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		<title>Xbox One Cloud Power Can Enhance Game Physics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 23:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Speaking with Redmond Game Studios and Platforms GM Matt Booty, Ars Technica reports that cloud computing will boost performance in games designed for Microsoft&#8217;s Xbox One. While latency-sensitive actions will be handled by a user&#8217;s Xbox One console, Microsoft claims its cloud architecture can pre-calculate elements like lighting and physics modeling, leading to increased [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/xbox-one-cloud-power-can-enhance-game-physics">Xbox One Cloud Power Can Enhance Game Physics</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Speaking with Redmond Game Studios and Platforms GM Matt Booty, Ars Technica <a title="reports" href="http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/05/how-the-xbox-one-draws-more-processing-power-from-cloud-computing/" target="_blank">reports</a> that cloud computing will boost performance in games designed for Microsoft&#8217;s <a title="Microsoft Reveals Xbox One" href="http://www.takesontech.com/microsoft-reveals-xbox-one" target="_blank">Xbox One</a>.</p>
<p>While latency-sensitive actions will be handled by a user&#8217;s Xbox One console, Microsoft claims its cloud architecture can pre-calculate elements like lighting and physics modeling, leading to increased in-game performance.</p>
<p>This additional processing is made possible by the 300,000 servers that will power Xbox Live after the Xbox One&#8217;s launch, up from the 15,000 servers currently supporting the service. Booty notes that &#8220;[for] every Xbox One available in your living room we&#8217;ll have three of those devices in the cloud available.&#8221;</p>
<p>Xbox One games that support the feature will remain operational in the event of an Internet connection outage, though developers will need to address the possibility of reduced performance. &#8220;In the event of a drop out [...] the game is going to have to intelligently handle that,&#8221; Booty tells Ars Technica.</p>
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		<title>GRID 2 BAC Mono Edition is £125,000 &#8211; That Is Not a Type Folks!</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/grid-2-bac-mono-edition-is-125000-that-is-not-a-type-folks</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I guess the kids in the UK are doing much better than us here in the US, because the headline does say one hundred and twenty-five thousand British Pounds ($188,700). But let us here at ToT put things in perspective. The GRID 2 BAC Mono Edition isn&#8217;t so much a special edition of a game [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/grid-2-bac-mono-edition-is-125000-that-is-not-a-type-folks">GRID 2 BAC Mono Edition is £125,000 &#8211; That Is Not a Type Folks!</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>I guess the kids in the UK are doing much better than us here in the US, because the headline does say one hundred and twenty-five <em>thousand</em> British Pounds ($188,700).</p>
<p>But let us here at ToT put things in perspective. The <em>GRID 2 BAC Mono Edition</em> isn&#8217;t so much a special edition of a game as it is a luxury sports car that happens to come with a game.  Know you know that I am sure you going to be ready to pull out your VISA card now.</p>
<p>Specifically, the BAC Mono Edition comes with the Mono, essentially a street legal formula racing car. Also included is a racing suit and helmet, a copy of <a title="Codemasters Release Teaser Image for GRID 2 on Facebook" href="http://www.takesontech.com/codemasters-release-teaser-image-for-grid-2-on-facebook" target="_blank"><em>GRID 2</em></a> and a PlayStation 3 on which to play it. According to <a title="BAC's website" href="http://us.bac-mono.com/config.php" target="_blank">BAC&#8217;s website</a>, a Mono with no frills has a base price of £96,495 ($145,919), and that&#8217;s before throwing in VAT. Only one copy of the BAC Mono Edition is being manufactured, making it something a collector&#8217;s item. You can <a title="Place you Pre-Order" href="http://www.game.co.uk/en/grid-2-bac-mono-edition-228776" target="_blank">place your pre-order</a> exclusively with GAME. Oh, and shipping is free.</p>
<p>Now Best Buy is selling a <a title="special edition of GRID 2 " href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/GRID+2+-+Xbox+360/6775295.p?id=1218806579664&amp;skuId=6775295&amp;st=GRid%202&amp;lp=1&amp;cp=1" target="_blank">special edition of <em>GRID 2</em></a> in North America. It includes the IndyCar DLC pack and retails for $59.99.  Much more in the range of my pocket book.</p>
<p><em>GRID 2</em> comes out next week.</p>
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		<title>Sony Tells Why Gran Turismo 6 is Launching on PS3, Not PS4</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/sony-tells-why-gran-turismo-6-is-launching-on-ps3-not-ps4</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The biggest eyebrow-raiser with last week&#8217;s Gran Turismo 6 reveal was that it&#8217;s launching on the PS3, and not the PS4. Doesn&#8217;t Sony want to drive PS4 launch sales with one of its biggest franchises? In an interview on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO Jim Ryan explained why the latest Gran Turismo [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/sony-tells-why-gran-turismo-6-is-launching-on-ps3-not-ps4">Sony Tells Why Gran Turismo 6 is Launching on PS3, Not PS4</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The biggest eyebrow-raiser with last week&#8217;s <em>Gran Turismo 6</em> reveal was that it&#8217;s launching on the PS3, and not the <a title="Sony Teases the Look of the PlayStation 4 Console" href="http://www.takesontech.com/sony-teases-the-look-of-the-playstation-4-console" target="_blank">PS4</a>. Doesn&#8217;t Sony want to drive PS4 launch sales with one of its biggest franchises?</p>
<p>In an interview on the <a title="PlayStation Blog" href="http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/05/23/gran-turismo-6-kazunori-yamauchi-and-jim-ryan-on-15-years-of-gt/" target="_blank">PlayStation Blog</a>, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO Jim Ryan explained why the latest Gran Turismo isn&#8217;t debuting on the soon-to-be latest PlayStation, arguing that <em>GT6</em> can still deliver a significant difference from <em>GT5</em>, despite being on the same platform.</p>
<p>&#8220;You had <em>GT1</em> and <em>GT2</em> on PS one,&#8221; Ryan said, &#8220;<em>GT3</em> and <em>GT4</em> on PS2, then there&#8217;s <em>GT5</em> on PS3 and a space next to it. The difference between <em>Gran Turismo</em> and <em>GT2</em> is unbelievable, but they&#8217;re both on the same platform. The difference between <em>GT3</em> and <em>GT4</em> is huge. We&#8217;re absolutely confident when GT6 comes, you&#8217;ll see a big step change up from <em>GT5</em> too. There&#8217;s still a lot of potential on PS3 that a developer like Polyphony can really exploit.&#8221;</p>
<p>The other, obvious factor is the install base. Gran Turismo has traditionally been a big seller, with three entries shifting over 10 million units. To do that, Ryan indicates, you need to have the install base.</p>
<p>&#8220;And the other factor is that on PS3 we have an install base of 70 million units,&#8221; Ryan added. &#8220;On PS4 on launch day we&#8217;ll have an install base of zero units. There&#8217;ll be plenty of games to help drive PS4 – not least <em>Driveclub</em> in the racing genre from Evolution Studios, a studio with a fantastic pedigree.&#8221;</p>
