Train2Game News Final Fantasy XV IGN Premiere

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Take a trip to Eos on 22nd November  as IGN and Square Enix Ltd., team up to offer fans a chance to attend an exclusive immersive event where the world of FINAL FANTASY® XV will be brought to life. 
Hosted in London, the FINAL FANTASY XV IGN Premiere will allow guests to experience some of the many locations that appear in the game first-hand, as well as play the epic open-world adventure a week before its release. 

“IGN Premiere is all about celebrating the most storied franchises in gaming with an immersive theatre experience that is then streamed out to the world. FINAL FANTASY XV has an incredibly rich universe, story and characters which makes it the perfect fit for the IGN Premiere concept that we look forward with sharing with our viewers across the globe” said Alex Simmons, UK Editor-in-Chief, IGN.

Tickets will be limited and you will need to register your interest by signing up for a chance to win before midday on 9th November at premiere.ign.com where the terms and conditions can also be found . Ticket winners will be notified the next day and have until 23:59 GMT on 13th November to confirm attendance. The event is only open to UK residents aged 18 or over and you will need to bring photo ID.

If you’re not able to attend, tune in to the one-hour live stream on IGN starting at 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET on November 22nd for never-before-seen content, interviews with the team behind FINAL FANTASY XV and many more surprises! To join in the discussion, use #IGNPremiereFFXV to tag your tweets.

FINAL FANTASY XV will be available on the 29th November for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. For more information on FINAL FANTASY XV, visit: http://www.finalfantasyxv.com . To watch the recently released CG cinematic trailer, “Omen”, visit: https://youtu.be/8ivTFP7Qa-Y

Train2Game News SEGA Silent Disco Masquerade

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REZtron Ltd., today announced it will be hosting yet another ‘SEGA Silent Disco Masquerade’. 
This year the retrotainment will take place at the luxury 5-star Chelsea Harbour Hotel on fireworks night, November 5th.

Guest will be transported into the golden era of SEGA gaming with legendary blue sky titles on all four generation of SEGA consoles…Master System! Mega Drive! Saturn! Dreamcast! mixed up with a night of drinking, masquerading, fireworks and silent raving….all on the penthouse suite of one of London’s most exotic 5-star hotels….

§  Legendary games including Golden Axe, Alex Kidd, Wonder Boy, Double Dragon, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter II, R-Type, Streets of Rage, Alien Storm, Sonic 2, Super Monaco GP, Virtua Racing, Revenge of Shinobi,Italia ’90, Micro Machines 2, Virtua Cop, Virtua Fighter 2, SEGA Rally, Daytona USA, Virtua Tennis, Crazy Taxi, House of the Dead 2, Power Stones, Soul Calibur, Marvel Vs Capcom and many more…

§  Displayed on RETRO CRT TVs and huge Projector screens

§  Silent Disco – Switch and dance to Classic rock, pop, House, Hip Hop, RnB, Dance and SEGA music throughout the night with our amazing headphones

    -Speed run competition on Sonic the Hedgehog (runs til 10pm)

    -WIN A MEGA DRIVE+GAME for the fastest time on Sonic 2

   -Dance and play retro games in front of a stunning panoramic view of the city skyline that’ll sure to keep your phone busy

    -Photographer will be there capturing all the antics

The ‘SEGA Silent Disco Masquerade’ experience will take place on Saturday Nov 5th, 6pm til 12am at Chelsea Harbour Hotel. Tickets can be purchased through Designmynight.com 

Train2Game News UK Games Fund

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​Consider yourself the next Kojima? Ready to become the next Rocksteady? Maybe you’ve got the skills to become a future Meier?
UK games developers could be in with a chance of securing up to £25,000 of government funding, as the hunt begins to find the UK’s next big video game.

The UK Games Fund is inviting developers to apply for the grants in a bid to support video games projects and help develop new talent.

The fund, which in now its third round, has so far helped 50 developers from across the nation see their gaming dreams transformed into reality thanks to more than £1.3m in government grants. 

Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock MP said:

“The UK is a world leader when it comes to making video games, and we’re determined to make sure this continues long into the future.

“Our UK Games Fund has already helped many young games companies turn prototypes into a reality. Together with the Government’s video games tax reliefs this shows how we’re supporting this dynamic sector to attract further investment and new talent.”

The UK’s video games sector plays a vital role in the country’s thriving creative industries, which contributes £84 billion to the economy.

Video games developer Sensible Object, who successfully applied for funding from the first round of the UK Games Fund, have brought their game “Beasts of Balance” to life thanks to the government grant. About to be launched in retailers including John Lewis, “Beasts of Balance” is an ambitious mixture of a physical tabletop and digital game in which players stack beast-shaped pieces into a balancing tower that’s scanned by a connected smartphone or tablet.

