New “How to Hitman” Video Showcases the Different Tools at Agent 47’s Disposal in HITMAN 2

New “How to Hitman” Video Showcases the Different Tools at Agent 47’s Disposal in HITMAN 2

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive released the third installment in the HITMAN 2 – How to Hitman video series, Tools of the Trade. InHITMAN 2, the path to eliminating a target is scattered with different tools to get the job done efficiently. Whether it’s remote exploding cellphones, audio distractions, proximity tasers, disposable scramblers or strategic use of mirrors, a player’s proficiency will determine whether Agent 47 makes it to the finish line in one piece.

HITMAN 2 is the follow-up to the internationally acclaimed video game, HITMAN. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandbox locations full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN 2 offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilizing an assortment of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger their own unique chain of events.

HITMAN 2 also introduces new ways to play with the Sniper Assassin mode, a standalone feature that brings a co-op experience to the Hitman series for the first time, allowing two players to work together online to take down their targets. Sniper Assassin is available to play now as an early access bonus for consumers who pre-order the HITMAN 2. Players can also enter the HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition and put their marksman skills to the ultimate test for a chance to win the grand prize of getting their name and likeness included in future HITMAN 2 content. For more information, visit: https://hitman.com/competition.

HITMAN 2 will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC beginning November 13, 2018.

To learn more about the HITMAN 2, please visit www.hitman.com or join the HITMAN conversation on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman.US), Instagram (@Hitman_Official), YouTube (Hitman) and Twitch (Hitman).

CALL OF DUTY FANS CELEBRATED IN #CODNATION

CALL OF DUTY FANS CELEBRATED IN #CODNATION

Lydia Ranford	13:42 (2 hours ago)
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Good afternoon,

#CODNATION is calling... 

As the release of Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 is only days away, a new program celebrating the passion and creativity of the Call of Duty®community continues to rollout. 

The first wave of Black Ops 4 content, titled #CODNATION, debuted last weekend nationally on broadcast television, and new additional clips have also released online with more on the way. 

The #CODNATION campaign was inspired by the creativity of the Call of Duty community and encourages fans to join in, post and share their experiences around the world.  To create the video series, Activision partnered with content creators, streamers, and celebrities who play Call of Duty. 

New content will continue to roll-out with more #CODNATION films as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches on October 12^th worldwide.

For more information and the latest intel, fans can check out the Call of Duty website, YouTube and follow @CallofDuty_ANZ and @Treyarch on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

Community Inspires New Program Shining Spotlight on

Players, Celebrities and Streamers Around the Globe

New Content Debuts for

Highly-Anticipated Release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 on October 12

Call of Duty Endowment’s Annual Charity Launch Stream is Now #CODNATION Challenge

October 3, 2018 – #CODNATION is calling.  As the release of Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 is only days away, a new program celebrating the passion and creativity of the Call of Duty® community continues to rollout.  The first wave of Black Ops 4 content, titled #CODNATION, debuted last weekend nationally on broadcast television, and new additional clips have also released online with more on the way.  The #CODNATION campaign was inspired by the creativity of the Call of Duty community and encourages fans to join in, post and share their experiences around the world.  To create the video series, Activision partnered with content creators, streamers, and celebrities who play Call of Duty.  New content will continue to roll-out with more #CODNATION films as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches on October 12^th.

“We are really fortunate to have such an amazing community that supports Call of Duty.  The community consistently comes up with amazing, laugh-out-loud content, and #CODNATION celebrates that creativity on another level,” said Rob Kostich, executive vice president, and general manager, Call of Duty.  “Fan excitement for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has reached new heights, and the launch October 12^th is just around the corner.  We can’t wait to see what our fans will continue to create with this game.”

“#CODNATION celebrates the incredible creativity and excitement shared through gameplay,” said Matt Small, vice president of global consumer marketing, Call of Duty. “The experience of playing Black Ops 4 is all about having fun together, and Call of Duty’s fans have inspired us to bring these moments together in a way that reflects their enthusiasm and creativity.”

In addition to the content series, #CODNATION extends to the Call of Duty™ Endowment’s charity launch stream as the #CODNATION Challenge.  Formerly known as the Race to Prestige, the annual stream brings together an array of video game personalities in a relay-style gaming marathon.  Throughout its nine-year history, the Call of Duty community has been instrumental in supporting the Endowment’s drive toward placing 50,000 veterans in high-quality jobs.  The #CODNATION Challenge kicks-off Thursday, October 11^th on the eve of Black Ops 4’s worldwide launch. Fans can follow @CODE4Vets for the latest updates and information for the #CODNATION Challenge.