<p>A PS4 version of <em>GT6</em> looks more than likely at some point down the line, and it&#8217;s something that hasn&#8217;t been shied away from. Speaking to the UK <a title="IGN" href="http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/05/15/gran-turismo-6-in-mind-for-ps4" target="_blank">IGN</a> team, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi said, &#8220;We actually do have a PlayStation 4 version in mind, but for this holiday season, we thought it would be best for users to release on PS3 for now.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Need For Speed Rivals to Skip Wii U Release</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Need for Speed Rivals is another title that won&#8217;t be coming to the already down and out Wii U. The latest game in the Need for Speed franchise has been slated for release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in November, with the PS4 and Xbox One release expected later this year. Ghost Game&#8217;s producer [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/need-for-speed-rivals-to-skip-wii-u-release">Need For Speed Rivals to Skip Wii U Release</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="EA Announces Need for Speed Rivals" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-announces-need-for-speed-rivals" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-103488" style="margin: 5px;" alt="Need For Speed Rivals" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image_302676_fit_940-300x168.jpg" width="300" height="168" />Need for Speed Rivals</a> is another title that won&#8217;t be coming to the already down and out Wii U. The latest game in the Need for Speed franchise has been slated for release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in November, with the PS4 and Xbox One release expected later this year.</p>
<p>Ghost Game&#8217;s producer Marcus Nilsson has confirmed with Eurogamer that Need for Speed Rivals will not be developed for the Wii U.</p>
<p>Nilsson says that &#8220;[the Frostbite engine] is not really set up for Wii U. I don&#8217;t have all the information, so it wouldn&#8217;t be right for me to speak about it. Frostbite 3 is a really capable engine, it&#8217;s scalable and it gives us a big advantage on the next generation to support the Xbox One and the PS4, but it&#8217;s not being developed on the Wii U.&#8221;</p>
<p>News of Frostbite 3 not running on Wii U is not new. Earlier this month DICE technical director Johan Andersson stated that &#8220;Frostbite 3 has never been running on Wii U.&#8221;Last week EA spokesperson Jeff Brown announced that EA has no current games in development for Wii U U, however the company&#8217;s CFO<a title="EA is developing Wii U Dames Per the CFO" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-is-developing-wii-u-dames-per-the-cfo" target="_blank"> Blake Jorgensen later stated</a> that it actually does, but not anywhere near as many as it does for PS and Xbox.</p>
<p>Need for Speed Rivals joins <a title="EA Confirms No FIFA 14 for Wii U" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-confirms-no-fifa-14-for-wii-u" target="_blank">FIFA 14</a> and Madden NFL 25 on the list of EA titles that will skip Nintendo&#8217;s console.</p>
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		<title>European PlayStation 4 Ad Says &#8216;Coming 2013&#8242;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A new PS4 ad in Europe provides further indication the continent can expect the console to arrive there this year. While Sony announced the PS4 was due &#8220;Holiday 2013&#8243; back at February&#8217;s reveal event, the company declined to commit to which regions that window applied to. However, a new PS4 ad, first seen in today&#8217;s [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/european-playstation-4-ad-says-coming-2013">European PlayStation 4 Ad Says &#8216;Coming 2013&#8242;</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>A new PS4 ad in Europe provides further indication the continent can expect the console to arrive there this year. While Sony <a title="SCEA Announces New Games for PlayStation 4" href="http://www.takesontech.com/scea-announces-new-games-for-playstation-4" target="_blank">announced</a> the PS4 was due &#8220;Holiday 2013&#8243; back at February&#8217;s reveal event, the company declined to commit to which regions that window applied to. However, a new PS4 ad, first seen in today&#8217;s Metro newspaper in the UK, then later <a title="tweeted" href="https://twitter.com/PlayStationEU/status/337908409984749568" target="_blank">tweeted</a> by PlayStation Europe, says the PS4 is &#8220;Coming 2013.&#8221;</p>
<p>Europeans have good reason to be cautious about a tentative window. The PS3 reached the continent in March 2007, having arrived in North America and Japan some four months prior</p>
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		<title>One Piece Romance Dawn Coming to 3DS</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/one-piece-romance-dawn-coming-to-3ds</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Namco Bandai is porting the One Piece Romance Dawn PSP game to Nintendo 3DS. A small blurb in Shonen Jump dates One Piece Romance Dawn for August 8. It’s unclear if Namco Bandai will add any extra content like they they did with Digimon World Re: Digitize Decode, another PSP to Nintendo 3DS port. One [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/one-piece-romance-dawn-coming-to-3ds">One Piece Romance Dawn Coming to 3DS</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Storm 3 Has Hit Over 1.2 Million Shipped Worldwide" href="http://www.takesontech.com/naruto-shippuden-ultimate-storm-3-has-hit-over-1-2-million-shipped-worldwide" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-103482" style="margin: 5px;" alt="One Piece Romance" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/One-Piece-Romance-300x170.jpg" width="300" height="170" />Namco Bandai</a> is porting the <em>One Piece Romance Dawn</em> PSP game to Nintendo 3DS. A small blurb in Shonen Jump dates <em>One Piece Romance Dawn</em> for August 8.</p>
<p>It’s unclear if Namco Bandai will add any extra content like they they did with <em>Digimon World Re: Digitize Decode</em>, another PSP to Nintendo 3DS port. <em>One Piece Romance Dawn</em> is a turn based RPG that covers the story of Shanks and goes up to the Marineford Arc.</p>
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		<title>Defiance Free to Play on Steam this Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/defiance-free-to-play-on-steam-this-weekend</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Defiance, Trion World&#8217;s transmedia MMO made in conjunction with SyFy, is offering a free chunk of to players on Steam this weekend. The trial will be paired with 30 percent discount of the full game, bringing it down to $42 for the standard edition. If you&#8217;re more interested in the television show, SyFy will air [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/defiance-free-to-play-on-steam-this-weekend">Defiance Free to Play on Steam this Weekend</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Patch Expected Today for Defiance on PS3" href="http://www.takesontech.com/patch-expected-today-for-defiance-on-ps3" target="_blank"><em>Defiance</em></a>, Trion World&#8217;s transmedia MMO made in conjunction with SyFy, is offering a free chunk of to players on Steam this weekend. The trial will be paired with 30 percent discount of the full game, bringing it down to $42 for the standard edition.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re more interested in the television show, SyFy will air all six previously seen episodes on Monday night, starting at 4 p.m. local time and running until 11 p.m. SyFy&#8217;s website will also be streaming episodes and offering a mid-season recap for those looking to catch up in as little time as possible. The show was recently cleared for <a title="Syfy Gives Defiance a Second Season" href="http://www.takesontech.com/syfy-gives-defiance-a-second-season">a second season</a>.</p>
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		<title>Class of Heroes 2 Hits PSN on June 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Class of Heroes 2, MonkeyPaw&#8217;s PSP game from 2009, is finally coming to North America on June 4. PSN users can snag the fully localized JRPG dungeon crawler – which is playable on both PSP and PS Vita – for $25 from the PSN store. The effort to localize Class of Heroes 2 began in [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/class-of-heroes-2-hits-psn-on-june-4">Class of Heroes 2 Hits PSN on June 4</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Class of Heroes 2 Combo Pack Now Taking Preorders" href="http://www.takesontech.com/class-of-heroes-2-combo-pack-now-taking-preorders" target="_blank">Class of Heroes 2</a>, MonkeyPaw&#8217;s PSP game from 2009, is finally coming to North America on June 4. PSN users can snag the fully localized JRPG dungeon crawler – which is playable on both PSP and PS Vita – for $25 from the PSN store.</p>
