Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of The Infamy, the first episode in the three-part Assassin’s Creed III The Tyranny of King Washington downloadable content series for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

In the first episode of The Tyranny of King Washington, our hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly founded United States of America, that a new king has been crowned: George Washington. The Infamy takes gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone this new king.

Assassin’s Creed III The Tyranny of King Washington continues in two more episodes: The Betrayal and The Redemption, releasing March 19 and April 23, respectively.

Assassin’s Creed III The Tyranny of King – Part 1 Launch Trailer:

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Always wanted to wave a gun at your PlayStation 3 or Windows PC first person shooter games? Well, now you can with the $149.99 Mag II Wireless Induction Controller from G-Mate Controllers. You can watch the hands on review of the Mag II on the Gametacticsdotcom Youtube Channel:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TckzAK0LBU

After decades of playing second fiddle to the No. 1 video game hero, Luigi is getting some love from Nintendo. Nintendo has named 2013 the “Year of Luigi,” thanks to the numerous appearances that Mario’s timid, green-clad twin brother will be making in games this year. In a Nintendo Direct video, Nintendo provided details about games on the way that feature Luigi, as well as information about more than two dozen upcoming games, including content for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS across packaged and digital formats.

“Luigi is just the green tip of the iceberg of all the great news we have to share with Nintendo fans this year and beyond,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO. “We’re showing how Nintendo 3DS and Wii U continue to be a source of fun, entertainment and great surprises.”

To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Today’s announcements included:

The Year of Luigi

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon: The game that kicks off the Year of Luigi launches March 24 and will include additional multiplayer modes beyond the previously revealed Hunter Mode. Up to four players with their own Nintendo 3DS systems can team up via local wireless, pair up in Download Play or connect over the Internet to escape each floor within the time limit in Rush Mode and search for the hidden ghost dogs in Polterpup Mode (up to four game cards may be required).

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team: A new installment in the Mario & Luigi role-playing series is coming to Nintendo 3DS this summer. The game takes place inside the mind of a sleeping Luigi, who is a powerful, brave hero in his dreams.

New Super Luigi U: To continue the fun of New Super Mario Bros. U for Wii U, Nintendo is letting Luigi take over in new downloadable content that is coming in the Year of Luigi that provides alternate versions of the game’s more than 80 stages. Players can freely change between the New Super Luigi U and New Super Mario Bros. U stages. These Luigi-focused stages provide a whole new level of game-play challenge and will be available for purchase as a single download.

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Nintendo of America has sent word that tomorrow Thursday February 14th at 9AM Eastern will be a Nintendo Direct event again! They say there will be Wii U and 3DS annoucements, so tune in tomorow here:

http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/

Call of Duty: Black Ops II players on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC will have access to the game’s first DLC Map Pack – Revolution – on February 28. Revolutiondelivers an unparalleled amount of variety and content for all types of Call of Duty: Black Ops II players, featuring four all-new multiplayer maps set around the globe:

– Hydro: Located in Pakistan, this hydro-electric plant comes complete with a lethal spillway that floods with very little warning.

– Grind: Set in a skate park in Venice Beach (the birthplace of skateboarding!), quarter-pipes and curved surfaces drive players away from easy cover and into intense firefights.

– Downhill: A ski resort in the French Alps, this snowy map is complete with a moving gondola system that can both offer cover and crush you to death.

– Mirage: Located in China’s Gobi Desert, this luxury resort has been ravaged by a sandstorm.

Check out the Call of Duty: Black Ops II “The Replacer” trailer here:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZwdpXgPbKc&list=PL7CD8C2AABB7A0532&index=3

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Aliens: Colonial Marines will be available in stores across the globe on February 12, 2013 on PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. A release date for the announced Wii U version will be revealed at a later time. For more information, please visit www.sega.com/alienscolonialmarines

Aliens: Colnial Marines Launch Trailer:

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will provide players with a whole new challenge when they land on the cursed Bitterblack Isle and come face-to-face with a host of fearsome new enemies. The aptly named Death and his trademark scythe will send the Arisen to his grave with one hit. Be ready to dodge the Eliminator’s mighty hammer, extinguish the Pyre Saurian’s fiery attacks, and to take on the rest of the enemies that inhabit this blighted realm – including Maneaters hidden in chests!

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen includes all of the content from the original Dragon’s Dogma plus a whole new underground realm for gamers to explore. Owners of the original game will be able to export their existing save data to continue their journey as the Arisen, while those new to the series can begin their Dragon’s Dogma experience from the beginning.

Check out what awaits in the underground realm in a brand new video to check out.

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen Enemies Trailer:

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will be available from April 23 in North America and across Europe on April 26.

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., announced that together Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales worldwide, inclusive of toys and accessories — and the franchise reached this milestone in just 15 months.¹

In 2012, the combined sales of Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure toys out-sold the top action figure lines in the U.S. and Europe, including Beyblades, Star Wars and Transformers.³ Additionally, through January 2013, more than 100 million Skylanders toys have been sold at retail.²

“The Skylanders franchise became the first kids’ videogame IP to cross the $1 billion mark in just 15 months4, and I think we are still just starting to realize its potential,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. “We knew that the simple, but magical idea, of bringing your toys to life in a video game could change both the video game and the toy industries, and more importantly, change the way kids play. And this fall, we’re looking forward to delivering to fans our latest break-through innovation, Skylanders SWAP Force, which lets kids customize their own characters, bringing toys to life to a whole new level.”

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Gamers can now download and play as the war-hardened dwarf, Glóin in Guardians of Middle-earth on Xbox LIVE Arcade. This new Guardian character will release for PlayStation Network soon.

As one of the 12 dwarves who accompanied Thorin Oakenshield to reclaim Erebor and father of Gimli, Glóin joins the epic character roster in Guardians of Middle-earth, with Season Pass holders set to receive two more Guardians in the coming months, and more to come as well.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions also released new character art, bio, ability details and a new video about playing as Glóin, whose abilities include using fire to attack enemies and stunning foes with a swift blow of his mighty axe.

Also, for a limited time PlayStation Plus members can download Guardians of Middle-earth for free between Feb. 4 through March 4, 2013.

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Wikipad Inc. today announced that its 7” Wikipad tablet will be available from leading retailers in spring 2013 at a launch price of $249. Wikipad combines the unrivaled gaming experience of a console with the functionality and portability of a premium tablet, thanks to its unique attachable game controller.

“We wanted to get Wikipad into our community’s hands and what we found was that the smaller 7” form factor just seemed right,’” said Fraser Townley, President of Sales, Wikipad, Inc. “The smaller frame delivers an aggressive price while keeping the same amazing specs.”

The 7” Wikipad possesses the same powerful product specs as the previously shown and forthcoming 10” version in a form factor that is even more portable and at a price point that is even more accessible to gamers everywhere. In addition to the new compact form factor, refinements have been made to the dual-analog stick controller to ensure lightning-fast response times and the best gaming experience possible.

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