The GTA Online: Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series

The GTA Online: Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series

Today marks the beginning of a full season of pulse-pounding new racing updates, a fleet of fresh vehicles and more with the GTA Online: Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series. The first of two new racing modes – an homage to Vice City’s classic Hotring mixed with the Cunning Stunts of GTA Online – is now available along with five new cars.

Read on for the schedule ahead and stay tuned each week in GTA Online to find the latest deals, discounts and bonus GTA$ across businesses, Adversary Modes, stunt racing, and more.

There's nothing more American than strapping yourself inside of the highly combustible turbo-charged death machine that is the new Declasse Hotring Sabre and tearing around a multi-lap track designed for up to 30 adrenaline-addicted maniacs. Embrace the intoxicating smell of burnt rubber and premium-grade gasoline across 10 stock car races made for the new Hotring Sabre, and get Double GTA$ & RP now through March 26th.

Put yourself at the mercy of the Taipan, Cheval’s ruthless monument to pure speed and implausible curves.

The livery clad Declasse Hotring Sabre is the star of the all new Hotring Circuit. Tune up the engine, drop the suspension, slap your favorite corporate sponsor across the hood and hit the track with up to 29 other adrenaline-addicted maniacs.

The all new Entity XXR is a low-slung, pitilessly fast hypercar - now available exclusively from Legendary Motorsport.

The Vapid GB200 is a mid-engine, four-wheel, rally-inspired Sports class car ready to be decked out with all manner of customizations.

Not your typical family wagon. Embrace the customizable station wagon chic of the Vulcar Fagaloa.

Now hitting the showrooms of Legendary Motorsport and Southern San Andreas Super Autos, a range of new cars your garage just isn’t complete without. In addition to the aforementioned Hotring Sabre, embrace the perfectly refined fury of two new Super cars, the Overflod Entity XXR and the Cheval Taipan. The Vulcar Fagaloa redefines station wagon chic with a range of customization options from full on wood body paneling to interior trim. And the Sports class series adds the highly customizable, rally-inspired, mid-engine four wheel drive Vapid GB200.

The ultimate playground for wheelmen and sharpshooters alike, Target Assault demands a mastery of both. A frantic race for up to 8 teams of 2 players each, where Gunners are tasked with destroying targets to score points from a mounted gun, while the Drivers outmaneuver the opposition for further points on each lap.

On May 1st, dodge underwater mines, glide over scenic raceways and boost through air gates as you take on 10 unique new Special Vehicle Races featuring the Deluxo, Stromberg and Thruster from The Doomsday Heist. Then, seven new Transform Races are making their way to GTA Online on May 29th - featuring a slew of new and classic race vehicles across a fresh batch of challenging courses.

For players who want to take their competition off the race track and into more combative territory, get ready for two new Adversary Modes, along with rotating double cash opportunities and discounts around some of our favorite modes, work, vehicles and more. And throughout the weeks and months ahead, look for new offerings from Pegassi, Overflod, Lampadati and more as a host of new vehicles hit the showrooms of Los Santos. We're also adding a heap of new tools and updates for the Creator coming later this Spring, including more weather options, custom team names and Warp Checkpoints for Transform Races, as well as a number of other highly-requested features.

A car connoisseur such as yourself knows you can never have too many to choose from. Satisfy your automotive needs with these discounts on vehicle storage and customization. Plus, take advantage of performance upgrades and bring your customized vehicles to the circuit.

Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered Out Now

Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered Out Now

ASSASSIN’S CREED® ROGUE REMASTERED NOW AVAILABLE ON PS4 AND XB1.

SYDNEY, Australia — March 21, 2018 — The darkest chapter of the Assassin’s Creed® franchise, Assassin’s Creed Rogue has been remastered for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 systems. Now featuring 4k on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, 1080p on PS4 and Xbox One, higher resolution textures, improved shadows and lighting, in addition to several other graphical enhancements. You will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic in pursuit of your ultimate goal - bring down the Assassins for good.

