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The Pretty Reckless signs to Cooking Vinyl

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Taylor Momsen

Currently working on a new studio album due for release in 2014, The Pretty Reckless have now signed a record deal to release their music via Cooking Vinyl throughout the world (excluding North America).

Lead singer Taylor Momsen had the following to say about the decision to sign with Cooking Vinyl:

It feels awesome to partner with a label that truly understands rock music and we are looking forward to a great run.

With regards to the new studio album, Momsen added the following:

This is not a new chapter in the life of the band; it’s a new book. The band has matured and our sound has evolved dramatically. The record took almost a year to make. It’s gratifying knowing it’s nearing completion. I’m very excited to get new music out for our fans very soon.

The band is currently on a month long tour of the US and should be making their way over to the UK at some point in 2014.

Union J to change name to Union XY

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Union XY

To celebrate the release of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, on October 12th the British boy band Union J will change their name for one day only to Union XY.

The four members of Union J have long been fans of the Pokémon franchise and are therefore very excited to be getting involved with the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y by briefly giving their band name a Pokémon inspired evolution.

The band made an official statement earlier today where band member George Shelley had the following to say:

We’ve always loved Pokémon and it was a massive part of my childhood, I’m hooked on it. When I was telling the rest of the band how excited I was about playing Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the idea to change our name just came to me. It’s so cool to be part of the game in some way; it feels like a natural fit.

Pokémon X and Y will be officially released worldwide for the Nintendo 3DS on October 12th.

Mega Charizard X Revealed in Pokémon X

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Mega Charizard X

In Pokémon X and Y, Charizard can Mega Evolve into either Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y, depending on which Mega Stone it holds — Charizardite X or Charizardite Y.

When Charizard Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X, its body turns black and its flames burn blue with increased heat. It also changes types when it Mega Evolves, from a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon to a Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon.

Mega Charizard Y’s Special Attack increases significantly, and its Ability changes to Drought, increasing the power of Fire-type moves. Mega Charizard Y meanwhile can use the Fire-type move Blast Burn, which becomes even more powerful with the effect of the Drought Ability.

Mega Charizard X has been revealed for the first time today, and gamers will be able to obtain Charizardite X in Pokémon X in order to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard X. Similarly, gamers will be able to obtain Charizardite Y in Pokémon Y which will therefore allow them to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y.

Pokémon X and Y will be officially released worldwide on October 12th for the 3DS, and below you’ll be able to find a video of Mega Charizard X and Y in action.

BOYSETSFIRE – Never Said Video

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Official video for the BOYSETSFIRE track ‘Never Said‘, taken from the band’s ‘While A Nation Sleeps…‘ studio album which is out now via End Hits Records (Europe) and Bridge 9 Records (World).

Super Mario 3D World to be released on November 29th

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Super Mario 3D World

Super Mario 3D World will be out for the Wii U later this year, and Nintendo has now confirmed that the title will be officially released on November 29th.

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is another title scheduled for Wii U release in November, with that game hitting the shelves on November 8th, and in 2014 we will then see the release of a game that a lot of people have been waiting for ever since the Wii U launched in November 2012; Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros. will be hitting both the Wii U and 3DS consoles in 2014, although an official release date is yet to be confirmed for the title.

Lostprophets Announce Split

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Lostprophets

With frontman Ian Watkins set to face trial next month over allegations of child sex offences, the other five members of Lostprophets have now released a statement regarding the band’s future, detailing their decision to bring the band to an end.

The following is the official statement from Lostprophets regarding the split:

After nearly a year of coming to terms with our heartache, we finally feel ready to announce publicly what we have thought privately for some time. We can no longer continue making or performing music as Lostprophets. Your love and support over the past 15 years has been tremendous, and we’ll be forever grateful for all you’ve given us. As we look forward to the next phase of our lives, we can only hope to be surrounded by people as devoted and inspiring as you guys have been.

Jamie, Lee, Luke, Mike, and Stu

Nintendo Direct presentation to take place at 3pm on October 1st

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Nintendo Direct October 2013

A Nintendo Direct presentation is to be held at 3pm (UK time) tomorrow, detailing the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software coming throughout the remainder of 2013.

The broadcast will be globally available to watch live, and come 3pm tomorrow you’ll be able to watch the presentation here.

Marvel Heroes receives 1.3 Update

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Marvel Heroes

Marvel Heroes has now received a major overhaul with its 1.3 update, with a Prestige Mode having been added to the game as well as a number of other updates including Luke Cage being added as a playable character.

Marvel Heroes is a free-to-play game which features 24 superheroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Hulk and Captain America. The game is currently still in development for Mac, for those running Windows though the game is out now and ready to play.

A full list of new features for the game is provided on the official Marvel Heroes website, and a Lady Deadpool trailer has also been unveiled which can be viewed below.

Trails release ‘Desert Sun’ for Free Download

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Trails (Band)

Guildford based angular-punk quartet Trails have released the track ‘Desert Sun‘ for free download, a previously unreleased B-Side from the ‘Signs‘ EP sessions. ‘Signs‘ is the band’s second EP and was officially released via Lockjaw Records back in March 2013.

You can download ‘Desert Sun‘ here, and below you will find an official lyric video for the song:

Carmageddon: Reincarnation arriving in early 2014

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Carmageddon Reincarnation

Extremely popular in the late 1990s/early 2000s, Carmageddon will be making its grand return in 2014 with the release of Carmageddon: Reincarnation.

Carmageddon: Reincarnation will hit the world in the first quarter of 2014, and an early access version of the game is set to be released with a number of levels, cars, and game modes, with more content then to be added in updates over the following months.

Once the early access programme launches, players will have the option to buy the game at a variety of different tiered prices, starting with the standard game package and leading up to a full package bundle that will include all DLC and future released material at an all-inclusive price. Those that pledged $15 or more for the game via Kickstarter will receive the standard game package bundle as and when that content is released.

Jason Garber, Publishing Director at Stainless Games, had the following to say about the return of Carmageddon and the announcement regarding early access:

We are delighted to be making this announcement today. Anticipation for the arrival of this new chapter in the life of the Carmageddon Brand has been building since we regained the rights. The existing Carmageddon community and a whole new generation of fans is out there waiting for this, and with Early Access on Steam they’ll be able to play, engage with us and give feedback as we continue towards the full release.

Whilst the PC version of the game will be the first to be released, the new game will also become available on next gen consoles during 2014 and will also receive a Mac/Linux release.