Wednesday 18 July 2012
Fifa 13: Ultimate Edition
FIFA 13: Ultimate Edition includes 24 FUT gold packs to build your dream club in FIFA 13 Ultimate Team. Gold Packs are the most coveted packages available in Ultimate Team, consisting of the world's best players and rare in-game items. With 24 gold packs you will be able to build and manage your club the way real-world coaches and managers build the truly great football clubs in Europe. Keep only the top players. Auction off unwanted players to the highest bidders to build resources to acquire the most coveted players and items in FIFA 13 Ultimate Team.
What is FIFA Ultimate Team?
EA Sports FIFA 13 Ultimate Team is a massive online community of fans building, managing and competing with their ultimate football team from the world's best players in FIFA 13. Join over 5 million fans and take on the challenge of building a squad of the world's best football stars by earning, buying, selling and trading players with other Ultimate Team gamers around the world. Build your ultimate football club the way real-world coaches and managers build the truly great football teams. Match your dream team against your friends' best teams whenever you want. Create and manage multiple squads and take them into competition in online and solo single-player tournaments, all dynamically updated each week. FIFA 13 Ultimate Team now lives beyond the console. Access your Ultimate Team campaign from the web which links to your experience on your console. Access full trading and auctions, manage squads and the chemistry of your line-ups, show-off your best squad and rare in-form players to friends, and search for coveted players in the auctions ready for when you get back to your console.
What is a FIFA Ultimate Team Gold Pack?
Improve your Ultimate Team and experience the excitement of opening your monthly gold packs. Each pack is a mix of 12 items, including players, contracts, stadiums, managers, staff, fitness, healing, balls, kits, and badges. Gold Packs consist of players rated 75+ in-game, and include one rare item. Rare items include enhanced player attributes, longer contracts, and the most coveted players.
FIFA 13 Features:
Five game-changing innovations revolutionize artificial intelligence, dribbling, ball control and physical play to create a true battle for possession across the entire pitch, deliver freedom and creativity in attack, and capture all the drama and unpredictability of real-world football.
All-new Attacking Intelligence infuses players with the most sophisticated artificial intelligence ever achieved. Players have the ability to analyse space, work harder and smarter to break down the defence, and think two plays ahead. Now every touch matters with the most comprehensive and intuitive dribbling system ever developed for the franchise.
Inspired by the world's best player, Lionel Messi, Complete Dribbling enables players to face their opponent and use precise dribble touches combined with true 360 degree mobility with the ball, so it's easier to be more creative and dangerous in 1v1 opportunities.
The 1st Touch Control transforms the way players control the ball, eliminating near-perfect touch for every player on the pitch, and creating more opportunities for defenders to win back possession.
The second generation of the Player Impact Engine expands physical play from just collisions to off-the-ball battles between players. Defenders can push and pull for position, and utilise their size and strength to force opponents into poor touches and decisions before the ball arrives.
Tactical Free Kicks provides the tools to create dangerous and unpredictable free kicks. Position up to three players over the ball and utilise dummy runs and more passing options to outwit your opponent.
FIFA 13 delivers the largest and deepest set of game-changing features in the history of the franchise. Additional features and new modes will be revealed in the months ahead.
Xbox: Take 5: Update Your Security Info Today
A guest post by Xbox LIVE General Manager Alex Garden on security improvements at Xbox, and how you can help protect your account.
Earlier this year, I wrote to you about our ongoing efforts to help protect the account security of our nearly 40 million Xbox LIVE members. I received hundreds of emails and the responses ranged from frustration to support, as well as suggestions for making Xbox LIVE the best service it can be. The feedback was great and I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to reach out. This experience has reinforced our belief that Xbox LIVE is not simply an online service but a community built upon the trust and investment of its members.
That’s why I’m pleased to report we’ve worked hard these last several months to further protect our members’ accounts, and more is still to come. Here are some things we’ve done since I last wrote:
We’ve increased notifications to members whose accounts may be compromised to add proofs, update their passwords, and, if necessary, contact Xbox support. This helps our team lock down an account quickly, investigate and restore the account to the rightful owner.