Activision partnered with 72andSunny Los Angeles for the campaign, and also collaborated with Hecho Studios to provide content as well as support for Call of Duty creators from around the globe to craft videos for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which are authentic to their individual channels and creative tone of voice. Developed by Treyarch, Call of Duty®: Black Ops games have garnered a passionate following across its community of fans, who have played for more than 15 billion hours across the series.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and developed by Treyarch with additional development support from Raven Software and PC development with Beenox. For more information and the latest intel check out:www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty and follow @Treyarch and @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

This week in GTA Online: Sumo (Remix), Extended Double GTA$ & RP Opportunities, Free Unlocks, Property Discounts and More

This week in GTA Online: Sumo (Remix), Extended Double GTA$ & RP Opportunities, Free Unlocks, Property Discounts and More

You may have declared yourself king of the ring in the classic Adversary Mode Sumo, but if you were thinking you could slip back into your old habits, think again. It's time to brush off your territorial instincts in Sumo (Remix), now available to play in GTA Online. The safe zone is still your only way to avoid going up in flames, but this time it moves whenever the timer runs out, shrinking each time, and large pieces of the track may or may not disappear at random. This is carnage 2.0.

Step into any of the 7 brand new custom designed Sumo (Remix) arenas now through October 15th to earn Double GTA$ & RP.

In addition to double rewards for Sumo (Remix), Terrorbyte Client Jobs and Business Battles continue to pay out Double GTA$ & RP through October 8th.

Jump into GTA Online any time this week and declare your love for high grade weaponry and militarized vehicles by unlocking the White Ammu-Nation & Yellow Warstock T-Shirts.

Light up Vinewood Blvd. with the Nagasaki Shotaro or plunge the depths of the Pacific in the Ocelot Stromberg with up to 40% off select high end and weaponized vehicles from Legendary Motorsport and Warstock Cache & Carry:

If you have a penchant for aerial combat, take advantage of up to 40% off select weaponized aircraft through October 8th:

For vehicles with dual pricing options, discount applies to both Buy It Now & Trade Prices.

If you're looking to build your criminal empire from the ground up, or expand your operation into a few new markets - take up to 50% off all business properties through October 8th:

Let's face it, your self-worth is ultimately determined by the opinions of your peers. Be the envy of all your Lifeinvader friends by donning the finest threads and tattoos without breaking the bank:

Mega Man 11 is Available Today

Mega Man 11 is Available Today

Mega Man 11 is Available Today, Marking the Long-Awaited Return of the Legendary Blue Bomber

Ready, Set, BLAST! The long-awaited sequel Mega Man 11 is available today across Australia as a physical release for PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and is available to purchase digitally for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. Blending classic side-scrolling action gameplay with unique new features and a fresh new look, players can join the Blue Bomber on his new adventure alongside iconic series friends like his creator Dr. Light and robot dog Rush to take down long-time moustachioed series villain Dr. Wily starting today.

To celebrate the release of Mega Man 11, Capcom has released a brand-new launch trailer giving players a snapshot of Mega Man’s latest robot-busting journey while also teasing a familiar face. Watch the trailer here.

In Mega Man 11, players must jump, slide, shoot, and more through challenging stages and take on powerful bosses Dr. Wily controls, otherwise known as Robot Masters. Defeating the bosses and absorbing their powers is the heart of the game. Dr. Light installs the new prototype Double Gear system in the heroic blue ‘bot, imbuing Mega Man with brand new skills that allow him to slow the flow of time or power up his trusty Mega Buster and other weapons on the fly. Mega Man however isn’t the only one with access to the new gear system; Dr. Wily has also installed the Double Gear system in the powerful Robot Masters! Players will need to use everything at their disposal to take down Dr. Wily in the fight for everlasting peace.

As well as the main game, Mega Man 11 also features several exciting new modes and features:

• Gear up! Take advantage of the Double Gear system – A unique new twist on the satisfying platforming action, offering options to enhance Mega Man’s speed and power on the fly.

·        For vets and first-timers – Multiple difficulty options are available for a player of any platformer skill level. Controls for an on-screen weapon wheel have been added for easy accessibility to all of Mega Man’s weapons during combat.

