Kingdom Hearts III: Gameplay Overview Trailer

Kingdom Hearts III: Gameplay Overview Trailer

BECOME A KEYBLADE MASTER WITH NEW

KINGDOM HEARTS III GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW VIDEO

New Gameplay Video Offers an In-Depth Look at Keyblades, Magic, Combat and More

SYDNEY, 25^th January 2019 –  With today’s release of the gameplay overview video, KINGDOM HEARTS and Disney fans can find out everything they need to know to master the powerful Keyblades and help the light prevail against the darkness ahead of the launch of KINGDOM HEARTS III on 29^th January.

As the Heartless invade the universe, players must prepare Sora and his friends to protect the Disney and Pixar worlds against darkness and unlock the mysterious power of the Keyblades, which only the strong of heart can wield. For the first time in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, the Keyblades have the ability to transform into different forms with powerful new abilities and dazzling attacks inspired by the characters and elements of each world.

Players can also learn how to use elemental magic for offensive and defensive purposes, such as creating ice slides and wind vortexes to navigate through the chaos in battle. Taking the form of classic Disney rides, players can utilize the power of the Attractions, or team up with Donald, Goofy and other legendary characters from Disney and Pixar worlds to turn the tides against the darkness.

The new footage also gives fans a glimpse of the Gummi Ship and how to augment its speed, shield, firepower, and design as they journey between worlds, as well as the various other activities they will encounter along the way, including a trip down memory lane with classic Kingdom mini-games inspired by 1980’s-era LCD games and iconic Disney animated shorts.

KINGDOM HEARTS III will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X on the 29^thJanuary 2019. For more information, visit http://www.kingdomhearts.com/

Life is Strange 2: Episode 2 Out Now

Life is Strange 2: Episode 2 Out Now

LIFE IS STRANGE 2 EPISODE 2 IS AVAILABLE NOW

The Second Episode is Entitled Rules in the All-New Five-Episode Season

SYDNEY, January 25^th 2019 – SQUARE ENIX® is delighted to announce that Life is Strange™ 2 Episode 2: ‘Rules’, the next entry in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning franchise is available now.

The second episode in the all-new five-episode season of Life is Strange 2 from Square Enix External Studios and DONTNOD Entertainment, is out now on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Episode 2: Rules reunites players with Sean and Daniel Diaz a few months after the events of the first episode, as the brothers are on the run from law enforcement following a tragic incident in Seattle and the manifestation of a strange supernatural power. The journey is long and the story of Life is Strange 2 takes place over the course of a year in-game, as they make their way across the USA in an effort to get to Mexico.

The power takes a central position in Episode 2, as Daniel is slowly coming to terms with his supernatural abilities. The brothers must attempt to find the balance between practicing Daniel’s control of his power, while also hiding his abilities from a world that won’t understand. Guiding them is a set of rules they’ve set for themselves: Never in public. Never talk about it. Run from danger.

Can Daniel truly hide the truth from the people around them, or will the temptation to explore the immense power within him be too much? Will he break the rules in a time of need?

“One of the main themes in Life is Strange 2 is coming-of-age, and the rules you sometimes have to follow, or break, when you’re on the run like Sean and Daniel is. In this episode, the power will be a very interesting element the brothers will have to deal with. It allows us to create compelling situations that will evolve the relationship between the two brothers. We can’t wait for the players to discover the new environments and characters the brothers will meet in this episode.” said Michel Koch and Raoul Barbet, Co-Creators and Directors of Life is Strange 2. “And of course, we are really happy to give the players the chance to meet Chris again, our beloved lead character in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. We strongly advise the fans to play this game before playing Episode 2, as the experience will be more enjoyable. Also, it’s free!”

Previously featured in the The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, a 100% free narrative adventure demo on XBOX ONE, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC, Captain Spirit returns in Episode 2 of Life is Strange 2. Seeking shelter from the winter cold, Sean and Daniel encounter next-door neighbour Chris Eriksen and come face to face with his superhero alter ego, Captain Spirit. Episode 2 takes into account players’ save games, and certain actions taken in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit will have repercussions in Episode 2.

