Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Moshi Monsters Moshlings: Theme Park - The Ride is about to Begin

Just like a real-life rollercoaster slowly cranking its way up to the tipping point before hurtling towards the loop-the-loops, corkscrews and all the other fun-stuff, the release of Moshi Monsters Moshlings: Theme Park 3DS and on Nintendo DS is creeping ever closer and come Friday 26th October children everywhere will be setting about on an all-new and totally Monsterific adventure!

So what is it all about? What rides weave their way through this theme park and out through the screen on the 3DS version? Well to find out, you’ll first have to re-build the park, because the Moshlings have not only lost their way around Amusement Isle, but the theme park is long past its best. So it is up to you to round up all of your Moshling friends, restore the park to its former-thrilling glory and then embark on an adventure you’ll never forget – tackling puzzles, various missions and unlocking secret areas along the way. Oh, and of course taking to all of those heart-pumping rides when the park is restored!

Check out the trailer below!



All of the action doesn’t just have to stay inside the dual screen of your DS either! As over at the Hitari store and inside our special Moshi Monsters section, you’ll find everything you need to boost your Moshling experience, with cases for your 3DS or DS, a camcorder or even coming just in time for Christmas on December 5th – your own Moshi Monsters Universal Headphones! Just make sure you’re buckled up, your hands and feet are inside the carriage and that you’re ready for the ride to begin on October 26th!

Friday, 5 October 2012

Need for Speed Most Wanted Power Pack Details


Need for Speed Most Wanted Limited Edition

Pre-order Need for Speed Most Wanted to guarantee your Limited Edition version. Boost your progression faster than your friends by earning double Speed Points for your first four hours of multiplayer. Leave your friends and rivals in your rearview as you take control of two of the World’s hottest cars, equipped with the latest performance modifications and the exclusive Satin Black livery.  

Plus, Need for Speed Power Pack Details (Indie Exclusive)

Pre-order Need for Speed Most Wanted from Hitari and get the exclusive Power Pack!

When it comes to dominating your friends and rivals, nothing comes close to the raw power and aggression of the twin turbo-charged Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The first ever vehicle of its kind in Need For Speed, it comes locked and loaded with attitude, giving you plenty of horsepower and handling to intimidate rivals and standout amongst the crowd. Unlock the F-150 Raptor for use in multiplayer action with the Power Pack equipped with three awesome upgrades.

Power Pack Custom Modifications

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor comes equipped with the extra durability of the Reinforced Chassis Modification, allowing it to take even more damage from aggressive rivals.

Break from the crowd, make tight jumps or power up your takedowns with the powerful and violent Nitrous Dump Modification.

Finish it off in style in the exclusive Satin Black livery.

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Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Skylanders gets GIGANTIC on 19th October

Character after character has graced your portal and you’ve done and seen all Skylands has to offer… Or you think you have - because starting on the 19th of October, the Giants are coming out to play and are set to bring with them the gigantic expansions you would come to expect from new additions to this ever-evolving story, such as Tree-Rex and Crusher.

Set to be bigger, better and with more to do and explore than ever before, how do you know ‘Giants’ warrants that purchase and dusting off your Power Portal to set about on a whole new adventure? Or, if you’re completely new to Skylanders and the merging of what’s real and found through your screen in the virtual realm, what does this new title do to have you ordering that Giants Starter Pack and embarking on a litany of quests with each new character you add to your collection?

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Skylanders

Right from the offset and from what will be a familiar process for seasoned Skylanders players (the unpackaging process) you will realise that things are different… very different. These ‘Giants’ are giants in every sense of the word, being much larger than previous iterations of Skylanders figures, and as soon as they get close to the Power Portal and are placed on it, they will light up – not adding just another ‘cool’ wow-factor, but something that will add yet another connection between the virtual and real-worlds as you play through each character’s story.

But what can these Giants actually do that Spyro, Trigger Happy, Gill Grunt and the rest can’t? Well to whet your appetite, giants such as Tree-Rex and Crusher bring the obvious brute strength and size to the table, but this means they can now smash through the ground, knock-down barriers and even pull whole lands closer – building upon the existing successes that keep kids and adults alike coming back for more, and even adding something to suit the hard-core gamer. If you’re heading straight to pre-order Skylanders Giants Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii – watch the trailer first to get even more excited!


Monday, 24 September 2012

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - PES Full Control



The eagerly-awaited PES 2013 have now been released for PlayStation 3 PS3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC last Friday, September 21st.

Hailed as a massive advance for the football genre, PES 2013 introduces  'PES Full Control',  a new feature an unrivalled level of control, with players given fully manual control over every pass and shot.  The game’s new Pro Active AI ensures players move and react as they would in real life, while the new Player ID system means that the world’s greatest players are instantly recognisable by how they look, move and play.

The planned PSP (PlayStation Portable), PlayStation 2 PS2, Nintendo 3DS and Wii versions will be released October 2012.

