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CONTENTS 05 EDITOR'S COMMENT
Faye Le Duc introduces the March edition of The Future
07 Q&A
Get to know Exertis’ new Trade Marketing Executive, David Kelly
09 WE WANT ONE
Take a look at the brand new way of lighting from LIFX
10 HOT REVIEWS
A selection of reviews from a mixture of the latest and greatest products
11 NEW TO US
Exertis Home partner with Allocacoc to provide The PowerCube
14 MARCH MADNESS
Get ready for Exertis’ March Madness, bringing a whole month of promotions
19 KASPERSKY
Kaspersky Lab brings you ultimate protection for all devices
23 SONY
Get to know a bit more about Sony’s 4k Technology
26 MICROSOFT SDA
Take a look at Microsoft’s brand new All-in-One Media Keyboard and Wireless Display Adapter
34 HALO 5
The legendary Master Chief returns later this year for Halo 5, exclusively on Xbox One
36 SCREAMRIDE
Unbound creation and addictive gameplay come to Xbox this month, with the release of Microsoft’s rollercoaster creator
38 PDP
PDP introduce the new Wii U Smash Bros Fight Pads
40 XBOX ONE ACCESSORIES Take a look at the best accessories for every Xbox One.
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editor’s comment
Editor’s Comment Welcome to the March issue and my favourite month of the year! The first quarter is nearly complete, the mornings are getting lighter and evenings longer. Roll on the summer! The March Edition of Future Magazine introduces one of our newest partners Allocacoc to bring the PowerCube range to retail. The range of power adaptors offer convenient charging solutions for a variety of devices. Read more on page 11. The addition of PowerCube, along with the likes of LIFX, has broadened the range of smart-home technology devices available from Exertis, targeting a different demographic and giving retailers the opportunity to introduce their customers to a new kind of home experience. Meanwhile, our Q&A introduces David Kelly; the newest Trade Marketing executive to join Exertis. An avid football fan, David has already asserted himself as a key member of a busy and lively team in Harlow and we’re delighted to have him on board.
Faye Le Duc Trade Marketing Manager
This year’s March Madness promotion kicks off on Monday 2nd March and for the first time ever, will be running for the whole of the month, giving you a chance to grab some excellent products at unbelievable prices. Each day will be exclusively sponsored by a new brand offering not-to-be-missed discounts. Details of the deals will be available online at www.exertis.co.uk/home/marchmadness via Facebook (www.facebook.com/exertishome), through Exertis’ dedicated sales teams and announced by a daily e-newsletter, just email home.online@exertis.co.uk to subscribe. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to vote for Exertis in this year’s PCR Awards taking place on the 12th March. We’ve been nominated in 8 separate categories and are so grateful to you all for the support and recognition!
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The best exclusive games The biggest blockbusters The best multiplayer Now starting at £349.99
MARCH 2015 ISSUE
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Managing Editor Faye Le Duc
Gaming Editor Kristan Reed
Editor Gemma English
Publisher Exertis
Trade Marketing Executive David Kelly
Exertis St. George House, Parkway Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex CM19 5QF
Design Sophie Hammond Amber-sky Glasscock Digital Support Peter Cox
Head of Marketing and Creative Services Katie Rawlings
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Q&A
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David Kelly We welcome and get to know Exertis Home’s new Trade Marketing Executive, David Kelly… What brought you to Exertis and what do you make of it so far? The opportunity to work for a company that has an important role for the gaming community, this has given me the chance to use my degree and put into practise the skills I have learnt (also the Gaming & Technology industry is pretty cool). Since joining I have been impressed with the whole Exertis Ethos, a team of hard working individuals that build a creative and fun working environment. Everyone at Exertis has been very welcoming and supportive towards me since joining. Can you tell us a bit more about what your role entails? As a Trade Marketing Executive I am responsible for meeting up with vendors, finding out what their latest
products and promotions are. Once they have something they want to focus on, it is my job to put together a marketing plan that will work best across various channels. Once this is agreed the marketing team can then create and publish the marketing material. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I am a big football fanatic; if I am not playing it myself I am watching the mighty Arsenal. Describe yourself in 3 words … Calm, Articulate, Tall Tell us something about yourself that most people won’t know… I was close to becoming a professional water slide tester. I also invented ‘cow fishing’.
