Coming from a GamesIndustry interview with creative director Patrick Plourde...
"I finished Far Cry 3 and then I had one shot to make a pitch," Plourde explained. "It could have been for any type of game, and I decided to use that opportunity to pitch Child of Light. For Ubisoft Montreal, it's really different, so everybody was surprised when I made that pitch. If I would have pitched that for $40 million, then it would have been 'No.' But there was a certain level of risk I knew they would be willing to take financially. It got a lot of traction, especially with people with a lot of experience, because there's a time where if you worked on like, four Assassin's Creeds and five Rainbow Sixes, or stuff like that, you go, 'You know what, I'd like to experiment with something else.'"
1. When is the Call of Duty®: Ghosts 2XP Launch Weekend?
The Call of Duty: Ghosts 2XP Launch Weekend kicks off on November 8, 2013 at 10am PST and runs until November 11, 2013 at 10am PST.
2. How can I guarantee access to the 2XP Launch Weekend?
You can guarantee access to the 2XP Launch Weekend by picking-up your copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts before November 8, 2013.
3. On which platforms is the 2XP Launch Weekend?
The 2XP Launch Weekend will be available on XBOX 360, PS3, Wii-U and PC.
4. Do I need to sign up for access to 2XP Launch Weekend?
You don’t need to sign up, just play Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer on launch weekend.
5. Is Double XP Launch Weekend for next-gen platforms?
No, this Double XP Launch Weekend is only for the above, current-gen platforms. Stay tuned for future announcements on next-gen console Double XP Weekends.
6. Do the XP, stats and achievements I get during 2XP Launch Weekend transfer over when I upgrade to next-gen?
Multiplayer XP, stats and achievements you get playing on current-gen consoles will transfer to next-gen when you upgrade within console family (Xbox 360 to Xbox One, or PS3 to PS4).
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is exactly what it says it is: an Olympics game with Mario and Sonic. While it is fun, it doesn’t necessarily do anything past entries didn’t do. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though, because overall it is a solid formula, despite some of its flaws.
Poor Nikki was ousted from her job at Swapnote and was left with nowhere to go. Thankfully, a fan has swooped in to give Nikki a home in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. You can follow her adventures settling in right here!
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November 5, 2013 – Wait no more! GameMill Entertainment today released two new entries in the Doodle Jump universe onto Nintendo handheld gaming systems for the very first time. Developed by Smoking Gun Interactive, Doodle Jump Adventures for the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and Doodle Jump Journey for the Nintendo DS™ handheld system bring the award-winning design, gameplay and charming creativity of Lima Sky’s mobile gaming sensation – the #3 top paid iPhone app of all time – to fresh, new audiences.
Doodle Jump Adventures introduces an exciting new Adventure Mode to the series, featuring 48 levels, incredible power-ups and challenging boss fights. It also includes the traditional Endless Mode that first made the Doodler a success with fans of all ages. Doodle Jump Journey stars Endless Mode, along with three favorite themes: Classic, Jungle and Space.
Doodle Jump Adventures is available now for Nintendo 3DS at $29.99. Doodle Jump Journey is also available for Nintendo DS at $24.99. Both titles are rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information on Doodle Jump, please visit www.facebook.com/DoodleJump, or follow along at www.twitter.com/doodlejump.
For additional material on GameMill’s product library, visit www.game-mill.com.
EDISON, N.J., November 5th, 2013 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today the release of Zumba® Fitness World Party on Kinect for Xbox 360, Wii™ U and Wii™. The game will also be available November 22nd as part of the day-one launch lineup for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“Bringing World Party to market is a tremendous achievement for our team,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “We are incredibly proud of the new visual style, engaging global content and depth of play that this experience offers. What’s more, World Party is more than just a fun interactive game; it’s a tool that will help players reach their personal fitness goals, complete with a robust video reward system that keeps them motivated along the way.”
To complement the launch, Majesco Entertainment revealed the Zumba® Fitness World Party television spot airing this month, and noted that playable demos for Kinect for Xbox 360 and Xbox One will be available for download soon from the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft. Fans will also benefit from new items in the Zumba® wear Avatar Collection now available on Xbox Live.
