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Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King returns with The Jungle Book in a special collection for consoles.

Combining the retro action from fan-favourite 16-bit versions with new graphical enhancements, features and content, the Disney Classic Games Collection offers fans of old school gaming and classic Disney characters the best of both worlds.

This one-of-a-kind bundle comes to Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, 12th November and is available to pre-order now at Australian retailers.

The Disney Classic Games Collection physical bundle will include enhanced 16-bit versions of The Lion King, The Jungle Book, the Sega Genesis Aladdin, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System Aladdin games.

In addition, this Disney Classic Games Collection features:

  • Exclusive to Physical: Every physical version will come with one of four random retro style manuals for Aladdin [Sega Genesis], Aladdin [Super Nintendo Entertainment System], The Lion King, and The Jungle Book.
  • The Expanded Collection: For the first time, play through multiple different versions of the beloved Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. This incredible combination makes this the best edition yet of Disney Classic Games.
  • BOTH 16-Bit Console Aladdin Games: By popular demand and for the first time since their original releases, the Sega Genesis Aladdin AND Super Nintendo Entertainment System Aladdin games are available together and enhanced for modern consoles.
  • Classic Gaming on Modern Display: This one-of-a-kind collection brings the cherished retro 16-bit gaming to modern displays with 1080P graphics and enhancements. Players can adjust screen aspect ratios and borders, and even go old school with custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs.
  • Modern Features: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time to retry difficult areas. View full game playthroughs with the ability to skip forward, jump in, and start playing at any point, and quickly save your progress and continue the adventure wherever and whenever you want.
  • Interactive Museum: Take a journey behind the scenes and learn more about the creation of these cherished games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
  • Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for all games with the ability to repeat and shuffle songs. Enjoy 16-bit versions of classic songs such as “A Whole New World,” “I Just Can't Wait to Be King,” and “The Bare Necessities!”.

All titles in the Disney Classic Games Collection have been updated for current consoles by publisher Nighthawk Interactive and development studio Digital Eclipse.

The collection is coming to Australian retailers 12th November for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has shared details of Gran Turismo 7 pre-order items and 25th Anniversary Editions ahead of its launch on Friday, 4 March 2022.

Players can pre-order at any participating retailers including PlayStation Store and get a pre-order bonus of the following in-game items, Toyota Castrol’s TOM’S Supra, Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept (Stealth), Porsche 917K Living Legend, and 100,000 in-game credit (CR).

Let’s take a closer look at the two pre-order options available to players

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 25th Anniversary Edition PS5, PS4 (Retail) - includes a limited-edition SteelBook case (with physical versions only) and is available for pre-order now at participating retailers while supplies last. RRP $154.95 AUD.

 

This includes a limited-edition SteelBook case (with physical versions only), and is available for pre-order now at retail.

 

  • Includes PS5 Game Disc and Voucher for PS4 Game**
  • In-Game Credits – 1,100,000 CR
  • Toyota GR Yaris with country-specific Livery 
  • 30 Manufacturer / Partner Avatars
  • The Music of Gran Turismo Official Soundtrack
  • Toyota Castrol TOM’S Supra
  • Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept (Stealth)
  • Porsche 917K Living Legend

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25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition PS5, PS4 (PlayStation Store) - packed to the brim with special pre-order items for those looking to get a jump start on their car collection. RRP $154.95 AUD.

For those looking to get a jump start with their car collection, those that purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition through the PS Store before March 4, 2022 would get the Pre-Order items, including:

  • Dual PS4 + PS5 Entitlement
  • In-Game Credits – 1,600,000 CR
  • Toyota GR Yaris with country-specific Livery 
  • 30 Manufacturer / Partner Avatars
  • The Music of Gran Turismo Official Soundtrack
  • Toyota Castrol TOM’S Supra
  • Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept (Stealth)
  • Porsche 917K Living Legend

The pre-order offer ends when the game launches on Friday, 4 March 2022.