<p>The effort to localize Class of Heroes 2 began in 2012 with a Kickstarter campaign seeking $500,000 in funding. Sadly, only $96,951 was raised.</p>
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		<title>Square Enix Will Have a Live Show at E3 &#8211; Square Enix Presents</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 23:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Taking a note from the Big N&#8217;s playbook, meet Square Enix Presents. That&#8217;s the name of the company&#8217;s live-at-E3 video series, which it&#8217;ll be broadcasting via YouTube. Square Enix Presents promises coverage on the company&#8217;s E3 line-up, which is expected to include the new Final Fantasy for PS4. It&#8217;ll also feature dev interviews, game demos, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/square-enix-will-have-a-live-show-at-e3-square-enix-presents">Square Enix Will Have a Live Show at E3 &#8211; Square Enix Presents</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking a note from the Big N&#8217;s playbook, meet Square Enix Presents. That&#8217;s the name of the company&#8217;s live-at-E3 video series, which it&#8217;ll be broadcasting via <a title="Microsoft Updates YouTube App Per Google’s Request" href="http://www.takesontech.com/microsoft-updates-youtube-app-per-googles-request" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Japanese Voiceover Pack Coming to the PC Version of Tomb Raider" href="http://www.takesontech.com/japanese-voiceover-pack-coming-to-the-pc-version-of-tomb-raider" target="_blank">Square Enix</a> Presents promises coverage on the company&#8217;s E3 line-up, which is expected to include the new Final Fantasy for PS4. It&#8217;ll also feature dev interviews, game demos, and presentations on upcoming content. And, apparently, lots of chocobo music.</p>
<p>The shows will run across all three main days of the conference, which are June 11-13.</p>
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		<title>Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto V Special and Collector&#8217;s Editions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Rockstar Games today announced details for the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector&#8217;s Edition. He In addition, consumers who pre-order the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standalone retail version now will be ensured access to the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle. With every pre-order, players gain the ability to [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/rockstar-announces-grand-theft-auto-v-special-and-collectors-editions">Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto V Special and Collector&#8217;s Editions</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Rockstar Games Debuts the Cover Art for Grand Theft Auto V" href="http://www.takesontech.com/rockstar-games-debuts-the-cover-art-for-grand-theft-auto-v" target="_blank">Rockstar Games</a> today announced details for the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector&#8217;s Edition. He</p>
<p>In addition, consumers who pre-order the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standalone retail version now will be ensured access to the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle. With every pre-order, players gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies.</p>
<h2>The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V</li>
<li><strong>Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork</strong> &#8211; features custom color and metallic treatments to bring out the detail of the Michael, Trevor and Franklin artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook</li>
<li><strong>Blueprint Map</strong> &#8211; exclusive, 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County</li>
<li><strong>Special Ability Boost</strong> &#8211; Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster;</li>
<li><strong>Stunt Plane Trials</strong> – single-player Stunt Plane Trials let players take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County</li>
<li><strong>Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More</strong> &#8211; Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County</li>
<li><strong>Additional Weapons</strong> &#8211; when visiting Ammunation stores in single-player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.</li>
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<h2>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition includes the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition plus:</h2>
<ul>
<li><em>Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key</em> &#8211; inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window</li>
<li><strong>Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap</strong> &#8211; this exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit</li>
<li><strong>Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online</strong> &#8211; get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation Syste</li>
<li><strong>Unique Vehicles and Garage Property</strong> &#8211; players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single-player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.</li>
<li><strong>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition</strong> comes packaged in a collectible outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top and finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination housing all of the contents.</li>
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<p>The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of this acclaimed series, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99.</p>
<p>All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.<br />
Check with your local retailers for pre-order availability and for more information please go to <a title="www.rockstargames.com/V." href="http://www.rockstargames.com/V." target="_blank">www.rockstargames.com/V.</a></p>
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		<title>EA Announces Need for Speed Rivals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>EA today announced Need for Speed Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay. Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA&#8217;s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the &#8220;Need for Speed&#8221; franchise in partnership with the expert [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-announces-need-for-speed-rivals">EA Announces Need for Speed Rivals</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="EA is developing Wii U Dames Per the CFO" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-is-developing-wii-u-dames-per-the-cfo" target="_blank">EA</a> today announced <a title="Frostbite Go Engine coming to iOS, Android" href="http://www.takesontech.com/frostbite-go-engine-coming-to-ios-android" target="_blank">Need for Speed Rivals</a>, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay. Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA&#8217;s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the &#8220;Need for Speed&#8221; franchise in partnership with the expert racing team at Criterion Games. Built on the Frostbite 3 game engine, Need for Speed Rivals captures the adrenaline and intensity of the street&#8217;s ultimate rivalry between cops and racers, in a stunning open road environment. Need for Speed Rivals is coming to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on November 19 and will also be released for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.</p>
