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Source-Xbox.com Bring the new season to life on Xbox LIVE for your chance at a great prize! Just play a multiplayer session of any eligible game or download HBO GO on Xbox 360 to enter for your chance to win one of five custom Xbox 360 consoles. Enter for Your Chance to Win! The sweepstakes begins February 26 and ends March 11, 2013. To enter the sweepstakes: Download the Xbox Swagfest gamer picture to register for the sweepstakes. Earn an entry by downloading HBO GO on Xbox 360 from Xbox LIVEor Earn an entry by playing an online multiplayer session of Halo 4, Gears of War 3, or Tomb Raider (available March 5). You can earn up to 20 sweepstakes entries during the entry period. Five lucky winners will each score one of the the cool custom Xbox 360 prize consoles below. For all the details on the Swagfest Sweepstakes, check out the Official Rules. Tomb Raider Launches on March 5 Explore the origins of the legendary Lara Croft. Learn More Gears of War: Judgment Launches on March 19 Take the fight to a horrifying new enemy. Learn More BioShock Infinite Launches on March 26 Get ready for your adventure in Columbia. Learn More HBO GO – Game of Thrones Season 3 Premieres on March 31 Celebrate the new season with this custom console. Learn More Splinter Cell Blacklist Launches on August 20 Unleash the power of lethal secret agent Sam Fisher. Learn More A Mulitplayer session or app download from the following titles earns a sweepstakes entry: HBO GO on Xbox LIVE Halo 4 Tomb Raider Gears of War 3

Source-GamingBlend The retail release of Trion Worlds and Syfy's third-person, MMO action-shooter, Defiance, will be handled by none other than Namco Bandai, the famed publishers behind Tekken, Naruto and DragonBall Z. Namco will be in charge of the SKUs for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the endangered species known as retail PC. The game is scheduled to ship to a retailer near-you this spring, on April 2nd. Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing at Namco Bandai Games America, commented about the game's retail distribution, saying... Well it is promising that what happens in the game could affect the show and what happens in the show (based on what happens in the game) can affect what happens in the game. It's like a strange cycle, where you put ham on a sandwich with cheese or put cheese on a sandwich with ham and debate about whether you call it a ham and cheese sandwich, or a cheese and ham sandwich. Philosophical discussions of lunchtime gastronomy can be deep stuff...I know. Anyway, Defiance takes place in an open-world, semi-apocalyptic setting. Players can venture around, engage in some PvE, engage in some PvP and/or witness other people doing it, completely and entirely interdependent from instances. I really like that concept but there's no telling how well it'll work out in the long run. So far, word of mouth around the block is that this will be a better console-style MMO than it will be a PC MMO. There's nothing really wrong with that given the poor amount of console MMOs, but it will beg us all to question whether the game will have legs to stand on if the console ports are the definitive ports?

http://www.neoseeker.com/ Ubisoft to demo fresh Assassin's Creed 4, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and Watch Dogs content at PAX East. Unnamed "digital, PC and iOS titles" were also mentioned, but hey, Assassin's Creed IV! The Assassin's Creed demo wil be shown in a closed theatre, likely with very limited access, and promises an exclusive first look at the new world -- the West Indies during the Golden Age of Pirates. Edward Kenway will be making his appearance, of course, and attendees may be able to snag an... inflatable cutlass sword. I think a t-shirt would've been cooler, but what can you do? Free is free. Additionally, Ubisoft is teasing some "never-before-seen" Watch Dogs content, also shown in a closed theatre, and attendees who manage to get in will walk away with a Watch Dogs PAX lanyard. During the demo, players get to play as Aiden Pearce, a vigilante who uses his smartphone to hack Chicago's central operating system to control almost every camera, ATM, and other electronic device hooked up to the city's system. What a pro. As for Splinter Cell, the new Splinter Cell: Blacklist will also get a new demo. Not nearly as many details there, unfortunately.

Source-Examiner A new set of screenshots have been posted for the upcoming multiplatform title, “Assassin’s Creed 4,” which is coming to the PS4 and Xbox 720. According to a report by Trusted Reviews on March 7, the latest images mainly focus on the dual-wielding gameplay in the open-world action-adventure video game. The main character, Edward Kenway, can be seen attacking his enemies using cutlasses and guns on both hands. You can check out the new screens, as well as several older shots from the latest installment in the “Assassin’s Creed” series. “Assassin’s Creed 4” is currently being developed and published by Ubisoft. In addition to the PS4 and Xbox 720, the sequel is also coming to the Nintendo Wii U, PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms. You can pre-order the title in the following link: “Assassin’s Creed 4”

Source-Joystiq Microsoft has Confirmed that the Family Pack has officially left the Xbox 360. The Gold Family Pack has divorced from Xbox Live. Following a couple of tips indicating the pack had disappeared earlier this month, we reached out to Microsoft who confirmed the offer was removed from its service. "The Family Gold offer is no longer available for purchase," a Microsoft representative told us. "The Family Center experience with settings management, allowance granting, child activity reports and family subscriptions management are still available for current Family Gold members at this time." As for why the pack was discontinued, the rep said, "We continually evaluate our business focus and work to offer services that make the most sense for our customers and Xbox." Microsoft introduced the Family Pack to Xbox Live back in November 2010, offering up a discounted $99.99 bundle of four year-long Gold memberships, along with Family Center functionality allowing users to manage family members' content and purchasing access.