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Sunday, 9 September 2012

Over 100 Classic PlayStation titles now on PS VITA

Over 100 Classic PlayStation Titles Explode onto PlayStation Vita - to enhance the ultimate games collection with games priced from only £0.99 PlayStation One Classics are coming to PS Vita to complete the ultimate digital games line-up including PSPT (PlayStation Portable), "minis" and exclusive PS Vita games London, August 29th. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has today announced an extensive list of over 100 PlayStation one Classics from the console that changed the face of gaming, now available for PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), bringing quality, variety and heritage to the groundbreaking portable entertainment system.

Available from 29 August 2012, PS Vita users will have access to a large number of exciting PS one Classics to complement the great range of PSP and "minis" games already available for PS Vita to enhance the ultimate digital games line-up. PS one Classics coming to PS Vita include titles that gamers have loved for over a decade with all-time favourites such as Metal Gear Solid, Crash Bandicoot and Final Fantasy VII all available to download from  PlayStation Store (PS Store).

With PS Vita System Software update ver. 1.80, PS Vita owners will be able to experience unadulterated nostalgia and play some of their favourite PS one Classics on the portable device. For gamers who have grown up with PlayStation this is a chance for them to experience their favourite games on the ultimate portable entertainment system. Additionally, PlayStation 3 and PSP owners who have previously purchased PS one Classics from PS Store will be able to download and play them on their PS Vita system at no extra charge.

Not only will there be an outstanding variety of content available, there will also be great value. With games available from PS Store from just £0.99, PS Vita owners will be able to get their hands on an amazing range of titles without breaking the bank.

A full list of titles can be found at eu.playstation.com, but highlights from the range include:

PS one Classics -
 *   Tekken 2 (SCEE) - Fan favourite of the popular fighting series Tekken
 *   Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus(GT Interactive) - Quirky platformer starring the unusual, but iconic Abe
 *   Tomb Raider II Starring Lara Croft (Rebellion) - Hugely popular sequel to the genre-defining  action / adventure game Tomb Raider
 *   Crash Bandicoot (SCEE) - Classic platforming action from Naughty Dog, creators of Uncharted and The Last of Us
 *   SILENT HILL (Konami) - Debut chapter in the terrifying survival horror game series that has been haunting dreams since 1999
 *   Vagrant StoryT (Square Enix) - Square Soft developed action / adventure role playing game that focuses on weapon creation and modification, as well as elements of puzzle-solving and strategy
 *   WipEout (SCEE) - First in the series of futuristic racing games set in the year 2025
 *   GRANDIA (Ubisoft)- Role-playing game set in a fantasy world of emerging technology and exploration
 *   Ridge Racer Type 4 (Namco Bandai Europe) - Arcade racing at its finest

PSP -
 *   Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Konami) - Third person action game widely considered as one of the best titles to come to PSP
 *   Dissidia 012T Final Fantasy (Square Enix)  - Prequel to Dissidia Final Fantasy, 012 revolves around the twelfth cycle of the eternal conflict between the gods Cosmos and Chaos
 *   Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection (Square Enix)  - Ultimate compilation of the FF IV saga and its sequel The After Years
 *   TACTICS OGRET: Let Us Cling TogetherT (Square Enix)  - Tactical role-playing game regularly included on "all-time favourites" lists
 *   Valkyria ChroniclesT II (SEGA) - Epic adventure game set in fictitious 1930s Europe

minis -
 *   OMG-Z! (Laughing Jackal Ltd) - A  favourite from the minis range, OMG-Z is a zombie-themed action puzzle
 *   Blast Off (Half Brick Studios) - Take control of your rocket ship and rescue lost astronauts by navigating 45 levels of planets and asteroids
 *   Fieldrunners (Subatomic Studios) - Popular tower defence game with the  goal of stamping out waves of enemies before they make it across a themed battlefield map and escape
 *   Angry Birds (Rovio and Abstraction Games) - Launch them birds, smash those pigs! Fire your squawking birds into the enemy fortresses and shatter them

PS Vita introduces new ways to play, delivering immersive gameplay experiences that have never been offered on any other handheld gaming device. Equipped with dual analog sticks, a vibrant 5-inch OLED touchscreen, a unique Rear Touch Pad, powerful quad core processor, six-axis motion sensing system, built-in microphone, front and rear cameras and apps including YouTube, Facebook and Skype, PS Vita is the ultimate portable entertainment system. In addition to the ultimate portable gaming experience, PS Vita provides consmers with access to music, videos, PlayStation®Network trophies, photos, web browser and more.

The World is in Play. Visit eu.playstation.com to find out more.

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Top 10 new releases this week – 24th August


In this open-world game, you play the role of Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. You'll have to prove yourself worthy as you fight your way up the organization, taking part in brutal criminal activities without blowing your cover. Torn between your loyalty to the badge and the code of the triads, you will risk everything as the lines between truth, loyalty and honour become permanently blurred.

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother’s name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation . . . Can DEATH really become mankind’s saviour?

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will transport you to the final days of the planet Cybertron where you will experience the darkest hours of the apocalyptic war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Embark on an adrenaline-fuelled journey through a wide range of missions and massive environments designed around each character's unique abilities.