We’ve taken legal action to pull down online posts of gamertags, usernames and passwords gathered from malware or phishing schemes to help protect our members. Our Xbox LIVE Spring update included many behind the scenes improvements that help us build on security enhancements for the near future.
We’re sending unique codes to the security phone numbers and secondary email addresses provided by members to verify authorization for Xbox.com purchases or account change attempts not stemming from a member’s trusted device. We’re working to reduce market incentives for criminal activity. Engaging in identity theft, trading in stolen accounts and committing credit card fraud are illegal and violate our Terms of Use. Those involved in these activities risk criminal prosecution, account and console bans. That goes for both sellers and buyers of known stolen accounts and content.
Most importantly, many of our security enhancements and recovery processes are dependent on our members having valid, up-to-date security information in place. I encourage everyone to take five minutes today to check your security information and update it if necessary. If you have any lost or stolen security proofs, update them now to prevent any interruptions to your Xbox LIVE service in the future. We only use this information for your security, and never for marketing or advertising.
It’s a good idea to change your password if you haven’t done so recently, and make sure to use a different username and password for Microsoft versus other online services you access. This way if one company does experience a security breach, your leaked credentials won’t be used against you on other sites. Finally, help the people in your life who may be less security savvy by sharing suggestions like not using common words for passwords. Sadly, “password” and “12345” are still top of the most common password lists when we see breaches occur and passwords posted online.
The Internet has transformed the way we purchase goods and services and added layers of convenience to our lives. Yet, disappointingly, online fraud increasingly victimizes millions of unsuspecting consumers each year. The organized groups of criminals involved do not care about the time or expense experienced by individuals they’ve attacked; or the billions in currency global companies and financial institutions absorb each year from their illegal activities. In the end, all of us pay a high price for online fraud.
That is why our resolve at Microsoft to battle fraud and our commitment to account security is stronger than ever. I hope you’ll take a few moments to protect your account today and as always, I welcome you to share your views or concerns with me as we move forward together.
Alex Garden Email: Alex dot Garden at Microsoft dot com General Manager, Xbox LIVE
Earlier this year, I wrote to you about our ongoing efforts to help protect the account security of our nearly 40 million Xbox LIVE members. I received hundreds of emails and the responses ranged from frustration to support, as well as suggestions for making Xbox LIVE the best service it can be. The feedback was great and I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to reach out. This experience has reinforced our belief that Xbox LIVE is not simply an online service but a community built upon the trust and investment of its members.
That’s why I’m pleased to report we’ve worked hard these last several months to further protect our members’ accounts, and more is still to come. Here are some things we’ve done since I last wrote:
We’ve increased notifications to members whose accounts may be compromised to add proofs, update their passwords, and, if necessary, contact Xbox support. This helps our team lock down an account quickly, investigate and restore the account to the rightful owner.
We’ve taken legal action to pull down online posts of gamertags, usernames and passwords gathered from malware or phishing schemes to help protect our members. Our Xbox LIVE Spring update included many behind the scenes improvements that help us build on security enhancements for the near future.
We’re sending unique codes to the security phone numbers and secondary email addresses provided by members to verify authorization for Xbox.com purchases or account change attempts not stemming from a member’s trusted device. We’re working to reduce market incentives for criminal activity. Engaging in identity theft, trading in stolen accounts and committing credit card fraud are illegal and violate our Terms of Use. Those involved in these activities risk criminal prosecution, account and console bans. That goes for both sellers and buyers of known stolen accounts and content.
Most importantly, many of our security enhancements and recovery processes are dependent on our members having valid, up-to-date security information in place. I encourage everyone to take five minutes today to check your security information and update it if necessary. If you have any lost or stolen security proofs, update them now to prevent any interruptions to your Xbox LIVE service in the future. We only use this information for your security, and never for marketing or advertising.
It’s a good idea to change your password if you haven’t done so recently, and make sure to use a different username and password for Microsoft versus other online services you access. This way if one company does experience a security breach, your leaked credentials won’t be used against you on other sites. Finally, help the people in your life who may be less security savvy by sharing suggestions like not using common words for passwords. Sadly, “password” and “12345” are still top of the most common password lists when we see breaches occur and passwords posted online.
