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Bohemia Interactive released a special Arma 3 developer diary video, providing more details on Tanoa – the new terrain featured in the upcoming Arma 3 expansion, which is scheduled for release in the first half of 2016. The new terrain, a 100 km² South Pacific archipelago, was originally revealed during the PC Gaming Show at E3 2015.

In the developer diary, Arma 3′s Creative Director Jay Crowe and Project Lead Joris-Jan van ‘t Land discuss how the devteam came to a South Pacific destination, describe some of the key characteristics and points of interest on Tanoa, and reflect on development so far and the roadmap ahead.

Tanoa will be the first South Pacific destination featured in the Arma series. Previous Arma locations included the Mediterranean islands of Altis and Stratis (Arma 3), the Eastern-European country of Chernarus (Arma 2), the Middle-Eastern nation of Takistan (Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead), and various other terrains in the fictional Armaverse.

Besides the new Tanoa terrain, the Arma 3 expansion will include new vehicles, weapons, attachments and gear, characters, playable content, and more. The expansion is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2016 and will be distributed as DLC for the base Arma 3 game.

For more information about Tanoa, please visit www.arma3.com/tanoa.

Learn more about Rico Rodriguez in the first of a 5-part series

Today sees the first release in the Just Cause 3 dev diary series. This first video offers insight from Avalanche Studios about who Rico Rodriguez is, what new skills and abilities he’s bringing to the table for his third outing, and how the team have brought him to life.

“He’s gotten older,” explains Game Director Roland Lesterlin in the video, “he’s got his scars from his years in Panau and San Esperito. We wanted to give him that background. What would it be like if you set off a nuke? Twice?”

If you missed it, we’ve also released a ‘Meet the Team’ Vignette’, which offers a glimpse behind the curtain at Avalanche Studios, introducing some of the key team working on Just Cause 3.

Watch ‘Episode 1 – Rico’ dev diary here.

More game information available at the Just Cause 3 website.

Activision has announced that the Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta, which is coming to PlayStation 4 on 19thAugust, will now also be open to Xbox One and PC users from 26th August – 30th August. Beta access will give fans the chance to test and experience Call of Duty: Black Ops III gameplay prior to retail launch.

You can find out more here.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III will arrive Friday 6th November, to take fans on a journey to the dark, twisted and gritty world of Black Ops with a true next generation experience that redefines Call of Duty. Call of Duty: Black Ops III delivers a campaign that can be played as a full single player game or co-op online with up to four players, the deepest, most rewarding multiplayer ever offered in Call of Duty and a mind blowing Call of Duty Zombies experience that, for the first time, features its own XP progression system.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops III campaign deploys players into a future world, where bio-technology coupled with cybernetic enhancements has given rise to a new breed of Black Ops soldier. Through Direct Neural Interface (DNI) technology, players are now connected to the intelligence grid and their fellow operatives during battle. In a world more divided than ever, this elite squad consists of men and women who have enhanced their combat capabilities to fight faster, stronger and smarter.

See you on 6th November, the new Black Friday.

Pre-order now and get access to the Multiplayer Beta coming 19th August on PS4 and 26th August on Xbox One and PC . Learn more here.

Source: Gamer’s Hell

Bethesda Softworks today announced that a disc version of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, the latest action-adventure shooter developed by MachineGames, a Swedish studio established in 2009 by the founders of Starbreeze Studios, has arrived in retail stores throughout North America.

The year is 1946 and the Nazis are on the brink of winning World War II. In an effort to turn the tide in the Allies’ favour, B.J. Blazkowicz must embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria. Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood – Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves – pits against a maniacal prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In part two – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – Blazkowicz’s search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming mysterious artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power.

For more information about Wolfenstein: The Old Blood visit: www.wolfenstein.com.

By Luke Karmali, IGN

Gearbox Software is working on a new “authentic” Brothers in Arms title, according to Randy Pitchford.

Speaking to IGN at Develop: Brighton, Pitchford explained the project was still in its early stages and extra help was being sought, but once this was locked down he expected things to happen quickly.

