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Dark Souls 3 and Ratchet &#038; Clank lead the pack as the gaming industry drops 15%. Click on through for details.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/dark-souls-3-tops-npd-list/\">Dark Souls 3 Tops NPD List as Best Selling Game in April, Top 10 List Revealed</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">April&#8217;s NPD List Has Dropped</span></h2>\n<p>The results are in and <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z9LUFHS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00Z9LUFHS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=QTQXFONNVV4M237G\" target=\"_blank\">Dark Souls 3</a> was the top dog of the industry last month. According to NPD data, consumers spent $509.5 million on new game-related products at retailers in the United States last month. That is down 15 percent year-over-year from $598.1 million. Also, April saw a decline in both software and hardware sales. Only accessories, which includes interactive toys such as Nintendo\u2019s Amiibo, Skylanders and the now defunct <a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-infinity-cancelled/\">Disney Infinity</a>, saw any growth.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Dark_Souls_3_Screen_4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-116651 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Dark_Souls_3_Screen_4-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Souls 3 patch 1.04\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>Take a look at the top 10 list from last months NPD data:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dark Souls 3 (PS4, Xbox One)</li>\n<li>Ratchet &amp; Clank 2016 (PS4)</li>\n<li>MLB 16: The Show (PS4, PS3)</li>\n<li>Tom Clancy\u2019s The Division (PS4, Xbox One, PC)</li>\n<li>Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)</li>\n<li>Minecraft (Xbox One, 360, PS4, PS3)</li>\n<li>Quantum Break (Xbox One)</li>\n<li>Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC)</li>\n<li>NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)</li>\n<li>Star Fox: Zero (Wii U)</li>\n</ol>\n<p>There is no question <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z9LUDX4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00Z9LUDX4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=MXCBS6WGH2S5HG4K\" target=\"_blank\">Ratchet &amp; Clank</a> is the shocking surprise here. The PS4 exclusive rose right to the top of the charts unlike any game in the series ever has.\u00a0NPD analyst Liam Callahan says\u00a0\u201cRatchet &amp; Clank had the best launch of any game in the Ratchet &amp; Clank franchise when adjusting for the number of days sold in the data month, with sales recapturing success not seen for the franchise since the height of the PlayStation 2 era.\u201d</p>\n<p>Dark Souls 3 earned top spot and is the strongest launch in franchise history. Sales for Dark Souls 3 nearly doubled that of its predecessor, Dark Souls 2</p>\n<p>Other noteworthy releases for April include time-bending action game Quantum Break, which didn&#8217;t exactly live up to expectations. 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Keep your eyes on this one, folks.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/gran-turismo-sport-footage-drops-may-19th/\">Gran Turismo Sport Footage Coming May 19th</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Latest Entry in Acclaimed Racing Series is Revving It&#8217;s Engine</h2>\n<p>For all you gear-heads out there, a pleasant bit of news is coming your way. The next entry in the highly popular series Gran Turismo, known as Gran Turismo: Sport, is priming itself for new live footage to be shown live on May 19th. All the latest info on the next big entry in this series will be made public at an exclusive event in London, where attendants will be able to view a pre-season stream of the\u00a0Pre-Season Test of FIA Gran Turismo Championship Cups, the Nations Cup Pre-Season Test and also the Manufacturer Fan Cup Pre-Season Test. Quite a bit of action for all you racing fans to partake in! Those lucky enough to land a ticket to this event will also be able to feast their eyes on 9 full-scale Vision GT cars, and\u00a02 \u00bc size models present at the event, a first for the company, and the world!</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Gran-Turismo-Sport-Insert.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119688\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Gran-Turismo-Sport-Insert.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Turismo: Sport\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" /></a></p>\n<p>For\u00a0those hoping to find out the schedule of this huge event, we&#8217;ve got you covered. Just keep guiding those eyes down the page for all the details on the schedule for this event.</p>\n<p>You can watch the stream via either the Gran Turismo or PlayStation YouTube channel on May 19 at 10:45am PT:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Gran Turismo Official:</b> https://www.youtube.com/user/GranTurismoOfficial</li>\n<li><b>PlayStation:</b> https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayStation</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The stream will be hosted by a mix of GT and motoring experts. The\u00a0hosts will be providing you with English commentary on the following activities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>10:45am PT \u2013 11:00am PT:</b> Run down of the day\u2019s events, news and a showcase of the brand new Gran Turismo: Sport trailer.</li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>11:00am PT \u2013 12:30pm PT:</b> Nations Cup Pre-Season Test and the Manufacturer Fan Cup Pre-Season Test of the FIA Gran Turismo Championships [not necessarily in order]:\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>The Manufacturer Fan Cup Pre-Season Test</li>\n<li>The Nations Cup Pre-Season Test</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>12:30pm BST \u2013 1:00pm PT:</b> Trophy ceremonies [1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each cup]</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Lastly, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi announced that there will be very limited seats up for grabs at this event for Gran Turismo: Sport. On the second day of the event, keep your eyes peeled for a chance to win a spot at this illustrious event, a dream for any die-hard Gran Turismo fan!</p>\n<p>As always, keep your eyes peeled on COG Connected, where you&#8217;ll be able to find any information as it comes to light.</p>\n<p>Start your engines, folks.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Source: Press Release</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/gran-turismo-sport-footage-drops-may-19th/\">Gran Turismo Sport Footage Coming May 19th</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/gran-turismo-sport-footage-drops-may-19th/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski is the Official Madden NFL 17 Cover Athlete</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/rob-gronkowski-madden-nfl-17-cover/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/rob-gronkowski-madden-nfl-17-cover/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 22:07:32 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[EA Sports]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Gronk]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Madden]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Madden NFL 17]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Rob Gronkowski]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119664</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>That's right folks, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski graces the cover of Madden NFL 17. Will he beat the Madden curse?</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/rob-gronkowski-madden-nfl-17-cover/\">New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski is the Official Madden NFL 17 Cover Athlete</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Madden NFL 17 Graces the Cover with New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski</span></h2>\n<p>Among a few leaks this morning that suggested the cover athlete for <em>Madden NFL 17</em> would be either the New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, or the Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0wide receiver Antonio Brown, we can now confirm 100% that Gronk gets the cover. This is hot on the heels of the man scoring the cover to the June issue of GQ magazine. Seems like Gronk is a hot commodity these days&#8230; or there is some wicked good advertising and PR hands at work here.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119665\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Madden-NFL-17-Cover-579x700.jpg\" alt=\"Madden NFL 17 Cover New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski\" width=\"579\" height=\"700\" /></p>\n<p>Rob Gronkowski\u00a0was officially revealed as the Madden 17 cover athlete during ESPN SportsCenter today.</p>\n<p>EA Access members can try Madden 17 before it\u2019s released for a limited time as part of a Play First Trial, only on Xbox One.</p>\n<p>EA Sports also threw in a couple of sweet screenshots for us to drool over too.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119666\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Madden-NFL-17-Cover-Screen-700x393.jpg\" alt=\"Madden NFL 17 Cover New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski Screen 01\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" /></p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119667\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Madden-NFL-17-Cover-Screen-02-700x393.jpg\" alt=\"Madden NFL 17 Cover New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski Screen 02\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" /></p>\n<p><i>Madden NFL 17</i> will be released Aug. 23 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.</p>\n<p>Last year we here at COGconnected enjoyed <a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/review/madden-nfl-16-review/\" target=\"_blank\">Madden 16</a> and had this to say about it:</p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Overall, I am quite happy with this year\u2019s instalment in the Madden NFL franchise. While the changes may not be as sweeping as we have seen in the past, Madden NFL 16 feels like the most complete Madden I have played in well over 10-years. I cannot recall a time where I wanted to play every single mode offered in the game over and over. That is the case this year. The new addition of Draft Champions is a delight and CFM and MUT continue to shine. There remains plenty of room for improvement, but there is no question the franchise has moved closer to a more authentic, true to life NFL experience.&#8221;</em></p>\n<p>Stay tuned here for full coverage of the game as more details come out!</p>\n<p>Source: Press Release</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/rob-gronkowski-madden-nfl-17-cover/\">New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski is the Official Madden NFL 17 Cover Athlete</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/rob-gronkowski-madden-nfl-17-cover/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>The Hunt Is On In XCOM 2&#8217;s Alien Hunters DLC</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/the-hunt-is-on-in-xcom-2s-alien-hunters/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/the-hunt-is-on-in-xcom-2s-alien-hunters/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 21:02:55 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Alien Hunters]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[firaxis]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[XCOM 2]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119677</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>For those who haven't killed enough aliens, XCOM 2 has just what the doctor ordered. Square off against three nasty creatures in this story driven DLC, coming to Steam today.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/the-hunt-is-on-in-xcom-2s-alien-hunters/\">The Hunt Is On In XCOM 2&#8217;s Alien Hunters DLC</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">The Fight For Earth Gets A Whole Lot Harder With This DLC</span></h2>\n<p>Prepare yourselves, XCOM unit, as you get ready to do battle in the\u00a0first batch of story driven DLC, \u00a0XCOM 2: Alien Hunters. Expanding upon the popular title even further, players can expect one hell of a challenge as they will do battle with three new &#8220;Ruler&#8221; aliens, as well as a new, story focused mission. The threat isn&#8217;t just contained to that mission either though, as these three fearsome beasts can show up at random within your campaign, had you not concluded it yet. The rewards are well worth it, but this won&#8217;t be like taking candy from a baby.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>These three ruler aliens server as the central point of a mission and XCOM 2: Alien Hunters as a whole. Humanity went a bit too far on the science front, letting these three nasty creatures loose into the world. The DLC smoothly meshes in with the main story, and the location is wholly original, sporting no sort of reskinned tiles, although there will be plenty of skinning going on as you hunt these aliens down.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/xcom2-alienhunters-insert.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119680 size-full\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/xcom2-alienhunters-insert.jpg\" alt=\"XCOM 2: Alien Hunters\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" /></a></p>\n<p>Aside from the satisfaction of killing these ruler aliens, you&#8217;ll also get to don their skin in some snazzy new pieces of Elite Armor that rightfully intimidate the enemy side, depending on which alien species they hail from. You&#8217;ll also get your hands on some new prototype weapons to help even the odds, but if you fall in battle, these items are lost for the rest of the playthrough. Firaxis assures us they are well worth the effort, so be sure to make use of your keenest strategies in order to secure this weaponry for mankind.