Bethesda Softworks is pleased to announce Wolfenstein: The New Order, the first-person action-adventure shooter, will be available in North America on May 20, 2014 and throughout Europe on May 23, 2014. As an added bonus, everyone pre-ordering the game will be invited to access the DOOM beta with their copy of Wolfenstein. For more information on the DOOM beta access pre-order bonus, as well as applicable terms and restrictions, please visit: www.wolfenstein.com/doom.

Currently under development at MachineGames, Wolfenstein: The New Order reignites the franchise widely recognized for pioneering the first-person shooter genre. Set in the 1960s, the monstrous Nazi regime has used mysterious advanced technology to win World War II. They now rule the globe with an iron fist. Wolfenstein: The New Order sends you across Europe on a harrowing mission to bring down the Nazi war machine.

Wolfenstein is slated for release on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Wolfenstein: The New Order has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information on the game visit: www.wolfenstein.com.

SQUARE ENIX today released the New Features trailer for FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster.

Get acquainted with all the brand-new features of the FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, including the completely remastered visuals, updated music, and new content. At last, fans can finally play the 20+ hours of the International Edition – never been released in North America. Experience the quintessential versions of two RPGs that defined a generation.

For more information visit http://www.finalfantasyXHD.com

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the PlayStation 4 (PS4) computer entertainment system has cumulatively sold through more than 5.3 million units*1 around the world as of February 8, 2014 (JST), and is continuing to demonstrate strong growth and momentum.

“I am thrilled that so many customers around the globe have continued to select PS4 as the best place to play throughout and beyond the holiday season,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “We are delighted that according to the NPD Group’s latest data, PS4 was January’s top-selling console in the United States. The PS4 system’s momentum just keeps growing stronger, and we are extremely grateful for the continued passion and support of PlayStation fans. February 22 sees the launch of PS4 in Japan, and I’m looking forward to Japanese fans sharing the excitement of the deep social capabilities and entertainment experiences only possible on PS4.”

*1 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in North America and Latin America collected 11/15/2013 – 2/8/2014. Europe and Asia collected 11/29/13 –2/8/2014.

An intense side-scrolling action platformer, Strider’s action begins in the expansive metropolis of Kazakh City, a mix of ornate Russian architecture and hard-edged futuristic high-rise buildings with sprawling energy cables and pipework. Players freely explore the city and beyond, gaining new abilities and items which in turn open access to a truly massive and expansive interconnected game world.

Capcom has released this digital download for $15 for the PlayStation 3 / 4 Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.

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Today, Ubisoft announced that Rayman Legends has entered the next generation of gaming and is now available on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America.

With the upgraded capabilities of next-gen consoles, the award-winning visuals of Rayman Legends have been enhanced to show the hand-drawn artwork in even sharper detail and loading time between maps has been suppressed. Each platform will have a set of exclusive playable characters to unlock in the Heroes Gallery. On Xbox One, there are two characters designed after the infamous villain from Far Cry 3, Ray Vaas and Far Glob, as well as Splinter Ray, inspired by Sam Fisher. PlayStation 4 players will have access to Assassin Ray, inspired by the hero Edward Kenway from Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Both platforms will also support the VIP hero, Champion Ray, who is unlocked mainly by the highest-ranked players in the Online Challenges Mode.

Each console will also have a set of exclusive game play features. The Xbox One version will include 10 exclusive challenges to unlock new achievements. These challenges require you to perform specific actions during a limited amount of time and are associated with various aspects of the game, such as player skills, co-op play, Kung Foot, and more. The PlayStation®4 will allow use of the controller’s touch pad for actions such as scratching Lucky Tickets, as well as a new Camera Mode. In this mode, players use the touch pad to freeze the screen and zoom in and out of the picture. Focusing on the hand-drawn visuals and animated-nuisances created during development, camera mode allows you to share these treasured moments with the rest of the community. Rayman Legends on PlayStation®4 will also support Remote Play so you can continue playing from your PS Vita while the TV is turned off.

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Monster Hunter clones seem to be all the rage in Japan these days, so it should come as no surprise that Tecmo-Koei wants a piece of that action. Developed by Omega Force of Dynasty Warriors fame, this game trades out large dragons for demons, and a western medieval fantasy setting for a medieval Japanese one. The result is not too shabby of a game, although there are some shortfalls.

