regarding the game will be unveiled this Spring.

NieR New Project is now in development exclusively for the PlayStation®4 system.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - E3 2015 Trailer

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - E3 2015 Trailer

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – E3 2015 Trailer

SYDNEY, 19^TH JUNE 2015 - The year is 2029, and mechanically augmented humans have now been deemed outcasts, living a life of complete and total segregation from the rest of society. Now an experienced covert-agent, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is coming soon on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. #CantKillProgress

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STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness Announcement

STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness Announcement

STAR OCEAN: INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS

Square Enix’s Sci-Fi RPG Title Slated as PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System Exclusive 

SYDNEY, 19^TH June 2015 – SQUARE ENIX® today revealed that STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness™, the latest chapter of the highly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) series will be coming to Europe (incl. PAL territories) and the Americas. Developed by tri-Ace, the celebrated studio behind the STAR OCEAN series, and with character design by akiman (Akira Yasuda), the game is set to arrive in 2016 exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness is an epic adventure that introduces seamless transitions between gameplay and dynamic cut scenes, adding a new layer of depth and immersion to storytelling in the series. The popular real-time action battle system from previous titles has been overhauled with improved game mechanics and action sequences for a truly uninterrupted in-game narrative.

Set between the events of STAR OCEAN: The Second Story and STAR OCEAN: Till the End of Time, STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness takes place centuries after humans have left Earth for the stars. On a planet in the distant Faykreed star system, the swordsman Fidel Camuze and his childhood friend Miki Sauvester set out to protect their village from being swallowed in the tides of civil unrest.

STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness will be released for PlayStation®4 system in 2016, and will be available with English and French in-game text only.

Worlds of Final Fantasy E3 2015 reveal

COLLECT, RAISE AND BATTLE ICONIC MONSTERS FOR THE

FIRST TIME IN WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY

Epic Journey with Adorable Heroes and Monsters Coming to PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and PlayStation®Vita Handheld Entertainment System in 2016

SYDNEY, 19^TH June 2015 –SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY™, expanding the FINAL FANTASY® universe for a new generation of gamers. Players will collect, raise and take into battle the monsters of FINAL FANTASY lore, drawing on a rich history of iconic creatures, from the charming to the ferocious. WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY will be available in 2016 for the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®Vita system.

To watch the WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY announcement trailer, please visit: https://youtu.be/WMlb4plmjZU

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY combines classic RPG gameplay mechanics with fresh and imaginative toy-like visuals. As a brand-new title in the FINAL FANTASY franchise, this game can be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers to the series. Players will lead a pair of twins through varied FINAL FANTASY worlds and encounter the adorably familiar monsters therein. Capture and raise such familiar beasts as cactuar, chocobo, and behemoth to discover alternate forms and learn new abilities.

One of the key features of the game is the “stacking” ability, the siblings can adjust their size, turning small enough to jump onto the monsters during combat, or vice versa, shrink the monsters small enough to ride on the twins. . By customizing and stacking their army of monsters, players can create strategic tower combinations and take on challenging opponents.

Related Links

Official Homepage: www.worldoffinalfantasy.com

Official Facebook® Page: www.facebook.com/FinalFantasy

Official Twitter®: www.twitter.com/FinalFantasy

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system PlayStation®Vita system.