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5_mr3TBZd_Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>Interestingly enough, these prototypes look rather antiquated in nature. The Bolt Caster does insane damage but has a one-round chamber, and the aptly named handcannon sports a polished wooden case and likely smells of rich mahogany. Smell is all aliens will have to go off of, as a successful kill with this beauty will conceal you right away, handy for keeping a soldier alive. It&#8217;s one classy killing tool, to say the least.</p>\n<p>XCOM 2: Alien Hunters is live as of writing, so head on over to the <a href=\"http://store.steampowered.com/app/433090/\">Steam Store</a> page to get yourself ready to do a bit of big game hunting! For more details on the DLC, you can also mosey on over to the latest XCOM <a href=\"http://2kgam.es/1T9CMjh\">blog entry</a>, should you need more information than &#8220;kill big aliens, wear their skin.&#8221;</p>\n<p><em>Source: Press Release</em></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/the-hunt-is-on-in-xcom-2s-alien-hunters/\">The Hunt Is On In XCOM 2&#8217;s Alien Hunters DLC</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/the-hunt-is-on-in-xcom-2s-alien-hunters/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>DOOM Day One Patch is a Monster</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-day-one-patch-is-a-monster/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-day-one-patch-is-a-monster/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 17:35:09 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Bethesda]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[doom]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119661</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>The DOOM day one patch is massive and you'll have to sit through that download if you want to get the best of what the game offers right from the start.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-day-one-patch-is-a-monster/\">DOOM Day One Patch is a Monster</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">DOOM Day One Patch Clocks in at Nearly 6 GB</span></h2>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115634\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/doom_hero-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"DOOM Launch\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>We&#8217;re becoming mighty used to having a game need a patch right upon release. The game goes gold, but the developers work until the very last second to tweak every little detail to perfection (or so we&#8217;d hope). Well, as new releases tend to do we will see a <em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M3D8IYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00M3D8IYM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=YF5QMJ3OKR7PDPKX\" target=\"_blank\">DOOM</a></em> day one patch in the realm of 5.739 GB (PS4), with likely a similar sized Xbox One patch as well. There&#8217;s no patch notes to be seen yet, but one would assume that 1.02 is at least .02 times better than 1.0. Logic, right?</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119662 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/doomdayone-700x224.jpg\" alt=\"Doom Day One Patch Screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"224\" /></p>\n<p>A few people who have the game early have also stated that the servers are yet to go live, although this could change quickly as the game is set to launch down under well before it hits North America.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7dad8f97bc2538ee0d2e1651635553bd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://thisgengaming.com/2016/05/12/dooms-huge-day-one-update-size-revealed-servers-are-not-online-yet/\" target=\"_blank\">SOURCE</a></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-day-one-patch-is-a-monster/\">DOOM Day One Patch is a Monster</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-day-one-patch-is-a-monster/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Chaotic 2D Platformer, 88 Heroes Zaps to PC, PS4 and Xbox One&#8230; in 88 Days</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/88-heroes-zaps-to-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/88-heroes-zaps-to-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 16:35:02 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[2D]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[88 Heroes]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[indie developer]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[platformer]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119657</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>In 88 days we'll see the 88 heroes of, errr.... 88 Heroes, hit the PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Chaotic 2D platforming at its finest.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/88-heroes-zaps-to-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one/\">Chaotic 2D Platformer, 88 Heroes Zaps to PC, PS4 and Xbox One&#8230; in 88 Days</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Countdown to Chaos! 88 Days Until 88 Heroes Hits PC and Consoles</span></h2>\n<p>Rising Star Games has announced\u00a0a new partnership Bitmap Bureau, to publish <em><a href=\"http://88heroes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">88 Heroes</a></em> on\u00a0PC,PS4 and Xbox One. Targeting a release date of the 8th day of the 8th month (August 8, 2016) &#8211; WE SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE &#8211; Rising Star Games will be revealing a new hero each and every day for 88 days counting down to launch. The mighty assemblage begins today with Gonan, the muscle-bound warrior who wields the mighty blade of his 88 forefathers, which he uses to smash through walls and lay waste to enemies.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBep-0ywusI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>Rising Star Games and Bitmap Bureau are also excited to reveal that a global 88 Heroes \u2018Design-A-Hero\u2019 contest will begin very soon. Design your own fabulously mundane or magnificent champion complete with superpowers and title, and win the chance to see your creation appear in pixelated glory in the final game! Stay tuned for details on how to enter, coming soon.</p>\n<p>88 Heroes is a chaotic 2D platformer that is as fun to watch as it is to play, where each level completed or untimely death brings a new uniquely skilled hero into the action. With just 88 minutes to complete all 88 levels, you\u2019ll need every one of the 88 heroes to stop the dastardly Dr. H8 destroying the Earth! Are you up to the challenge?</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119658\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/88-Heroes-Top-Screen-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"88 Heroes Top Screen Blasted\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p><strong>88 Heroes Key Features:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>88 unique and original playable characters, each with their own skills and abilities that may help or hinder the player</li>\n<li>Hero order is randomly selected with each play, meaning players will always face a fresh and varied challenge!</li>\n<li>88 levels across 4 areas to conquer, each with its own unique boss encounter</li>\n<li>Watch the action from Dr. H8\u2019s lair as he tries to thwart your plans, drinks coffee, takes bathroom breaks and berates his accident-prone henchmen</li>\n<li>Multiple game modes including: Magnificent 8 mode &#8211; choose a team of just 8 heroes to tackle the entire game with; Solo mode \u2013 pick just one hero and master their skills in order to survive as long as you can</li>\n<li>More heroes incoming with DLC!</li>\n</ul>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7dad8f97bc2538ee0d2e1651635553bd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/88-heroes-zaps-to-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one/\">Chaotic 2D Platformer, 88 Heroes Zaps to PC, PS4 and Xbox One&#8230; in 88 Days</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/88-heroes-zaps-to-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Star Trek Online Finally Beams to the Xbox One and PS4</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-trek-online-xbox-one-ps4/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-trek-online-xbox-one-ps4/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Neverwinter]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Perfect World]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[star trek]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Star Trek Online]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119653</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Star Trek Online makes the move to console and debuts on Xbox One and PS4 this fall. Red shirts beware, you're time may have finally come!</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-trek-online-xbox-one-ps4/\">Star Trek Online Finally Beams to the Xbox One and PS4</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">It&#8217;s Time to Live Long and Prosper with Star Trek Online on PS4 and Xbox One</span></h2>\n<p>Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have announced plans to bring <em>Star Trek Online</em>, the free-to-play MMORPG based on the Star Trek franchise, to PS4 and Xbox One in Fall 2016. At the console launch, <em>Star Trek Online</em> will offer over six years\u2019 worth of content, including over 130 featured episodes that build upon classic Star Trek stories and series as they play alongside a cast of Star Trek actors including Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Michael Dorn (Worf), Tim Russ (Tuvok) and more.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_Ft7luIDn8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p><em>Star Trek Online</em> for consoles will bring two expansions and 11 seasons\u2019 worth of updates for players looking to immerse themselves in the world of Star Trek. Each player\u2019s adventure will begin as they choose from classic Star Trek factions including Federation, Klingon and Romulans, as well 32 species to customize their own Captain with millions of customization options available. While playing through content in Star Trek Online, players will be able to visit iconic locations including Vulcan, Deep Space Nine, Earth Space Dock and more. Fly through the galaxy of <em>Star Trek Online</em>, with hundreds of classic Star Trek ships available, and engage in ship-to-ship combat. Players will be able to play through the game\u2019s story content and reach the level 60 cap, all for free.</p>\n<p>In addition to the countless hours of content, Cryptic Studios has also made considerable updates to the game engine to offer upgraded visuals and an enhanced user experience for console. Learning from the recent launch success of <em>Neverwinter</em> on Xbox One, the <em>Star Trek Online</em> team has created a control scheme that allows players to navigate both the space and ground combat with ease.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119655\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Star-Trek-Online-Console-Top-screen-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Star Trek Online XB1 PS4 Ship\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p><em>Star Trek Online</em> is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. Its last expansion, Star Trek Online: Delta Rising, brought players into the Delta Quadrant and reintroduced them to iconic members from the Star Trek: Voyager cast including Seven of Nine, The Doctor, Harry Kim, Neelix and Tuvok. In Star Trek Online, players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7dad8f97bc2538ee0d2e1651635553bd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-trek-online-xbox-one-ps4/\">Star Trek Online Finally Beams to the Xbox One and PS4</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-trek-online-xbox-one-ps4/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Hitman: First Elusive Target Coming Friday the 13th &#8211; One Chance to Make the Kill</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/hitman-elusive-target-coming-friday-13/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/hitman-elusive-target-coming-friday-13/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 15:29:17 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[elusive target]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[hitman]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Square Enix]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119651</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Test your Hitman skills with the Elusive Target. One chance at a target over a single 48 hour stretch. Do you have what it takes?