Zumba® Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a global fitness journey to exotic locations including Hawaii, Brazil and India—set to 40+ new high-energy routines and more than 30 international dance styles. Players can immerse themselves in an exhilarating at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize results, while jamming out to a world-class soundtrack highlighted by Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee and Zumba originals. Additional new features include the World Tour mode and an incredible visual presentation that parallels a real-life experience on location alongside Zumba’s celebrity instructors.
"World Party unites the player with the global community of dance through an interactive journey that delivers explosive physical and emotional benefits," said Joan Blackwood, Chief Marketing Officer, Zumba Fitness. "We have created a game that explores different dance cultures from around the world for a truly remarkable Zumba experience for fans everywhere.”
Developed by Zoë Mode, Zumba® Fitness World Party is rated E for Everyone and is available now on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ at $39.99 SRP, and Wii™ U at $49.99 SRP. The Xbox One version will release on November 22nd at $49.99 SRP. To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com.
Santa Monica, CA - November 5, 2013 - Time to earn the Mask, as Call of Duty: Ghosts is here to define the next console generation. Now available worldwide, the all-new title ushers in the next generation of Call of Duty. From Activision and its award-winning studio Infinity Ward, the developer that brought players the original Call of Duty and the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Call of Duty: Ghosts features a new, intense story, and new innovations in multiplayer, all brought to life by a next generation engine that delivers a full package of entertainment as only Call of Duty can.
"The launch of Call of Duty has become a pop-cultural event shared by millions around the globe. We consider this a huge honor and it drives us to exceed our fans' expectations each and every time," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing Inc. "Call of Duty: Ghosts delivers on this promise with an epic thrill ride which takes the franchise to new heights on both current and next gen consoles. The teams at Infinity Ward, Raven and Neversoft have poured their hearts and souls into making this the must have gaming experience of the next generation. And of course, none of this would be possible without the most passionate fans in the world. Today is for them."
In Call of Duty: Ghosts, for the first time ever in the series, gamers play as the underdog against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower. The story opens with a strike from the ODIN (Orbital Defense Initiative) space station, a weapons platform which was designed to protect us. An intense firefight in space turns the most powerful weapon ever devised against us, and the attack reshapes the world as we know it. As your home lies in ruins and everything around you is destroyed, you and your brother come across the remnants of a group of elite soldiers, shrouded in mystery, known only as the Ghosts. Together you must not only defend what's left, but also take the fight to the enemy before they complete the destruction and end our way of life. Co-written by Stephen Gaghan, the Academy Award® winning writer, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a stunning leap forward for the blockbuster franchise.
"From Day One, we've set out to create the next generation of Call of Duty with Ghosts,"said Mark Rubin, Executive Producer, Infinity Ward. "With an all-new single player story, our best multiplayer game yet, character customization, squads mode and an all-new Extinction mode that lets you battle it out against aliens, this game is the complete entertainment package. We're excited today is finally here and can't wait for our fans all over the world to start playing."
Call of Duty: Ghosts delivers an unparalleled online multiplayer experience, empowering fans to customize their soldiers and squads as male or female characters for the first time, bringing over 20,000 possible character combinations. With seven new multiplayer modes, 14 maps out of the box, a new Squads mode for up to six-player cooperative play, over 30 new weapons, including a new Marksman Rifle weapon class, and over 20 new Killstreaks, it's the complete online experience on both next gen and current gen systems.
Call of Duty Ghosts also introduces Extinction, a completely new co-op game mode featuring a unique blend of fast-paced survival gameplay, base defense, player customization and class leveling. Teamwork and communication are essential when playing Extinction, as your team faces an alien menace that has overrun an isolated Colorado town and the team must eliminate the threat via any means necessary.
Call of Duty: Ghosts players on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 who plan on picking up the Xbox One or PlayStation®4 can play today and upgrade seamlessly to the next generation when they are ready for as little as $9.99 via a variety of global retailers, as well as Microsoft and Sony. When you upgrade, your current gen Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer stats, in-game achievements, progression, and Season Pass, all go with you to Call of Duty: Ghosts on the next generation machines. For more information about all the program elements, visit http://www.callofduty.com/ghosts/nextgen.