The Internet has transformed the way we purchase goods and services and added layers of convenience to our lives. Yet, disappointingly, online fraud increasingly victimizes millions of unsuspecting consumers each year. The organized groups of criminals involved do not care about the time or expense experienced by individuals they’ve attacked; or the billions in currency global companies and financial institutions absorb each year from their illegal activities. In the end, all of us pay a high price for online fraud.
That is why our resolve at Microsoft to battle fraud and our commitment to account security is stronger than ever. I hope you’ll take a few moments to protect your account today and as always, I welcome you to share your views or concerns with me as we move forward together.
Alex Garden Email: Alex dot Garden at Microsoft dot com General Manager, Xbox LIVE
Monday 16 July 2012
Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” Console Bundle & Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
At the 343 Industries Panel at Comic Con today we have announced full details around the “Halo 4” LE Console Bundle and controller coming this fall.
Here is the official press release:
Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” Console Bundle & Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Today in front of thousands of “Halo” fans in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft and 343 Industries revealed the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle – the perfect celebration of the return of the Master Chief in “Halo 4.” The limited edition bundle and accessories showcase a never-before-seen unique design inspired by the game and include everything you need to bring the “Halo” mythology right into your living room.
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle is available for pre-order today and will arrive in stores with the launch of “Halo 4” on Nov. 6, 2012. This must-have bundle contains an exclusive, custom-designed console and two exclusive controllers inspired by the game, a standard edition copy of “Halo 4,” a wired headset, a massive 320GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive “Halo 4” in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The “ring of light” on the console, as well as the Xbox Guide button of the controller will showcase a glowing blue color to match the overall “Halo 4” color scheme.
As the definitive console bundle of 2012, the limited edition console bundle offers an incredible value for fans who want to enjoy the immersive world of “Halo 4.” The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” bundle is available through your favorite retailer while supplies last, priced at $399.99 (U.S. ERP).
In addition to the limited edition console bundle, Microsoft and 343 Industries are releasing a standalone Xbox 360 “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless Controller. The graphics on this controller will feature the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) emblem on a dark grey translucent body, and will include an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless controller will also feature the “Halo 4” glowing blue Xbox Guide button. This product will be available by Nov. 6, 2012 and is priced at $59.99 (U.S. ERP).
Here is the official press release:
Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” Console Bundle & Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Today in front of thousands of “Halo” fans in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft and 343 Industries revealed the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle – the perfect celebration of the return of the Master Chief in “Halo 4.” The limited edition bundle and accessories showcase a never-before-seen unique design inspired by the game and include everything you need to bring the “Halo” mythology right into your living room.
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” console bundle is available for pre-order today and will arrive in stores with the launch of “Halo 4” on Nov. 6, 2012. This must-have bundle contains an exclusive, custom-designed console and two exclusive controllers inspired by the game, a standard edition copy of “Halo 4,” a wired headset, a massive 320GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive “Halo 4” in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The “ring of light” on the console, as well as the Xbox Guide button of the controller will showcase a glowing blue color to match the overall “Halo 4” color scheme.
As the definitive console bundle of 2012, the limited edition console bundle offers an incredible value for fans who want to enjoy the immersive world of “Halo 4.” The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 4” bundle is available through your favorite retailer while supplies last, priced at $399.99 (U.S. ERP).
In addition to the limited edition console bundle, Microsoft and 343 Industries are releasing a standalone Xbox 360 “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless Controller. The graphics on this controller will feature the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) emblem on a dark grey translucent body, and will include an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content. The “Halo 4” Limited Edition Wireless controller will also feature the “Halo 4” glowing blue Xbox Guide button. This product will be available by Nov. 6, 2012 and is priced at $59.99 (U.S. ERP).
Another Forza on the Horizon
So Turn10 Studios announced another Forza at E3 this year, apparently in an attempt to engage a new audience of racing gamers.