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LIFX
The light bulb reinvented LIFXÂŽ is a WiFi enabled, multi-colour, energy efďŹ cient LED light bulb controlled via a smartphone app. Inventor, Phil Bosua, debuted LIFX on crowdfunding site Kickstarter in September 2012 with backers pledging a total of $1.3m in just six days. LIFX can create hundreds of colours to suit every user. Each LIFX colour can create a different mood and feel to the room. Wake up with orange colours or relax with purples, your customers can create light to their preference. LIFX gives users the ability to transform the ambience of a home or workplace using just a smartphone. LIFX is not only an option for the home, LIFX bulbs are ideal for both a commercial and retail setting. Use LIFX as accent lighting to draw attention to a certain product and use the color of LIFX to accentuate them. With LIFX there is no need for electricians or complicated control boxes. Just replace existing bulbs with LIFX bulbs. The LEDs in LIFX bulbs are also rated to last up to 40,000 hours!
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Hot Reviews
LOGITECH K830 ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD
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All these are distinct advantages; being able to just charge the keyboard over USB rather than have to fiddle about with separate batteries is a bonus, and we usually find it easier to use separate touchpad buttons than to click the whole pad, especially when performing actions such as clicking and dragging to move or copy files or folders. 3/5 - EXPERT REVIEWS
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Good scores in independent lab tests and our hands-on tests. New high score in malicious URL blocking. Website rating, with details. Numerous bonus features. 4/5 - PCMAG.COM
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LIFX LED LIGHT BULB
EDIMAX BR-6208AC
Its long life span, high luminosity, and excellent colour quality make it a worthy investment. And unlike the Philips Hue and Connected by TCP lighting systems, LIFX bulbs do not require a bridge.
The Edimax BR-6280AC is a solid choice for anyone looking for a cheap router with respectable performance at range.
I prefer the LIFX's color wheel approach to selecting a colour over the Hue's rainbow method, and the Music Visualizer effect is a blast.
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The Cherry MW 2100 is a compact wireless mouse with a maximum dots-per-inch (dpi) rating of 2,000dpi and a claimed 366 hours of use with a 2,200mAh battery, such as the one included. Setup is simple. The mouse has few buttons; just a left, right and central
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new to us
Exertis partner with Allocacoc Creating a different standard with the PowerCube range Providing versatile products, the PowerCube range enables you to place a power outlet anywhere. From outlet extensions to USB outlets, PowerCube brings power with ease. Eliminate the problem of finding power outlets nearby, as PowerCube allows you to mount multiple power sockets wherever is the most convenient. The number of outlets can be expanded according to your needs, creating a tailored power source within reach. The vision at Allocacoc is to create a ‘different standard’ of product. The design of the products are not about looks but about the value and functionality. Allocacoc‘s aim is to set a new standard by creating affordable, efficient products creating not just a power socket, but a power solution. Having the freedom to work wherever it is the most convenient is now possible. Ultimately, they design a solution by which you do not need power sockets anymore. Exertis are delighted that Allocacoc have selected them as a distribution partner and are excited to work closely with them as they continue to expand their brand.