Source-NeoSeeker Gamestop employees recently got a behind-closed-doors look at Battlefield 4, and subsequently tweeted about it, fans of the franchise have been begging for more information After Gamestop employees recently got a behind-closed-doors look at Battlefield 4, and subsequently tweeted about it, fans of the franchise have been begging for more information. They might just get it, if rumors are true. IGN recently received a "Save the Date" invitation to an event on March 26. The invitation features a blue and orange color scheme with plenty of lens flare. Sounds familiar, right? Details are scant, obviously. A piece of postcard is hardly an official announcement. Still, we know Battlefield 4 is in development, we know it's in a playable state, and we know Electronic Arts is ready to start showing it off. GameStop employees is one thing, but are they ready to public? Set your schedule for GDC and EA's March 26 event.

Source-IGN Telltale has confirmed that it’s currently targeting Fall of this year for the second season of The Walking Dead While Telltale CEO Dan Connors recently told Eurogamer that the sophomore season was set for next year, a Telltale spokesman has now clarified, providing the following statement to IGN: “The current estimated release window for Season Two of The Walking Dead is for Fall of ‘this’ year (2013), and not ‘next’ year (2014) as has been reported after a recent interview. We apologize for any confusion and thank you and all of our fans for your continued excitement for the series!”

Source-NeoSeeker Starting on March 22, the UK can look forward to the availability of the Wii Mini Previously exclusive to Canada, the Wii Mini drops the console's online capabilities in favor or a tiny, relatively inexpensive alternative to the 2013's wave of next-gen consoles. In addition, Nintendo is adding four new games to its affordable Nintendo Select lineup: Super Paper Mario, Mario Party 8, Mario Power Tennis and Wii Sports Resort. Did I mention the Wii Mini was red? It also has a black matte top and loads discs from the top. Oh, and it will come with a red Wiimote Plus and nunchuck. Umm, it doesn't have online capabilities. I said that already? Ah, well. I believe it's only $99 in Canada.

Source-Xbox360Magazine Action Sack playlist to offer Lightning CTF, Rockets & Rails. Those modes that have been confirmed for release are listed below, care of the latest Halo Bulletin. As somebody who reacts to the presence of heavy ordinance by running in circles, bellowing like a wounded cow, I'm getting the shakes already. Binary Slayer Binary Slayer features decreased gravity, increased speed, sniping and lots and lots of thrusting. Check out the link above to learn how to build this game type through custom game options and play with your friends before the playlist goes live next week. Lightning CTF Your starting weapon is the LightRifle and one shot - anywhere - kills. With a 5-second respawn, touch Flag return and no motion sensor, Lightning CTF brings an entirely new Capture the Flag experience to Action Sack and Halo 4. Also, the Flag carrier keeps the LightRifle out when running the Flag! Rockets & Rails This new game mode features 3 things: Rocket Launchers, Railguns and Jet Packs. Oh, and it also has lots of explosions. Team Fiesta Everyone loves parties - especially big parties with lots of random weapons. Fiesta is back, so you can now kill and be killed by the entire Halo 4 sandbox in one single game. These may not be the only modes you'll find in Action Sack. "We're currently building many more Action Sack game modes, some of which will launch with the playlist on Monday, and others that will be introduced in upcoming weeks," recounts the Bulletin. "Be on the lookout for the final Matchmaking update on Monday, which will detail all of the playlist's modes and maps." The Halo 4 team are "also in the process of finalizing our FFA playlist, which will feature both Infinity Rumble and Rumble Pro on a wide variety of maps, including specifically tuned on-disc and Majestic DLC map variants. We'll post additional details closer to the playlist's launch." Right then. Who's up for some Rockets and Rails? I like to be on first name terms with my targets before I explode them.

