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Friday, May 16, 2014
05/16/2014 - Seven New Pokémon Online Competitions AnnouncedSeven New Pokémon
Online Competitions Announced! There are even more opportunities for Pokémon video game players to battle others around the world in Pokémon
X and Pokémon Y. Seven new Online Competitions were just announced
by The Pokémon Company International, in addition to the 2014 International Challenge May, currently in progress.
The worldwide tournament series provides numerous opportunities for new and experienced Pokémon competitors
to battle others online. Some events even reward top players with Championship Points, which count toward invitations to the
2014 Pokémon World Championships taking place August 16–17 in Washington, DC.
Here’s
the upcoming Pokémon video game Online Competitions schedule:
May 16–18: 2014 International
Challenge May. Registration is closed.
June 6–8: Think Fast Competition: Single Battle.
Late June: 2014 International Challenge June.
July: Eevee Friendly Match
[Name TBD].
July: All Star Battle [Name TBD].
August: Think Fast Competition:
Double Battle.
Autumn: Fairy-type Cup [Name TBD].
Autumn: Halloween
Party [Name TBD].
·Players have the opportunity to earn Championship Points toward a possible invitation
to the 2014 Pokémon World Championships by participating in the 2014 International Challenge
May or June tournaments.
·The Think Fast Competition: Single Battle
will test players’ quick thinking. Each round is limited to one 10-minute Single Battle, with a 30-second preview of
the opponent’s Pokémon and 15 seconds to choose a move each turn.
·Only Eevee and its many
evolved forms can participate in the Eevee Friendly Match [Name TBD]. The Rotation Battle format adds a fun
component to this competition.
·The July All Star Battle [Name TBD] will use the Double
Battle format. Up to two Legendary and Mythical Pokémon can be included on a team, a rare occurrence in Pokémon
Online Competitions!
·In August, the Think Fast Competition: Double Battle will require
players to go into battle without seeing a preview of their opponent’s Pokémon team, and each player can have
only one Pokémon in reserve, for a total of three Pokémon per side in each battle.
·Look forward
to the Fairy-type Cup [Name TBD] this fall, a competition where entry will be limited to Fairy-type Pokémon.
The battle format is to be determined.
·In a special competition for the Halloween season, the Halloween
Party [Name TBD] will have a special Single Battle competition for Ghost-type Pokémon only. Also, every contestant’s
Battle Box must include Gourgeist!
Registration deadlines for the Think Fast Competition: Single Battle and the
2014 International Challenge June are coming up quickly. Players can visit Pokemon.com and the Pokémon Global Link (Pokemon.com/PGL) for more information on each Online Competition that will be posted soon,
including rules and regulations. All Online Competition battles are played in the Pokémon X or
Pokémon Y game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Submitted by: E. Thomas
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
05/14/2014 - Titanfall Expedition DLC Available on May 15thTITANFALL: EXPEDITION
AVAILABLE ON MAY 15 The
Frontier is about to get bigger as today Respawn Entertainment revealed the release date for the first Titanfall DLC
pack, Expedition. Coming May 15 to the Xbox One and PC, Titanfall: Expedition introduces three new maps
to the Frontier – Runoff, Swampland and War Games, and extends the heart-pounding action and adrenalin-fueled gameplay
to new heights.
Titanfall: Expedition is the first of three planned DLC packs, each retailing for £7.99.
For gamers looking to further extend the fight on the Frontier, the Titanfall Season Pass* will deliver three content
packs as soon as they become available. The Titanfall Season Pass is available at a one-time price of $19.99 and
can now be purchased for the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and on Origin for PC. Titanfall: Expedition for the Xbox 360 will be available in June.
Heralded as “a new breed of multiplayer” by Game Informer and “the next big thing” by Polygon,
Titanfall drops players in the middle of a conflict between the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation (IMC) and
the Militia on a distant frontier on the edge of the universe. The action is rapid and varied – featuring parkour-style
wall running, massive double jumps and the ability to hijack titans. The freedom to shift back and forth between pilot and
titan allows players to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation and extending the action
vertically to new heights.
For more information on Titanfall, please visit www.titanfall.com. Join the conversation on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/titanfallgame and #Titanfall, or on Facebook® at www.facebook.com/titanfallgame.