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Publisher Microsoft Format Xbox One
GTA V Publisher Rockstar Format Xbox One, PS4 and PC
Forza Motorsport 6
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Evolve Publisher 2K Format Xbox One, PS4 and PC
Ori and the Blind Forest
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Ear Force® Stealth 400 Manufacturer Turtle Beach Format PS4 and PS3
Steelseries V3 Prism Publisher SteelSeries Format PC and PS4
Xbox One Controller + Cable for Windows Publisher Microsoft Format Xbox One
TX Racing Wheel Publisher Thrustmaster Format Xbox One and PC
Ear Force XO One Headset Publisher Turtle Beach Format Xbox One
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Introducing Exertis Digital for Retailers
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An ever-evolving digital platform Exertis Digital is a scheme created by Exertis to ensure that retailers are receiving the best possible solution to sell digital codes to consumer. Exertis Digital gives retailers the ability to sell Xbox Live digital codes via your credit account, in conjunction with in-store marketing assets and an easy-to-use website to purchase your customer’s requested product. The products available through Exertis Digital range from download currency to downloadable memberships and enables retailers to not only decrease stock holding risk on digital download products, but control physical stock holding too; thus enabling them to stock more physical products such as games, consoles and hardware, therefore increasing their capacity to consumer. With digital becoming an increasing factor in retail, Exertis Digital gives retailers the opportunity to stay in reach of customer demand and provide a wider variety of digital products.
“Exertis Digital has been a phenomenal success for us. Both staff and customers alike are thrilled to have even greater choice and access to Microsoft online services. We have had a tremendous response since executing the project and I can see no reason that this wouldn't be successful everywhere within the independent sector. There is definitely a huge opportunity to widen the range of SKU's offered and capitalise even further on the continuing growth of the digital portion of the business.” comments Craig MacFarlane, Area Manager for Games Centre. Exertis prides itself on great customer experiences and listens to all customer feedback. The Exertis Digital site is constantly evolving to ensure it is as fast and efficient as possible for smooth transactions. There are plans to expand Exertis Digital’s product range and service offering throughout 2015 so now is the perfect time to get involved! Visit the Exertis Digital website to find out more information, contact the team and to register: http://www.exertis.co.uk/go/digital
What will you receive when you sign up to Exertis Digital? When you sign up to Exertis Digital, you will receive a starter pack. The pack includes the following:
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Xbox Live branded Free Standing Display Unit
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24 x Dummy boxes (with inlays promoting current Exertis Digital initial SKUs)
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150 x Xbox Live branded Gatefold Envelopes
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Free, easy to use digital model Quick, in-store turnaround time when selling digital codes Provided marketing pack and account manager support All products sold on consignment model i.e. you only pay when your customers pays • No stock risk • As an evolving brand, Exertis Digital is here for good and will continue to evolve • Regular updates based on customer feedback
How does Exertis Digital work? 1. Consumer takes desired product from FSDU to the till 2. Retailer purchases products via Exertis Digital website 3. On confirmation page, retailer prints code(s) from PDF to A4 printer 4. Retailer folds once and places into pristine gatefold packaging Tell us about your Exertis Digital experiences by emailing home.online@exertis.co.uk
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Edimax N300 Smart Wi-Fi Extender with EdiRange App The EW-7438RPn Air is a next-generation, ultra-compact Wi-Fi extender with a powerful CPU and an intuitive iOS & Android smartphone companion app. The sleek, easy to use solution eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones and extends wireless coverage, the EW-7438RPn Air provides practical functionality, extensive features and a fresh, modern design.
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The extender works together with Edimax’s free EdiRange smartphone app which displays the local Wi-Fi environment and provides easy-to-understand analytics to help get the best performance for all wireless devices. The EW-7438RPn Air also features a 2nd wireless network which is easy to set up and manage using the included smartphone app. It could be used for guests to keep your home Wi-Fi private and secure, or for children as a parental control function. Users can separate a child’s Wi-Fi network from their own, switch it on or off at any time and have total control with the smartphone app. Use the extender’s scheduling function to regulate the times which children can get online or switch off the extender. • Exceptional, compact size that won’t block neighbouring sockets • Smart, automatic setup from smartphones • Intuitive iOS & Android app controls user-friendly features such as Wi-Fi scheduling and guest network • Easy-to-view LED ring displays device status and illuminates any room with a pleasant ambience • Good night mode shuts down the device and its bright LEDs during the night and automatically reawakens in the morning Get EdiRange App from: Webcode EW-7438RPNAIR SRP £27.99
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Go big. Іntroducing the brand new Wireless Display Adapter and All-in-One Media Keyboard. The Wireless Display Adapter is a brand new product from Microsoft, giving you the ability to display movies, videos, photos, websites and many more features, from your devices. Expand the screen of a tablet, computer or phone and work wirelessly with ease. The All-in-One Media Keyboard is the perfect device for any living room or home office. Іt has a full size keyset and an integrated multi-touch trackpad-type, swipe, drag, zoom, and click with ease. Іt has customisable media hotkeys that put the web and your favourite music, photos, and movies at your fingertips. Bring these fantastic products together and use the All-in-One Media Keyboard with the Wireless Display
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Adapter to navigate easily through your computer, all displaying on your television or projector screen. The Wireless Display Adapter ensures you can project to a screen in any situation, whilst the All-in-One Media Keyboard ensures you can set down on the sofa in comfort, or navigate the screen in meetings without being stood next to your computer, tablet or smartphone. The keyboard also has a durable design, so there’s no need to sweat the bumps, drops, or spills of everyday life so you can sit back, relax and browse, work or watch videos in comfort.
