Wednesday 14 August 2013

PLAYING IN THEIR WORLD!!! Game Guru's Takes You on a Tour of the Disney Infinity Play Sets...

A guided tour of THE INCREDIBLES PLAY SET...
If comics and superhero action are your thing, Guru highly recommends The Incredibles Play Set that comes with the Disney Infinity Starter Pack. Before you know it, you’ll go from zero to hero, slipping into your crimson tights and saving the day for the citizens of Metroville!


Characters to play and people you’ll meet…
In addition to the playable Mr Incredible figure that comes with the Starter Pack, gamers can also choose to become the other members of his heroic family by purchasing additional figures. This means you can play as the super-stretchy Mrs Incredible, invisible girl Violet, and the speediest boy in the world, Dash! If that wasn’t enough, you can also take a walk on the dark side, by picking up a Syndrome figure. And while you’re in Metroville, you’ll meet many of the inhabitants of the city, including some familiar friends and foes, such as Edna “E” Mode, Mirage, and Gilbert Huph.


Things to see and do…
You’re a superhero, so what are you waiting for? There’s a city to explore, people who need your help, and all manner of villainy that needs to be stamped out! Missions include building a hero HQ, battling Syndrome’s evil Omnidroids, and fighting mutant spores! But the coolest thing about Metroville is that it’s an open world. You can climb the highest buildings, go wherever you like, and do whatever you want to. The game also has a great combat system, where players can time their attacks to pull-off uber-powerful combos!


Cool gadgets you’ll play with…
The Incredibles Play Set also has plenty for the gadget-hungry superhero. These include everything from a Glide Pack and Hover Board, to the totally awesome Incredicar and Incredicopter!



A guided tour of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PLAY SET...
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Captain Guru here, to give you his awesome tour of The Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set. So, if you’ve ever had dreams of being a peg-legged buccaneer, think you look great in an eye-patch (Guru does!) and love sailing the seven seas, this swashbuckling play set is sure to shiver your timbers!


Characters to play and people you’ll meet…
Being a true pirate adventure, there are no real good guys here, only scurvy bilge rats, like Captain Jack Sparrow! This salty sea dog’s figure and the Pirates Play Set both come with the Infinity Starter Pack, so players will be able to sail the seven seas as the hilariously unhinged Captain Jack. 


With additional figures, you can also play as two of Sparrow’s rivals-- his mutinous ex-first-mate Barbossa, and the terrifying, squid-headed demon of the deep, Davey Jones. You’ll also meet, fight, and be merry with numerous characters from the films, including Gibbs, Tia Dalma (a.k.a. Calypso), and best of all, the monsterous Kraken!


Things to see and do…
Set sail for adventure on the high seas in your very own, fully customisable pirate ship. Blast enemies with powerful cannons – there’s a great collection of them including, Voodoo and Flamethrower Cannons – or order one of your crew (in multiplayer) to fire them while you move your ship into the best position for maximum mayhem. You’ll even get attacked by the legendary Kraken.


A true ‘surf and turf’ adventure, you’ll spend about half your time sailing the ocean and the other half exploring around twelve different hidden isles, searching for teasure and aiming to misbehave! There’s tons of swordplay, too, so if swashbuckling’s your thing, this one’s for you!



A guided tour of the CARS PLAY SET...
If you have a need for speed, love putting the pedal to the metal, or you’re just a fan of hooning around in zippy vehicles, the Cars Play Set is sure to get your motor running! Who better to deliver high-octane racing experience than Lightning McQueen and the gang from Radiator Springs? So grab your Cars character figures and jump into the driver’s seat for a wildly entertaining stunt-and-race adventure, with a little bit of car combat thrown in for good measure!  


Characters to play and people you’ll meet…
There are four playable Cars characters that can be used. The play set includes the heroic Lightning McQueen and sassy spy-car Holley Shiftwell. Seperately, they are joined by Italian racing rival Francesco, and McQueen’s best buddy, Mater. You’ll also get to meet a bunch of other inhabitants; everyone from Luigi, Fillmore, and Ramone, to Finn McMissile, Flo, and Chick Hicks…


Things to see and do…
The International Race Invitational is being held in Radiator Springs and it’s up to you to help prepare the town for the festivities. It’s gonna be a huge race and everything’s got to come off perfectly. But as usual, Chick Hicks is up to his old tricks, wanting to spoil all the fun!


One of the first things you’ll notice is that playable Cars characters can tow other cars, and even customise their looks. Another nifty trick is that at the press of a button, buildings fold-out so that you can drive onto their roofs and jump and stunt from them. Talking about excitement, Guru loved the fact that you can compete in battle races around iconic locations, where weapons like machine guns and missiles are thrown into the mix!



A guided tour of the MONSTERS UNIVERSITY PLAY SET...
BOO!!! Guru scared you, didn’t he? Ha! I still haven’t lost my touch! If you’re a bit of a practical joker (like Guru), you will go totally bananas over the Monsters University Play Set, which comes in the Starter Pack. It’s full of scares, jokes, pranks, and a bundle of laughs, all with your favourite mischievous monsters, back in their glory days at Monsters U.


Characters to play and people you’ll meet…
The good news is that you’ll be able to play as the coolest scare-tastic trio of monsters from the films. That big blue fur-ball Sulley is included in the Starter Pack, while green eye-ball Mike and sneaky, salamander-thingy Randy’s figures can be purchased separately. 