</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/hitman-elusive-target-coming-friday-13/\">Hitman: First Elusive Target Coming Friday the 13th &#8211; One Chance to Make the Kill</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Hitman: First Elusive Target is Ripe for the Kill</span></h2>\n<p>So you think you&#8217;re the baddest hitman on the streets? No one can escape your wrath? Square Enix is ready to test you skills with the Elusive Target. Tomorrow sees the first Elusive Target appear in <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZM6GX5I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00ZM6GX5I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=QFFJTSC4NW3BDSIA\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Hitman</em></a>. Elusive Targets are part of the live content being published for <em>Hitman</em>\u00a0in-between episodes and represent a new game mode debuting for players. These unique targets are specially crafted, unique targets, which come with particular rules:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Elusive Target is a once in a lifetime experience</li>\n<li>They are available for a limited time only in game \u2013 this first Elusive Target will last 48 hours</li>\n<li>Intel on the target will be limited</li>\n<li>They will not appear in instinct mode, or the mini map and their locations will not be revealed to you \u2013 you\u2019ll have to go and find them</li>\n<li>Plan accordingly before you engage your target</li>\n<li>Your target can only die once</li>\n<li>If you die during the mission, that\u2019s it</li>\n<li>When the time runs out, they are gone for good</li>\n<li>If you fail, there are no second chances</li>\n</ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115229\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hitman_Screen_2-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Hitman Elusive Target\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>As this is the first Elusive Target Square wanted to let players know in advance, however there may not be so much warning next time so keep your ears close to the ground, visit the forums or follow <em>Hitman</em>\u00a0on social media to ensure you don\u2019t miss out \u2013 bon chance.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7dad8f97bc2538ee0d2e1651635553bd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/hitman-elusive-target-coming-friday-13/\">Hitman: First Elusive Target Coming Friday the 13th &#8211; One Chance to Make the Kill</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/hitman-elusive-target-coming-friday-13/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Hands-On with HTC Vive &#8211; More than Just the Oculus Rift&#8217;s Bastard Little Brother</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/feature/hands-on-with-htc-vive/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/feature/hands-on-with-htc-vive/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 14:46:13 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahmed Mohamed]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Feature]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[htc vive]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[oculus rift]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[virtual reality]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[vr]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?post_type=feature&#038;p=119637</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>We had the chance to go hands-on with the HTC Vive VR headset and it looks like the future of virtual reality is in good hands.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/feature/hands-on-with-htc-vive/\">Hands-On with HTC Vive &#8211; More than Just the Oculus Rift&#8217;s Bastard Little Brother</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">HTC Vive, Standing On Its Own as a Great VR Setup</span></h2>\n<p>With the release of both the Oculus Rift and HTC\u2019s Vive headset, the VR market is alive and well and only set to grow when Sony\u2019s PlayStation VR drops in October. While it seems like Oculus Rift has gotten most of the attention, COG was recently invited to give the HTC Vive a whirl. After playing a handful of games on the VR device we think it deserves just a bit more attention. COG&#8217;s own Ahmed Mohamed tackled the world of HTC Vive VR, and we can safely say he was impressed.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-mxDQycSyDg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>It was my first time using a virtual reality headset, and I came out both impressed and excited for what VR is now and what it can be in a few years. I got the chance to try out four titles while using the headset and the motion controllers with three base stations set up around the room to track motion.</p>\n<p>Starting off with an underwater experience called <em><a href=\"http://store.steampowered.com/app/451520/\" target=\"_blank\">TheBlu: The Encounter</a></em>, I was standing on a derelict ship as schools of fish and stingrays floated by. The audio immersion surprisingly played a larger role than I thought, with the muffled sounds of the sea pouring into my ears. Although being my first time, I didn\u2019t have the surreal moment many have talked about when first trying a VR headset. That was until a skyscraper sized whale floated behind me, and I turned around. At first I didn\u2019t react, until I analyzed just how lifelike and large it was. That\u2019s when I felt a little uneasy, the entire purpose of the whale, and started to understand the hype surrounding virtual reality. I can\u2019t imagine how nerve wracking a horror game experience would be with Vive VR due to the ridiculous level of immersion of the tracking, motion controls, headset, and headphones combination.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119643\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HTC-Vive-TheBlu-700x358.jpg\" alt=\"HTC Vive TheBlu Encounter\" width=\"700\" height=\"358\" /></p>\n<p>The second title, created by Google, is called <em><a href=\"http://www.tiltbrush.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tilt Brush</a></em>. The demo puts you in a space &#8211; and you can change the setting \u2013 and simply lets you move the motion controllers around to create art. This is the demo that truly exhibits what is essentially one-to-one movement. I tried hard to focus and could discern no input lag in my bodily actions translating to what was happening in the VR space. It\u2019s cool to draw in front of you, but it was even more impressive when I swooped over my head while holding the trigger. I could duck below the paint I was drawing with, as well as analyze the 3D art from every angle by simply walking around the space. The nature of the 3D environments and the motion tracking allow for this type of experience and HTC might have the upper hand to its competitors in that department. There are several options within <em>Tilt Brush</em> like the ability to change the color of your brush and its material, the environment you are standing in, and visual effects among other things.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TckqNdrdbgk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>I moved on to a VR shoot \u2018em up called <em>The Lab: Xortex</em>. I was tasked with firing projectiles at robotic enemies while dodging their shots by ducking or moving aside. There was a tactical nature to both focusing on enemy spawns and making sure not to get hit, as one shot means game over. In virtual reality the stakes are higher, as enemies can spawn outside of your peripheral view, forcing you to physically move your head and actually look around on every axis. And in that is where virtual reality can evolve what we know as gameplay. Focusing on what makes it unique, meaning the tech itself, and using that to its advantage.</p>\n<p>Finally, the title that showcased every mechanic, was <em>Space Pirate Trainer</em>. It takes place in a 3D space on a tower overlooking a city wherein drone targets swoop up into view and fire at you. The twist is that the player can switch between a shield and a gun. You can dual wield 2 guns and hope to dodge bullets by moving your body, or, as I did, you can equip a shield on one hand and hold it up on one side while focusing fire on another drone. The game keeps track of your score as more and more waves of drones are sent your way.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119646 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HTC-Vive-space-700x393.jpg\" alt=\"HTC Vive Space Pirate Trainer\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" /></p>\n<p>Throughout my demo I was constantly reminded about how serious the VR initiative is. To re-iterate again, this is no gimmick. The HTC Vive delivers on what a virtual reality experience should feel, sound, and play like. How this translates to bigger and more prominent titles will be interesting, as well as how VR exclusive games utilize the technology to get the most out of it. While my current rig isn\u2019t powerful enough to run the HTC Vive, the tracking and motion controls advantage it has over its competitors is enticing and has me considering a new PC build. HTC may well succeed due to sheer quality but, as with the demos I tried, the games have to continue to capitalize on actually being in virtual reality.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"7dad8f97bc2538ee0d2e1651635553bd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/feature/hands-on-with-htc-vive/\">Hands-On with HTC Vive &#8211; More than Just the Oculus Rift&#8217;s Bastard Little Brother</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/feature/hands-on-with-htc-vive/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Learn To Draw Dozens of Disney and Pixar Characters In Disney Art Academy, Out Tomorrow</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-art-academy-out-tomorrow/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-art-academy-out-tomorrow/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 14:11:34 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Disney]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Disney Art Academy]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Disney Infinity]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119642</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Disney Art Academy for the Nintendo 3DS Lets You Share Your Magical Creations on Social Media. The Game Hits Retail This Friday.     </p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-art-academy-out-tomorrow/\">Learn To Draw Dozens of Disney and Pixar Characters In Disney Art Academy, Out Tomorrow</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Disney Art Academy Hits Retail Tomorrow</span></h2>\n<p>Calling all budding artists and Disney fans! In the <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BYKDOP2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01BYKDOP2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=M4GBQCVSHCYPQSUG\" target=\"_blank\">Disney Art Academy</a>, launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on May 13, you can use a wide variety of tools to learn to draw more than 80 Disney and Pixar characters in 2D.</p>\n<p>By setting your own pace through multiple easy-to-follow lessons, characters like Mickey Mouse, Nemo from Disney Pixar Finding Nemo, Elsa from Disney Frozen, Buzz Lightyear from Disney Pixar Toy Story and Simba from Disney The Lion King come to life on your Nintendo 3DS screen.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Disney_Art-Academy.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-119644 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Disney_Art-Academy-700x409.jpg\" alt=\"Disney Art Academy Featured Pic\" width=\"700\" height=\"409\" /></a></p>\n<p>In Disney Art Academy, Disney and Pixar characters can be sketched or painted in many different ways. Using nine art tools like pastels, paintbrushes or markers, you can discover your inner artist by participating in lessons inspired by Disney art and animation. These art lessons are absolutely intuitive and, most importantly, fun! Each lesson guides you through a step-by-step progression to draw a single character. What starts as a series of lines and shapes will gradually evolve into a familiar character using your new art skills! If you ever want to take a break, lessons can easily be saved to continue from the same spot at a later time.</p>\n<p>You can even add some extra flair with the Magic Brush, a new addition to the Art Academy series. With the Magic Brush, magical additions like stars, bubbles, and glitter can be added to your masterpieces \u2013 all easily accessed by using the touch screen on Nintendo 3DS.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/M72ci80NYxQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>As your art skills improve and you create more and more Disney and Pixar characters, you may very well want to share your creations with others. That can easily be accomplished directly in the game by connecting to the Internet and sharing through Miiverse or social media via Image Share. Completed artwork is also saved to the Nintendo 3DS system\u2019s SD card, allowing you to upload your creations to a personal computer and print them out. Refrigerators around the country are about to get a lot more colourful (and a lot more magical!) once families start printing their favourite drawings.</p>\n<p>If you want to create outside the game\u2019s numerous lessons you\u2019re in luck, as Disney Art Academy includes a Free Paint mode that lets you draw even more characters any way you choose. In Free Paint, you can put your newly learned skills to the test by drawing on a blank canvas, or you can select from more than 80 Disney images to use as reference as you add to your virtual gallery. All completed artwork can be viewed at any time in the game\u2019s Clubhouse, where you can also select your favourite pieces to be viewed in a personal showcase slideshow.</p>\n<p>Disney Art Academy launches on May 13, and can be purchased in stores, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and at Nintendo.ca at a suggested retail price of $39.99.