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Share what’s on your tablet, laptop, or smartphone on an HDTV or monitor with the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Stream movies, view personal photos, or play your music – all wirelessly. Project your ideas and collaborate in real time by plugging the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter into a conference room projector or monitor. You can even ink in PowerPoint to emphasize a point and make that big screen your collective workspace. The Wireless Display Adapter uses Wi-Fi CERTІFІED™ Miracast® technology, so you’re not limited to
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The All-in-One Media Keyboard has an integrated multi-touch trackpad which enables easy navigation with gesture support to enhance every Windows experience. Tap, swipe, drag, zoom, and click with ease and with the keyboards customisable media keys, there is convenient access to your music, photos, and videos.
The keyboard is designed to survive accidental sit-ons and occasional drops, whilst its spill-resistant surface ensures it will withstand accidental spills.
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• Іntegrated multi-touch trackpad provides effortless navigation • Customisable media hotkeys provide one-touch access to your content • Wireless connectivity (USB) • Durable, spill-resistant design
The keyboards basic functionality enables it to be used with select USB HІD compliant Smart TVs and gaming consoles.
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Experience the best home network connection with the devolo dLAN 1200+ ac Wireless. The 1200+ Wireless provides WiFi from any electrical socket. Simply unpack it, plug it in and get started. Get superfast WiFi at ac speed up to 1200 Mbps for all your needs! Connect your smartphone, tablets, laptops and other devices. With four integrated antennas the dLAN 1200+ Wireless provides outstanding reception. For the first time, devolo range+ Technology is taking advantage of all three wires in the electric mains circuit at the same time for even more performance and longer range. The dLAN 1200+ Wireless features two integrated gigabit LAN ports for your internet compatible devices and with the simultaneous use of 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi frequencies for maximum of WiFi speed. WiFi Move Technology automatically connects multiple adapters to a single WiFi network. Optimal WiFi reception throughout your home entirely automated whilst the integrated electrical socket ensures that no power socket in the room is wasted. WiFi Move Technology automatically connects multiple adapters to a single WiFi network. Optimal WiFi reception throughout your home entirely automated. Integrated encryption at the push of a button! 128-bit AES for the Powerline connection and WPA2 for WiFi ac is easy to install and even easier to maintain.
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The intuitive devolo app helps you perfectly manage your personal home network to meet all your needs (e.g. child-safety features, guest accounts, WiFi time control).
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The devolo dLAN Wireless 1200+ is available in both a Starter Pack and Single Plug format to buy from Exertis.
Webcode: 9423 SRP: £34.99
Highlights • The fastest WiFi from any electrical socket • Powerline data transmission at speeds up to 1200 Mbps • WiFi at ac speeds up to 1200 Mbps • Integrated Gigabit LAN ports and power socket • Even higher performance with range+ Technology
Wi-Fi Repeater The new Wi-Fi repeater from devolo is the perfect way to boost your Wi-Fi network range. It easily and quickly boosts the range of your available Wi-Fi and with its compact design you can position it anywhere throughout the house. The Wi-Fi repeater is compatible with all Wi-Fi routers and has a signal strength displayed on the monitor.