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Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, A Massive New Chapter for the Online RPG

Bethesda Softworks Announces The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, A Massive New Chapter for the Online RPG

THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE’S NEW CHAPTER TO SEND PLAYERS BACK TO THE MYSTERIOUS SUMMERSET ISLE

New Chapter Brings Huge Content and Feature Updates; Pre-Purchase Options Offer Instant Access to Existing Game Content; Free Play Week Launches Today

Today Bethesda Softworks announced The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, the next Chapter of ZeniMax Online Studio’s award-winning online RPG, The Elder Scrolls Online(ESO). This year’s Chapter will send players to the incredible Isle of Summerset to explore the home of the High Elves for the first time since 1994’s The Elder Scrolls: Arena. With a massive and vibrant new zone, an epic main story, a new skill line based on the Psijiic Order, and the introduction of Jewelry Crafting, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset offers an expansive installment for both new and veteran players.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset will release for PC/Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on the 5^th June. Learn more about the game and pre-order atwww.ElderScrollsOnline.com.

SUMMERSET ISLE UNLOCKED

By the decree of Queen Ayrenn, Summerset Isle is now open to foreigners, but a Daedric threat looms over the breathtaking home of the High Elves. Players will travel to the Summerset Isle, gather allies, and unravel a shadowy conspiracy that threatens all of Tamriel. ESO: Summerset is packed with exciting new features and challenges, including:

• A New Zone: Summerset Isle, a uniquely beautiful land that’s an even larger addition than last year’s massive Vvardenfell from ESO: Morrowind
• An Epic Main Story: More of ESO’s award-winning story concludes the Daedric drama that began in 2015’ Orsinium DLC 
• The Psijic Order: For the first time in an Elder Scrolls game, join the mysterious Psijic Order and explore their secretive home city of Artaeum
• New Skill Line: Master the magic of the mages of the Psijic Order to gain a new combat skill line and wield control over time itself
• Jewelry Crafting: ESO’s latest crafting skill allows players to create powerful gear for their characters
• New Group PvE Challenges: Players can band together to face the challenges of Cloudrest, a new 12-player Trial, new Delves and Bosses, and other content including the Abyssal Geysers

NEW CONTENT IS FOR BOTH FIRST-TIME AND VETERAN PLAYERS

The Elder Scrolls Online’s unique Chapter structure and level-scaling means that the new content is easily accessible and fun for both new and veteran players. Both level one and max-level fans will find challenges in Summerset appropriate to their abilities, and they can play side-by-side in a group to explore and conquer the new zone and stories. 

• New Players: New players can start a character and jump right into ESO: Summerset without having to complete previous ESO content. A fresh tutorial and starter area will get them up-and-running quickly, ready to save Tamriel from the Daedric conspiracy
• Current Players: Veteran players can upgrade to ESO: Summerset and take their existing characters into the new zone, or, start out with a fresh warrior if they wish. With tons of new group content and stories to discover, Summerset is where every ESO fan should go to dive even deeper into the world of the Elder Scrolls

PRE-PURCHASE BONUSES OFFER INSTANT ACCESS TO ESOWith several pre-order and pre-purchase options available, players can earn amazing rewards, and even immediate access to existing ESO content, when they buy the game. Depending on the version purchased, a player can unlock incredible in-game bonuses or even instantly have access to the ESO base game or last year’s massive Chapter update, ESO: Morrowind. For all of the details on pre-order and pre-purchase options for the Standard Edition, Upgrade Editions, and Collector’s Editions, please see the articlehttps://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/26343.

FREE PLAY WEEK – STARTS TODAY

For players who can’t wait and want to discover why ESO has been named the Best MMORPG on any platform for multiple years running, they can play the base game for free for a limited time beginning today. ESO’s Free Play Event begins today for PC/Mac and PlayStation®4, and starts today for Xbox One. The Free Play Event will allow access to base game content and will run until the 28^th March.  To get started, visit the Free Play page and select your platform of choice, or visithttps://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/26335 for more details.

Five Teams in the Running for Overwatch League’s Stage 2 Finals this Monday AEDT/NZDT

Five Teams in the Running for Overwatch League’s Stage 2 Finals this Monday AEDT/NZDT

Five Teams in the Running for Overwatch League’s Stage 2 Finals this Monday AEDT/NZDT

Stage 2 of the inaugural season of the Overwatch League is approaching its nail-biting conclusion. With less than one week to go before the Stage 2 Finals, five of the league’s 12 teams are still in the running for playoff seedings, with each team having two games remaining.