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>Source: Press Release</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-art-academy-out-tomorrow/\">Learn To Draw Dozens of Disney and Pixar Characters In Disney Art Academy, Out Tomorrow</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/disney-art-academy-out-tomorrow/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Mortal Kombat X for Mobile Gets a Massive Update As It Celebrates First Anniversary</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/mortal-kombat-x-for-mobile-update/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/mortal-kombat-x-for-mobile-update/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 13:52:53 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Mortal Kombat]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[street fighter]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119639</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Mortal Kombat X for mobile blends fighting and card collection for a whole new way to experience Mortal Kombat on mobile platforms.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/mortal-kombat-x-for-mobile-update/\">Mortal Kombat X for Mobile Gets a Massive Update As It Celebrates First Anniversary</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Mortal Kombat X for Mobile\u00a0Celebrates First Anniversary With Large Update</span></h2>\n<p>Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Mortal Kombat X for mobile devices is celebrating its first anniversary with the largest content update since launch.</p>\n<p>Players will have plenty of impressive features to check out in the latest update including several exciting new Gold characters, Challenge Mode skins, gear and gear effects, as well as an overhaul of Faction Wars, and much more.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109449\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Mortal-Kombat-X-890x520-600x351.jpg\" alt=\"Mortal Kombat X 890x520\" width=\"700\" height=\"409\" /></p>\n<p><strong>The latest update to Mortal Kombat X for mobile brings new content, including:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Faction War Store and Currency &#8211;\u00a0Blood Rubies, a new type of currency obtained through Faction Wars, have now been implemented and can be used in the brand-new Faction War Store. Improved leaderboards and more frequent Faction War Seasons give players more opportunities to win and earn rewards.</li>\n<li>New Rewards &#8211;\u00a0Two new exclusive Gold Characters, Kobu Jutsu Tanya and Dark Emperor Liu Kang, and three new pieces of equipment including the Bloody Shokan Armor, Bloody Voodoo Doll and Bloody Tomahawk.</li>\n<li>New Challenge Characters &#8211;\u00a0Five new Challenge Characters will be added over time, including Challenges to obtain new skins including Marksman Kung Jin, Dark Lord Kotal Kahn, Klassic Kano and more.</li>\n<li>Performance Improvements &#8211;\u00a0Improved matchmaking system and character balance updates.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Finally, as an extra treat to fans, all Mortal Kombat X for mobile players will receive the exclusive Fujin\u2019s Blessing support card in addition to an abundance of Souls just for playing.</p>\n<p>Mortal Kombat X for mobile blends fighting and card collection for a whole new way to experience Mortal Kombat on mobile platforms. Featuring cinematic gameplay and visceral Fatalities, play as legendary and new generation fighters created for Mortal Kombat X. Players who also own Mortal Kombat X for consoles have the ability to unlock exclusive content in the mobile game and vice versa.</p>\n<p>Mortal Kombat X on mobile is free to download on iOS and Android now. The update is live for iOS and will be coming to Android soon.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>Source: Press Release</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/mortal-kombat-x-for-mobile-update/\">Mortal Kombat X for Mobile Gets a Massive Update As It Celebrates First Anniversary</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/mortal-kombat-x-for-mobile-update/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Look For The DOOM Car at The Indianapolis 500 This Weekend</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-car-at-the-indianapolis-500/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-car-at-the-indianapolis-500/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 13:29:50 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[doom]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119635</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Eagerly awaited videogame sponsors car in 2016 IndyCar series. The DOOM car will make its debut on May 14 \u2013 the day after the game\u2019s worldwide launch.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-car-at-the-indianapolis-500/\">Look For The DOOM Car at The Indianapolis 500 This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">DOOM Car To Compete In The Indianapolis 500\u00a0</span></h2>\n<p>Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) and Bethesda today revealed the <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M3D8IYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00M3D8IYM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=EB25XWLGW7RY2JZS\" target=\"_blank\">DOOM</a> car set to premiere at the Angie\u2019s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 14 &#8211; one day after the videogame\u2019s release on May 13. The No. 7 car, driven by SMP Racing driver Mikhail Aleshin, will go on to compete in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nVUrej702W0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>DOOM returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.</p>\n<p>Aleshin is the first driver from Russia to race in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The 28-year-old native of Moscow spent the formative years in his racing career in Europe racing and winning on some of the most storied racetracks. Aleshin competed with SPM for a full season in 2014, earning one podium and seven top-ten finishes. He piloted a third SPM car at the 2015 season finale and is making his full-season return for 2016.</p>\n<p>\u201cWe couldn\u2019t imagine a more perfect sponsorship fit,\u201d said Pete Hines, Vice President of PR &amp; Marketing for Bethesda Softworks. \u201cDOOM is all about pushing forward with incredible speed. We\u2019ll all be cheering on Mikhail and the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team as we celebrate the game\u2019s launch.\u201d</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116828 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Doom-Hero-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Doom Ultra-Nightmare\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat \u2013 whether you\u2019re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. DOOM garnered numerous E3 2015 awards and in a recent preview, Game Informer aptly described the gameplay as \u201can absolute blast.\u201d</p>\n<p>&#8220;We are always pleased to invite a new sponsor into the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports family. However, according to my son, having DOOM on Mikhail&#8217;s car for the GP of Indy and the Indianapolis 500 is by far the most exciting sponsor we&#8217;ve ever announced,\u201d said Sam Schmidt, SPM Team Owner. \u201cWe feel these types of partnerships are absolutely critical to creating the next generation of fans for the Verizon IndyCar Series. This sport is all about speed, innovation and technology, so gaming seems to be a natural fit.&#8221;</p>\n<p>The team unveiled the livery for Aleshin&#8217;s No. 7 Indy car this morning at 8:30 a.m. ET in the SPM garages at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will be on track at 11 a.m. for the first practice of the Angie&#8217;s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>Source: Press Release</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-car-at-the-indianapolis-500/\">Look For The DOOM Car at The Indianapolis 500 This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/doom-car-at-the-indianapolis-500/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie World Premiere Trailer is Out and It Looks Fantastic</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-trailer/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-trailer/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 04:11:52 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed: The Movie]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Assassin\u2019s Creed Syndicate]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119629</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Here Is The First Assassin's Creed: The Movie Trailer Which Was Featured On The Jimmy Kimmel Show Tonight. Get Your Popcorn Ready!   </p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-trailer/\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie World Premiere Trailer is Out and It Looks Fantastic</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie\u00a0World Premiere Trailer is Out</span></h2>\n<p>Check out the trailer for the\u00a0Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie\u00a0starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, which hits theaters December 21st.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gfJVoF5ko1Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>The Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie is an upcoming action-adventure film based on the award-winning series of the same name. It is produced by and stars Michael Fassbender as Aguilar de Nerha, a 15th century Spanish Assassin, and his present day descendant Callum Lynch.\u00a0Directed by Justin Kurzel and produced by Ubisoft Motion Pictures and Frank Marshall the film will be distributed by 20th Century Fox for a planned 21 December 2016 release date.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-119630 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-700x409.jpg\" alt=\"Assassin's Creed Movie\" width=\"700\" height=\"409\" /></a></p>\n<p>Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society through unlocked genetic memories that allow him to relive the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th century Spain. After gaining incredible knowledge and skills he&#8217;s poised to take on the oppressive Knights Templar in the present day.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>Source: Jimmy Kimmel YouTube Page</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-trailer/\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Movie World Premiere Trailer is Out and It Looks Fantastic</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/assassins-creed-movie-trailer/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>New Synthesis System and Characters Revealed for Atelier Sophie</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-synthesis-system-and-characters-revealed-for-atelier-sophie/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-synthesis-system-and-characters-revealed-for-atelier-sophie/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 03:12:17 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[GUST]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[koei tecmo]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119625</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>A brand new trailer debuts for Atelier Sophie to introduce the game\u2019s colorful cast and highlight the series\u2019 brand new synthesis system</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-synthesis-system-and-characters-revealed-for-atelier-sophie/\">New Synthesis System and Characters Revealed for Atelier Sophie</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book Is on It&#8217;s Way, but in the Meantime Enjoy It&#8217;s Newest Trailer\u00a0</span></h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/atelier-sophie-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-book.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109959\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/atelier-sophie-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-book-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"atelier-sophie-the-alchemist-of-the-mysterious-book\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">KOEI TECMO America today revealed a wealth of information and assets highlighting the Synthesis system and colorful cast of characters in developer GUST\u2019s upcoming RPG, <i>Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book</i>. </span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">GUST\u2019s long-running <i>Atelier </i>series comes to the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system for the first time with this brand new, standalone entry on June 7, 2016, with a simultaneous digital-only release for the PlayStation Vita handheld system.</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A slew of screenshots and a delightful new trailer introduce the game\u2019s cast, with the latter accompanied by the heart-warming <i>Atelier Sophie</i> theme \u2018Phronesis\u2019 by Japanese music artist Rurutia. A gameplay video showcasing the new <a href=\"https://youtu.be/hpZISjUSNJs\" target=\"_blank\">Synthesis system</a> has also been released.</span></p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1pFt4Ss1Ds?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In <i>Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book</i><i>, </i>alchemy is key to crafting useful items that can aid Sophie and her friends on their travels. Throughout their journey players are encouraged to discover and concoct a variety of new and useful recipes, which are then added to the Mysterious Book, Plachta, whose memories slowly return as her pages are filled. Using what they\u2019ve learned, players can easily craft items with specific bonuses attached to them using the series\u2019 brand new Synthesis system. To do this, players have access to a 4&#215;4 panel system which can grow depending on the type and quality of the cauldron. As ingredients are placed into the cauldron, they will take up a set amount of tiles on the panel which, if utilized correctly, allows items to be more efficient than they normally are. A wide choice of recipes with different shape, size and quality can be used to craft items, and making full use of the panel space is vital to receiving optimal bonuses.