Bowser has once again kidnapped Princess Peach, but this time, Mario has another objective. The Mushroom Kingdom is bursting with more gold coins than before. Each level is littered with gold as coins rain down from overhead pipes, trails of coins are left behind special gold enemies and gold pipes transport Mario into coin-filled caverns. It’s up to players to collect as many coins as possible throughout their adventure.

Dark Souls’ dungeon crawling, dragon brawling, tension-filled action features fearsome enemy encounters in an complex world full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and powerful magic, while offering players the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative online component allows gamers to draw from the collective experience of the Dark Souls community as they either help or sabotage each other on the journey through the world of Lordran to save the land from darkness.

Lead a team of tiny soldiers on a modern battlefield, fighting some nameless but familiar war. Tiny Troopers puts you in command of a team of small soldiers. Guide them through 30 deadly missions with varied objectives: destroy enemy armoured formations, save hostages and eliminate enemy generals to name but just a few.

This galaxy is ancient, and its first intelligent life was the civilization we call the Endless. Long before our eyes gazed upon the stars they flew between them, though all that remains of this people is what we call Dust. A substance found scattered or in forgotten temples, it once gave powers to admirals and galactic governors. The galaxy will belong to the faction that can take control of the Dust and uncover its secrets…

Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle (PC/MAC) packs all of Ronaldo’s unique soccer skills and style into one amazing game. Packed with hundreds of tricks and challenges, multiple gameplay modes and set in different real-world locations, Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle is the ultimate game to test your soccer skills to the max!

Experience the life of an air traffic controller in a busy international airport! You’ll need to organise dozens of aircraft making sure that they land and take off safely. Different airports add new challenges which increase the difficulty!

Enter the adventure world of Sudesh Budoki, a veteran adventurer who manages to get his hands on the powerful magic book of Pahlelika. Strangely, once he is in possession of the book, he starts to feel uneasy, resulting in nightmares. Worried, he decides to investigate the circumstances surrounding his last adventure. His investigation leads to a discovery that is as terrifying as it is surprising: mankind is under a grave threat, and Sudesh himself is at the epicentre...

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Xbox LIVE Newsbeat: 10 – 23 July

Xbox LIVE Newsbeat: 10 – 23 July


This is the current release schedule
for Xbox LIVE Marketplace content

Xbox LIVE Arcade
Release Date
MS Points
Quantum Conundrum (Square Enix)
11-Jul
1200
Zuma's Revenge! (PopCap)
11-Jul
800
Dungeon Fighter Live (Microsoft)
13-Jul
800
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (Activision)
18-Jul
1200
Game Add-ons
Release Date
MS Points
Babel Rising: Sky’s the Limit DLC (Ubisoft)
11-Jul
240
Minecraft Skin Pack 1 (MGS)
10-Jul
160
Mass Effect 3: Earth Multiplayer Expansion (Electronic Arts)
17-Jul
FREE
Ghost Recon Future Soldier Arctic Strike Map Pack (Ubisoft)
17-Jul
800
Deal of the Week
Discount Dates
MS Points
Bethesda
10-Jul to 16-Jul
Oblivion Shivering Isles
1200 (50% off)
Oblivion Knights of the Nine
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Mother Ship Zeta
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Point Lookout
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Broken Steel
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 The Pit
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage
400 (50% off)
Ubisoft
17-Jul to 23-Jul
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes I'm the Boss! DLC
120 (50% off)
Scott Pilgrim Knives Chau DLC Pack
80 (50% off)
RUSE Pack of the Rising Sun
400 (50% off)
RUSE The Chimera Pack
280 (50% off)
Special Sales
Discount Dates
MS Points
Microsoft Studios Arcade Sale
10-Jul to 16-Jul
Toy Soldiers Cold War
600 (50% off)
Hydrophobia
200 (50% off)
Section 8 Prejudice
600 (50% off)
The Splatters
400 (50% off)
Hydro Thunder Hurricane
600 (50% off)
Games on Demand
Release Date
Portal 2
10-Jul

UFC Undisputed 3
17-Jul

Blackwater
17-Jul

Avatar
Release Date
Avatar Garage   (Xbox LIVE)
10-Jul
Bellator MMA  (MTV)
10-Jul
Quantum Conundrum  (Square Enix)
10-Jul
Halo 4 Update  (MGS)
10-Jul
Minecraft Update  (MGS)
10-Jul
Vampire/Werewolf Update  (Xbox LIVE)
10-Jul
Battlestar Galactica (Xbox LIVE)
10-Jul
Batman Dark Knight Returns Update  (WB)
20-Jul
Zune Movies
Release Date
Contraband
16-Jul
Act of Valor
16-Jul
The Devil Inside
16-Jul
Meeting Evil
23-Jul
Wild Bill
23-Jul


Xbox LIVE Entertainment Apps Content
(By release date)
Release Date

Tour de France (4oD)
30-Jun to 22-Jul





Note: As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.