• Multitude of classic and unique Challenge Modes – Tackle a wealth of classic Challenge Modes such as Time Attack or Score Attack as well as several other unique Challenge Modes like Balloon Rush, Jump Saver and more.
• Bust to the top of the Online Leaderboards – Best your buddies’ scores or times across several Challenge Modes or simply aim for the top, challenging players around the world. A nifty auto-upload option ensures your score/time is uploaded automatically to the Online Leaderboards.
• Get caught up on robo-lore in the Gallery – Get up close and check out the unusual and wonderful characters of Mega Man 11!

Win a copy of SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

Win a copy of SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

To celebrate the release of SOLO A STAR WARS STORY on home release October 3rd, you can win a massive prize pack.

Thanks to Sony Home Entertainment, you can nab yourself a copy on Blu Ray!

About Solo: A Star Wars Story

Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Ron Howard—the creator of unforgettable films, such as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Parenthood” and “Splash”—took moviegoers on this summer’s wildest ride with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich).

 The action-packed journey explores Han’s first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), as well as his adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson).

 Bring the adventure home on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD on Oct 3.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” bonus content takes fans behind the scenes to experience compelling discussions with the star-studded cast and screenwriters Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan (writer of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi); a revealing feature on Chewie and his enduring friendship with Han; a close-up look at the original version of the Millennium Falcon and Han’s first time piloting the infamous ship; the creation of the film’s otherworldly settings and pulse-pounding action sequences; and eight never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes.

SOLO A STAR WARS Story is out now.

To win all you have to do is email your details and the word SOLO to this address: darrensworldofentertainment@gmail.com or CLICK HERE NOW!

This competition closes October 18th!

Win a VENOM prize pack

Win a VENOM prize pack

To celebrate the release of VENOM in cinemas October 4th, you can win a massive prize pack.

Thanks to Sony Pictures New Zealand, you can win the following prize pack!

• Notebook
• Water bottle
• Earphones
• Double pass to the movie

About VENOM

One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.

VENOM is in cinemas from October 4th

MARVEL and all related character names: © & ™ 2018 MARVEL. Venom, the Movie ©2018 CPII. All Rights Reserved.

To win all you have to do is email your details and the word VENOM to this address: darrensworldofentertainment@gmail.com or CLICK HERE NOW!

This competition closes October 11th!

RIP, Carlos Ezquerra

RIP, Carlos Ezquerra

News that seminal 2000AD artist Carlos Ezquerra has died is a shock.

Not only to the comics' world, but to fans of his artwork like myself.

The Spanish artist, who'd had lung cancer, has passed away at the relatively young age of 70.

The words "icon" and "seminal" are bandied around a lot, but truly for Ezquerra, they are both justified and yet not sufficient enough to explain his influence within the comics' world.

Ezquerra's art was a formative part of my youth, and mainly encountered through the pages of 2000AD. He may have been the co-creator of Judge Dredd, but in truth, Ezquerra's definitive eye for near-futuristic design and shocking character moments did more to guarantee him a place in the lexicon of artists.

Whilst Dredd epics like The Apocalypse War gave him an edge, it was Johnny Alpha and Wulf Sternhammer's enduring partnership which elevated him to these eyes. Mixing Western, bounty hunters and a sci-fi edge, Strontium Dog immediately became a weekly favourite of mine.

Ezquerra's trademark black stubs around some of his panels gave him a distinctive look, but in the likes of stories like Rage and Bitch, Ezquerra cemented his place in my heart, giving protagonist Johnny Alpha an edge that was hard to beat.

Sure, he also illustrated The Stainless Steel Rat, Crisis, Fiends of The Eastern Front and the 6 month epic Necropolis, but it was in Strontium Dog and its ragtag list of muties, outcasts and anti-heroes that Ezquerra breathed life into a world that was unforgettable.

He even refused to illustrate the strip which brought the death of Johnny Alpha, a move that showed his principles and his commitment to the characters was second to none.

The news our heroes die is nothing new; but the fact this one genuinely feels like a small part of my youth has been silenced for good is devastating.

The fact 2000AD will never see his material again is nothing short of a loss; but the fact that thousands may have been inspired to draw because of his gritty uncompromising style is a small comfort.

To those at 2000AD, deepest condolences can do little to soften the loss and hurt.

But to those who've yet to experience (or who already had the pleasure of) his work, be glad there are bundles of it out there, in 2000AD collections, in strips yet to be confined to collections and in immortal artwork to be treasured for years to come.

Carlos Ezquerra; born 12 November 1947; died 1 October 2018.