“I think the next Brothers in Arms game has to be authentic and we have been working on that,” he says. “I feel we have unfinished business there with both the fiction and the history and I’d like to get into that. I spend a lot of time thinking about it.”

Read on…

Following an incredibly successful E3 for Just Cause 3 – with 10 award wins and over 20 nominations – Square Enix and Avalanche Studios are proud to share the new ‘Official E3 Playthrough’ trailer.

The island republic of Medici is the ultimate sandbox. With Rico’s new abilities and countless weapons and vehicles, there’s an infinite amount of possibilities around every corner. Each obstacle presents countless options for an explosive outcome – how creative can you be with Rico’s vast arsenal of equipment?

In addition to this, we’re also sharing the multi-path, ‘Choose Your Own Chaos’ trailer from the E3 show floor – an expanded version of the ‘Official E3 Playthrough’ allowing you to choose how the action unfolds at key moments.

More game information available at the Just Cause 3 website.

Zombies return in all of its undead glory with “The Giant,” a research facility featuring the weapon upgrading Pack-A-Punch Machine. Re-live the chaos of Treyarch’s classic “Der Riese” Zombies map, picking up the Zombies story with Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen, and Takeo where Origins left off.

“The Giant” is a bonus map included with the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Collector’s Editions. Pre-order from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 website and secure your copy now.

Watch The Video Here

Includes Community-Voted Replica Grappling Hook, Medici Map and More

The community has spoken — Square Enix Inc. today revealed the items that will be included in the Just Cause 3 Collector’s Edition, the ultimate collection for the open world action game launching December 1. In addition to the Day One Edition of the game, the Collector’s Edition will contain a variety of collectibles, including the fan-voted centerpiece — a faithfully recreated 15-inch display version of Rico’s trademark grappling hook. Players interested in this community-curated collection can pre-order now from participating retail sites for $109.99.

“Much like the high-octane action of Just Cause 3, we wanted to give fans a Collector’s Edition that speaks to their breed of fun,” said Senior Product Marketing Manager, Damian Garcia. “Out of all the items we offered, the grappling hook was by far the most popular, and the fans made a solid choice to elevate this collection.”

The Just Cause 3 Collector’s Edition includes:

• Day One Edition of Just Cause 3
• Replica version of Rico’s famous grappling hook
• Weaponized Vehicle Pack in-game content
• 24-inch by 24-inch poster map of the Mediterranean archipelago of Medici
• 32-page, hardcover art book

Just Cause 3 launches for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on December 1, 2015.

More game information available at the Just Cause 3 website.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy, the third DLC pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PC. London and Moscow are just two of the locations players will experience in a diverse collection of multiplayer mayhem, including the return of one of the most iconic multiplayer maps in Call of Duty history, “Highrise,” which first debuted in 2009’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare  2, now transported to the year 2054. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy includes four new, action-packed multiplayer maps, all featuring the new Exo Grapple mechanic, which adds a layer of fun and strategy to the experience.

Get more Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Supremacy info here.

Take a deep dive into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 cooperative campaign with the Cyber Core tutorial and an extended cut from “Ramses Station” as seen exclusively at the Sony Playstation E3 booth. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a dark, gritty future where a new breed of Black Ops soldier emerges and the lines are blurred between our own humanity and the cutting-edge military technology that define the future of combat.

Designed for four-player online co-op or solo play, players will encounter epic cinematic moments and open-area gameplay, allowing players to approach the game with a different strategy each time they play. And now your campaign character is completely customisable: from weapons and loadouts, to abilities and outfits, all with full progression systems and a personalised armoury to show off accomplishments. With these and many more exciting new features, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 aims to deliver a constantly-evolving campaign experience.

See you on 6th November, the new Black Friday.

Pre-order now and get access to the Multiplayer Beta coming this August, first on PS4. Later on XBox One and PC. Learn more at: http://www.callofduty.com/beta

Get the latest game intel at the official Call of Duty website.