Source-PR NewsWire Turtle Beach And Mlg are working together for Mlg Headsets for the competitors. Turtle Beach, leader in gaming audio, in partnership with Major League Gaming (MLG), the world's largest eSports league, is making its full lineup of official MLG-licensed gaming audio gear available for purchase at MLG's Winter Championship for the first time. The high performance, MLG-licensed Ear Force XP SEVEN, Ear Force Z SEVEN, and Ear Force PX22 gaming headsets; and the Ear Force TM1 tournament mixer will be available at the MLG Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas, from March 15-17. Experts from Turtle Beach and MLG will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions about the premium audio products during the tournament, which will feature some of the world's best players competing for $170,000 in prizes. "We are excited to bring these incredible new audio products to gamers everywhere," said Sundance DiGiovanni , Co-Founder and CEO of Major League Gaming. "Now pro players, new competitors and casual gamers alike will have access to the best equipment possible to help take their gameplay to a new level." Turtle Beach is the official audio provider for Major League Gaming, which uses the Ear Force SEVEN Series console and PC headsets and TM1 tournament mixers during MLG Pro Circuit tournaments. Developed in collaboration with MLG, the XP SEVEN and Z SEVEN headsets are designed to meet the demanding needs of the most competitive gamers. The headsets allow competitors to instantly change the mix of game, chat and microphone audio levels using a combination of controls and presets to deliver a competitive advantage in shifting game scenarios. Using Turtle Beach's Advanced Sound Editor (ASE), gamers can also replace the standard audio presets with up to eight game and eight chat audio presets – for over 64 possible preset mixes – to match their personal and team preferences. "The performance of gaming equipment can be the difference between winning and losing for pros, and working with MLG allows us to test our headsets with the most demanding gamers in the world," said Juergen Stark , Chief Executive Officer of Turtle Beach. "Our headsets and TM1 mixer were well received, and we look forward to making them available to every gamer who wants the competitive edge, high quality audio, and versatility our headsets provide, whether during tournament play or while gaming at home." The SEVEN Series headsets offer unsurpassed versatility while delivering outstanding audio quality and comfort. Using interchangeable connectors, the same headset can be used on an Xbox 360®, PlayStation® 3, PC or Mac®. A removable boom microphone, optional in-line microphone, and lay-flat ear cups also make the SEVEN ideal for handheld and mobile gaming on handheld consoles, smartphones, and tablets. The TM1 is a 6-channel audio mixer that enables crystal clear communication for up to six players on the same team, or two teams of up to three players each. It also offers several distinctive input and output options, including a broadcast feed, coach's input, analog noise gate to cancel out crowd noise and a microphone volume setting to accommodate the sensitivity of any mic paired with the mixer. While designed for tournament use, the TM1 is ideal for multiplayer console and PC LAN parties. Ear Force PX22 Gaming Headset Available on Exclusive Basis to MLG Attendees The MLG Winter Championship represents the first opportunity for gamers and spectators to pick up a new Ear Force PX22 gaming headset, first revealed at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show. Licensed by MLG, the high-performance PX22 is a universal wired headset for consoles, PC and Mac® that features cross platform versatility, amplified stereo sound and a lightweight design for a comfortable fit. It also offers variable Bass and Treble Boosts, Dynamic Chat Boost™ and a 4-pole connector for full compatibility with mobile devices, including the ability to answer the phone while gaming. Pricing and Availability The XP SEVEN and TM1 are available online and at major U.S. retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy. The Z SEVEN and PX22 will be available for purchase for the first time in Dallas at the Winter Championships, with broad retail availability expected in April. XP SEVEN for console gamers (also works with PC and Mac®) - MSRP $279.95 Z SEVEN for PC and Mac® gamers - MSRP $249.95 PX22 Universal Headset for console, PC and Mac® gamers - MSRP $79.95 TM1 6-Channel Tournament and Broadcast Mixer - MSRP $249.95 About the MLG Winter Championship The world's best players will compete at the MLG Winter Championship for $170,000 in prizes playing some of the most popular titles of all time – Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, League of Legends and StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm. VIP and spectator passes are available at majorleaguegaming.com. ABOUT TURTLE BEACH Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for video game, personal computer, and mobile platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach's limited edition, Ear Force Tango wireless headset was recognized as an honoree by the 2013 International CES Innovations Awards. According to the NPD Group, Turtle Beach manufactures the top five best-selling third-party gaming headsets of all time when ranked in dollar sales. The Ear Force X12 wired headset is the No. 1 best-selling third-party gaming headset of all time. Turtle Beach, headquartered in Valhalla, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today's PC audio industry. Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged. ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE GAMING: Major League Gaming (MLG) (www.majorleaguegaming.com) is the world's largest eSports organization with millions of LIVE viewers, fans and competitors around the globe. MLG enables gamers to compete, improve their skills, and socialize via the largest online destination for competitive console and PC gaming featuring more than 8 million registered gamers, and the annual MLG Pro Circuit featuring LIVE, in-person tournaments in cities nationwide. MLG broadcasts competitive play, analysis and more via online streaming to hundreds of thousands of fans in an average of more than 170 countries.