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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 02.11.15

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Halo 5In a week that surprises no one, Halo 5 Guardians has hit the number one spot this week. Further down the charts is WWE 2k16 which reaches number four with Telltales new Minecraft Story Mode just behind at number five.

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Week ending 31 October 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 HALO 5: GUARDIANS MICROSOFT –
2 ASSASSIN’S CREED: SYNDICATE UBISOFT 1
3 FIFA 16 EA SPORTS 2
4 WWE 2K16 2K SPORTS –
5 MINECRAFT: STORY MODE TELLTALE GAMES –
6 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 5
7 UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 4
8 WATCH DOGS UBISOFT 12
9 LEGO DIMENSIONS LEGO DIMENSIONS 6
10 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 9
11 GUITAR HERO LIVE ACTIVISION 3
12 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 7
13 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 8
14 – SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS 14
15 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS ACTIVISION 19
16 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 13
17 THE WITCHER III: WILD HUNT BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT 15
18 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 17
19 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 10
20 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN 16
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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 26.10.15

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AC SyndicateAssassin’s Creed Syndicate has managed to knock the power house that is FIFA 16 off the top spot. Guitar Hero Live rocked its way to number three and The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes couldn’t quite breach the top ten landing at number eleven.

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Week ending 24 October 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 ASSASSIN’S CREED: SYNDICATE UBISOFT –
2 FIFA 16 EA SPORTS 1
3 GUITAR HERO LIVE ACTIVISION –
4 UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 2
5 – GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 5
6 LEGO DIMENSIONS LEGO DIMENSIONS 4
7 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 3
8 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 6
9 – LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 9
10 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 7
11 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TRI FORCE HEROES NINTENDO –
12 WATCH DOGS UBISOFT –
13 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 10
14 SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS 13
15 THE WITCHER III: WILD HUNT BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT –
16 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN 17
17 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 11
18 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 20
19 JUST DANCE 2016 UBISOFT –
20 LEGO BATMAN 3: BEYOND GOTHAM WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE –
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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 19.10.15

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FIFA-16A few new games have been added to the charts this week the highest new game is at number eight with the latest instalment of the Tales series, Tales of Zestiria. Lower down the chart at number twelve is WRC 5 and the latest Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest Heroes has debuted at number eighteen, FIFA 16 remains in the number one spot.

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Week ending 17 October 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 – FIFA 16 EA SPORTS 1
2 – UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 2
3 – DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 3
4 – LEGO DIMENSIONS LEGO DIMENSIONS 4
5 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 6
6 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 5
7 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 8
8 TALES OF ZESTIRIA BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT –
9 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 12
10 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 13
11 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 15
12 WRC 5 BIG BEN –
13 SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS 14
14 ANIMAL CROSSING: HAPPY HOME DESIGNER NINTENDO 7
15 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 11
16 NBA 2K16 2K SPORTS 9
17 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN 16
18 DRAGON QUEST HEROES SQUARE ENIX –
19 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO 18
20 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 17
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Train2Game News Video Games Prototype Fund

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The new Prototype Fund announced in the July Budget, following concerted lobbying by Ukie, has been launched today.

The Fund will have £4 million over the next four years with which to aid access to finance for both present and future games talent.

The Video Games Prototype Fund, run by the UK Games Talent and Finance CIC, will provide grants of up to £25k to help businesses turn ideas into working prototypes, used to attract private investment. Young and start-up companies will benefit from the scheme,  which is aimed at small and micro-businesses in the UK games industry. An emphasis will also be on nurturing new talent in the sector, with mentoring opportunities and skills support being provided along with the financial backing to successful applicants to the fund.

The project takes over from the Abertay Fund, which supported many earlier businesses to access finance when it ran from 2010 to 2014.

Access to finance is an ongoing problem for fledgling games development businesses attempting to create and retain new Intellectual Property. This financial and business support in the early stages of a studio’s opening will bridge the gap until private investment can be procured. Support for smaller, regional companies will indirectly help larger companies by developing the talent pipeline and stimulating the creation of more IP in the UK.

Successful grant applications will be decided upon published criteria, including potential for commercial success, viability and scalability.

CEO of Ukie, Dr Jo Twist, responded to the announcement, saying:

    We lobbied for this kind of support and we are pleased to see the Fund launch. It has enormous potential for the future of the UK games industry. Access to finance has been an on-going challenge for small and micro games businesses, and the financial support of the fund, as well as the mentoring opportunities that are provided, will open doors to a huge amount of unearthed games talent in the UK. Ukie is really proud to continue to support this project. It is one more step towards the UK becoming a world leader in games development.

Further information about how to apply for the Video Games Prototype Fund and the criteria can be found on their website.

Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 12.10.15

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FIFA-16Another chart with Fifa 16 at number one. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is the first new game this week at number two with Rock Band 4 making its début at number ten.

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Week ending 10 October 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 – FIFA 16 EA SPORTS 1
2 UNCHARTED: THE NATHAN DRAKE COLLECTION SONY COMPUTER ENT. –
3 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 4
4 LEGO DIMENSIONS LEGO DIMENSIONS 2
5 – FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 5
6 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 9
7 ANIMAL CROSSING: HAPPY HOME DESIGNER NINTENDO 6
8 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 7
9 NBA 2K16 2K SPORTS 3
10 ROCK BAND 4 MAD CATZ –
11 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 10
12 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 13
13 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 17
14 SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS 8
15 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 19
16 – RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN 16
17 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 14
18 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO 15
19 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS ACTIVISION 18
20 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2016 KONAMI 11
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Train2Game NEws EGX 2015

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egx2015I had the pleasure of attending EGX again this year, my fourth year in a row. This year however I took a slightly different approach.