</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">On their journey, players will play as Sophie Neuenmuller, who runs an atelier in the town of Kirchen Bell. Joined by best friends Monika Ellmenreich and Oskar Behlmer, they begin a quest to learn new alchemy recipes and restore Plachta\u2019s missing memories. Along the way, they also meet Julio Sebald Leidenschaft, a young knight from the country of Adalett, who\u2019s investigating alchemy for unknown reasons, and Fritz Weissberg, an ex-mercenary &#8211; now puppeteer &#8211; who is skilled with the ways of the sword.</span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A diverse cast of townspeople are also on hand to help Sophie and her friends with their adventuring needs. Making his return from <i>Atelier Escha &amp; Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky</i> is Logy, who runs a prosperous blacksmithing shop in town. Corneria, a girl with the unique ability to duplicate items, runs a mass production shop. Harol Simens is the local clock shop owner, and while he can be sarcastic and harsh, he\u2019s in fact a caring and helpful fellow. Leon is a travelling clothier, proud of her talents at making charming clothes. Horst Basler runs the caf\u00e9 and will serve as Sophie\u2019s eyes and ears, as he is well-versed in the latest information around town. Sophie will meet many other members of the game\u2019s residents in encounters that include events and cutscenes.</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">A limited edition of <i>Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book</i> is currently available to pre-order exclusively through NIS America\u2019s Online Store, which includes a 48-page hardcover art book, a 2-disc soundtrack with 38 tracks of in-game music, a cloth poster, and five miniature art prints all housed in a beautifully designed collector\u2019s box.</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/atelier_sophie_main.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115386\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/atelier_sophie_main.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" /></a></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0</span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxMsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">For more information on <i>Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book</i>, visit the official website at<a href=\"http://www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sophie\" target=\"_blank\">www.koeitecmoamerica.com/sophie</a>.</span></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-synthesis-system-and-characters-revealed-for-atelier-sophie/\">New Synthesis System and Characters Revealed for Atelier Sophie</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-synthesis-system-and-characters-revealed-for-atelier-sophie/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>KINGDOM HEARTS UNCHAINED \u03c7 Surpasses Two Million Downloads</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/kingdom-hearts-unchained-%cf%87-surpasses-two-million-downloads-in-north-america%e2%80%8f/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/kingdom-hearts-unchained-%cf%87-surpasses-two-million-downloads-in-north-america%e2%80%8f/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 02:37:54 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Disney]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[kingdom hearts]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Square Enix]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119618</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>The first mobile game in the KINGDOM HEARTS series, KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained \u03c7, has surpassed a whopping two million downloads.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/kingdom-hearts-unchained-%cf%87-surpasses-two-million-downloads-in-north-america%e2%80%8f/\">KINGDOM HEARTS UNCHAINED \u03c7 Surpasses Two Million Downloads</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>KINGDOM HEARTS</em> Continues to Shine on Mobile Devices with\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained \u03c7</em></span></h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingdomHeartsUnchainedX_MainPic01-730x411.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119621\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingdomHeartsUnchainedX_MainPic01-730x411-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Kingdom Hearts UnchainedX_MainPic01-730x411\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>Did you know there was a\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS</em>\u00a0mobile game for you to venture\u00a0in? Nonetheless one that has surpassed a whopping two million downloads? Well, fellow\u00a0Keyblade wielders have answered the call to the Light! SQUARE ENIX and Disney today revealed that the first mobile game in the<em> KINGDOM HEARTS</em> series,\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained \u03c7</em><em>,</em> has been downloaded more than two million times in just under a month in North America alone.</p>\n<p>In the game, players armed with Keyblades traverse iconic Disney worlds to battle armies of heartless. Along the way, players can collect, fuse and evolve hundreds of medals that contain the power of Disney heroes and villains to customize the attack style of their Keyblades, partner with other players in guilds to take down heartless bosses and much more. Not too shabby for a mobile game!</p>\n<p>In even better news, for a limited time until May 15, players will be able to obtain outfits and in-game medals based on Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from the Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 hit film,\u00a0<em>Zootopia</em>. Just imagine how adorable it would be to traverse the Disney worlds as Judy and Nick! Better boot the game up and play as much as possible before May 15th. Or, if you haven&#8217;t downloaded\u00a0KINGDOM HEARTS UNCHAINED \u03c7 yet, this may be\u00a0the best time to do just that.</p>\n<p><em>KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained \u03c7</em> is available now as a free-to-play app (with in-app purchases) through the <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-hearts-unchained-ch/id1086859120?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\">App Store</a> for iPhone and on <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.khuxww&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play</a> for Android devices. To learn more about the game, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http://www.kingdomhearts.com/unchained/\">http://www.kingdomhearts.com/unchained/</a>.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/kingdom-hearts-unchained-%cf%87-surpasses-two-million-downloads-in-north-america%e2%80%8f/\">KINGDOM HEARTS UNCHAINED \u03c7 Surpasses Two Million Downloads</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/kingdom-hearts-unchained-%cf%87-surpasses-two-million-downloads-in-north-america%e2%80%8f/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan &#8211; All 4 Turtles in Action Trailer</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/video/tmnt-mutants-in-manhattan-action-trailer/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/video/tmnt-mutants-in-manhattan-action-trailer/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 00:23:37 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG Staff]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[activision]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[PlatinumGames]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[TMNT]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=119613</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Activision has released four new character trailers for TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan and we rolled them all into one just for you.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/video/tmnt-mutants-in-manhattan-action-trailer/\">TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan &#8211; All 4 Turtles in Action Trailer</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan Characters Trailer</span></h2>\n<p>Activision just released four new character trailers for TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan. We put them all together in one handy place for you to drool over!</p>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s favorite turtles are almost ready to make a comeback on consoles in\u00a0<em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B298Q1W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01B298Q1W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=WYU7EQCRBA64R2EQ\" target=\"_blank\">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan</a></em>, a joint project by Activision Publishing, Nickelodeon and PlatinumGames inc. Mutants in Manhattan is a third person action game featuring New York City\u2019s crime-fighting, martial arts butt-kicking turtles. Players will protect The Big Apple from aliens, mutants and the Foot Clan in a single player campaign. Have friends who want to join the fun? Partner up with up to three friends in a four player online co-op. But be prepared \u2013 defeating Bebop, Rocksteady and Shredder and other iconic bosses will not be easy.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119614\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/TMNT-Mutants-in-Manhattan-1-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"TMNT Mutants in Manhattan Top Screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>PlatinumGames\u2019 flair for stylish visuals and fluid combat are on full display in <em>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan</em>. Playing in a fast-paced, team-based brawling environment will surely be challenging to gamers of all skill levels. Each turtle has a very distinct combat play style and can be customized with a unique set of Ninjutsu moves, combat items and other special bonuses.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"d28c6f82dd51ada6cd8d63d2e66fad43\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,5088769011,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/video/tmnt-mutants-in-manhattan-action-trailer/\">TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan &#8211; All 4 Turtles in Action Trailer</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/video/tmnt-mutants-in-manhattan-action-trailer/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Go Hands-On With Star Wars Battlefront DLC for Free This Weekend</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-dlc-for-free/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-dlc-for-free/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 23:20:23 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Star Wars]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Star Wars Battlefront]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119609</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Star Wars Battlefront Will Let All Players Test Latest DLC for Free. Jump In The Game This Weekend To Try The Latest Star Wars Battlefront DLC.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-dlc-for-free/\">Go Hands-On With Star Wars Battlefront DLC for Free This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Try Out Some New Star Wars Battlefront DLC This Weekend for Free</span></h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W8FYF56/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00W8FYF56&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=7BGLEEY6QE2IIG5M\" target=\"_blank\">Star Wars Battlefront</a> latest DLC &#8220;Outer Rim&#8221; launched last month. The Star Wars Battlefront DLC added Greedo, Nien Nunb, Hutt Contracts, new maps and weapons.\u00a0Before the next wave of content drops, Battlefront players will be given a chance to test out the Outer Rim content this weekend. EA reported the following:</p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Our team has been working hard to bring new content to the battlefront and we wanted to share a special surprise with the community. From May 13th to May 15th, all players will have the chance to go hands-on with the maps, modes and heroes from our <span class=\"brandify\">Star Wars</span>\u00a0Battlefront Outer Rim content, free for a limited time.&#8221;</em></p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119611 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/battlefront_outter_rim-700x394.jpeg\" alt=\"Star Wars Battlefront DLC\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>From May 13 to May 15, the Outer Rim content will be free for all players to experience. This includes all new game modes and maps. EA has outlined some restrictions, however:</p>\n<p><strong>Q.) Will I be able to unlock the Outer Rim Hutt Contracts?</strong><br />\nA.) While you will be able to access the free Hutt Contract weapons, the Outer Rim specific weapons and Star Cards will only be accessible to our Season Pass and Star Wars Battlefront Outer Rim Digital Standalone Pass holders during the free trial event.</p>\n<p><strong>Q.) How many hours or days can I play the free trial?</strong><br />\nA.) You will be able to log in and play the Star Wars Battlefront Outer Rim free trail content starting May 13th, 2016 thru May 15th,2016. After that time, you will need to own either the Season Pass or the Star Wars Battlefront Outer Rim Digital Standalone Pass to access the content.<br />\nWill this free trial get you back into Star Wars Battlefront if you\u2019ve been away for a while?