The New York Excelsior (7-1 in Stage 2) currently hold the No. 1 seed and can stay on top if they win out, clinching a spot in the Stage 2 title match. This leaves four teams (three 6-2 teams and one 5-3 team) to vie for the final two playoff spots, with Stage 2 map differential serving as the first tiebreaker.

The London Spitfire is primed for second seed with a +14 map differential and games against the Shanghai Dragons (0-8) and Dallas Fuel (2-6) this week. The red-hot Los Angeles Gladiators sit just behind them with a +12 map differential, with Week 5 games against the Philadelphia Fusion (5-3) and Boston Uprising (4-4) this week. Seoul Dynasty sit just outside of the current playoff picture with an identical 6-2 record but a +9 map differential and will square off with the Houston Outlaws (3-5) and Florida Mayhem (2-6) in the final week of Stage 2.

The Fusion is the final team still in the playoff chase and can help their chances by decisively beating the Gladiators on Thursday in the day’s opening tilt. They’ll need teams ahead of them to lose a match to have a shot at advancing, but like Seoul, they currently own a +9 map differential. Philadelphia’s second game this week is with the Los Angeles Valiant (4-4).

It's going to be a massive week for the Overwatch League, so make sure you tune in: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchleague

For a more in-depth breakdown of Stage 2 playoff probabilities, visit https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/news/21647857/setting-the-stage-2

EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF COMBAT WITH TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK AVAILABLE TODAY

EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF COMBAT WITH TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK AVAILABLE TODAY

EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF COMBAT WITH

TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK

AVAILABLE TODAY

1.12 Patch also arrives today

Noctis Lucis Caelum is now a playable character with TEKKEN 7 – DLC3: NOCTIS LUCIS CAELUM PACK available today as well as the exclusive stage "HAMMERHEAD," the BGM "Stand Your Ground / FINAL FANTASY XV," the BGM "APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS Remix / TEKKEN 7" and five Noctis costumes! Wielding his signature Engine Blade, Noctis is ready to deal heavy hard-hitting blows as he takes on the likes of Yoshimitsu, Devil Jin, Jack 7, and the rest of the TEKKEN 7 fighters. Noctis Lucis Caelum is also playable in DLC1's new mode, "Ultimate TEKKEN BOWL."

TEKKEN 7 is also now updated with the 1.12 patch which includes several improvements such as improved ONLINE matching functionality and the whole performance of the game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and STEAM. In addition, NVIDIA ShadowPlay Highlights™ gets available on Steam*. Highlight scenes will be captured automatically on specific conditions for the Versus Battles, Ranked Match, Player Match and Tournament mode.

In TEKKEN 7, all fights are personal! Prepare to enter the ring as TEKKEN 7 is available for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC. To find out more about TEKKEN 7, please head over to the official website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tekken/tekken-7.

Pacific Rim: Uprising: Film Review

Pacific Rim: Uprising: Film Review

Cast: John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, Charlie Day, Burn Gorman, Tian Jing, Rinko Kikuchi
Director: Steven S DeKnight

It's not the easiest of tasks these days to unleash a sequel to a film that somewhat underwhelmed at the global box office.

However, that's not troubling Pacific Rim Uprising, a film that simply goes about the business of carrying on and moving on the series after an apparent conclusion of the threat facing humanity.

But it does it all without a great deal of emotional heft, heart and depth.

Star Wars' John Boyega is the roguish Jake Pentecost, son of Idris Elba's Pacific Rim hero Stacker and who seems to be trapped in his father's shadow, endowed with a legacy he neither wants nor can avoid.

Having abandoned the corp of Jaeger pilots, Jake is a raffish con-man, trading in the second hand business of illegal Jaeger parts. Stumbling across young kid Cailee Spaeny's Namani (a cross between spunkish sidekick, and questioning exposition deliverer), he finds himself dragged back into the corps, just around the time a new Kaiju threat begins to rise.

Pacific Rim: Uprising isn't surprising at all.