Highlights • Simply plug in, start surfing and have fun! • Easy installation at the touch of a button • Fast Ethernet LAN port for an additional terminal device (Smart TV, game console, computer etc.) • Visual signal strength display directly on the device • Compact design – versatile positioning throughout your house
The easy way to increase WiFi range
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Introducing the Siberia V3 headset family from SteelSeries The SteelSeries Siberia v3 features a newly-refined design that is both flexible and durable while still offering the legendary comfort of the Siberia series. Its refined acoustic space provides clear detail in every sound and an accurate soundscape thanks to redesigned internals. The iconic Siberia suspension headband returns offering enduring, lightweight comfort for hours of gaming. Powerful, next-gen SteelSeries speaker drivers deliver rich, detailed sound for enhanced gameplay. Noise reducing memory foam ear cushions aid in isolating the natural sounds and powerful bass while keeping out outside noise. The headset features a comfortable and lightweight headband with noise reducing, memory foam ear cushions so you can play for hours in complete comfort.
Sit back and relax with an included PC extension cable for multiplatform compatibility and a cable twice as durable than previous models. The Siberia V3 has a retractable, flexible crystal-clear microphone that can be muted with the flip of a switch behind the ear-cup. A PC adapter and a universal 3.5mm plug also means Siberia v3 plays nice on nearly all gaming systems and devices. Key features • Crystal-clear microphone is flexible and can be hidden away in the ear cup • Supports PC, mobile devices, PS4, Mac, and more • New flexible and durable reinforced design • Microphone mute switch on the back of the left ear cup Webcode 61356 (White) / 61357 (Black) SRP £99.99
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It’s a wonderful kind of chaos, but still utterly familiar to anyone who’s played the series; bristling with fresh ideas.
A level playing field. Smart Scope. Sprinting. Strafing. Charging. Ground-pounding. The stabilizer. Midship. The Prophets’ Bane. Breakout mode. My first taste of the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta was filled with fascination, but these are the things I enjoyed the most. This is clearly a new Halo for a new era.
The combat was seriously fast and really fluid. The slams and dashes contributed to close-quarters combat in such exciting ways that I almost dreaded going in for a gun butt.
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Used effectively in the Breakout mode, ducking and diving between cover spots is enormous fun.
MICROSOFT STUDIOS | XBOX ONE - £49.99 | RELEASE DATE TBC
Serving as the direct sequel to the 2012 Xbox 360 classic Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians will mark the first part of the Reclaimer story. Peace is shattered when colony worlds suffer a surprise attack. But when humanity's greatest hero goes missing, a new Spartan named Agent Locke is tasked with hunting the Master Chief and solving a mystery that threatens the future of the entire galaxy. Details on the campaign portion of this hugely anticipated game still remains cloaked in secrecy, but it has been announced that a Halo TV series, produced by Stephen Spielberg, will air to coincide with the game’s launch later in 2015. The Xbox One exclusive will include several new moves and enhancements from previous games in the series. Some of these were debuted to fans during Halo 5’s hugely popular post-Christmas multiplayer beta test, such as the improved Thruster Pack, which now allows players to move in any direction. Elsewhere, fans can get to grips with the supremely fun new Ground Pound move, which allows airborne players to slam down and cause massive damage on any enemies in the vicinity.
Other new moves include Clamber, which allows players to quickly haul themselves up when near a ledge. In addition, an improved sprint mechanic opens up a whole new tactical layer to the game’s locomotion, with the option to slide out of the way of enemies, or charge into them - but at the cost of temporarily stopping your shield’s recharge function. Smart Scope, however, provides a new aim-down-sights zoom function that applies to all of the game’s weaponry. Each weapon will benefit from a different degree of zoom, and give varying tactical pros and cons along the way. Developer 343 Industries has also promised that Halo 5: Guardians will run at a silky smooth 60 frames-per-second. The company’s general manager Bonnie Ross said at E3 that Halo 5 will "take full advantage of the power and flexibility" of the Xbox One and deliver a truly next generation gaming experience for all shooter fans. Halo 5: Guardians will undoubtedly be yet another milestone in interactive entertainment, with benchmark quality visuals, allied to refined gameplay across all modes of play. Contact your Exertis account manager today for more news on this exciting upcoming title.