Toukiden takes place in a fictional medieval fantasy version of Japan, and the game actually has a basic story about the Slayers, an organization created to gather a group of warriors to hunt the Oni, a race of malevolent demons that seek to disrupt the way of life for humanity. You play as a new recruit to a village. This character you play as is a user created avatar. Gender, and pre-selected name, facial, hairstyle, and skin tones are selected, you can pick your starting weapon. Then you get right into the action. The game’s story is told after playing through a set number of missions which gradually unlock. Although sometimes the story needs to move forward by finding an NPC and talking to them to get new missions unlocked. You can also take on up to 5 quests at a time, which are additional objectives like hunting a certain number of monsters, or delivering a certain number of materials. Most tasks will net you an extra bit of money, called Maku. Although some rewards will increase your material storage capacity. You can also donate Maku to the shrine before heading out for a temporary power boost. The pool of purity can do this as well, but it can also be used to improve the relationships with the party members you can take with you into battle. This affects how quickly that they will come to your aid if you fall in battle and need resurrecting.

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Today, Award-winning developer Harmonix announced an original free-to-play, music-driven, first-person, multiplayer shooter for PC – Chroma. Developed in partnership with Hidden Path Entertainment (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Defense Grid: The Awakening), Chroma completely reimagines the classic Arena FPS formula, infusing fast-paced shooter action with music-driven gameplay.

“Chroma has been a dream project of mine for some time,” said Harmonix co-founder and CEO Alex Rigopulos. “Watching the teams at Harmonix and Hidden Path begin to bring this vision to life has been tremendously exciting. We’re also thrilled to release an alpha version of this game and to evolve it in collaboration with our players. We can’t wait to hear what people think of this new approach to both first-person shooters and music games.”

Chroma is an all-new entry into PC Game development for the team behind cultural phenomena including Rock Band and Dance Central. With technology powered by Unreal Engine and a partnership with experienced shooter developers Hidden Path, Chroma aims high, even in its alpha release.

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“Truly new experiences in video games are very rare,” says Mark Terrano, Chief Creative Officer/Founder of Hidden Path Entertainment. “At Hidden Path Entertainment we were delighted to help Harmonix realize their dream of a musical shooter, and are looking forward to the next step – seeing it continue to evolve with the energy, input and creativity from the game community!”

Harmonix has begun accepting applications for a limited Closed Alpha. Participants will get an early look at Chroma while it’s still in development, and will be able to give feedback to help shape the game! Interested players can register at http://www.playchroma.com.

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We check out the DVDO Air3 Wireless HDAdapter Video Review that can transmit up to 10 Meters / 32 Feet. Does it live up to it’s claims of zero lag and no interference? Find out when Gametactics editor in chief Justin Lee reviews it in this hands on review.

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the North American release of The Last of Us: Left Behind, a prologue to the game’s single player campaign available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. Developed by the award-winning studio Naughty Dog, Left Behind is the developer’s first single-player-themed downloadable content after a long line of successful IPs including UNCHARTED, Jak and Daxter and the Crash Bandicoot series on PlayStation.

Left Behind explores the events and relationships that influence main character Ellie’s experiences that pick up from the events of The Last of Us, and set her on a path to uncover her strength and potential that are manifested throughout the main campaign of The Last of Us. In Left Behind, gamers will take control of Ellie, one of 2013’s most beloved protagonists, and explore her relationship with one person in particular – Riley, who is Ellie’s best friend and mentor. Left Behind follows the duo’s relationship attending military boarding school in the Boston quarantine zone after the infection and the choosing to fight for a rebel group called the Fireflys or stay in the government Quarantine.

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“In 2013, players across the world fell in love with Ellie,” said Neil Druckmann, creative director for The Last of Us. “She’s been described as a bold, courageous and endearing young woman who overcame extraordinary emotional and physical challenges.”

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the key art for LEGO The Hobbit, available this Spring for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, as well as Windows PC. Join Gandalf, Bilbo, Thorin Oakenshield and Company, as they set out on an unforgettable journey filled with both splendor and peril, on their quest to take back the Lonely Mountain from Smaug The Magnificent.

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In LEGO The Hobbit, kids and families will take on the form of their favorite Hobbit characters and follow the storyline of Peter Jackson’s first two films. Players will embark on quests throughout Middle-earth, joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and Thorin Oakenshield and Company in their exciting adventures toward the Dwarven Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, players will solve countless puzzles, partake in Treasure Quests and battle with Orcs, Trolls, Goblins and fouler things.