“The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a highlight in our portfolio. We’re all very fond of Chris and his story and we’re excited to bring him back in Episode 2” said Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios. “Episode 2 of Life is Strange 2 is a pivotal moment for this story, and the season will only become even more intense from here.”

Tune in here to find the latest updates from the Life is Strange 2 developer blog: http://lifeisstrange-blog.tumblr.com/

RESIDENT EVIL 2 AVAILABLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

RESIDENT EVIL 2 AVAILABLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

RESIDENT EVIL 2 AVAILABLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TODAY

AUS, Sydney – Jan. 25, 2019 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the hotly anticipated reimagining of the horror classic Resident Evil 2 is now available in Australia and New Zealand. This retelling of the survival horror masterpiece was built from top to bottom using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, delivering breathtakingly realistic visuals, chilling sound design, an over-the-shoulder perspective, and modernized controls. This 2019 release offers a deeply immersive and terrifying account of the Raccoon City outbreak through the eyes of two of the franchise’s most beloved characters. Resident Evil 2 is available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Steam.

Originally released in 1998 on the PlayStation® console, Resident Evil 2 is one of the most revered entries in the Resident Evil series, which has amassed nearly 85 million units sold worldwide to date. The original game embodied the grisly action, suspenseful exploration and puzzle-solving gameplay that set a standard for survival horror games. In Resident Evil 2, players join rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they travel to Raccoon City to investigate the mysterious events taking place, only to find themselves trapped in a zombie nightmare from which they must escape. Their collective experiences piece together a comprehensive story revealing the reprehensible actions of Umbrella Corporation, which has thrown Raccoon City into a chaos of zombies and horrifically mutated monsters.

Once players complete Leon and Claire’s campaigns, they can unlock additional game modes offering a whole new perspective of the events unravelling in Raccoon City through the eyes of an Umbrella Corporation operative HUNK and a piece of tofu with a knife, in 4^thSurvivor and Tofu mode, respectively. If players choose to restart their adventures as Leon and/or Claire from the beginning of the game, they will be rewarded with the option to tackle a more challenging version of the main campaign with deeper story elements and content. For added variety, additional costumes for Leon and Claire can also be unlocked or purchased.

In addition to the standard edition of Resident Evil 2, the Deluxe Edition includes the full game plus the downloadable Extra DLC pack, which includes five character costumes (two for Leon and three for Claire), the Albert Model: Samurai Edge weapon, and the retro soundtrack players can choose to enable as an option during gameplay. Physical copies of the Deluxe Edition will also include a reverse box cover featuring Claire.

Coming soon, free additional content titled “The Ghost Survivors,” will be available for Resident Evil 2. This content explores ‘what if’ scenarios around victims of the Raccoon City outbreak and what happens if they survive the events of the main game. Turn the clock back a little, and challenge the fate that awaits a U.S.S. agent, the daughter of the mayor, and a gun shop owner.

The Making of Metro Exodus - Episode Two

The Making of Metro Exodus - Episode Two

THE MAKING OF METRO EXODUS

EPISODE TWO

The second episode in this three-part documentary series exploring the origins of the team behind the Metro videogame series is out now

Deep Silver and 4A Games today released Part Two of The Making of Metro Exodus – a three-part documentary series filmed on location in Kiev and Malta at 4A Games’ two studios as they put the finishing touches on the upcoming Metro Exodus.

Featuring interviews with key personnel at 4A Games, archive footage and photos, and never-seen-before materials from the 5-year development of Metro Exodus from the earliest concept stage, this series takes fans to the heart of the creative process behind 4A Games’ most ambitious project to date.

In Episode Two, we learn about the powerful 4A Engine - the studio’s cutting-edge in-house tech - and the incredible attention to detail that goes into creating Metro’s distinctive weapons.