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he legendary Master Chief returns later this year for Halo 5 - the next explosive chapter in Microsoft’s epic sci-fi shooter series.
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The Smart Scope system – arguably the most fundamental change – compliments hip fire brilliantly. For mid-range encounters it’s perfect, allowing you to get in a few accurate shots before they return fire and force you to go up close and personal, but despite the way it snaps you back, never feels as jarring as you’d expect.
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Long awaited sequel in the Halo series Various playing modes to choose from Brand new moves throughout the game
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MICROSOFT STUDIOS | XBOX ONE - £29.99 | XBOX 360 - £19.99 | 6th MARCH 2015
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nbound creation, extreme destruction, and addictive gameplay come exclusively to the Xbox this month, with the release of Microsoft’s rollercoaster creator.
It looks to have something for everyone and assuming the interface isn't too much of a turn-off, this simulator should satisfy fans of the old-school roller coaster-building games.
Some of the most fast paced, chaotic destruction I've experienced. Pass the Dramamine!
There's an impressive and immensely satisfying level of Rube-Goldberg physics-based chaos at work. My brief time with ScreamRide was a hell of a lot of fun, and while I doubt it will be mine, it feels like it could be someone's favorite game, the thing they get lost in when it's released.
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From the makers of Elite Dangerous and Rollercoaster Tycoon, ScreamRide is an intuitive construction and management simulator that lets players imaginations run riot. With more than 50 levels, three unique game modes, hundreds of props, ride pieces and modular scenery, players can create awesome roller coaster rides, amusements and environments from the ground-up. Thanks to the Level Maker editing tool, players get to build extreme roller coaster rides and environments from the ground-up, then pilot their riders through the tracks with skill. The path they choose is limited only by their own imagination. As the Engineer, players will be able to solve a series of construction puzzles as well as build their own extreme coasters and thrill rides with props, ride pieces and scenery. In Demolition Expert mode, players must rack up points as they aim to destroy everything and anything to ignite the most explosive carnage possible. As a demolition expert, they will have control over the physics-based destruction by knocking down and destroying the ride creations in interesting ways. With each part of the ride fully destructible, players can experiment with chain reactions and create a gleeful trail of chaos that could
even end up with the destruction of a nearby skyscraper! In ScreamRider mode, players get to ride and take control of their insane creations, piloting them with skill. Xbox One players can also download and share rides with their friends over Xbox Live, or challenge their pals to race coasters around the track as fast as possible and accomplish the highest scream rating for their riders. In addition, Xbox One users can show off their skills to the world on Twitch via Xbox Live. ScreamRide also promises stunning high definition graphics, hundreds of customisable building components, physics-based destruction, cinematic collisions, unlockable levels, in-game leaderboards, global rankings and much more. For thrill seekers everywhere, ScreamRide boasts almost limitless innovation. Solve cunning construction puzzles, ignite the most explosive carnage, and show off expert piloting skills. Contact your Exertis account manager today about Microsoft’s latest exciting title.
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Choose from three different playing modes 50 Different levels as well as more to uncover Play on Xbox Live and challenge friends to a rollercoaster race
About Frontier Developments, the ScreamRide developer Cambridge-based Frontier Developments is one of the UK’s most renowned studios, with hits including LostWinds, Kinectimals, Kinect Disneyland Adventures, “Zoo Tycoon and, most recently, Elite: Dangerous. The company was formed in 1994 by David Braben, the coauthor of the seminal 8-bit classic Elite.
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Screamride is downright bizarre in concept, but hilariously entertaining in practice. Sadistic theme park builders will want to keep an eye out for this one.