<p>In Need for Speed Rivals, gamers play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences. As a racer, the goal is to become infamous for taking risks behind the wheel and capturing your most intense escapes on video for the world to see. The more cops players evade, the more Speed Points they collect, enabling them to unlock new cars and items. Keep raising the stakes race after race to become an ever-more valuable target to the cops – but risk losing it all if busted. As a cop, players work together as part of a team in pursuit of racers, earning prominence and rising in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust. Achieving higher ranks unlocks new police only cars and more powerful pursuit tech.</p>
<p>Ghost Games also announced today the long-awaited return of Ferrari to the &#8220;Need for Speed&#8221; franchise. For the first time in seven years, gamers can get behind the wheel of some of the most luxurious, desirable automobiles on the planet, including the F12berlinetta. Spokesperson Stefano Saporetti, Head of Brand Operations in Ferrari added, &#8220;We are back in the &#8216;Need For Speed&#8217; franchise, starting with &#8216;Need for Speed Rivals,&#8217; as we want the fans of this world famous and award winning racing game saga to be able again to feel the excitement of the Ferrari Brand and cars.&#8221;</p>
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<p>At the heart of Need for Speed Rivals is AllDrive, an innovative new online feature that allows gamers to seamlessly transition from playing alone, to playing with friends, eliminating the line between single player and multiplayer. Players will have to keep one eye on their rearview mirror as friends will be able to enter and exit races on-the-fly, creating a world where no two events will ever be the same.</p>
<p>&#8220;The &#8216;Need for Speed&#8217; franchise has been an industry leader bringing social competition to the forefront in games,&#8221; said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer, Ghost Games. &#8220;For the first time, players will have the freedom to seamlessly go from single player to co-op to multiplayer. In &#8216;Need for Speed Rivals&#8217; we are creating one game experience with one progression, where the freedom to play with friends is more fluid and accessible than ever before.&#8221;</p>
<h2>Need for Speed Rivals pushes the limits of racing games with all-new and improved features:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Next-Gen Racing – Redview County is brought to life with stunning, next-generation detail and weather effects that force drivers to master the elements, as well as the competition.</li>
<li>Need for Speed Network Powered by Autolog – Gamers can compare stats and challenge their friends anytime, anywhere and then easily share their accomplishments with both friends and rivals.</li>
<li>Personalization – Drivers customize their ride with fresh paintjobs, custom license plates, liveries, decals, rims, and performance upgrades.</li>
<li>Pursuit and Evasion Tech – Street racing explodes with 11 upgradeable gadgets including turbo boosts, jammers and EMPs for racers, and shockwaves, roadblocks and helicopters for cops.</li>
</ul>
<p>Players eager to bust racers from day one can pre-order Need for Speed Rivals at participating retailers and receive the &#8220;Need for Speed Rivals Ultimate Cop Pack&#8221; at no additional cost. This pack offers exclusive access to a powerful collection of items including the Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car, advanced pursuit technology, and a custom livery.</p>
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		<title>See Early Gameplay Footage of Wildlife Survivor Shelter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>At first glance Shelter looks kind of cuddly; you play a badger mother looking after her cubs in some pleasant looking greenery. Pid developer Might &#38; Delight is billing its next game as anything but. As this early footage shows, you&#8217;ll have to hunt other animals for food, and avoid becoming prey yourself. That inferno [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/see-early-gameplay-footage-of-wildlife-survivor-shelter">See Early Gameplay Footage of Wildlife Survivor Shelter</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>At first glance <em>Shelter</em> looks kind of cuddly; you play a badger mother looking after her cubs in some pleasant looking greenery. <em>Pid</em> developer Might &amp; Delight is billing its next game as anything but. As this early footage shows, you&#8217;ll have to hunt other animals for food, and avoid becoming prey yourself. That inferno at the end isn&#8217;t too cuddly either.</p>
<p><em>Shelter</em>, announced earlier this year, is still foraging on <a title="Steam Greenlight Adds New Options and Dev Stats" href="http://www.takesontech.com/steam-greenlight-adds-new-options-and-dev-stats" target="_blank">Steam Greenlight</a>. Might &amp; Delight&#8217;s plans are to release it into the wilds of PC and Mac towards the end of this summer.</p>
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		<title>EA is developing Wii U Dames Per the CFO</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/ea-is-developing-wii-u-dames-per-the-cfo</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>EA revealed some pretty significant news last week, with a spokesperson saying the company currently has no Wii U games in development. Now, it appears that EA may have some Wii U games in development after all, according to EA CFO Blake Jorgensen. The news comes by way of comments made by Jorgensen at the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-is-developing-wii-u-dames-per-the-cfo">EA is developing Wii U Dames Per the CFO</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>EA revealed some pretty significant news last week, with a spokesperson saying the company currently has <a title="EA Confirms No FIFA 14 for Wii U" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ea-confirms-no-fifa-14-for-wii-u">no Wii U games in development</a>. Now, it appears that EA may have some Wii U games in development after all, according to EA CFO Blake Jorgensen. The news comes by way of <a title="comments" href="http://investor.ea.com/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=130136" target="_blank">comments</a> made by Jorgensen at the Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Internet, Media and Communications Conference.</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll let the consumers ultimately vote on PS versus Xbox,&#8221; said Jorgensen, weighing in on the major console players. &#8220;I think Nintendo&#8217;s business was more [an] extension of their last console. We are building titles for the Nintendo consoles but not anywhere near as many as we are for PS or Xbox.&#8221; Jorgensen&#8217;s <a title="comments" href="http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/21/4351844/ea-developing-wii-u-games" target="_blank">comments</a> would seem to indicate that EA is, in fact, still developing Wii U titles, though it&#8217;s possible he&#8217;s referring to the slate of already available games.</p>
<p>If there are Wii U games in development at EA, it&#8217;s hard to say what they might be. The publisher has definitively stated that many of its biggest 2013 games are not planned for Wii U, including <a title="Battlefield 4 Has a Release Date!" href="http://www.takesontech.com/battlefield-4-has-a-release-date" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield 4</em></a>, <em>Madden 25</em> and, most recently, <em>FIFA 14</em>. W</p>
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		<title>Nintendo&#8217;s E3 Direct Scheduled for June 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The E3 Nintendo direct is scheduled for June 11 at 7AM Pacific (10AM Eastern, 3PM UK). The new installment will &#8220;provide updates about future Wii U games,&#8221; according to Nintendo. Nintendo Europe has also announced a direct for the same time. In keeping with tradition, it&#8217;ll likely be the same general information with region-specific details.</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/nintendos-e3-direct-scheduled-for-june-11">Nintendo&#8217;s E3 Direct Scheduled for June 11</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The E3 <a title="Wii U 3.0.1 System Update Has Been Released" href="http://www.takesontech.com/wii-u-3-0-1-system-update-has-ben-released" target="_blank">Nintendo</a> direct is scheduled for June 11 at 7AM Pacific (10AM Eastern, 3PM UK). The new installment will &#8220;provide updates about future Wii U games,&#8221; according to Nintendo.</p>
