Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. (“Harmonix”) and Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/ TSX: MCZ) today announced that U2 tracks “Cedarwood Road” from the band’s current album Songs of Innocence and “I Will Follow” from their classic debut Boy will be featured in Rock Band™ 4. This is the first time music from the 22-time GRAMMY® award-winning band will be featured in a rhythm action music game.

“Cedarwood Road” and “I Will Follow” are only the beginning for U2 and Rock Band; fans can expect additional U2 tracks to be added to the in-game Music Store for download after launch.
U2 has released 13 studio albums that have sold more than 170 million records worldwide and has staged several of the biggest tours of all time, including the current iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour. Kicking off in May 2015 in Vancouver, iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE has seen “U2 reinvent the arena show” (Rolling Stone), and the tour recently began its European run after playing to more than 650,000 fans across North America, including an eight-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Rock Band 4 gameplay trailer featuring U2’s “Cedarwood Road” and “I Will Follow”:

“Cedarwood Road” and “I Will Follow” join an already impressive soundtrack line-up including music by Aerosmith, Avenged Sevenfold, The Black Keys, Elvis Presley, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, St. Vincent, Queens of the Stone Age, Van Halen, The Who, and more! The complete soundtrack for Rock Band 4 can be found here. Additionally, Rock Band 4 will be compatible with more than 1500 tracks available for download on the Rock Band Music Store, with more on the way!
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group announce today’s launch of LEGO Dimensions, the all-new entertainment experience that allows players to expand their imaginations beyond traditional gaming to merge physical LEGO brick building and interactive console gameplay with 14 fan-favourite universes. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Dimensions is now available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U system.

For the first time in any LEGO videogame, 14 iconic entertainment brands and franchises – DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo!, LEGO Legends of Chima, Doctor Who, Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons, Portal and Midway Arcade – converge in one thrilling adventure. In the game’s story, a mysterious and powerful vortex suddenly appears and sweeps away characters from various LEGO worlds. To save their friends, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex and quickly find themselves on a journey through unexpected worlds, teaming up with unlikely allies on a quest to defeat the evil Lord Vortech.

“This is an entirely new LEGO experience where players can build the physical toys and play with a mash-up of brands in the videogame just like they would in real life,” said Jon Burton, Founder and Creative Director, TT Games. “We wanted to create a game where players can combine their favourite characters and universes and play without restrictions. They can have Scooby-Doo pilot Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet through Cloud Cuckoo Land from The LEGO Movie if they want to. Literally every character can go into any world and use any vehicle or gadget.”

“LEGO Dimensions expands our LEGO videogame franchise with innovation, an amazing range of world-class entertainment properties and ever-growing gameplay designed for longevity,” said David Haddad, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “LEGO videogames are some of the most popular in the world because fans love TT Games’ compelling gameplay mixed with humour. LEGO Dimensions builds on this legacy with a new immersive interactive experience that will evolve the toys to life category.”

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Disney Infinity is a game that is better looked at as a service than simply a game. Instead of getting a defined, complete game, Disney Infinity presents a play space to the user and sets them loose to play. If they want more content, they just purchase the physical and digital add-ons. This formula is certainly not new. Skylanders and Amiibos have been tackling different approaches to the same concept for some time now. The difference with Disney Infinity is that instead of interacting with other games or coming packaged as a defined experience, they also let players craft their own journey. Disney Infinity 3.0 brings several new Disney properties into the game including Star Wars and Inside Out. The first two editions have started a solid foundation with a lot of content, can the third continue the success?
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The Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Closed Beta goes live on September 24th. 14 Operators. 3 Maps. 2 Multiplayer Game Modes. Terrorist Hunt. They’re all available for you to experience before Rainbow Six Siege releases on December 1st. We can’t wait for you to join us and your friends in the destructible combat arenas of the Siege.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Closed Beta Trailer:

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available December 1st on Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC.

For more information on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: http://rainbow6.ubi.com/

2K presents the “OH HELL YEAH” Gameplay Trailer for WWE 2K16, featuring WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin and WWE 2K16 pre-order focus Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside a wealth of WWE Superstars and Divas from the largest roster in the series as they perform their dynamic entrances and signature moves.

Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K16 will receive two playable characters: 2015 WWE Hall of Fame inductee and global action film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800 from The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day films.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K16 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and is in development for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. The game is scheduled for release on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 30, 2015 internationally.

Bethesda has released a new video for Fallout 4!

At Vault-Tec, we’re working around the clock to help prepare you for the possibility of total atomic annihilation with our educational series on the seven defining attributes that make you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

In today’s chapter we focus on Endurance to help you better understand how to resist the harmful effects of radiation and other dangers of the Wasteland. You can share this video and help ensure the survival of your fellow citizens with the below YouTube link and embed.

For more survival tips from Vault-Tec, stay tuned next week to learn how your renowned Charisma can help you negotiate your way out of danger with unsavory characters and earn the trust of your fellow Wasteland inhabitants.

Remember, the rebuilding of this great nation of ours may fall to you so study these materials carefully to ensure you survive and thrive in a life aboveground.

What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Part 3: ENDURANCE Video:

Set to release worldwide on November 10, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, Fallout 4 is the next generation of open-world gaming where every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours.

Fallout 4 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information about the game visit: www.Fallout4.com.

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. (“Harmonix”) is excited to reveal that Rock Band 4 is now available for digital pre-orders for Xbox One via the Xbox Games Store in North America, South America, and Central America. Players can pre-order the game by going here or from their Xbox One console.

As a special bonus, players who pre-order the game through Xbox Live, the world’s premier gaming community from Microsoft, will receive 12 additional songs to play in Rock Band 4 that are only available for free* at launch through this Xbox-exclusive offer.
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Independent developer Fatshark today released the first of the five Action Reels, showcasing gameplay from each of the five heroes playable in Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. First off is Witch Hunter – Victor Saltzpyre a lethal and deadly marksman with melee skills to match. Check out the first action reel to see the Witch Hunter in action as he carries out Skaven destruction with his diverse skillset and arsenal of weaponry.

New Rise of the Tomb Raider Trailer has been released! The secrets of history are hidden in hostile environments. Lara must survive in the wild, then discover and explore deadly tombs filled with traps and puzzles in her search for the Lost City of Kitezh.

Do you know what makes you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.?

Following total atomic annihilation, the rebuilding of this great nation of ours may fall to you. That’s why we at Vault-Tec have prepared this educational video series for you to better understand the seven defining attributes that make you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.!

Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility and Luck – all of these attributes will impact how you survive and thrive aboveground.

Today Bethesda has released the first video in the series, starting, of course, with Strength. If you would like to share this video with your fellow citizens, we’ve included a YouTube embed below. Study these materials carefully to ensure your survival and to discover what makes you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

Set to release worldwide on November 10, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, Fallout 4 is the next generation of open-world gaming where every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours.

Fallout 4 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB and will be released on PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One on November 10, 2015. For more information about the game visit www.Fallout4.com.