Additionally, there are tons of students to prank and scare both at Monsters U and its rival scaring institution, Fear Tech. You’ll also be avoiding a bunch of security guards, while pulling-off those crazy pranks!


Things to see and do…
It’s Fear It Week at Monsters U, a time of scares, pranks, and laughs - especially when it’s at the expense of rival scare-school, Fear Tech! Expect a scarifying rollercoaster of fun and games-- everything from scaring students and pranking, to exploring the campus while riding a bicycle and pulling off all sorts of crazy tricks! There’s even a huge area under the school in the sewers, where you’ll find a paint-ball arena and a bucket-load of splat-tastic fun!


Cool gadgets you’ll play with…
Of course, you’ll have access to a bunch of totally bonkers gadgets to help out with all your pranks. Players will get to wield whacked-out prank weaponry like the Give ‘Em A Hand Launcher, Phone It In Prank, and Guru’s personal fave, the Toilet Paper Launcher!



A guided tour of the LONE RANGER PLAY SET...
Do you like playing cowboys and Indians, or watching westerns? If you do, you’re gonna be very excited by the Lone Ranger play set! The flavour of the Wild West has been truly captured in this play set, and two of its biggest legends - the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto - are your guides. Expect thrilling showdowns, train robberies, and chases on horseback - everything you’d want from a cowboy adventure!


Characters to play and people you’ll meet…
There are only two playable characters in this play set, but that’s all you’ll ever need, because they’re the legendary heroes Lone Ranger and Tonto. These guys were like the Batman and Robin of the Wild West, so get ready to save lots of innocent townspeople and thwart dastardly outlaws.


Things to see and do…
The future of the West hangs in the balance, and it’s all about the railway. No surprise, then, that the outlaws want a piece of the action. Controlling the railway means money and power, and only a masked gun-fighter and his Native  American side-kick have the courage to stand up for what is right. 


You’ll take part in thrilling showdowns with outlaws, wild horseback chases, and thwart all manner of robberies and evil-doing. And just you wait until you try to board a speeding train, while a band of outlaws are trying to rob it – it’s exciting, edge of the seat stuff!


Cool gadgets you’ll play with…
Some of the gadgets you can use on your crime-fighting adventures include: the Ranger’s horse Silver, wonderfully explosive TNT Packs (they’re a total blast!), and a Stage Coach. There’s even a rideable elephant!


Thursday 8 August 2013

TO INFINITY & BEYOND... Game Guru's Ultimate Guide to Disney Infinity!!!

THE FUTURE OF PLAY!!!
Disney INFINITY takes gameplay to the next level....

Every now and then a toy or videogame comes along that goes light-years beyond anything we’ve played before. It may be inspired by previous toys and games, but it brings something completely new to the mix, pushing the play experience to levels  we never believed were possible. 

A place where YOU are the most important ingredient in any play session. A world which is driven by your imagination, with infinite possibilities and endless fun. Game Guru has seen the future of ‘play’ and it is called Disney Infinity!


What exactly is Disney INFINITY?

Technically, Disney Infinity is a videogame, but it’s oh, so much more than that. It’s an inspired mix of toy and game that has just the right amount of awesome-sauce to totally blow you away! Guru’s been playing kids games for over a decade and there’s been nothing even close to what Disney Infinity has to offer.


There are many different aspects to Infinity. There are collectible character figures and high-tech gadgety devices, but at its heart, Infinity is a platform, a game-maker and a virtual toy box all-in-one! 

It even has an element of collector cards to it, with power discs that enhance and extend your gameplay experience, which are designed to be swapped and shared between you and your friends. And that’s one of the best parts of the Disney Infinity experience: you can play alone, but it gets stacks better when you add family and friends.


How does Disney Infinity work?

There are several parts to the hardware and software in Disney Infinity that come together to make it such an awesome experience. The Disney Infinity Base is the interface which allows players to add character figures, power discs, and play set pieces to the game. 

Once these ‘real world’ pieces are placed on the Disney Infinity Base, they work their special magic and the characters, specific play set adventures, cool environmental enhancements, new abilities, vehicles, and gadgets appear in the virtual world of the game itself!


Who are the characters you’ll meet?
You begin your Disney Infinity adventure by purchasing the Starter Pack, which contains the base, a trio of character figures (Sulley, Mr Incredible, and Captain Jack Sparrow) and three play sets (Monsters University, The Incredibles and Pirates of the Caribbean). And you get a power disc, and a web code card to unlock cool stuff online. 

Within each of the play sets there are also a slew of themed characters that you’ll meet during your many adventures. And, at launch, there will be new play sets and a bunch of character figures which can be purchased separately, adding even more characters into the mix…


What are Play Sets?

Play Sets are an original, story-driven adventure based on one of Disney’s worlds. You can play them as any character that matches that world. More play sets and character figures based on Disney properties will be released over time. (High on Guru’s wish list for the future are play sets and character figures based on Tron, Marvel and Star Wars--hint, hint!)


What can I do in the Toy Box?

Pretty much anything… No, seriously, you’re really not gonna believe this! The Toy Box is where your creativity is unleashed. Here you can mix and match any of the characters you have and play any way you want to. 

Build your own worlds, create cool games and add vehicles, environments and gadgets you’ve collected. You’re only limited by your own imagination, and your friends can come along for the ride!


Disney Infinity is available on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii and 3DS from August 22. Rated PG. Check Starter Pack for version features.