<p>Nintendo Europe has also announced a direct for the same time. In keeping with tradition, it&#8217;ll likely be the same general information with region-specific details.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/nintendos-e3-direct-scheduled-for-june-11">Nintendo&#8217;s E3 Direct Scheduled for June 11</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Live-Action Trailer for Bungie&#8217;s Upcoming Destiny Is Here!</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/live-action-trailer-for-bungies-upcoming-destiny-is-here</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As part of the run up to E3, Activision and Bungie teamed with director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito to create &#8220;Law of the Jungle.&#8221; This 60-second trailer can be watched below and will make its broadcast television debut Saturday night, May 25th on TNT during Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/live-action-trailer-for-bungies-upcoming-destiny-is-here">Live-Action Trailer for Bungie&#8217;s Upcoming Destiny Is Here!</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>As part of the run up to E3, Activision and Bungie teamed with director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito to create &#8220;Law of the Jungle.&#8221; This 60-second trailer can be watched below and will make its broadcast television debut Saturday night, May 25th on TNT during Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.</p>
<p>Crafted together with the award-winning visual effects studio Digital Domain, &#8220;Law of the Jungle&#8221; gives players a taste of Destiny&#8217;s action-packed adventures through a live-action and CG interpretation of the epic game universe.</p>
<p>The video also announces the official worldwide <a title="Bungie Reveals a New Screen Shot From Destiny" href="http://www.takesontech.com/bungie-reveals-a-new-screen-shot-from-destiny" target="_blank"><em>Destiny</em></a> gameplay reveal on June 10th during Sony&#8217;s PlayStation E3 Press Conference.</p>
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		<title>Epic Mickey 2 Hits the Vita on June 18 in the States &#8211; Coming to the EU Too</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/epic-mickey-2-hits-the-vita-on-june-18-in-the-states-coming-to-the-eu-too</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two charges onto Vita in a few weeks time. SCE America announced a release date of June 18 this morning. The Vita port of the co-op game is also confirmed for Europe, although that remains undated for now. SCE America says the Vita version, being handled by Blitz [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/epic-mickey-2-hits-the-vita-on-june-18-in-the-states-coming-to-the-eu-too">Epic Mickey 2 Hits the Vita on June 18 in the States &#8211; Coming to the EU Too</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/epic-mickey-2-hits-the-vita-on-june-18/epic-mickey-2-2" rel="attachment wp-att-103398"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-103398" alt="Epic Mickey 2" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Epic-Mickey-2.jpg" width="530" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Disney Interactive Loses $54 Million in Q2" href="http://www.takesontech.com/disney-interactive-loses-54-million-in-q2" target="_blank"><em>Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two</em></a> charges onto <a title="Epic Mickey 2 Will Come to the Vita This Year, At Least in the UK" href="http://www.takesontech.com/epic-mickey-2-will-come-to-the-vita-this-year-at-least-in-the-uk" target="_blank">Vita</a> in a few weeks time. SCE America announced a release date of June 18 this morning. The Vita port of the co-op game is also confirmed for Europe, although that remains undated for now.</p>
<p>SCE America says the Vita version, being handled by Blitz Game Studios, features ad hoc network support. Lots of the additions center on the touchscreen, including being able to control paint, thinner, and the electric beam of Oswald (the one that&#8217;s not Mickey). The touchscreen can also be used to command AI and navigate the user interface, among a number of other actions.</p>
<p>Disney <a title="Disney Closes “Epic Mickey” Game Studio" href="http://www.takesontech.com/disney-closes-epic-mickey-game-studio" target="_blank">closed</a> original developer Junction Point earlier this year. The game sold 529,000 units in the US across November and December 2012, having launched for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and Wii on November 18.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/epic-mickey-2-hits-the-vita-on-june-18-in-the-states-coming-to-the-eu-too">Epic Mickey 2 Hits the Vita on June 18 in the States &#8211; Coming to the EU Too</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Nintendo eShop Releases &#8211; Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Kirby</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s all about Nintendo mascots on the eShop this week. First and foremost, we&#8217;ve got Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, the delightful 3DS port of the challenging Wii game from 2010. Next up, Kirby gets three, count &#8216;em, three new games on the Wii U Virtual Console: Kirby Super Star, Kirby&#8217;s DreamLand 3 and Kirby&#8217;s [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-donkey-kong-country-returns-3d-kirby">New Nintendo eShop Releases &#8211; Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/new-nintendo-eshop-releases-donkey-kong-country-returns-3d-kirby/kirby" rel="attachment wp-att-103421"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-103421" alt="Kirby" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kirby.png" width="452" height="454" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s all about Nintendo mascots on the eShop this week. First and foremost, we&#8217;ve got <a title="Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Not Being Dev’s by Retro Studios" href="http://www.takesontech.com/donkey-kong-country-returns-3d-not-being-devs-by-retro-studios" target="_blank"><em>Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D</em></a>, the delightful 3DS port of the challenging Wii game from 2010. Next up, Kirby gets three, count &#8216;em, three new games on the Wii U Virtual Console: <em>Kirby Super Star</em>, <em>Kirby&#8217;s DreamLand 3</em> and <em>Kirby&#8217;s Dream Course</em>. The Kirby games are $7.99 apiece or, from now until May 30, if you buy two you&#8217;ll get the third game free.</p>
<p>Also running until May 30, you can grab the 3DS eShop game <em>The Denpa Men: They Came by Wave</em> for 20 percent off.</p>
<p><strong>Wii U</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Kirby Super Star</em> (Nintendo, 2 players, $7.99)</li>
<li><em>Kirby&#8217;s Dream Land 3</em> (Nintendo, 2 players, $7.99)</li>
<li><em>Kirby&#8217;s Dream Course</em> (Nintendo, 2 players, $7.99)</li>
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<p><strong>3DS eShop</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Naruto Powerful Shippuden</em> (Namco, 1 player)</li>
<li><em>Groove Heaven</em> (Teyon, 1 player, $3.99)</li>
<li><em>Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D</em> (Nintendo, 2 players)</li>
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		<title>Fantasy Life Link! Is In the Cards for Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Level-5&#8242;s Fantasy Life has doen so well in Japan,  publisher has announced a new upgraded version of the title, called Fantasy Life Link!. As an RPG that allows you to choose a career, set off on a quest and also mess around a lot, the goal with the expansion is clearly to tap into social [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/fantasy-life-link-is-in-the-cards-for-japan">Fantasy Life Link! Is In the Cards for Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/fantasy-life-link-is-in-the-cards-for-japan/fantasy-life" rel="attachment wp-att-103355"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-103355" alt="Fantasy Life" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fantasy-Life.jpg" width="585" height="330" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Sega Sues Level-5 for Patent Infringement" href="http://www.takesontech.com/sega-sues-level-5-for-patent-infringement" target="_blank">Level-5&#8242;s</a> Fantasy Life has doen so well in Japan,  publisher has announced a new upgraded version of the title, called Fantasy Life Link!.</p>