On a visit to the Sensible Object studios in Somerset House, the Minister was shown how the developers have developed their designs and are now bringing them to market.

Alex Fleetwood, Sensible Object founder, said:

“Launching any venture is fraught with risks, but creative businesses like game companies come with even more challenges and the UK Games Fund is a very timely form of support for those that hope to grow and succeed in that area.

“The fund is well-run, straightforward to apply for, and clear in its decision-making, making it a valuable asset to game companies like ours and the industry as a whole.”

The Government’s UK Games Fund is aimed at supporting new video games businesses, encouraging talent, accelerating growth in regional games clusters and complements UK’s video games tax relief. Many small businesses lack the capital to help develop their ideas and attract private investment. The Fund has been created to help bridge that gap and help developers take their ideas from the drawing board and into production.

Paul Durrant, head of the UK Games Fund, said: “We’re really excited about this funding round, given the high demand and the quality of projects we’ve seen so far. It’s also good to see the success stories arising from our support. Sensible Object’s rapid progress shows just what we can achieve when we assist the UK’s top games development talent.”

  Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of Ukie,  said: “The UK is home to some of the world’s best and brightest creative games talent, and support from the UK Games Fund has already helped many projects get a much needed boost towards development and funding. The fantastic games that have already emerged from previous rounds shows what a huge asset this fund is to the games sector in the UK, and Ukie is proud to continue supporting the project through this next round.”

To apply for funding visit: ukgamesfund.com

Train2Game News BioShock Collection Review

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bioshock-collectionWould you kindly read this review I was asked to do for the BioShock Collection?

The BioShock Collection is the remastered collection of BioShock 1, 2 and Infinite with all the DLC by 2K Games and Take Two Interactive.

The games are stunning visual pieces of art and story telling. Seeing these remastered on Xbox One is an absolute delight and a pleasure for the eyes. If you have played the games before everything is still there with the addition of a commentary from Ken Levine to find through the first game to discover more about the process of how the game was created.

If you have played the games before then this is more for the die hard fans as there is not much new for you to discover. However if you have never had the pleasure of the cities of Rapture and Columbia then this is definitely for you as every gamer needs to play the BioShock games.

They have entertaining game play with a mixture of gun play and the plasmids, beautiful locations, enticing stories and complex characters.

In conclusion if you have never played the games this is most definitely a game that needs to be picked up. If you have played them before you won’t find much new but if you just want to go down to Rapture or up to Columbia this is the way to do it.

Train2Game News YouTuber gets record

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​Youtube gamer Dan TDM (Daniel Middleton) features in the new Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition having  the title for Most views for a dedicated Minecraft video channel with an incredible 7,943,141,552 views as of August 2016.
In an exclusive video Dan TDM discusses his record breaking achievement as part of  Guinness World Records ‘Meet the Record Breakers’ series on youtube.

The young YouTuber’s popularity has rocketed in just a few years among young gamers with his gentle, funny and personal videos – that have made not only him a star but his two pugs too! He recently sold out a 17 date nationwide ‘Dan TDM Tour’ of UK theatres, ending in December at the Hammersmith Apollo. He also has an popular clothing line, gifts and has released an graphic novel in time for Christmas. 

Since Dan TDM’s channel launch in July 2012, he has captured the attention of the UGC-gaming community with his fun and engaging videos while playing and commentating on his Minecraft world.  With over 2,082 videos uploaded, Dan’s viewership has the highest number of views for any dedicated Minecraft video channel.

Dan credits his brother to introducing him to Minecraft five years ago, which he’s played on every day since. While working at a supermarket part time and studying for a degree at university, he created his earliest Minecraft videos. Once he was able to monetize his channel, he then moved to making them full time.

“My way of relaxing was through making videos because that’s what I really enjoyed doing. I put them on YouTube for other people to see and then it took off,” Dan TDM explained in his Guinness World Records Meet the Record Breakers video. “I started off showing mods and stuff you can do in the game. Then, I started adding in the element of stories and characters which people really latched on to. ”

His current channel was not his first. In fact, he initially had a dedicated Pokémon channel. “In Minecraft, it’s fun to play and people make content for it so you can enjoy their content. And you can make your own, so the creativity is endless,” added Dan.  

“Being a Guinness World Records title holder means the world! It’s crazy to think that you’re #1 officially in the world at something,” Dan excitedly said. “I remember getting the Guinness World Records book every year for Christmas. It helped you learn about the world and it feels amazing to be in one!”

