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For Honor Season VII: Storm and Fury Release Date

2018/07/26

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SAN FRANCISCO — July 26, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor® Season VII: Storm and Fury, will be released simultaneously on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC on August 2. Launching as a free update, For Honor Season VII: Storm and Fury will continue the development teams’ commitment to implementing community feedback and will bring a brand new map, major Hero reworks, an updated Ranking System, and more. Newcomers on Xbox One who have Xbox Live Gold memberships will also be able to download For Honor for free as part of August’s Games with Gold starting August 16.

New content coming to For Honor in Season VII: Storm and Fury include:

New Map

One new map, Secluded Keep, will expand the battlefield. Once the personal retreat of a pious Lord surrounded by water, it is now a highly disputed outpost. Secluded Keep will be available in Tribute, Skirmish, Elimination, Brawl, and Duel.

Major Hero Reworks

In the wake of the recent Hero updates and feedback from players, For Honor will continue to improve and balance the current roster, as two Heroes – the Warden and Valkyrie – will receive major gameplay updates to improve the versatility and efficiency of their respective move sets.

Ranking System Update

Introducing two new divisions in the Ranking System – Master and Grand Master, reserved for the fiercest warriors. Players will also be able to monitor their progress with the new Ranking Leaderboard. To focus the community on the new leaderboard and Master divisions, players will be able to join Ranked Duel matches outside Tournaments. Tournaments will instead be triggered on rotation, starting on a week-end basis.

Coinciding with the beginning of the new Season, For Honor will apply a permanent 30% discount to all battle outfits. For Honor will also launch a new Hero Trial offer available from August 2-9, which will give players the opportunity to try any Hero they do not own and buy them at discounted Steel cost for a week.

Those looking for more details on For Honor Season VII: Storm and Fury can tune-in to For Honor’s Warrior’s Den livestream on August 2 at 9:00am PT/ 6:00pm CET on twitch.tv/ForHonorGame and participate in Twitch Drops. Players are guaranteed one scavenger crate after a half hour of watching the stream and for every 10 minutes they will be entered for a chance to win 100,000 Steel*.

For newcomers looking to test their might on the battlefield, For Honor will be part of Xbox’s Games with Gold and will be available for free to download for Xbox Live Gold members from August 16 to September 15. Those looking to get a head start on the battlefield can purchase For Honor for up to 80% off on the Microsoft Store through July 30. For more information, check out: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/07/26/new-games-with-gold-for-august-2018/

Following the introduction of dedicated servers and new training modes, For Honor will continue to grow with the release of the Marching Fire expansion on October 16, with the brand new Wu Lin faction joining the fray, a 4v4 castle siege mode “Breach”, unlimited PvE content and more.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios**, For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame.

For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday Xbox One Mixer Trailer

2018/07/26

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26 July, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is delighted to share the news that the Xbox One version of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, a multi-award winning and BAFTA-nominated story-driven drama, will feature Mixer functionality. The integration of Mixer, a live game streaming service, will allow interactivity on all narrative choices.

Streamers will be able to broadcast the game via Mixer and give their audience the opportunity to participate by choosing how the adventure unfolds. Whenever a narrative choice is presented in the game, the player and viewers are given a time limit to pick from the options available. When the time is up, the choice with the most votes is selected, determining which subsequent branch the story will take.

Watch the 1979 Revolution: Black Friday Xbox One Mixer trailer:

Navid Khonsari, creator of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday and co-founder of developer iNK Stories, said:

“Mixer is the perfect feature to bring a greater sense of real-life stakes and community to the gameplay of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday. People from all over the world will have the opportunity to work together, interacting with the many different groups that made up the Revolution, while making difficult narrative choices on what they value and who they trust in a world on the brink of change.

“We look forward to watching the exciting ways players decide to engage with one another, and how they will value/reckon with the consequences of the choices that they make together.”

The Xbox One version of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday launches 3 August and is available to pre-order now with a 20% discount from the Xbox Store. The game is also coming to PS4 (31 July) and Nintendo Switch (2 August). Please note that the Mixer interactivity is exclusive to the Xbox One version.