Director and Spartacus and Daredevil helmer DeKnight delivers crisp, clear and clean CGI action sequences with a degree of workmanlike aplomb, something which needs to be commended in the days of blurred action (something which dogged Del Toro's first Rim) and there's much to be said for the diversity of the cast on display.

But despite Boyega's considerable charisma and presence during the film (something which keeps large portions of it all afloat), there's little else round the edges to nourish the lulls between set pieces.

What there is feels hoary and rote.

A squabbling group of grunts (see Ender's Game, Starship Troopers) with little characterisation on show, a weakly written reason for doing it all again and a growing feeling of being underwhelmed don't do Pacific Rim: Uprising much to distinguish it from the soulless vapidity of the Transformers franchise.

Granted, you don't expect Shakespeare from a B-movie about essentially, robots fighting monsters and smashing CGI cities to pieces, but there's a nagging feeling that more narrative heft could have added a great deal to Pacific Rim: Uprising, especially with the threat of a third franchise piece being teased pre-credits end.

It's supposed to be big dumb, pulpy and trashy, but Pacific Rim: Uprising manages to bestow a sense of tedium in the final round of proceedings, even though it's carried out its promise of robots vs monsters, thanks to a lack of emotional involvement.

Younger kids with parents will probably have a just-about-passable time at this - and that's to damn it with feint praise.

Boyega lends much credence and charisma to proceedings, and while daddy issues clearly appear to be the current crop of blockbusters' raison d'etre, (see Tomb Raider) the lack of emotional stakes is keenly felt as the script writers clearly desired their film to be about hitting a series of beats rather than deepening the engagement, widening the franchise and upending the scale.

At the end of the day, Pacific Rim: Uprising does what it says on the tin - and perhaps, just perhaps, we should be grateful said tin isn't a Hasbro branded one. Although, in truth, it isn't too far off it...

Paddington 2: DVD Review

Paddington 2: DVD Review

Those looking for deeper meaning in Paddington 2, the sequel to the thoroughly charming first outing in 2014, could argue it's a tale of tolerance and the difference made by an immigrant in pre-Brexit Britain viewed with post-Brexit eyes.

But those looking for a familial romp, ripped and slightly bastardised from Michael Bond's original writings will also be deeply satiated too.

Loosely this magical tale, with its deft visuals and genuinely naïve Whishaw lilting vocals, concerns itself with Paddington's desire to get his Aunt Lucy the perfect birthday present.

Settling on a pop-up book in the local antiques shop, the bear takes a series of jobs to obtain the right amount of cash.

But when he sees the book stolen one night, he's framed for the crime he didn't commit, jailed and left hoping the Brown family can save the day.

It's easy to dismiss the likes of Paddington in the cynical CGI world we currently live in, but the fact that it takes the simple things and does them well is very much to the film's credit and definitely not to its detriment.

With its raft of cameos (perhaps more familiar to British audiences than international ones) and its simple tale brilliantly executed, it's the ultimate family fare in more ways than one.

There's a great heart to Paddington 2 - and the director's smart enough to ensure that there are plenty of laughs as well.

From pratfalling Paddington (channeling his very best CGI Chaplin in early scenes) to Brendan Gleeson gleefully delivering lines that are amusingly written and fall shy of stereotypes, there's a feel-good air which permeates Paddington 2 and makes it thoroughly charismatic.

As well as Whishaw's heartfelt delivery of the innocent bear's lines, much of the credit has to go to Hugh Grant, the villain of the piece. Playing a luvvie who's fallen from grace, and who's got a tendency to drop into other characters at the drop of a hat, Grant's deft delivery and definitively hammy (but not overly so)'s Phoenix Buchanan is as much a villain as a misunderstood hero.

Throughout, Paddington 2 treads a fine line between reverence and going its own way - it's to King's credit that it all emerges and blurs into one generally well-intentioned final product. It may be sentimental in many ways, but Paddington 2's view of a fantasy Britain where everyone gets along has both a basis in reality and the dreamworld.

Ultimately, Paddington 2 is perfect family holiday entertainment.

Bathed in a warm glow of fun, with a generous helping of holiday heart, this bear is likely to offer you a big cinematic hug from beginning to end.