<p>As an RPG that allows you to choose a career, set off on a quest and also mess around a lot, the goal with the expansion is clearly to tap into social aspects of the experience. The expansion will allow four players — who are on each other&#8217;s friend lists — to play together in the main game, while a Link mode will mean friends can also exchange messages and track each other&#8217;s progress. The Link idea will also be followed up with a related website, while extra content will arrive in the form of a new island, with additional items and monsters included.</p>
<p>The new content will be available in two ways. A newly branded version of the game, with the full title and additional content, will arrive for 4,980 Yen, while those that have already taken the plunge can download the updated features onto their copy for 2,000 Yen; both arrive on 25th July in Japan.</p>
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		<title>Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Virtua Fighter&#8217;s Jacky Bryant</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-adds-virtua-fighters-jacky-bryant</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Joining Ninja Gaiden&#8217;s  Momiji as new characters in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate are Ein and Jacky Bryant, the latter from the Virtua Fighter series. As revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu (via Siliconera and Game Jouhou), the spiky-haired racer gels with the other combatants when the PS3 and Xbox 360 game hits Japan [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-adds-virtua-fighters-jacky-bryant">Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Virtua Fighter&#8217;s Jacky Bryant</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Joining <a title="Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for the Vita and Dragon Fantasy Book 1 Cross-Buy Lead the PSN Sales" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ninja-gaiden-3-razors-edge-for-the-vita-and-dragon-fantasy-book-1-cross-buy-lead-the-psn-sales" target="_blank">Ninja Gaiden&#8217;s</a>  Momiji as new characters in <em>Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate</em> are Ein and Jacky Bryant, the latter from the Virtua Fighter series. As revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu (via <a title="Siliconera" href="http://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/21/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-adds-jacky-bryant-from-virtua-fighter/" target="_blank">Siliconera</a> and <a title="Game Jouhou" href="http://remoon.blog15.fc2.com/blog-entry-25584.html" target="_blank">Game Jouhou</a>), the spiky-haired racer gels with the other combatants when the PS3 and Xbox 360 game hits Japan on September 5.</p>
<p>The <em>Ultimate</em> version of <a title="Dead or Alive 5 Plus Coming this Month" href="http://www.takesontech.com/dead-or-alive-5-plus-coming-this-month" target="_blank"><em>DoA 5</em></a> is confirmed to arrive in the west this fall, both at retail and on digital platforms.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-adds-virtua-fighters-jacky-bryant">Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Adds Virtua Fighter&#8217;s Jacky Bryant</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Metro: Last Light Sports a Season Pass &#8211; First DLC in June</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/metro-last-light-sports-a-season-pass-first-dlc-in-june</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Deep Silver]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Throughout the summer, Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games is planning to release four different content packs, all bundled together today in a season pass available on Xbox Live, PSN and Steam for 1200 MS Points ($15). The Faction and Chronicle packs are the first listed, each aimed at continuing the single-player story of Metro: [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/metro-last-light-sports-a-season-pass-first-dlc-in-june">Metro: Last Light Sports a Season Pass &#8211; First DLC in June</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Throughout the summer, <a title="Metro Last Light Gets Extra Tough Mode as Pre-Order Bonus" href="http://www.takesontech.com/metro-last-light-gets-extra-tough-mode-as-pre-order-bonus" target="_blank">Metro: Last Light</a> developer 4A Games is planning to release four different content packs, all bundled together today in a season pass available on Xbox Live, PSN and Steam for 1200 MS Points ($15).</p>
<p>The Faction and Chronicle packs are the first listed, each aimed at continuing the single-player story of Metro: Last Light &#8211; Faction is due first, in June. The Tower pack will be aimed at Metro veterans, offering &#8220;a unique solo challenge.&#8221;</p>
<p>Finally, the Developer pack aims to offer some additional tools aiding in exploration. All season pass purchases will also unlock an exclusive semi-automatic shotgun rifle; each piece of DLC will be available for individual purchase, of course.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/metro-last-light-sports-a-season-pass-first-dlc-in-june">Metro: Last Light Sports a Season Pass &#8211; First DLC in June</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wii U 3.0.1 System Update Has Been Released</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/wii-u-3-0-1-system-update-has-ben-released</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Nintendo released what looks like a minor system update for the Wii U this week, and it&#8217;s available to download now. Going by the patch notes, 3.0.1 U offers &#8220;further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility.&#8221;</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/wii-u-3-0-1-system-update-has-ben-released">Wii U 3.0.1 System Update Has Been Released</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Groove Heaven Coming May 23" href="http://www.takesontech.com/groove-heaven-coming-may-23" target="_blank">Nintendo</a> released what looks like a minor system update for the Wii U this week, and it&#8217;s available to download now. Going by the patch notes, 3.0.1 U offers &#8220;further improvements to overall system stability and software compatibility.&#8221;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/wii-u-3-0-1-system-update-has-ben-released">Wii U 3.0.1 System Update Has Been Released</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Tweet Had Slant Six Working on Medal of Honor Game for the Vita</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/a-tweet-had-slant-six-working-on-medal-of-honor-game-for-the-vita</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>At one point, Slant Six Games was apparently working on a Medal of Honor game for PS Vita. Some concept art for the game showed up over on an artist&#8217;s portfolio site, spotted by the @supererogatory Twitter account. Medal of Honor: Warfighter was the latest entry in the Medal of Honor series, developed by EA&#8217;s [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/a-tweet-had-slant-six-working-on-medal-of-honor-game-for-the-vita">A Tweet Had Slant Six Working on Medal of Honor Game for the Vita</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>At one point, <a title="New Screen Shoots: ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’" href="http://www.takesontech.com/new-screen-shoots-resident-evil-operation-raccoon-city" target="_blank">Slant Six Games</a> was apparently working on a <em>Medal of Honor</em> game for PS Vita. Some concept art for the game showed up over on an artist&#8217;s portfolio site, spotted by the <a title="@supererogatory " href="https://twitter.com/supererogatory/status/336573518064001025" target="_blank">@supererogatory</a> Twitter account.</p>
