Assassins Creed III may only have been released a few months ago the next game in the series is already being planned. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently announced that there will be a different Assassins Creed hero in the next installment of this popular franchise, due for release sometime before March 2014. The reason behind this guess is that Yves Guillemot stated “Assassin’s Creed game is coming in the 2014 fiscal year.” Ubisoft’s next fiscal year will run from April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014.
The news ultimately results in *sniff* no more of the protagonist Connor. Upon hearing the news my first thought initially were what is to become of the hood? Will the new character have a hood at all and if so how can they improve upon it? I understand to some this might seem unusual it is a statement of who he is, plus it does also look good.
Yves Guillemot stated the the next installment will see an “all-new Assassin’s Creed hero, within an all new team and time period” and it will be “another major leap forward for the franchise“. Of course we can not wait to see what is instore, not only for us gamers but also the new hero.
With the previous installment being set during the American Civil War this leaves open a wide time period of when the next installment could be set. The Escapist magazine quote;
Gamers have purchased more than 12 million copies of Assassin’s Creed III since its October 2012 launch.
Proving just how popular this franchise has become among gamers. Whatever is in store more news will come “very soon”.
We recommend viewing this clip with the sound turned up pretty loud (although there are the exceptions if you can’t, such as in class) to get you excited.
At the end of the video we see these symbols, well known to all who have played on a PlayStation. The reason for this is they feature on the DualShock controllers. Rumours have previously surrounded that the new PS4 will drop the old controller for something different possibly an LDC touchscreen. Will these buttons still feature?
Sony have made an announcement to “See the Future” on 20 February…despite the CEO saying they were in no rush and going to let Microsoft announce first. So why the change?
Research has discovered this event is due to take place in New York City and “is about the future of the PlayStation business”. All sign point towards a PS4 announcement. The clues being that PlayStation have currently nothing else to announce, that we are aware of.
If this proves true then not only would they beat Microsoft in announcing the new Xbox720 but the statement made by Kazuo Hirai CEO of Sony on the 21st January, which he stated “…it [PlayStation] will let Microsoft make the first move.” Would have been a lie.
No matter what happens, we already can’t wait. To view our previous post featuring the PS4 announcements click this link; https://pwnersmanual.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/special-report-playstation-4-ps4-the-latest-surrounding-rumours/
The announcement made on facebook
The announcement made on Twitter
Rumors
Play Station Plus will become next generation
Social Media functions, such as sharing will be incorporated into the device
No back up computer
Dual 720p camera
The controller will feature an all new design which may be a touch screen or touch pad
A few weeks ago, on 15th January 2013, Disney Infinity was announced to the world during an exclusive media event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Set to be a new video game where a spark of imagination unlocks the freedom to play with some of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar characters. This game wants to take us to infinity and beyond (pun definitely intended) so lets go and explore what this game is about.
Have you ever dreamed about writing your own story and having your favourite Disney/Pixar characters join together and star in it? This game can make that dream a reality. Disney Infinity, a third person adventuring mode, sees you accessing characters and environments by standing a series of chunky toys in different slots on the Infinity Base, this base is essential to the game as it allows the characters you have chosen to appear on screen before you. With the characters you have chosen you can choose to either play in worlds native to the characters or make your own worlds.
The Infinity Base which allows characters to appear in the game
It’s creativity and playfulness combined. If you’ve dreamed of ever having different Disney characters meet and explore their own missions then with good old Disney magic, this is a dream come true. Personally for me what would be interesting to see is what characters it features and which ones they do not feature, for example can you have ‘The Beast’ from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ appear or have all the classic Disney characters unfortunately disappeared.
Characters in the world
To play this video game to it’s full potential you will have to purchase additional features, there are power discs, playset pieces and hexagonal skin and item discs as well. The playset pieces unlock themed levels, the power discs which add buffs and abilities to characters when stacked underneath them, and the hexagonal discs allow you to unlock vehicles, items, wallpapers and give you even more to use when creating your own levels. With each play set created to give you an estimated 15+ hours of game play this could be worth it.
John Pleasants, Co-President of Disney Interactive, says it is a “new interactive gaming platform.” He goes on to state, “Disney Infinity is not a single game.”
There will initially be 40 interactive pieces and 17 characters to collect, but additional pieces, sets, and characters will release over time.
The Disney Infinity starter pack will be $74.99(features the game, 3 figures, Infinity Base, Play-set token for three adventures (Monsters University, Pirates and The Incredibles) and upgrade token.)
