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Continuing its commitment to delivering players new Guild Wars 2 content every two weeks, NCSOFT and ArenaNet are delighted to announce the Queen’s Jubilee going live today, 6th July. The update is the third since ArenaNet officially adopted a two-week update schedule for Guild Wars 2, setting a pace unmatched by any Western studio and enhancing the game’s Living World through new and exciting content for players of all abilities.
In Queen’s Jubilee, players will celebrate 10 years of Queen Jennah’s rule by opting to take a hot air balloon to Divinity’s Reach, the capital of the human nation of Kryta, and home to the opening ceremony. Once there, players can join the festivities and compete in ceremonial combat in the Crown Pavilion, a new gladiatorial arena Queen Jennah has commissioned for the occasion.
Among the many other new events, rewards and features included in Queen’s Jubilee are the following:
New Events
· Hot Air Balloons: Queen Jennah’s court has sent hot air balloons to transport the inhabitants of Tyria to the celebration. Players can find the hot air balloons in the open world and hop on for a fun, quick and stylish ride to the party.
· The Opening Ceremony: Players can attend the dedication of the Crown Pavilion, a new gladiatorial arena the queen has commissioned for the celebration, and watch its inaugural contest.
· Enter the Crown Pavilion: Players will be tested in this new mini-zone that feature mighty representations of humanity’s enemies. Representing various cities of Tyria, players can be named champion of a nation and gain access to unique reward vendors.
· Fight in the Queen’s Gauntlet: In single combat, players can attempt to defeat increasingly difficult challenges against unique bosses. Taking risks with special gambit conditions will earn more prestigious rewards.
New Rewards
· Watchwork Mechanisms: Watchwork technology – the latest and greatest innovation in Tyria – becomes more important as players can use watchwork parts in new crafting recipes or as currency to buy items like new rune and sigil recipes, Watchknight tonics and the new Sovereign Weapon Set.
· Watchknight Mini: Completing the Queen’s Jubilee meta-achievement will earn players a miniature Watchknight modelled after the queen’s new mechanical sentinels.
New Features
· Account Wallet for Currency: Players can now keep all of their currencies in one wallet that makes dungeon tokens, coins, karma, laurels, Guild Commendations, Fractal Relics, Badges of Honour, gems and glory accessible to any of the characters on their account.
· PvP Solo Arena: With new Solo Arena, players can join PvP matches in a competitive environment without having to gather a full team or fight against a pre-formed group. The Solo Arena also features its own leaderboard, so that players can earn rank without affecting their Team Arena standings.
· Dungeons Bonus Rewards: Now, there’s even more incentive for braving the dungeons of Tyria. Each day, when finishing a unique path for any explorable or story dungeon, players will receive a bonus reward for completion, improving upon the existing system.
· Mini-Game Rotation System: Players can take part in the new, daily mini-game rotation that was promised by both of the Captain’s Council candidates in the previous update. The initial rotation includes Sanctum Sprint, Keg Brawl, Southsun Survival and Crab Toss.
Following this summer’s Steam release of Fist Puncher, Team2Bit has delivered the retro-styled brawler to the console via the Xbox LIVE Indie Games (XBLIG) channel. (Or Here)
“People think we’re backwards porting a Steam game to XBLIG,” says studio co-founder Jake Lewandowski. “But despite the Xbox One controversy and the questions on where Microsoft will stand with indies in the next gen, they are the ones that truly democratized videogame consoles with XBLIG and XNA.”
“We hope Microsoft recognizes their position as a leader and follows up with another indie-friendly console. As much maligned as the indie channel is, it still stands for something important. True, some of the shittiest games ever made are up there, but that’s what makes finding the hidden gems so much more magical,” adds Matt Lewandowski.
The XBLIG port boasts the same wealth of content that earned Fist Puncher the title of the ‘world’s largest brawler’, including 50 levels, 15 playable characters, an extensive RPG and leveling system and 4 player local coop. It will retail for 400 MSP, or $5.
While the PC version of Fist Puncher was published by Adult Swim Games, the Xbox version is not. “Adult Swim is an ideal partner for small studios, they’re redefining what it means to be a publisher in the era of the indies. While they did provide enormous help prepping Fist Puncher for Steam, they also allowed us the freedom to self-publish on other platforms,” Lewandowski says.
Founders Program to provide players with early access to new map, Champion bundles, exclusive content and more for Turbine’s MOBA set in the DC Multiverse
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the launch of the Founders Program for Infinite Crisis, a new game in development by Turbine, the award winning studio behind free-to-play online games including The Lord of the Rings Online™. This new free-to-play MOBA is scheduled for release later in 2013 for the PC. For more information about the Founders Program or to sign up to play in the free beta, please visit http://www.infinitecrisis.com.
The Infinite Crisis Founders Program lets players choose from three limited-edition packages which include access to their favorite Champions and other benefits, including early access to the all-new Coast City map, exclusive Costumes and Crisis Coins, the in-game currency that allows players to customize their gameplay experience. All Founders Program purchasers will receive immediate access to the Closed Beta that can be shared.
“Infinite Crisis brings the DC Multiverse to life like never before through explosively destructive arena combat featuring an ever-expanding roster of DC heroes and villains,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer. “Continuing a long-standing tradition at Turbine, we’re offering unique pricing and benefits to early adopters for a limited time.”
Starting today, the following Infinite Crisis Founders packages are available for purchase for a limited time at http://www.infinitecrisis.com/founders:
Basic — £14.99
· Immediate access to the Closed Beta including both Gotham Heights and Coast City Maps
· One buddy key for a friend, granting access to both Closed Beta Maps
· Three Champions (Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern)
· Exclusive Founders Protector Icon (Founders only)
· 800 Crisis Coins ($10 value)
Standard — £37.49
· Immediate access to the Closed Beta including both Gotham Heights and Coast City Maps
· Two buddy keys for a friend, granting access to both Closed Beta Maps
· Six Champions (Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Gaslight Batman, Poison Ivy)
· Exclusive “Renaissance” Gaslight Batman Costume (Founders only)
· Exclusive Founders Protector Icon (Founders only)
· 3200 Crisis Coins ($35 value)
Elite — £74.99
· Guaranteed Early Access to the Next Map Release, Gotham Divided
· Immediate access to the Closed Beta including both Gotham Heights and Coast City Maps
· Four buddy keys for a friend, granting access to both Closed Beta Maps
· (enough to form your own team of five)
· 12 Champions (Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Gaslight Batman, Poison Ivy, Gaslight Catwoman, Gaslight Joker, Cyborg, Nightmare Batman, Shazam, Zatanna)
· Exclusive “Renaissance” Gaslight Batman Costume (Founders only)
· Exclusive “Arkham City” Batman Costume (Founders only)
· Exclusive Founders Protector Icon (Founders only)
· 8600 Crisis Coins ($80 value)