<p><a title="Medal of Honor Warfighter ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Maps Out Today on PC, 360 and PS3 Tomorrow" href="http://www.takesontech.com/medal-of-honor-warfighter-zero-dark-thirty-maps-out-today-on-pc-360-and-ps3-tomorrow" target="_blank"><em>Medal of Honor: Warfighter</em></a> was the latest entry in the Medal of Honor series, developed by EA&#8217;s Danger Close studio. Following that game&#8217;s poor reception, EA&#8217;s Peter Moore announced the franchise is now &#8220;out of the rotation.&#8221;</p>
<p>Slant Six Games&#8217; last release was <em>Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City</em> for Capcom &#8211; a spin-off that takes place during the outbreak of Raccoon City, first seen in <em>Resident Evil 2</em>. I</p>
<p>n April, Slant Six Games issued temporary layoffs, a stopgap measure to help keep interim operating costs down in-between contract work.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/a-tweet-had-slant-six-working-on-medal-of-honor-game-for-the-vita">A Tweet Had Slant Six Working on Medal of Honor Game for the Vita</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A.N.N.E. Kickstarter Ends with Over $100,000</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/a-n-n-e-kickstarter-ends-with-over-100000</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>After clearing its $70,000 goal more than a week in advance, the A.N.N.E. Kickstarter has concluded at $100,272. The total is enough to unlock three of ANNE&#8216;s stretch goals, namely Mac &#38; Linux versions, gender swap mode and achievements, and New Game+. While stretch goals for Ouya, PSN/Vita and Wii U versions were not met, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/a-n-n-e-kickstarter-ends-with-over-100000">A.N.N.E. Kickstarter Ends with Over $100,000</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>After clearing its $70,000 goal more than a week in advance, the <em>A.N.N.E.</em> <a title="Rob Liefield Uses Kickstarter for Brigade Relaunch" href="http://www.takesontech.com/rob-liefield-uses-kickstarter-for-brigade-relaunch" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> has concluded at $100,272. The total is enough to unlock three of <em>ANNE</em>&#8216;s stretch goals, namely Mac &amp; Linux versions, gender swap mode and achievements, and New Game+.</p>
<p>While stretch goals for Ouya, PSN/Vita and Wii U versions were not met, creator Moise &#8220;Mo&#8221; Breton promised in a previous update that these versions will still be made, though it will take longer.</p>
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		<title>Amalur Intellectual Property to Be Sold by the State of Rhode Island</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/amalur-intellectual-property-to-be-sold-by-the-state-of-rhode-island</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Rhode Island is going to try to recover some the $100-million-plus loan debt from 38 Studios by selling the Amalur intellectual property shortly. The Providence Journal reports there is interest in the asset, but the lawyer in charge of the sale hasn&#8217;t revealed a value. Meanwhile, a hearing in the state&#8217;s lawsuit against the architects [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/amalur-intellectual-property-to-be-sold-by-the-state-of-rhode-island">Amalur Intellectual Property to Be Sold by the State of Rhode Island</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Rhode Island is going to try to recover some the $100-million-plus loan debt from <a title="Kingdoms of Amalur DLC Goes Live on March 20th" href="http://www.takesontech.com/kingdoms-of-amalur-dlc-goes-live-on-march-20th" target="_blank">38 Studios</a> by selling the Amalur intellectual property shortly. The <a title="Providence Journal " href="http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/05/ri-prepares-to-sell-38-studios-video-games-to-help-recover-130-million-debt.html" target="_blank">Providence Journal </a>reports there is interest in the asset, but the lawyer in charge of the sale hasn&#8217;t revealed a value.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, a hearing in the state&#8217;s lawsuit against the architects of the 38 Studios loan is scheduled for this Wednesday, after studio founder and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was unable to get the suit dismissed in March.</p>
<p>The sale of the studio&#8217;s physical assets net the state approximately $830,000. Following the sale of the IP, Rhode Island tax payers will have to pay off the rest of the debt.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/amalur-intellectual-property-to-be-sold-by-the-state-of-rhode-island">Amalur Intellectual Property to Be Sold by the State of Rhode Island</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rochard, Strike Suit Zero, Sleeping Dogs Lead this Week Stream Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/rochard-strike-suit-zero-sleeping-dogs-lead-this-week-stream-deals</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 01:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s round of Steam weekly deals includes Sleeping Dogs for $12.50, Rochard for $2.50, Strike Suit Zero for $10, and the Unreal Deal Pack for $10. The Unreal Deal Pack includes Unreal Gold, Unreal 2: The Awakening, Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor&#8217;s Choice Edition, Unreal Tournament 3 Black and Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/rochard-strike-suit-zero-sleeping-dogs-lead-this-week-stream-deals">Rochard, Strike Suit Zero, Sleeping Dogs Lead this Week Stream Deals</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>This week&#8217;s round of <a title="Steam weekly deal" href="http://store.steampowered.com/news/10642/" target="_blank">Steam weekly deals</a> includes<em> <a title="Buy AMD Radeon HD 7900 – Get Far Cry 3, Hitman: Absolution and Sleeping Dogs Fro Free" href="http://www.takesontech.com/buy-amd-radeon-hd-7900-get-far-cry-3-hitman-absolution-and-sleeping-dogs-fro-free" target="_blank">Sleeping Dogs </a></em>for $12.50, <em>Rochard</em> for $2.50, <em>Strike Suit Zero</em> for $10, and the Unreal Deal Pack for $10. The Unreal Deal Pack includes <em>Unreal Gold</em>, <em>Unreal 2: The Awakening</em>, <em>Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor&#8217;s Choice Edition</em>, <em>Unreal Tournament 3 Black</em> and <em>Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition</em>.</p>
<p>Other games on sale for up to 75 percent off this week are<em> Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, Wasteland Angel, Lords of Football, Spectraball: Extended Edition</em> and <em>Steel Storm: Burning Retribution</em>. In software (and Greenlight) titles, game design tool articy: draft SE is $67 during this week&#8217;s sale.</p>
<p>The weekly Steam sale ends on May 27 at 10 a.m. PT.</p>
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		<title>Sniper Elite V2 Sets Scope on the Wii U Today</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/sniper-elite-v2-sets-scope-on-the-wii-u-today</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A brand new trailer for Sniper Elite v2 has been released, showing off some of the features you can expect to find in the Wii U version when the game launches on May 24th. Quick selection of weapons via the gamepad as possible, as well as a view of the entire map of a given [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/sniper-elite-v2-sets-scope-on-the-wii-u-today">Sniper Elite V2 Sets Scope on the Wii U Today</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A brand new trailer for <a title="Sniper Elite V2 Targeting a Spring Launch" href="http://www.takesontech.com/sniper-elite-v2-targeting-a-spring-launch" target="_blank">Sniper Elite v2</a> has been released, showing off some of the features you can expect to find in the Wii U version when the game launches on May 24th. Quick selection of weapons via the gamepad as possible, as well as a view of the entire map of a given location. The trailer also touts “gamepad mirroring”, though I’m not sure what benefit that has.</p>
<p>When the game originally launched on the PC and other consoles, it included a pre-order mission that allowed you to snipe Hitler. Currently there’s no word if this mission will be included for Wii U owners at launch.</p>