</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.dualshockers.com/2016/05/11/star-wars-battlefront-will-let-all-players-test-latest-dlc-for-free/\" target=\"_blank\">SOURCE</a>, <a href=\"http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/join-us-in-the-outer-rim?sf46268501=1\" target=\"_blank\">SOURCE</a></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-dlc-for-free/\">Go Hands-On With Star Wars Battlefront DLC for Free This Weekend</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-dlc-for-free/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Action-RPG Stunner &#8216;Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom&#8217; Shows off New Environments</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 23:09:49 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[arpg]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[indie developer]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[shiness]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119601</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Action-RPG stunner, Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom shows off some new environments with a handful of new screenshots for fans to drool over.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/\">Action-RPG Stunner &#8216;Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom&#8217; Shows off New Environments</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Gets New Screenshots</span></h2>\n<p><em><a href=\"http://shiness-game.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom</a></em>, the Action-RPG developed by Enigami Studio shows off some new screenshots presenting the world of Mahera, and its various environments. From the Meonis Plains to the Hall of Giants, Shiness will surprise you with beautiful vistas and varied atmospheres.</p>\n<p>Travelling in Shiness is centered on the Meonis Plains, linking the world together. The area is massive in scale and fighting and exploring throughout the land will take you through towns and villages for quests, open plains, and of course, puzzles and dungeons.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQn3lHokQxQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>One key place in the plains is Shjue Village. Here, players can locate the mount vendor and purchase an Amos beast. These friendly-looking creatures help Chado and his friends travel the plains to quickly get from place to place. Your adventure will lead your group to immense locations like the mysterious Train Station. This area is not only technologically superior to the neighboring settlements, but also militarized&#8230; you never know if you will be welcome or not to the places you visit, so stay on your guard!</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119605\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Shiness-Lightning-Kingdom-1-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Top Screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>In <em>Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom</em>, you play as Chado and his companions, traveling through the celestial islands on their flying ship. After a crash-landing on one of the most hostile of the celestial islands, you find yourself in the middle of a conflict involving multiple kingdoms. However, this explosive situation might find a peaceful outcome, with Chado&#8217;s newfound unique ability to perceive and communicate with the Shiness, a mysterious spirit imbued with magic.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Features</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel through an enthralling and interactive world as Chado and his 4 companions, and develop your characters.</li>\n<li>Hyper-dynamic combat, mixing magic with fighting games combat mechanics (hits, combos, parry, etc&#8230;)</li>\n<li>Develop two\u00a0types of skills (physical attacks and magic) and unlock new talents and spells</li>\n<li>Explore a vast world with multiple environments, that you will interact with thanks to you and your companions&#8217; special powers and skills.</li>\n<li>Numerous quests and side-quests will give you the opportunity to develop your characters and their reputation.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/shiness-lightning-kingdom-4/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"393\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Shiness-Lightning-Kingdom-4-500x393.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Screen Team\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/shiness-lightning-kingdom-3/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"393\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Shiness-Lightning-Kingdom-3-500x393.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Screen Trio\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/shiness-lightning-kingdom-2/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"393\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Shiness-Lightning-Kingdom-2-500x393.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Screen Vista\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/01/shiness-unveils-its-playable-characters-in-gorgeous-new-screenshots/shiness-02-1280x720/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/shiness-02-1280x720-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom Screen 4\" /></a>\n\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"abe40dd12b4bebc206bba0362f99b72a\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/shiness-lightning-kingdom-screenshots/\">Action-RPG Stunner &#8216;Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom&#8217; 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As raw recruit, Ethan Brady, you are plunged into a desperate struggle for freedom as the Resistance try to save the one man who can inspire the people to rise up &#8211; Benjamin Walker, the &#8216;Voice of Freedom&#8217; himself. What lengths will the Resistance go to in order to achieve their goals&#8230; and will the end ever justify the means?</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-113067\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Homefront-Hero-Beta-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"Homefront: The Revolution Story\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></p>\n<p>Weaving state-of-the-art performance capture into a 30-hour open world single -player campaign, Homefront&#8217;s dark and brutal story will leave you reeling.</p>\n<p>Homefront: The Revolution will be released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on May 20th 2016</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUMnBd54IFU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>Pre-order Today and get the Revolutionary Spirit pack!</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/video/homefront-the-revolution-story-trailer/\">Homefront: The Revolution Story Trailer Gives Us The First Story Details</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/video/homefront-the-revolution-story-trailer/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Civilization VI Coming October 21, 2016</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/civilization-vi-coming-october-21-2016/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/civilization-vi-coming-october-21-2016/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 17:33:39 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Civilization VI]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[firaxis]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[PC]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[sid meier]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119595</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Firaxis announces that Civilization VI is coming our way on October 21, 2016, giving us ample time to prepare our social lives. More details inside!</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/civilization-vi-coming-october-21-2016/\">Civilization VI Coming October 21, 2016</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Prepare To Contract A Case\u00a0Of &#8220;Just One More Turn&#8221;-itis With\u00a0Civilization VI</span></h2>\n<p>In an extremely exciting bit of news, Sid Meier and his team have announced the latest entry in the Civilization series, with Civilization VI. Don the mantle of one of many history&#8217;s greatest leader, as you carve your own path from the beginning of time, all the way into the future. This is a series that should require no introduction, but for those who aren&#8217;t familiar with it, prepare for many a sleepless night to begin being experienced. Civilization is notorious for it&#8217;s addictive gameplay, and its a common case where people like to eke out &#8220;just one more turn&#8221; in order to see if they end up wiping out a rival civilization, or securing a key Wonder or Technology for themselves. Before you know it, 8 PM turns to 2 AM, and you&#8217;re having an absolute blast.\u00a0The series isn&#8217;t proposing any massive changes, and that&#8217;s reassuring, due to the mixed bag of reception that Beyond Earth had received. It&#8217;s exciting to see them returning to what works best, and while there will be no huge innovations, there will still be enhancements to the gameplay that will make it feel like the next step in the series. Lead Producer Dennis Shirk summarized their plans for design as &#8220;It&#8217;ll be like a warm blanket.&#8221;</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Civ-VI-Insert.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-119597\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Civ-VI-Insert.jpg\" alt=\"Civilization VI\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" /></a></p>\n<p>Naturally, Firaxis is keeping mum on the other proposed changes to Civilization VI, but there were a few key details they were able to bring up. Cities are getting a massive overhaul, and now will be spanning multiple tiles versus a single, cramped one. Placement is going to matter more than ever, \u00a0as you&#8217;ll have to create and manage Districts within your city, each dedicated to various outputs of a city. Production, Research, Finances, Military Power and Culture will all have their own depth, and it sounds like the locations that we place cities are also going to factor into how we research technologies.\u00a0It&#8217;s a very interesting change to the way the game will be played, and Firaxis is quite keen on making location an important factor in Civilization VI.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/qvBf6WBatk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>Another giant change to the formula is what&#8217;s being touted as &#8220;dynamic diplomacy&#8221;. Similar to how Gandhi gained a penchant for nukes, AI will feel more organic in the game. The motivations of your competition will change wildly over the course of the game, trying to adapt to what works best to help work around (or conquer) others. Andrew Garrett, Lead AI Designer has also noted that &#8220;Each leader has a historical agenda that\u2019s associated with them, that reflects in some way who they were in history,&#8221; which should prove to be quite intriguing from a gameplay standpoint. Each AI&#8217;s behaviour will influence what they aim to develop, and we&#8217;d wholly expect the wonder-crazed Ramses to become even more fond of them, and taking major offense at you building ones before he would.</p>\n<p>Now begins the long, long wait for this title to actually release, but rest assured, Firaxis is aiming to make Civilization VI a big title, especially due to Beyond Earth. More information will be coming in the following months, so stay tuned to COG Connected for all the meaty details!</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Source: Press Release</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/civilization-vi-coming-october-21-2016/\">Civilization VI Coming October 21, 2016</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/civilization-vi-coming-october-21-2016/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>All Rise! New Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Game Will Be In Session In September 2016</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-game/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-game/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 15:20:43 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[3DS]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Wright]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119591</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Take That! The Next Entry in the Popular Legal Adventure Series Comes to Nintendo 3DS.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-game/\">All Rise! 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Brand new to the series is the Divination S\u00e9ance gameplay mechanic that allows the player to revisit the last moments of a victim\u2019s life. Players must fight to unravel the discrepancies and contradictions between the Royal Priestess\u2019s Insight and what is shown in the s\u00e9ance. Meanwhile, defense attorney Apollo Justice faces his own challenges holding down the fort at the Wright Anything Agency, as he takes on a case that will have explosive implications. Both our heroes are joined by a host of returning friends and adversaries in their fight to bring about justice.</p>\n<p>The new game is filled with puzzling cases to solve using popular investigative techniques from previous installments. More details on gameplay features will be revealed in the coming months, so stay tuned!