* Requires Titanfall for Xbox One, Xbox
360 or Origin for PC (sold separately). Content must be redeemed by March 11, 2016. See www.titanfall.com/dlc for expansion pack release schedule.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
05/13/2014 - Transgaming Launches GameTree TV Service on Panasonic Viera ConnectTRANSGAMING LAUNCHES
GAMETREETM TV SERVICE ON PANASONIC VIERA CONNECTTM
GameTree
TV Solidifies Position as the De Facto Gaming Solution on Smart TVs
TORONTO – May 13,
2014 – TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG), the global leader in delivering on-demand family friendly
and social games to the TV, today announced the availability of GameTree™ TV on Panasonic’s VIERA TVs with Internet
Apps capability.
Smart TV market penetration has been experiencing rapid growth over the past few years and the
connected TV has become a mainstream appliance in living rooms all over the world. The smart TV ecosystem offers consumers
a variety of entertainment options and gaming has proven to be an important part of this offering. Through partnerships with
all the major TV manufacturers, TransGaming’s GameTree TV service is ubiquitous on smart TVs and the unquestioned leader
in the space. GameTree TV has made gaming on connected TVs a mainstream activity by delivering an entertaining and interactive
experience that can be enjoyed by everyone.
“With the addition of another industry titan in Panasonic, GameTree
TV has become the industry standard platform for family friendly social games for Smart TVs,” said Vikas Gupta, CEO
and President of TransGaming. “The proliferation of GameTree TV on Smart TVs shows a validation of a growing market
and passionate demand for our service.”
Panasonic offers a wide range of 4K and HD TVs with “Life+
Screen”. The “Life+ Screen” concept enables owners of VIERA TVs to enjoy a variety of Internet-based video-on-demand
content and applications, from news and fitness to social networking, music and online shopping and gaming. The same
platform has been expanded for other Panasonic home entertainment products, including Blu-ray Disc players and home theatre
systems.
“GameTree TV delivers an incredible option for Panasonic owners to play family friendly social games
in their living room,” said Jordan Shen, Director, Interactive Content & Services, Panasonic Corporation of North
America. “We continue to expand our content and services for Panasonic TVs and GameTree TV brings an added dimension
of entertainment through beautifully designed games built from the ground-up for the Smart TV space.”
About
TransGaming Inc.
TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG) is the global leader in developing and delivering platform-defining
social video game experiences to consumers around the world. From engineering essential technologies for the world's leading
companies, to engaging audiences with truly immersive interactive experiences, TransGaming fuels disruptive innovation across
the entire spectrum of consumer technology. TransGaming's core businesses span the digital distribution of games for Smart
TVs, next-generation set-top boxes, and the connected living room, as well as technology licensing for cross-platform game
enablement, software 3D graphics rendering, and parallel computing. Visit us at http://transgaming.com
About Panasonic
Panasonic
Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and engineering of electronic technologies and solutions for customers
in residential, non-residential, mobility and personal applications. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded
globally and now operates over 500 consolidated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.30 trillion yen
for the year ended March 31, 2013. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company
strives to create a better life and a better world for its customers. For more information about Panasonic, please visit the
company's website at http://panasonic.net/
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Monday, May 12, 2014
05/12/2014 - Tekken Card Tournament Adds Classic CharactersTEKKEN LEGEND HWOARANG IS BACK IN TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT 2.0 THIS MAY
For the first time, Hwoarang will be joining the line-up of seasoned fighters
in TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT, bringing his unique blend of kick-heavy Taekwondo, cocksure arrogance and repertoire of punishing
moves.
The 3D model of Hwoarang has been painstakingly rendered for the game. He also comes complete with a new
set of game cards and a dazzling array of brand new fight effects just for him, all of which adds up to a fitting tribute
for one of the most conceited, but talented, elite Iron Fist fighters.
With over 6 million downloads to date, the
free-to-play TEKKEN CARD TOURNAMENT brings cross-platform King of Iron Fist card battling to players all
over the world.
For more information on the TEKKEN universe, please visit: www.BandaiNamcoGames.eu or www.Tekken.com.
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tekken or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Harada_TEKKEN
Submitted by: E. Thomas
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