Disney Interactive today announced that “Disney’s Planes,” a flying adventure video game inspired by the upcoming Disney animated comedy adventure film, will be available exclusively for Nintendo platforms including the Wii and Wii U systems as well as the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS handheld devices on August 6th, just a few days prior to the film’s August 9th opening in theaters nationwide. The game will expand beyond the storyline of “Disney’s Planes,” offering players the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of flight as one of the popular characters from the film.

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From above the world of “Cars,” “Disney’s Planes” video game takes players on a high-flying, action-packed, fun-filled adventure with Dusty, a big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster who is voiced by actor and comedian Dane Cook. Players will take to the skies with Dusty and other characters, including Ishani, voiced by actress Priyanka Chopra; Echo, voiced by actor Anthony Edwards; and Bravo, voiced by actor Val Kilmer, as they embark on global missions, air races and grand adventures around the world.

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It’s a familiar conundrum for any car lover looking make their purchase, do I get the model that’s already been well received now, or do I wait for the new hotness? EA and Criterion are hoping that Wii U owners have put the decision off long enough to be enticed by this new special edition of Need for Speed: Most Wanted U, and unlike their previous ports a lot of love and care seems to have been put into it. The result is probably the first multiplatform game in which you could credibly describe the Wii U version as the definitive edition.

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For more than 23 years, SimCity has entertained over 30 million fans worldwide and it returns to the platform that started it all on June 11. Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that SimCity will be coming to the Mac on June 11 exclusively as a digital release via Origin and other online retailers. Fans who purchase SimCity will be able to play the game on Mac and PC, regardless of which version they buy, as well as access their cities from across both platforms. Players who have previously purchased SimCity for PC, either as a physical or a digital copy will receive the Mac version as a free digital download on Origin* on June 11.

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Today, Ubisoft confirms that Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is coming to Wii U on August 20 in North America, August 22 for EMEA territories and August 23 in the UK. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist on Wii U will deliver a unique gaming experience that puts players in the role of special operative and 4th Echelon leader, Sam Fisher.

Showcasing enhanced gameplay features using the Wii U GamePad controller, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist allows players to operate innovative gadgets, execute Killing in Motion efficiently to take out enemies and move through the environment, and intuitively switch between weapons, among other features. The
GamePad touch screen along with motion-based inputs are sure to immerse fans and gamers alike in this thrilling modern-day adventure.

First Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist Screenshots and Box shot:

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Coming later this evening is the next system software update for PS Vita. We’ve listened to your feedback and have included many improvements to make your PS Vita experience much more enjoyable, such as adding a new folder system that allows you to organize your games and apps.

Here’s a look at some of the new enhancements you can expect with software update v.2.10:

Create folders to more easily manage your favorite application icons on the home screen, with up to 10 icons in each folder and a maximum of 100 on the home screen (including icons inside the folders).

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The Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon “april fools” trailer and website that Ubisoft unvield appears to be a real game. Hackers managed to download a copy of Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon from uplay Russia and then posted over 30 minutes of game footage (16-bit cut scenes with 80’s music to match the first person shooter levels) on Youtube.

No word from Ubisoft about the release date of this game, but it appears to be stand alone game as the video footage starts straight off in the game and does not launch from the Far Cry 3 PC menu.

Here’s the original trailer from the April 1st release from Ubisoft.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, the next installments of the blockbuster Batman: Arkham videogame franchise.

Batman: Arkham Origins will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 system, the Wii U system, and Windows PC. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate will be available for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system, and PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system. Both titles are scheduled to release worldwide Oct. 25, 2013.

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Starring, written and directed by Kevin Smith, in the spot, Smith and his long-time sidekick and partner in comics Jason Mewes continue their debate from playground to present, of “who would win in a fight” between superheroes in the upcoming video game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Injustice: Gods Among Us launches on April 16th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.

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The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games are relatively new entries in the long running Mystery Dungeon series, having many themed versions of the game, with mostly the same mechanics. The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series in particular has tended to be on the easier, and on the more accessible side. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity seems to have a desire to shed some of its mechanics, and even trading out 2D sprites for 3D polygons, and have a fresh start for the series going forward.

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Kicking off the week of Spartan festivities, the Castle Map Pack is launching worldwide today: Monday, April 8. Developed by Certain Affinity in collaboration with 343 Industries, the Castle Map Pack brings players three medium-to-large, maps that emphasize vehicular combat and large battles over stunning open spaces, where team strategy is the key to successfully conquering the battlefield. (1)

Alongside the release of the Castle Map Pack, 343 Industries will introduce Competitive Skill Rank (CSR), a new 1-50 level ranking system which measures your performance in War Games, intelligently matches you against opponents of comparable skill, and displays your rank on your Halo Waypoint player profile. Starting April 8 at 2:00 a.m. PST and ending April 22 at 2:00 a.m. PST, play the Castle Team DLC playlist and reach CSR level 35 or higher at any point on or between dates above, and receive an exclusive Avatar tee. (2)

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