According to the official Xbox website: "Forza Horizon on Xbox 360 delivers action racing with the freedom of the open road. Combining the legendary Forza authenticity with a festival atmosphere, Forza Horizon is where you can show off your stylish driving to become the star of the world’s most unique motorsport party."
Pre-order Forza Horizon today and you’ll receive exclusive content in both Forza Horizon and in Forza Motorsport 4! Here’s how it works: If you pre-order Forza Horizon at a participating retailer, you’ll immediately receive a special code you can use to download a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 in Forza Motorsport 4, complete with a custom Forza Horizon livery created by the Forza community team (you will need a copy of Forza Motorsport 4 and an Xbox LIVE account to redeem). The SRT8 Challenger is a stunning example of American muscle and is ready to conquer the tracks of Forza Motorsport 4.
The action packed addition to the successful franchise will hit stores on October 23rd 2012.
According to the official Xbox website: "Forza Horizon on Xbox 360 delivers action racing with the freedom of the open road. Combining the legendary Forza authenticity with a festival atmosphere, Forza Horizon is where you can show off your stylish driving to become the star of the world’s most unique motorsport party."
Pre-order Forza Horizon today and you’ll receive exclusive content in both Forza Horizon and in Forza Motorsport 4! Here’s how it works: If you pre-order Forza Horizon at a participating retailer, you’ll immediately receive a special code you can use to download a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 in Forza Motorsport 4, complete with a custom Forza Horizon livery created by the Forza community team (you will need a copy of Forza Motorsport 4 and an Xbox LIVE account to redeem). The SRT8 Challenger is a stunning example of American muscle and is ready to conquer the tracks of Forza Motorsport 4.
The action packed addition to the successful franchise will hit stores on October 23rd 2012.
Konami shoots down Metal Gear Solid 5 rumours
MGS fans will be disappointed to hear that an alleged secret screening of Metal Gear Solid 5 was in fact, a load of rubbish. Anticipation has been rife about "Project Ogre", and Hideo Kojima's presence at San Diego's Comic Con certainly fuelled rumours. Kojima has previously talked of a fifth Metal Gear Solid game, but it is uncertain whether or not the development of the game has already been undertaken.
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski tweeted, "Just got pulled into a back room at Comic Con by @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN and showed some crazy new secret stuff. Wow."
The speculation continues...
Epic Games design director Cliff Bleszinski tweeted, "Just got pulled into a back room at Comic Con by @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN and showed some crazy new secret stuff. Wow."
The speculation continues...
Sony were in Limbo...
So it's come to light that Xbox Live Arcade exclusive title Limbo was once upon a time going to be a potential PSN only title.
Playdead Studios - the producers of Limbo, revealed that Sony wanted to retain intellectual property rights. "There are obvious benefits to keeping it, but also to giving it up: you're way more likely to get the deal," said Smith regarding retaining the IP rights. "A publisher is much more likely to commit to marketing and merchandising if they own the IP." After Sony failed to reach a deal with Playdead Studios, the Danish developer went on to launch Limbo on Xbox Live Arcade in July 2010, one year before it landed on PSN.
Smith added, "Sometimes all we want is protection so [developers] don't make a game, finish it then go to one of our rivals. We look at IP on a case by case basis. With a bit of common sense, you can find common ground."
Playdead Studios - the producers of Limbo, revealed that Sony wanted to retain intellectual property rights. "There are obvious benefits to keeping it, but also to giving it up: you're way more likely to get the deal," said Smith regarding retaining the IP rights. "A publisher is much more likely to commit to marketing and merchandising if they own the IP." After Sony failed to reach a deal with Playdead Studios, the Danish developer went on to launch Limbo on Xbox Live Arcade in July 2010, one year before it landed on PSN.
Smith added, "Sometimes all we want is protection so [developers] don't make a game, finish it then go to one of our rivals. We look at IP on a case by case basis. With a bit of common sense, you can find common ground."
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut
Bioware today released the long anticipated extended cut for Mass Effect 3, providing Shepard fans with additional scenes and the outcome of the decisions she's made throughout the game. This content is free to download on the Xbox Live Marketplace, but be aware of spoilers lurking around the internet!
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