Also available today is the Call of Duty: Ghosts Season Pass. The Season Pass lets gamers access all four Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Map Packs to be released in 2014 at a bundled discount (discount based on a suggested retail price of $49.99 and four DLC Map Packs at a suggested retail price of $15 each). The DLC Map Packs will be available on the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft first, and pricing and release dates may vary by platform.
Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed by Activision Publishing's award-winning developer Infinity Ward, with additional development by Neversoft and Raven Software, Call of Duty: Ghosts is available today on Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PC and Wii U™. Call of Duty: Ghosts will also be available day one for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4, which both release later this month. The title is rated M for Mature (Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com/ghosts,www.facebook.com/CODGhosts, or follow on Twitter @InfinityWard.
Fire up your Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and jump into a bustling and bonkers world of action, adventure and wackiness with PAC-MAN as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. launches PAC-MAN™ and the Ghostly Adventures for the Nintendo 3DS system in the Americas. Following the HD console launch from last week, the 3DS system version of the game features a side-scrolling adventure packed with lively gameplay, whacky characters and plenty to eat.
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures follows the exciting storyline and charming characters from the TV animated series of the same name on Disney XD produced by Avi Arad, founder of Marvel Studios. Step into the shoes of PAC-MAN, the last surviving yellow PacWorlder, as he defends PacWorld from the mischievous Netherworld ghosts, led by their wicked leader Betrayus. Players will experience exciting and varied gameplay as Pac utilizes a host of new and unique power-ups to stop the evil ghosts in an epic fight for friendship, freedom and the future!
For fans with exceptionally high PAC-MAN fever, NAMCO BANDAI Games is also pleased to announce a special promotion on Club Namco, the NAMCO BANDAI online store, where customers can receive a free PAC-MAN plush head with purchase of any PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures game while supplies last. Visit http://store.namcobandaigames.com for more information.
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures is available for the Nintendo 3DS at retailers in North and Latin America at a MSRP of $39.99 and is rated “Everyone 10+” by the ESRB.
1. Batman: Arkham Origins (Warner Bros.)
2. Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar)
3. Pokemon X (Nintendo)
4. Pokemon Y (Nintendo)
5. Skylanders SWAP Force (Activision)
6. FIFA 14 (EA)
7. The Sims 3: Into the Future (EA)
8. NBA 2K14 (2K)
9. Beyond: Two Souls (Sony)
10. Rocksmith 2014 (Ubisoft)
Nintendo Wii U
1. Skylanders SWAP Force (Activision)
2. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD (Nintendo)
3. Sonic: The Lost World (SEGA)
4. Wii Party U (Nintendo)
5. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut (Square Enix)
6. New Super Luigi U (Nintendo)
7. New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo)
8. Disney Infinity (Disney)
9. Rayman Legends (Ubisoft)
10. Pikmin 3 (Nintendo)
Nintendo Wii
1. Skylanders SWAP Force (Activision)
2. Just Dance 2014 (Ubisoft)
3. Disney Infinity (Disney)
4. Just Dance 4 (Ubisoft)
5. The Smurfs 2 (Ubisoft)
6. New Play Control! Pikmin (Nintendo)
7. Disney Planes (Disney)
8. Wii Sports/Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
9. Turbo: Super Stunt Squad (D3)
10. FIFA 14 (EA)
Nintendo 3DS
1. Pokemon X (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Y (Nintendo)
3. FIFA 13 (EA)
4. Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Nintendo)
5. Skylanders SWAP Force (Activision)
6. Sonic: The Lost World (SEGA)
7. New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo)
8. Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo)
9. Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo)
10. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo)
Nintendo DS
1. Pokemon Black Version 2 (Ninttendo)
2. Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed (Activision)
3. Pokemon White Version 2 (Nintendo)
4. The Smurfs 2 (Ubisoft)
5. Turbo: Super Stunt Squad (D3)
6. Disney Planes (Disney)
7. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Warner Bros.)
8. The Smurfs 2011 (Ubisoft)
9. LEGO Battles Ninjago (Warner Bros.)
10. LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Been awhile since we've had a teaser site to try and decipher. Today Namco Bandai changes that with Break Burst, a title no one knows anything about. I guess we'll find out some details in 6 days...or in the next Famitsu!