Episode Three follows in February - be the first to be notified by subscribing to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/metrovideogame; or by registering at MetroTheGame.com, following us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

Metro Exodus will release on 15^th February 2019, on Xbox One, the all-in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and PC.

MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS

The year is 2036.

A quarter-century after a nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.

They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.

But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

• Embark on an incredible journey - board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
• Experience Sandbox Survival - a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels
• A beautiful, hostile world - discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day/night cycles and dynamic weather
• Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customise your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
• Your choices determine your comrades’ fate - not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
• The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion - a flickering candle in the darkness, a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over, the howl of a mutant on the night wind - Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…

Overwatch Year of the Pig – Now Live!

Overwatch Year of the Pig – Now Live!

Overwatch Year of the Pig – Now Live!

  

Ring in the Year of the Pig in true Overwatch style from now until 19 February

Collect hundreds of Lunar New Year themed seasonal cosmetic items, enjoy a festive Capture-the-Flag version of Busan, and welcome the return of our previous Lunar New Year themed maps: Ayutthaya and Lijiang Tower.

But the real highlight of the seasonal event is the skins! This year, unlock new legendary skins like Lü Bu Reaper, Guan Yu Reinhardt, Zhuge Liang Zenyatta, Hong Gildong Tracer, Zhang Fei Torbjorn and Huang Zhong Hanzo. Don’t forget to collect epic skins Sanye Orisa and General Brigitte!

McKellen: Playing The Part: DVD Review

McKellen: Playing The Part: DVD Review

The doco about Sir Ian McKellen reflecting on his life for the large part feels like a biography masquerading in parts as an autobiography.

Amiably put together by Stevenson and culled from some 14 hours of interviews, it's anchored by an early line from McKellen himself talking about his public appearance - "what side of Ian McKellen am I going to present?"

That's not to say that Stevenson's mix of archive footage of some superlative McKellen performances and the mellifluous tones of McKellen himself telling his story along with his ruminations don't combine to make a watchable piece.

In fact, in parts, it's the very opposite as McKellen lets you in on his life, his career trajectory and his activism - it's very much an intimate audience with McKellen that feels like an audiobook getting a select reading to a select few.

McKellen says he's best at playing show off parts by his own admission midway through the film, and it feels like a lot of his life has been a struggle, mixing career desires with who he was / is - but it's rare for McKellen: Playing the Part to really give you a major insight into the man himself, other than the barebones of his life story.

However, the break through comes maybe 7 minutes before the end of the film, where McKellen's asked what he thinks about.

It's here visibly that the mask drops, and we get an idea of what the man actually is - "Death..every day - I think about it; how it may come about," is a rare moment of candid unguarded pretension that speaks to the universal human condition.

And it's in this one singular moment that much of McKellen: Playing the Part is shown for what it could have been. Maudlin and melancholy in its final moments, with audio footage of McKellen weeping behind closed doors after the end of Waiting for Godot, the true person arises phoenix-life from the public persona. Coupled with comments about lack of family, lack of children and spending a "most enjoyable evening" planning his own funeral, McKellen's charm and charisma is laid bare in the most mortal of ways.

Ultimately, McKellen: Playing the Part is a perfectly passable documentary, a nice armchair telling of one ultimate thespian's rise to prominence, and whose humbling in the face of the universe makes him even more relatable.

FAR CRY NEW DAWN - STORY TRAILER

 FAR CRY NEW DAWN - STORY TRAILER

FAR CRY NEW DAWN – STORY TRAILER

Face off against the ruthless highwaymen and their leaders the Twins as you fight to survive in a dangerous post-apocalyptic frontier. Form unexpected alliances, build a deadly arsenal of makeshift weapons and gear using the remnants of the old world to survive against all new threats.

To watch the story trailer please click image below

Far Cry New Dawn will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 15th, 2019.

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