Daily Gaming News – 24/5/13

May 24, 2013

  • NEWS: Square-Enix have announced ‘Square-Enix Presents’ for E3 this year, a dedicated video channel on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube that will highlight their lineup of games this year.
  • NEWS: Meanwhile, Need for Speed Rivals Racing has been announced by EA for Xbox One and PS4, running on the Frostbite 3 engine. The game’s release date on current-gen consoles is 21 November, 2013.
  • NEWS:  Ace Attorney Trilogy HD  is finally seeing a release by the end of the month, heading to iOS on 30  May. The initial download includes the first two cases, with subsequent games up for purchase for $6-$7 each.
  • VIDEO: Company of Heroes 2 has a new trailer highlighting the game’s story out:
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  • NEWS:  Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is going to once again try to entice players when it hits shelves on 27 August 2013. Pre-orderers will gain early access to the game servers, a Cait Sith doll minion and a Moogle-themed hat, while an Australia/New Zealand Limited Edition will also include the Helm of Light in-game helmet. A Collector’s Edition has also been announced, including a collector’s box, art book, a video disc containing the cinematic ‘The Warning of the Sixth Sun’, a ‘Sounds of Eorzea’ soundtrack, art cards, a security token to secure user accounts, and in-game items.
  • NEWS: In similar news, Grand Theft Auto V has unveiled its own Special Edition, featuring a Steelbook with exclusive artwork, a blueprint map, ability boost, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits, tattoos and weapons. A Collector’s Edition will include all of the above, plus a Security Deposit Bag with logo key, a New Era 9FIFTY Snapback Cap, custom characters for Grand Theft Auto Online, and instant access to unique vehicles and garage property. All pre-orders will also get access to the ‘Atomic Blimp’ in-game vehicle.
  • VIDEO: A cool live action trailer for Destiny filmed with the help of director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito has turned up here:

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