Every other year I have just played the games at the event to see what the next big games are going to be like but as the event moved to its bigger venue at the NEC in Birmingham many of the games had a 3 hour plus wait.

All though I didn’t experience the games my self I did get to see many of them like Rainbow Six Siege which looked incredibly tactical, Tom Clancy’s: The Division which seemed more casual and accessible to casual players, Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst which seemed to be just a modernised version of the original which in my opinion is no bad thing and finally Star Wars Battlefront which looks as good and exciting as we all hope it will be.

Instead of playing these games this year I took in the atmosphere and watched more of the talks. At the PlayStation stage I listened to Charles Cecil hold a Q and A on the Broken Sword series. It was truly heart warming to hear from a man who has been in the industry since the 80’s still have an incredible passion for the industry. He also dropped a hint that he may be working with comic book artist Dave Gibbons in the future.

Over on the Xbox stage, games personality Julia Hardy hosted a number of indie and triple A games coming to Xbox in the near future. She was also very passionate about the games she was covering with numerous interesting ID@Xbox games arriving soon.

In conclusion this year was again bigger and better than before with the move to Birmingham giving more space for bigger stands and more people.

Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 05.10.15

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FIFA-16LEGO Dimensions can’t move FIFA 16 from the number one spot debuting at number two followed by NBA 2K16 which has entered the chart this week at number three. Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer comes in at number 6 whilst lower down the chart the apparently bug ridden Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 grinds in to number twelve.

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Week ending 3 October 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 – FIFA 16 EA SPORTS 1
2 LEGO DIMENSIONS LEGO DIMENSIONS –
3 NBA 2K16 2K SPORTS –
4 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 2
5 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 3
6 ANIMAL CROSSING: HAPPY HOME DESIGNER NINTENDO –
7 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 5
8 SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS 4
9 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 8
10 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 7
11 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2016 KONAMI 6
12 TONY HAWK PRO SKATER 5 ACTIVISION –
13 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 10
14 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 12
15 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO 11
16 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN 18
17 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 13
18 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS ACTIVISION 9
19 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 14
20 GEARS OF WAR: ULTIMATE EDITION MICROSOFT 16
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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 28.09.15

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FIFA-16In a chart that has surprised no one, Fifa 16 is number one, knocking Destiny The Taken King down to second. Skylanders Superchargers comes in at number four this week and Blood Bowl 2, based on Games Workshop popular board game, is number fifteen.

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Week ending 26 September 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 FIFA 16 EA SPORTS –
2 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION 1
3 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT 2
4 SKYLANDERS SUPERCHARGERS SKYLANDERS –
5 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 4
6 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2016 KONAMI 3
7 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 5
8 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 7
9 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS ACTIVISION 14
10 – LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 10
11 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO 6
12 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 8
13 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 12
14 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 16
15 BLOOD BOWL II FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE –
16 GEARS OF WAR: ULTIMATE EDITION MICROSOFT 11
17 DISNEY INFINITY 2.0 DISNEY INFINITY –
18 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 BIG BEN –
19 TITANFALL EA GAMES –
20 UNTIL DAWN SONY COMPUTER ENT. 13
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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 21.09.15

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destiny_the_taken_kingDestiny The Taken King has taken the number one spot in the charts this week beating out Forza 6 that has driven to second place. Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 managed to make its way to third.

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Week ending 5 September 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 DESTINY: THE TAKEN KING ACTIVISION –
2 FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 MICROSOFT –
3 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2016 KONAMI –
4 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 1
5 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 3
6 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO 2
7 – GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 7
8 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 4
9 RUGBY LEAGUE LIVE 3 ALTERNATIVE –
10 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 8
11 GEARS OF WAR: ULTIMATE EDITION MICROSOFT 6
12 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 9
13 UNTIL DAWN SONY COMPUTER ENT. 5
14 CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS ACTIVISION –
15 NHL 16 EA SPORTS –
16 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 10
17 DYING LIGHT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 12
18 MADDEN NFL 16 EA SPORTS 14
19 DESTINY ACTIVISION 15
20 CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE ACTIVISION 19
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Train2Game News UK Top 20 Games – 14.09.15

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Metal gear solid phantom painNintendo’s Super Mario Maker couldn’t take Phantom Pain from the number one spot this week and lands in second as the only new game in the charts.

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Week ending 12 September 2015

POS.  TITLE  PUBLISHER  LAST
WEEK 
1 – METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN KONAMI 1
2 SUPER MARIO MAKER NINTENDO –
3 MAD MAX WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 2
4 DISNEY INFINITY 3.0 DISNEY INFINITY 5
5 UNTIL DAWN SONY COMPUTER ENT. 4
6 GEARS OF WAR: ULTIMATE EDITION MICROSOFT 3
7 GRAND THEFT AUTO V ROCKSTAR 6
8 LEGO JURASSIC WORLD WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 7
9 – MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION MICROSOFT 9
10 MINECRAFT: PLAYSTATION EDITION SONY COMPUTER ENT. 8
11 THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE BETHESDA SOFTWORKS 9
12 DYING LIGHT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 13
13 BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE 10
14 MADDEN NFL 16 EA SPORTS 11
15 DESTINY ACTIVISION 20
16 BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE EA GAMES 12
17 FIFA 15 EA SPORTS 15
18 SKYLANDERS TRAP TEAM SKYLANDERS –
19 CALL OF DUTY: ADVANCED WARFARE ACTIVISION 16
20 F1 2015 CODEMASTERS 19
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