</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>Source: Press Release</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-game/\">All Rise! New Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Game Will Be In Session In September 2016</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/new-phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-game/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>InSomnia Preview &#8211; A Promising, Dark, Dystopian Dieselpunk RPG</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/preview/insomnia-preview/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/preview/insomnia-preview/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 15:04:44 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahmed Mohamed]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[indie developer]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[InSomnia]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[isometric]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[steampunk]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Studio MONO]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?post_type=preview&#038;p=119583</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Studio MONO\u2019s isometric RPG InSomnia boasts superbly crafted environments set in a believable world with consistent mechanics and a gripping narrative.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/preview/insomnia-preview/\">InSomnia Preview &#8211; A Promising, Dark, Dystopian Dieselpunk RPG</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">InSomnia Preview</span></h2>\n<p><em>InSomnia\u00a0</em>is a deeply atmospheric RPG that is currently around halfway into its <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1892480689/insomnia-pc-max-linux/\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter</a>\u00a0campaign. What immediately caught my eye in this Studio MONO developed game\u00a0was its beautifully crafted environments and atmosphere of a space station on a 400 year journey to find a new home. The prologue areas oozed with character and style and reminded me of <em>Bioshock</em>\u2019s iconic Rapture setting. But the games influences don\u2019t stop there as a lot of <em><a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQ1NOPM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00YQ1NOPM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=42OK4OLLJF3D2MGU\" target=\"_blank\">Fallout</a></em> can be gleaned as I scrapped through metal and other materials while crafting new items. <em>InSomnia</em> has a real maturity to it even in its storytelling which also mimics the older Fallout titles and really gives off the classic sci-fi adventure feel, which is compounded further with its isometric perspective.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/s2rEWaLjTco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>The narrative can be a bit overwhelming as the developers throw a lot at you to begin with, but the world and some of its inhabitants are so interesting that I did not mind. As the story goes, the ship is heading towards the \u2018Evacuation Point\u2019 where mankind hopes to start over again. The developer has expressed their inspiration for the narrative coming from World War documentaries, and the game includes references to historic characters. On the environmental side, I can only describe it as a futuristic Wasteland in its world-building and locales. Even more so, the game&#8217;s ambient noise and stellar musical score further immerse you in the experience as you travel through dark hallways and mess halls, accompanied by striking tunes and the roar of the ship. Exploration is also a large part of the game, as you stumble upon preachers surrounded by followers, dark rooms in the corners of the ship, and new characters to interact with. The game boasts an appealing lighting system \u2013 which comes as no surprise as the game runs on Unreal Engine 4 &#8211; and the classic look of the character models fit in with the world and the story.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118869 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/InSomnia-Top-Screen-700x429.jpg\" alt=\"InSomnia Preview Screen 01 Priest\" width=\"700\" height=\"429\" /></p>\n<p>On the gameplay side, its real-time nature paired with the isometric view is refreshing in an era where modern sensibilities trump all. I particularly enjoyed the weapon combat and aiming system as its tactical approach can open up gameplay possibilities and how you approach targets. Players also have the ability to melee \u2013 both a standard and strong attack-, but must watch out for the stamina bar shown on the HUD. Interestingly, a sprint ability is thrown in, although I didn\u2019t see much use of it as most areas were close-quarters or packed with loot-able objects. Crafting also plays a vital role and players can find new items and upgrade parts \u2013 as well as character abilities and stats \u2013 as you uncover more of the space station. The tactical nature of the gameplay and planning works well here and the controls are solid for the most part besides getting used to the movement system initially. In this prologue demo, there were a few graphical hiccups that effected my play experience, although the full game should be a more polished version.</p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-119587\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/InSomnia-screen-700x428.jpg\" alt=\"InSomnia Preview Screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"428\" /></p>\n<p><em>InSomnia</em> delivers in the potential of its storytelling with interesting characters littering the atmospheric space station on its way to human salvation. I enjoyed the gameplay experience more than I thought I would, particularly the decision to go with an isometric view. But it is in its superbly crafted environments and spot on musical score that makes it worth trying out. It looks and sounds authentic, and this helps with making its narrative more believable and investing the player into the goings-on of the world. It also helps that its characters are fun to interact with via a Fallout-style dialogue system that fits in with the games old school look. Developer\u00a0Studio\u00a0MONO\u2019s only challenge now, is to expand this experience over an entire campaign and deliver on the promise of <em>InSomnia</em> and its spectacular world.</p>\n<p>Try out <a href=\"http://insomnia-project.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Insomnia\u2019s Prologue</a> for yourself and then head on over to their <a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1892480689/insomnia-pc-max-linux/\" target=\"_blank\">Kickstarter</a> page to help them out!</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"06a1a37e9bd0cafc2c08ecc742382083\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"13900871,172282,979455011,165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/preview/insomnia-preview/\">InSomnia Preview &#8211; A Promising, Dark, Dystopian Dieselpunk RPG</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/preview/insomnia-preview/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>DC Universe Online Review &#8211; Bats and Joker Duel it Out on the Xbox One</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/review/dc-universe-online-review/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/review/dc-universe-online-review/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 14:06:54 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cale Boudreau]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Review]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[DC Comics]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[DC Universe Online]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[mmo]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?post_type=review&#038;p=119576</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>We sink hours just at the character creation screen as we jump into the action-packed world based on the heroes, villains and landmarks of the DC Universe.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/review/dc-universe-online-review/\">DC Universe Online Review &#8211; Bats and Joker Duel it Out on the Xbox One</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">DC Universe Online Review</span></h2>\n<p>Once in a while, I play an MMO that completely consumes my existence. It&#8217;s usually the games that offer deep customization and intriguing end-game content that seem to suck me in. I had no trouble paying monthly for this kind of gaming experience, then along came <a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/04/dc-universe-online-available-on-xbox-one/\">DC Universe Online</a> (DCUO) for the PS3 which not only satisfied every tick on my list of what I want in an MMO but here&#8217;s the cherry, it&#8217;s free-to-play. Once again, I became utterly consumed. Now, DC returns to grace the next-gen consoles, does it still hold up today? Well, I can tell you that it has definitely seen improvements from my time with it during the PS3 era but let\u2019s begin with a re-cap of what makes DCUO so damn good.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/6MUtjliftVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>The story begins with your created hero breaking out of the leader of an alien army Brainiacs ship. This is the introduction to the mechanics along with a tutorial to get you off the ground (literally). As you fight your way out, Superman or Lex Luthor come to your rescue depending on if you&#8217;re a hero or villain. After destroying the ship you are brought to Gotham. Your mission is to clean up (or destroy) the streets of Metropolis and Gotham, deciding the fate of the cities \u2014 you know, just your average day in the life of a superhero.</p>\n<p>What I love about DC Universe Online is the vast array of customization features for your hero, sift through pages of options to choose size, face, skin type, costume and even swagger. Choose a famous hero/villain to be your mentor and they will be the one who issue quests and unlock a special perk tree. The character creator is so deep that you will unlikely run into anyone who looks the same \u2014 unless you decide to make Deadpool like many players have chosen to. Beyond cosmetics, you have a choice of one super power and weapon type, this is where the game&#8217;s replay value comes in. I&#8217;ve created about eight characters over my time with DCUO because there&#8217;s so much variety in how you can approach combat and the fighting style for each is fluid and fun, as you level up you can unlock further combos for your chosen weapon which opens up a collection of awesome ass-kickery.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">_____________________________</span></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em><strong>&#8220;What I love about DC Universe Online is the vast array of customization features for your hero, sift through pages of options to choose size, face, skin type, costume and even swagger.&#8221;\u00a0</strong></em></span></p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>DCUO accomplishes creating a healthy balance between PVP and PVE, if you&#8217;re not the type to battle other players during your travels you can switch phases to completely PVE. For those who like the extra slice of action, PVP is really well done, there&#8217;s times where a high-level villain will appear and it takes a bunch of low-level heroes to take him down this creates a sense of danger when going about your travels. The power and weapon combinations are surprisingly balanced so there&#8217;s no better way of fighting each other, just different play styles.</p>\n<p>One reason why we love MMOs is the grind, DCUO does follow the same format as your typical online games, mostly running around in an area, killing everything and looting a number of items to complete the quest. For some, it may be a turn-off, there needs to be a bit more in way of variety for the basic quest lines. I found way too many that required you to &#8220;kill 25 bad guys and loot 20 items&#8221; this is your standard MMO questing and it can become monotonous doing it over and over again in new zones. That&#8217;s a minor gripe though, there&#8217;s many solo or group instances, special events and your \u2018On Duty\u2019 tab which connects you to 1-8 player raids to keep things fresh \u2014 but the real game begins after you hit the level cap of 30. After maxing your level you open up a whole new list of episodes, instances and arenas to upgrade your characters stats and equipment.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_001-700x394.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-118728 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_001-700x394-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>DC Universe Online is set in Metropolis and Gotham and each city has a distinct look and vibe to it, Gotham is typically seedy and dark where Metropolis is more bright and vibrant. The game world is big and beautiful considering the amount of rendering going on with all the other heroes zipping through the skies. There is a lot of pop in textures, the world will often not load fast enough and will result in blocky environments and during peak hours, the servers can get extremely congested which results in long queues to start a game which also brings along the lag. When you complete a major quest line you will be rewarded with a cutscene featuring iconic DC characters and the voice acting does well to encapsulate the vibe of the villains or heroes that are portrayed. The music throughout the game feels like something you would hear in a vibrant world full of super powers, it enacts a sense of wonder as you fly around the skyscrapers of Metropolis.</p>\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re a veteran of DCUO and wondering what has changed since the original release? After patches, new content and costumes it almost seems like an entirely new game. Matchmaking used to be horrendous but it now takes seconds to enter a match, there\u2019s new super powers including \u2018munitions, rage, light and quantum, you can also now channel your inner Captain America and outfit your hero with a shield weapon. There\u2019s also a whole array of new outfits and pre-made character looks if you want to mimic your favourite DC characters.