Interestingly the game will come with an upgrade cost, so if you purchase the PlayStation 4 Standard Edition of Gran Turismo 7 and want to upgrade to the Gran Turismo 7 PlayStation 5 Digital Standard Edition, there will be a USD $10 digital upgrade option at the time of release*.

 

*To upgrade your Gran Turismo 7 PS4 Standard Edition game on disc to the PS5 Digital Standard Edition, you will need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition.

** Digital version. Redeemable on PlayStation Store. Account for PlayStation™ Network and internet connection required for voucher redemption.

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If at first, you don’t succeed, die, die again is the theme in Deathloop and it really is a great way to describe the mechanics of a game that has managed to really live up to expectations.

The objective is to hunt down and kill eight targets called “Visionaries” on a 1960’s inspired island called Blackreef. This is so you can end the time loop before the day ends. That might sound like a pretty easy thing to do in a first-person shooter, but this is no ordinary shooter. Whereas in other shooters the object is to stay alive, dieing can actually progress you further through the game.

The protagonist is Colt, a gunslinger with an attitude, who has to find a way to end a time loop. It’s easy to think of movies with this theme, “Edge of Tomorrow” with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt is one while you will see elements from recent films like the Christopher Nolan movie “Tenent”. (but unlike that movie you can hear all the dialogue clearly, and that is a great thing because it is acted superbly).

Waiting in the shadows is another Assassin named Julianna whose sole purpose is to take Colt out so that the day resets and the loop keeps going. The game reveals her motivations and it creates really strong story arcs that add a lot to the overall picture.

Playing the title on the PS5 is so smooth, it’s built for the next-gen system and the gun mechanics are outstanding. The types of weapons are also fun and there are kooky gadgets to use throughout that will all disappear if your loop resets, unless you bind it to your character in a really interesting system that seemed confusing at first but soon became second nature.

Although the game is quite short for a AAA title, it does have great replayability as it can be as fast-paced as you like, or play stealthily.

DeathLoop is created by Arkane Lyon and Bethesda Softworks, so you know before you even install it that the story is just going to be immaculate. There are multiple plot twists and the characters are really fully developed well. Even the enemy inhabitants of the island are really stylized, which makes me think back to titles like the Bioshock series, with that 60’s retro-future tech. It’s a simple structure that allows important items and scenes to really pop.

Investigation in the complex narrative is the key to success with DeathLoop. It's nearly impossible to kill all 8 targets separately, so thorough investigation, you open story elements that allow you to guide the narrative to suit your goals. For example, you can round up the targets to be in the same area so you can down two at once instead. It encourages smarter more engaging play, rather than be a straight-out gun fest.

If you like the games Dishonored, Outer Worlds, or Bioshock you will love DeathLoop.

Deathloop is released exclusively for PS5 and PC but we did hear a rumour that it’s a timed exclusive so we may see it on Xbox in a year or so, especially considering Xbox purchased the developer that makes the game.

DeathLoop is a 10/10 game that you can continue to go back to well after you have completed the main mission.

 

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Sony Interactive Entertainment just announced a new colour that will be joining the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset lineup starting next month, Midnight Black, building on the galaxy-themed colours introduced for DualSense controllers in June.

Midnight Black features two subtly different shades of black with light grey detailing to reflect the vision of space through the night sky and matches the same colour scheme as the DualSense controller in Midnight Black.

The PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is specifically designed to take full advantage of the console’s Tempest 3D AudioTech, with a fine-tuned frequency response to help players more precisely place sounds in exact locations to match on-screen gameplay.

This new colour will be available at select retailers from Friday, 29 October for RRP $159.95 AUD. Pre-orders are available from today. For more information head to PlayStation.com.

Finally, in the second major system software update, it was announced that a new equalizer control feature for the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset within PlayStation 5’s sound settings will be available, to enhance the audio gaming experience.

In addition, players can select from three presets which are designed to place extra emphasis on the sounds of footsteps and fired shots.