Other play sets/expansion pack will be $34.99(2 figures and a Play-set token for as yet unannounced franchises for launch)
Additional three-packs of figures for $29.99 (3 figures)
Individual figures for $12.99 (1 figure)
Power-disc pack for $4.99 (2 tokens in each foil pack but unseen before purchase)
If you purchased one of each of the above it will cost $157.95 (around £99.80)
We can’t help but feel this is true
What you do in this game is up to you. You can do a mission summoning a range of ‘prank’ devices to install at specific spots in a level, for example – things like call boxes which produce fly swats that knock characters around the map, or manhole covers that spring them into the air. Although each individual sets is reserved only for the specific characters whose worlds they draw upon. There will be no pirates around the plazas of Monster University and no superheroes on the deck of the Black Pearl. Editing is all done without leaving the game world or switching to another mode which of course is a plus. You simply equip your character with a magic wand that lets them highlight and manipulate things. You can load in new texture packs and sky domes by stacking power disks onto the Infinity Base alongside your figurines. The entire process will feel pretty effortless which allows for smoother game play.
To view the Disney Infinity Trailer click on the link
Infinity has been set for a June release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, 3DS, PC, and mobile devices.
These 3 characters will be included in the starter pack
Some of you may remember a short while ago completing our ‘Video Game survey’, we asked the question “What video games are you looking forward to in 2013?” Thanks to your answers we can now reveal that 55% of you, like us, can not wait to play Grand Theft Auto V (known to some as Grand Theft Auto 5) come (17th) SEPTEMBER 2013.
Please note: The date was originally due for release either 15th March or 17th May, with us being informed sometime in ‘Spring 2013’. Grand Theft Auto and Rockstar games announced yesterday, 31st January 2013, the release date has been pushed back a few more months. This unfortuantly means we do have to wait a little longer and by then we will all be saving our money for either the new Xbox720 or PS4…we can’t help but wonder if this change in date does have a connection with the consoles release date.
About Grand Theft Auto
If you have never played a Grand Theft Auto game before and you are interested in playing here is a little background information to fill you in. Enjoy.
Grand Theft Auto is a game series developed by Rockstar North (formerly known as DMA Design) and published by Rockstar Games. Which fits into three different video game genres action-adventure, open world and crime. In a nutshell the objective of the games is to steal cars. All GTA games are essentially known as a “sandbox game” the player can not only create how they play but they have tools to modify the world them. Having this “free-ability” does not occur often in the world of video games. You have the opportunity to drive around in some very stylish modern cars. It is the missions, the rare cars and the map (by itself has a reputation for having one of the largest open world maps)which keeps its players hooked and returning for more.
This is a video game which appears realistic, even though the cities are fictional, the characters and its own universe appear genuine to the player.
When released, although it is the fifth Grand Theft Auto Game including the expansion packs would make this Rockstar North fifteenth GTA game. Other titles are;
Grand Theft Auto, with expansion pack London, 1969 (also a London, 1961, edition). Grand Theft Auto 2, III, Vice City, San Andreas, Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, IV, The Lost and Damned, Chinatown Wars, The Ballad of Gay Tony, Episodes from Liberty City.
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V is due to be the largest and most ambitious title in the series to date. With the exception of one previous expansion all GTA games have been located within America, this game continues with that and is set within the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area. For thos who have played previous GTA games popual video game website IGN quote;
“The map of GTA V is approximately as big as San Andreas,Red dead redemption,and 2 Liberty Citys together”
This is clear that the map, which will be surrounded by water and countryside (one screenshot on the GTA website shows a person close to shark, this hints at the Ocean now being open for players), will once again not disappoint. There are also rumors suggesting we could see a 32 person multi-player for consoles, however there will be no co-op.
Consoles
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 release is confirmed with a possible Wii U and PC release.
Whilst Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 5 will be limited to Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers at launch, the publisher has speculated on future format roll outs, hinting at a potential Nintendo Wii U and GTA 5 PC release by stating that “everything else is up for consideration.”
It is available to pre-order now for Xbox 360 and PS3. If you can not wait for the game then this is a must!
Vehicles
Grand Theft Auto would just not be the same without its vehicles ..in fact then the game might just be called theft or grand theft…but then how would people escape from the police so easily? Essentially vehicles are the essence of the game, they are characters within their own right.
Below are a list of cars you can see just while watching the trailer, click on the trailer link at the end of this post and see how many you can spot.
Grand Theft Auto is essential for any gamer. You can steal cars, fly helicopters, ignore the law and get away with crime, or at least try out run the police, be the old styled gangster you may have once dreamed of becoming. After all it is much better to do these things in the game and vent any anger you may or may not have rather than real life. Remember that! Choosing between carrying out missions or the freedom of doing anything you want in a big city which GTA V presents to us will show just how much the series have improved. This is a bold direction so prepare yourself for new missions, new adventure and more fun in the latest chapter.
Trailer
Click on the links below to see the Official Grand Theft Auto Trailers;
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