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_007-700x394.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-118734 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_007-700x394-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>By now, most of you can probably guess my recommendation on whether to try DC Universe Online. For those who are late to the party let me break it down. In DC Universe Online we have an MMO with endless customization options to create the hero or villain of your dreams, exciting end game content with eight player dungeons and Legendary PVP arenas. It has all of your favourite DC comic book stars sharing the world, you can fly, and last but not least it won&#8217;t cost you a dime \u2014 it&#8217;s a no brainer! If you&#8217;re a comic book fan and love MMO&#8217;s than this game will rock your world and then some.</p>\n<p><em>***An Xbox One code was provided by the publisher***</em></p>\n\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/04/dc-universe-online-available-on-xbox-one/dcuo_xb1_008-700x394/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"394\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_008-700x394-500x394.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/04/dc-universe-online-available-on-xbox-one/dcuo_xb1_006-700x394/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"394\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_006-700x394-500x394.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/04/dc-universe-online-available-on-xbox-one/dcuo_xb1_004-700x394/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"394\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_004-700x394-500x394.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/2016/04/dc-universe-online-available-on-xbox-one/dcuo_xb1_003-700x394/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"394\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DCUO_Xb1_003-700x394-500x394.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"DC Universe Online\" /></a>\n\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/review/dc-universe-online-review/\">DC Universe Online Review &#8211; Bats and Joker Duel it Out on the Xbox One</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/review/dc-universe-online-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>King&#8217;s Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb Review &#8211; This Season is Finally Finding its Foothold</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 13:43:36 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicholas Plouffe]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Review]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[king's quest]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Sierra Entertainment]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[The Odd Gentlemen]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?post_type=review&#038;p=119561</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>Chapter 3 in the new King's Quest series helps lift the season closer to its full potential with an endearing tale of love and acceptance.</p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/\">King&#8217;s Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb Review &#8211; This Season is Finally Finding its Foothold</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">King&#8217;s Quest Chapter 3 Review</span></h2>\n<p>Once Upon a Climb is out, and I&#8217;ve gotta say, Chapter 3 really brought back my interest in the new <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010O9XWO2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B010O9XWO2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=cogc-20&amp;linkId=CIQ4ZCGV3KPJ2NCC\" target=\"_blank\">King&#8217;s Quest</a>. Despite starting strong, Chapter 2 was a bit of a let down. It made me worry about the future of this classic franchise, but that worry is now replaced with a strong sense of hope.</p>\n<p><iframe width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3eQUNWFhnzo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\n<p>King Graham now has his castle and companions, but he is of course still missing his queen. Once Upon a Climb is all about finding his true love, and winning her over with bravery, wits, and a bit of awkward charm. There are some spoilers in the next paragraph to outline the plot of this chapter, so please feel free to skip ahead if you&#8217;d like to remain unaware.</p>\n<p>Graham finds himself lonely, eating dinner by himself in his enormous castle. The magic mirror shows him where he can find his soon-to-be queen, a tall tower in the woods, and he sets off at once. Of course, nothing is ever easy, and the tower is sealed shut, leading to an arduous climb to the top. Graham discovers a pair of sisters, and from here on out you have to be careful about your dialogue options if you know which sister you&#8217; like to court. Unfortunately, just when you think this is going to be easy, you discover that you&#8217;re all trapped within the tower by a magical spell and an old witch, Hagatha.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">______________________________</span></p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">&#8220;One big change however, is there isn&#8217;t the same sense of doom or danger this time around.&#8221;</span></strong></em></p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Chapter 3 still feels like King&#8217;s Quest, and so you can expect a lot of puns and comic relief. One big change however, is there isn&#8217;t the same sense of doom or danger this time around. Sure, there are some unsavoury characters and some obstacles to get past, but it&#8217;s not as frightening as being chased by a dragon or being locked up by goblins like in previous chapters. It was a nice change of pace that really brought it all back to a more charming situation, and I rather enjoyed it.</p>\n<p>There are still plenty of tense moments, especially near the climax, and the puzzles felt quite well-done this time around. They were a bit on the easy side, but instead of wishing for specific items, more frequently Graham is placed in front of standalone puzzles that can be completed without having to search through your bag and try every item. Pacing was great too, with puzzles, dialogue, and adventuring all being spaced out well enough so that you&#8217;ll never feel tired of one piece in particular.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-18.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-119566 size-medium\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-18-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Kings-Quest-Chapter3-Insert1\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>The only thing that feels like it&#8217;s missing this time around is more interaction with Graham and his grandchildren in the present. The few moments the story swaps timelines feel just sort of thrown in there, though I suppose for anyone that doesn&#8217;t really care about the kids all that much, this is probably a nice change. To be honest, if I had never become invested in them in the first place within the first couple chapters, Once Upon a Climb would probably be the best chapter yet.</p>\n<p>Epic scenery, funny dialogue, and some great reveals help push this chapter higher than Chapter 2, without being arbitrarily long or difficult. The Odd Gentlemen has definitely restored my faith in the possibilities of what is yet to come, and I can&#8217;t wait to see what happens in Chapter 4.</p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t looked into this new episodic take on a cult classic, you definitely should. King&#8217;s Quest is a great way to kill some time if you enjoy a more comedic point-and-click adventure like Monkey&#8217;s Island. Cook up some pancakes, grab a controller, and treat yourself to an enjoyable weekend morning with some laughter and fantasy as you help push Graham along on his quest.</p>\n<p><strong>*** PS4 code was supplied by the publisher ***</strong></p>\n\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/kings-quest_20160505202059/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-22-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kings-Quest-Chapter3-insert2\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/kings-quest_20160504205212/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-18-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kings-Quest-Chapter3-insert1\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/kings-quest_20160504202014/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-14-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kings-Quest-Chapter3-insert3\" /></a>\n<a class=\"thumbnail img-thumbnail\" href='http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/kings-quest_20160504200305/'><img width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KingsQuestChapter3-12-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kings-Quest-Chapter3-insert4\" /></a>\n\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/\">King&#8217;s Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb Review &#8211; This Season is Finally Finding its Foothold</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/review/kings-quest-chapter-3-review/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t\t<item>\n\t\t<title>Star Wars Battlefront To Get a Sequel Next Year</title>\n\t\t<link>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-sequel/</link>\n\t\t<comments>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-sequel/#comments</comments>\n\t\t<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 01:19:19 +0000</pubDate>\n\t\t<dc:creator><![CDATA[COG News]]></dc:creator>\n\t\t\t\t<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Star Wars]]></category>\n\t\t<category><![CDATA[Star Wars Battlefront]]></category>\n\n\t\t<guid isPermaLink=\"false\">http://cogconnected.com/?p=119553</guid>\n\t\t<description><![CDATA[<p>A Star Wars: Battlefront sequel is due next year according to report, while Amy Hennig's Star Wars game will follow in 2018. </p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-sequel/\">Star Wars Battlefront To Get a Sequel Next Year</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></description>\n\t\t\t\t<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Star Wars Battlefront Sequel Coming Next Year</span></h2>\n<p>In what comes as a shock to fans and to us here at COGconnected,\u00a0EA confirmed today that there will be a sequel to Star Wars Battlefront as part of EA&#8217;s line-up next year. Added to that, another Star Wars game developed by Visceral and Motive will release &#8220;most likely the following year.&#8221; This puts a tentative 2018 release window on the Visceral and Motive game.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Star_Wars_Battlefront_Expansion-e1460588747734.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-117418 aligncenter\" src=\"http://cogconnected.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Star_Wars_Battlefront_Expansion-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"Star_Wars_Battlefront_Expansion\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" /></a></p>\n<p>According to the article on <a href=\"http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/05/11/star-wars-battlefront-sequel-coming-next-year\" target=\"_blank\">IGN</a>, the next Star Wars Battlefront game will have &#8220;bigger and better worlds.&#8221;</p>\n<p>EA says the bigger worlds are credited to having &#8220;the new movies to work off of,&#8221; rather than the &#8220;historical movies&#8221; in the current Star Wars Battlefront game.</p>\n<p>In 2018, a Star Wars action game &#8220;part of the Motive team is working on,&#8221; along with the team from Visceral is scheduled. However, EA reports it expects to release at least one Star Wars game per year &#8220;over the next 3 to 4 years.&#8221;</p>\n<p>EA also mentioned working with its &#8220;partners at Respawn&#8221; on another Star Wars game.\u00a0&#8220;They&#8217;re very excited about that.&#8221; EA believes Respawn could &#8220;add a huge amount&#8221; to a new Star Wars game.</p>\n<p>EA announced its financial results for the year today. The company reported $4.566 billion USD in net revenue for the year, and said sales of Star Wars Battlefront topped 14 million since the game released in November.</p>\n<p>Hopefully this new Battlefront game will have a beefy campaign and an extensive multiplayer. We will have more news for you as it becomes available.</p>\n<p>What do you think of this announcement? Tell us in the comments below.</p>\n<p><script type=\"text/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"cogc-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"auto\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"70fe59b24f6d2ec0490ec2aa700bf1fd\";\namzn_assoc_emphasize_categories = \"165793011,468642\";\n</script><br />\n<script src=\"//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"></script></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/05/11/star-wars-battlefront-sequel-coming-next-year\" target=\"_blank\">SOURCE</a></p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-sequel/\">Star Wars Battlefront To Get a Sequel Next Year</a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://cogconnected.com\">COGconnected</a>.</p>\n]]></content:encoded>\n\t\t\t<wfw:commentRss>http://cogconnected.com/2016/05/star-wars-battlefront-sequel/feed/</wfw:commentRss>\n\t\t<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>\n\t\t</item>\n\t</channel>\n</rss>\n\r\n<!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. 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