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Officially licensed by Nintendo Based on Nintendo character designs – 6 to choose from Plugs right into the Wii Remote
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BRAND NEW TWIST PDP introduces the Wired Fight Pads for Wii U - Choose your favourite Nintendo Character!
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he Wired Fight Pad, officially licensed by Nintendo for Wii U, is a new line of Classic/Classic Pro Controllers from Performance Designed Products. The Wired Fight Pad is a GameCube styled classic/classic pro controller. Each Fight Pad design is based on a different Nintendo Character. These include Donkey Kong, Luigi, Mario, Samus, Wario and Yoshi so there is a choice for every one! Just plug a Wired Fight Pad into an active Wii remote, and you're set! The Fight Pads are compatible with games that support the Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro along with most Nintendo Virtual Console games.
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Each style within the Wired Fight Pad for Wii U line is based on an iconic Nintendo character. The Wired Fight Pads for Wii U, work perfectly with games like Super Smash Bros. With minor adjustments, PDP have built controllers that evoke memories and feelings tied to the now classic GameCube controller.
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Working with Nintendo every step along the way to make sure that the Wired Fight Pads truly earn the Nintendo Gold Seal. The PDP Fight Pads drew from the GameCube controller style, making minor adjustments along the way. The thumbsticks in the Wired Fight Pad are equal size. A full size right thumb stick will come in handy with games where camera controls need to be smooth, as well as with precision targeting. Because of the classification as a Classic/Classic Pro controller, the Wired Fight Pad comes loaded with dual shoulder buttons! The Wired Fight Pad controllers come with extra-large ZL & ZR trigger buttons, helping prevent fingers from wandering away from the rear buttons, whilst the soft matte back of the Wired Fight Pad allows players to keep a grip on the controller. This provides great comfort, without being tacky or sticky!
Full Size Right Thumbstick
Dual Shoulder Buttons
Large ZL & ZR Triggers
Soft Touch Back Plate
The thumbsticks in the Wired Fight Pad are equal size. A full size right thumb stick will come in handy with games where camera controls need to be smooth, as well as with precision targeting.
Because of the classification as a Classic/Classic Pro controller, the Wired Fight Pad comes loaded with dual shoulder buttons!
The Wired Fight Pad controllers come with extra-large ZL & ZR trigger buttons, helping prevent fingers from wandering away from the rear buttons!
The soft matte back of the Wired Fight Pad allows players to keep a grip on the controller. This provides great comfort, without being tacky or sticky!
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Wired Fight Pad | Yoshi – Webcode 708056051761 | Donkey Kong – Webcode 708056053598 | Luigi – Webcode 708056051860 | Mario – Webcode 708056051747 | Samus - Webcode 708056053628 | Wario – Webcode 708056053604 | SRP £24.99 | Available now Super Smash Bros for WiiU - Webcode 2323646 | SRP £49.99
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Essential Xbox One accessories for every gamer. Take a look at the best accessories for every Xbox One.
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Wireless Controller.
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Play and Charge Kit.
The Xbox One Wireless Controller features over 40 improvements to the award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.
The Xbox One Play and Charge Kit brings gamers everything they need for continuous gaming, in one package.
Feel the action like never before with new impulse triggers. Bring crashes, jolts and weapons to life with the new vibration monitors in the triggers, which provide precise fingertip feedback.
Get ready for even longer gaming sessions with the Xbox One Play and Charge Kit. Recharge while playing a game, afterwards, or even when the Xbox is in standby. The long-lasting rechargeable battery charges in under four hours and gives players up to 35 hours of play time with one charge!
The controller enters a power saving mode that conserves the battery if for example a film is being watched. The moment the controller is picked up again it will be ready for use without having to resync with the console. The controller has the flexibility to be wireless or wired with the use of a micro USB cable.
Say goodbye to disposable batteries and having to swap them out in the middle of a game and keep the action going. Webcode S3V-00003 SRP £19.99
Webcode SV3-00008 SRP £44.99
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