Stephen Daultrey, Editor for the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition, chimed in, ““DanTDM’s viewership is extraordinary and indicative of his success in creating videos that Minecraft users want to watch. When you see him at live events, I imagine it’s close to what Beatlemania used to look like in the 60s! We’re happy to add his record to this list of awesome gaming records in this year’s Gamer’s Edition.”

The ‘Meet the Record Breakers’ series reveals exclusive video interviews of Guinness World Records amazing record holders.

A must-have for all gamers the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Gamer’s Edition 2017 out now, £9.99 RRP

Train2Game News Insomnia 59

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Insomnia 59 is coming to Manchester this holiday season.
​Insomnia59 (i59) is set to be the biggest festive celebration of all things gaming related this Christmas. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC Arena, the festival will feature esports tournaments, special guests, live music, cosplay and a brand new education zone, making it the ultimate family outing this festive season.

Offering a broad range of entertainment to match any festival in the UK, i59 will be the first Insomnia event to include an appearance from a top music artist that will be announced in the coming weeks.

Insomnia59 will be the perfect opportunity for gaming enthusiasts to sample some of the best games and technology of 2016 in order to fill up their wish lists this Christmas. With a dedicated VR and Tech area, gamers will be given hands-on access to Microsoft Hololens, Playstation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive. The event will also play host to a full range of the season’s hottest titles, from Call of Duty to FIFA 17, Gears of War 4 and Battlefield 1, making it an event not to be missed.

As regular attendees have come to expect, i59 will give gaming fans the chance to see their favourite YouTubers, including @real8bitgaming, @marzbargaming, @Razzbowski and @ThePrenti, @yammy_xox, @gizzy14gazza, @samgladiator, @GameboyLuke, @OMGitsfirefoxx and @LDShadowLady.

The ever popular BYOC tournaments featuring games such as Counter Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) and Hearthstone will be open for entry for 2000 fans to compete in. Prize based BYOC tournaments will include Battlefield 1, Overwatch and Rocket League, with a total of £12,000 worth of prize money up for grabs. For more details on how to get involved head to https://insomniagamingfestival.com/whats-on?categories=tournaments

Insomnia59 will also see the return of the highly popular Drone Racing iSeries which debuted at i58 and will take place at The NEC, Birmingham, 9-11 December, 2016 and are available online from £20, with BYOC tickets costing £99. Tickets are available at: https://insomniagamingfestival.com/tickets/.

For more information please visit: https://insomniagamingfestival.com/

Train2Game News Halloween on Pokémon GO

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Halloween, players of the popular Pokémon GO mobile game will experience exciting treats from Niantic Labs, Inc. and The Pokémon Company International. 
Beginning Wednesday, October 26, through Tuesday, November 1, Pokémon GO Trainers will have the chance to catch some of the spookiest Pokémon available in the game with increased global encounters of Drowzee, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Hypno, and, yes, Zubat. And, since it wouldn’t be Halloween without candy, Trainers will have the opportunity to earn more Pokémon Candy during this event as they explore the world around them in search of Pokémon.

“It’s been incredible watching people explore their neighborhoods and catch wild Pokémon all summer,” said Tatsuo Nomura, senior product manager at Niantic, Inc. “We would like to trick-or-treat in our own special way by giving Trainers the chance to catch more Pokémon and earn extra Candy this Halloween.”

During this period, every Pokémon caught will earn Trainers six Candies—twice the normal amount. The professor will also give Trainers two Candies instead of one for every Pokémon transferred to him. In addition, Buddy Pokémon will award four candies instead of the usual one. Pokémon Candies enable Trainers to evolve or strengthen their Pokémon, so players will want to walk and catch all the Pokémon they can to get their fill of Candy during this special event.

“The excitement of Pokémon’s 20-year celebration continues this Halloween with the first-ever in-game Pokémon GO event,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “We anticipate seeing many Pokémon-themed costumes during this anniversary year, and now Trainers can add Pokémon GO to their trick-or-treat route to receive Candy and add some of the spookier Pokémon to their Pokédex”

To learn even more details about the Pokémon GO in-game Halloween event, visit the official Niantic blog at PokemonGOlive.com.

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Train2Game News Seaside Arcade needs a boost

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A new Arcade+Bar franchise needing help in the UK. 
First location to be set in a South East Seaside town, then spreading through to London and beyond, but it all depends on their Kickstarter campaign…

‘Ever since the Pier’s arcade burnt down in 2014, Eastbourne has been missing it’s fun side.’ This is how the KickStarter campaign for a new arcade in Eastbourne, a South East seaside town, named ‘Health Bar’ opens up, and it is so true!