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		<title>Groove Heaven Coming May 23</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/groove-heaven-coming-may-23</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:41:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Teyon has just announced the release of its newest title, Groove Heaven which will be released in America and Europe on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on May 23, 2013 for $3.99 and €3.99 respectively. In this rhythmic puzzler an angel, Rhymi, must deliver a letter from the Devil Lord to a little angel who [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/groove-heaven-coming-may-23">Groove Heaven Coming May 23</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Nintendo Releases New Virtual Console and DSi Games" href="http://www.takesontech.com/nintendo-releases-new-virtual-console-and-dsi-games" target="_blank">Teyon</a> has just announced the release of its newest title, Groove Heaven which will be released in America and Europe on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on May 23, 2013 for $3.99 and €3.99 respectively.</p>
<p>In this rhythmic puzzler an angel, Rhymi, must deliver a letter from the Devil Lord to a little angel who is actually a little demon. The game offers over thirty levels in two modes, Story mode and Timed mode, in which players can groove their way in search for Red, Pink and Golden notes.</p>
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		<title>See the Japanese Trailer for Freedom Wars</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/see-the-japanese-trailer-for-freedom-wars</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Sony&#8217;s Japan Studio followed up last week&#8217;s mysterious &#8216;Panopticon&#8217; trailer with a second offering today, unveiling the project a a Vita multiplayer action game called Freedom Wars. The trailer also revealed it&#8217;s coming to Japan sometime next year. The new trailer is an embellishment of the first one, providing more context. Panopticon seems to be [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/see-the-japanese-trailer-for-freedom-wars">See the Japanese Trailer for Freedom Wars</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Killzone:Mercenary Release Date Now 1 Week Earlier" href="http://www.takesontech.com/killzonemercenary-release-date-now-1-week-earlier" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/?attachment_id=103299" rel="attachment wp-att-103299"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-103299" style="margin: 6px;" alt="Freedom Wars" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Freedom-Wars.jpg" width="320" height="180" /></a>Sony&#8217;s</a> Japan Studio followed up last week&#8217;s mysterious &#8216;Panopticon&#8217; trailer with a second offering today, unveiling the project a a Vita multiplayer action game called <em>Freedom Wars</em>. The trailer also revealed it&#8217;s coming to Japan sometime next year.</p>
<p>The new trailer is an embellishment of the first one, providing more context. Panopticon seems to be the region <em>Freedom Wars</em> takes place in, a totalitarian dystopia in the future. The world is devastated by dwindling resources and zero population growth &#8211; maybe because hundreds of millions are dying in war.</p>
<p><a title="Freedom Wars" href="http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/freedomwars/" target="_blank"><em>Freedom Wars</em></a> supports 8-player co-op and competitive modes, supports both Adhoc and Wi-Fi, and use the Vita&#8217;s GPS and Near tech.</p>
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		<title>Battlefield 4 Has a Release Date!</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/battlefield-4-has-a-release-date</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Battlefield 4 has announced via its Facebook page that the game will launch on October 29 of this year. In addition to versions on the PC, Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, the team has also confirmed the game will be coming to Microsoft&#8217;s newly announced Xbox One console. The Xbox One [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/battlefield-4-has-a-release-date">Battlefield 4 Has a Release Date!</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/battlefield-4-has-a-release-date/battlefield4launch" rel="attachment wp-att-103297"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-103297" alt="Battlefield 4" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/battlefield4launch.jpg" width="530" height="315" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Battlefield 4 TV Spot and First Screenshots" href="http://www.takesontech.com/battlefield-4-tv-spot-and-first-screenshots" target="_blank"><em>Battlefield 4</em></a> has announced via <a title=" its Facebook page " href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151453993982672&amp;set=a.10150104682062672.279492.308775617671&amp;type=1" target="_blank">its Facebook page</a> that the game will launch on October 29 of this year. In addition to versions on the PC, Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, the team has also confirmed the game will be coming to Microsoft&#8217;s newly announced <a title="Microsoft Reveals Xbox One" href="http://www.takesontech.com/microsoft-reveals-xbox-one" target="_blank">Xbox One</a> console. The Xbox One doesn&#8217;t have a confirmed launch date just yet, so it&#8217;s possible that version will arrive later.</p>
<p>Additionally, EA&#8217;s announced <em>Battlefield 4</em>&#8216;s first expansion pack, <a href="http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/features/china-rising?utm_source=M21-PR&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_campaign=052113">called </a><em>China Rising</em>. The pack will contain four extra maps, along with extra vehicles and weapons. It will be available at launch, and come free with any pre-order of the game.</p>
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		<title>Batgirl DLC Available Today for Injustice: Gods Among Us</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/batgirl-dlc-available-today-for-injustice-gods-among-us</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl is now available as a playable fighter in Injustice: Gods Among Us, provided you&#8217;re willing to pony up the $4.99/400 MS Points required to download her; however, Season pass holder have already paid their dues. As we&#8217;ve seen previously, Batgirl&#8217;s fighting style is a mixture of zoning capabilities and [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/batgirl-dlc-available-today-for-injustice-gods-among-us">Batgirl DLC Available Today for Injustice: Gods Among Us</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/batgirl-dlc-available-today-for-injustice-gods-among-us/xinjusticebatgirl2_229x128-png-pagespeed-ic-6ierbqvmq" rel="attachment wp-att-103281"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-103281" style="margin: 6px;" alt="xinjusticebatgirl2_229x128.png.pagespeed.ic.-6ieRBQVMq" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/xinjusticebatgirl2_229x128.png.pagespeed.ic_.-6ieRBQVMq.png" width="229" height="128" /></a>The Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl is now available as a playable fighter in <a title="Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Red Son Pre-Order DLC Coming Next Week" href="http://www.takesontech.com/injustice-gods-among-us-red-son-pre-order-dlc-coming-next-week" target="_blank"><em>Injustice: Gods Among Us</em></a>, provided you&#8217;re willing to pony up the $4.99/400 MS Points required to download her; however, Season pass holder have already paid their dues. As we&#8217;ve seen previously, Batgirl&#8217;s fighting style is a mixture of zoning capabilities and rushdown, rather than a carbon copy of Batman or Nightwing.</p>
<p>Two new costume packs are also available: The Red Son pack, which we&#8217;ve discussed at length, and the Killing Joke pack, which features new costumes from ol&#8217; Joker&#8217;s finest hour. Both are available for $2.99/240 MS Points.</p>
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