The Pier may now have scattered arcade machines around it but it still doesn’t feel like an arcade, and still doesn’t fill that gap that the Pier’s original arcade filled in.

‘Health Bar’ wants to help Eastbourne out, with it’s original pitch and interesting ideas.

The idea is for this to be a split day arcade. In the day time it is to be an amusement cafe open to all, filled with 30+ machines, soft drinks, Nachos and, an Eastbourne exclusive, Crisp Sandwiches. In the evening the younger crowd are moved on, the adult drinks unveiled, and becomes a true “Barcade”.

The Highlights are to be…

·         30+ machines, on all day for your enjoyment

·         Console Corner – Old Retro Consoles for you to play

·         Cheap drinks and snacks while you play

·         Day and Night system for families to enjoy the arcade

·         Wednesday is Dice Night – Roll a 6 on our oversized dice and have your first drink free

·         Thursday is Competition Night – We choose a game every week that you can compete against each other on, winners win alcohol!

In the campaign ‘Health Bar’ go on to express the interest in reviving the arcade feel into Eastbourne, giving families, children and adults, a place to relax and hang out.

If you feel this would be an asset to Eastbourne you can help ‘Health Bar’ become a reality on there Kickstarter page..

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/healthbar/health-bar-arcade-bar-franchise-needing-you-to-pre

Train2Game News Nintendo Switch 

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​In an introductory video released yesterday (http://www.nintendo.com/switch), Nintendo provided the first glimpse of its new home gaming system and revealed that it is called Nintendo Switch. 
In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles.

At home, Nintendo Switch rests in the Nintendo Switch Dock that connects the system to the TV and lets you play with family and friends in the comfort of your living room. By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock, the system will instantly transition to portable mode, and the same great gaming experience that was being enjoyed at home now travels with you. The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its bright high-definition display. It brings the full home gaming system experience with you to the park, on an airplane, in a car, or to a friend’s apartment.

Gaming springs into action by removing detachable Joy-Con controllers from either side of Nintendo Switch. One player can use a Joy-Con controller in each hand; two players can each take one; or multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options. They can easily click back into place or be slipped into a Joy-Con Grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, if preferred, the gamer can select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to use instead of the Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it is possible for numerous people to bring their Nintendo Switch systems together to enjoy local multiplayer face-to-face competition.

“Nintendo Switch allows gamers the freedom to play however they like,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO, Nintendo of America. “It gives game developers new abilities to bring their creative visions to life by opening up the concept of gaming without boundaries.”

Developers can design their games supporting a variety of play styles, which gives gamers the freedom to choose an experience that best suits them. Some of the publishers, developers and middleware partners announcing support for Nintendo Switch are as follows:

    505 Games

    Activision Publishing, Inc.

    ARC SYSTEM WORKS Co., Ltd.

    ATLUS CO., LTD.

    Audiokinetic Inc.

    Autodesk, Inc.

    BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

    Bethesda

    CAPCOM CO., LTD.

    Codemasters®

    CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

    DeNA Co., Ltd.

    Electronic Arts

    Epic Games Inc.

    Firelight Technologies

    FromSoftware, Inc.

    Frozenbyte

    GameTrust

    GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC．

    Gungho Online Entertainment, Inc.

    HAMSTER Corporation

    Havok

    INTI CREATES CO., LTD.

    KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

    Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

    LEVEL-5 Inc.

    Marvelous Inc.

    Maximum Games, LLC

    Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.

    Parity Bit Inc.

    PlatinumGames Inc.

    RAD Game Tools, Inc.

    RecoChoku Co., Ltd.

    SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

    Silicon Studio Corporation

    Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

    SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.

    Starbreeze Studios

    Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

    Telltale Games

    THQ Nordic

    Tokyo RPG Factory Co., Ltd.

    TT Games

    UBISOFT

    Ubitus Inc.

    Unity Technologies, Inc.

    Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

    Web Technology Corp

The video incorporated short glimpses of representative gameplay to demonstrate the liberating nature of the Nintendo Switch home gaming system. Full game demonstrations, the list of launch window titles, as well as launch date, price, product configuration and related specifics, will be shown and announced prior to the March launch.

Train2Game News Red Dead Redemption 2

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​Rockstar Games®, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that the highly anticipated  Red Dead Redemption 2® will release worldwide in Fall 2017 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems and for the Xbox One games and entertainment system. 
Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption,  Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.

“With  Red Dead Redemption 2, the team is working hard to push forward our vision for interactive entertainment in a truly living world,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games.  “We hope to deliver players an epic experience that builds upon everything we’ve learned making games.”

Watch the  Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer at 16.00, Thursday October 20th at  www.rockstargames.com .