Described by Kotaku as “ground-breaking and important”, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday has received widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and accurate portrayal of a pivotal moment in the history of the Middle East.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is written and directed by Navid Khonsari, a game development veteran who has worked on a lengthy list of best-sellers, including GTA: Vice City, Alan Wake and Resident Evil 7.

Khonsari grew up in Iran but left with his family after the revolution. Regarded by Iranian officials as ‘pro-American propaganda’, sales of the game have been banned in the country and Khonsari has been accused of being a U.S. spy.

HALO: Fireteam Raven 4-Player Arcade Machine Launches in Australia

2018/07/26

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Thursday, 26 July, 2018 (Sydney, Macquarie Shopping Centre) – Timezone Australia was excited today to introduce the first arcade edition of the Xbox cult favourite videogame Halo to Australia. Halo: Fireteam Raven blew arcade gamer’s minds when Timezone Macquarie Centre became the first Australian venue to boast this state-of-the-art multiplayer gaming experience. Timezone stores in Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Perth will follow hot on Macquarie’s heels, with the game debuting there next month in August.

Timezone also offered fans the chance to participate in an online social media challenge Halo as part of this Australian first gaming launch. The winner, Trent John Webb (age 23) from NSW’s Central Coast, won a years worth of Timezone Power Play credit for his online entry.

“I am so happy about this incredible experience. I have been a big fan of Halo since i was young and to see if brought to the arcade has been really exciting. My girlfriend and I are ecstatic to come back to Timezone each week to play this game!” – Trent says.

The largest Australian Halo cosplay community 405th Australian Regiment joined in on the celebrations, showcasing unique and realistic costume designs spanning from different chapters in the Halo multiverse.

“Bringing the arcade game version of Halo to Timezone Macquarie Centre gives the game’s dedicated fan base a chance to play like never before. Timezone is thrilled to introduce this first-in-Australia experience to fans as part of Timezone’s 40th birthday celebrations,” says Kane Fong, General Manager of Timezone Australia.

Halo’s console-based playing experience is now brought to life in an immersive multiplayer platform, which enables four players to either play cooperatively, or compete against each other. It’s Halo, but more: this latest instalment’s physical structure boasts a colossal 130-inch widescreen, 4K gameplay and 5.1 surround sound. It adds a tangible element to the much-loved franchise, allowing individuals the opportunity to play right alongside Master Chief in the battle to ward off the enemy forces of the Covenant and the Flood infestation.

Halo: Fireteam Raven was created and fine-tuned by 343 Industries over several years and is set in the timeframe of 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved game. Players will take on the roles of the Fireteam Raven – an elite group of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.

You’ll not only able to battle it out with your friends, competing against them for the highest score – you can scan a QRC code with your phone to upload your stats and progress to your Halo Waypoint account. Exactly what you’d expect from a true 2018 arcade game experience!

Star Traders: Frontiers Release Date

2018/07/25

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July 25, 2018 – The epic space RPG Star Traders: Frontiers is receiving a full Steam release after eight successful months on Early Access. Next Wednesday, August 1, the game will officially leave Steam Early Access with updated builds for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Fun Fact: During the past eight months, Trese Brothers Games updated Star Traders: Frontiers not once, not twice – not even 10 times – but 80+ times … averaging one update every 2.91 days!

Additions include:

24 new types of ships
More than 100 new ship components to customize the perfect craft
2 new character Jobs
32 new Talents
52 new mission types
22 new contact types and services
10 new character outfits – with 14 new hats, helmets, and accessories
4 new story eras: Second Founding, Coalition, 3rd Century, and Crimson Pox
Customizable difficulty: Play your own way!
Prize ship Talents: Capture enemy ships
New maximum level cap – raised by 25%
New unlockable content through clever play

F1 2018 Expands Career Mode in New Update

2018/07/25

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Larkspur, Calif. – July 25, 2018 – Codemasters® has today released the second part in a series of developer diaries for F1® 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, detailing how even greater depth has been added to the Career mode by expanding the player’s research and development options. The changes and additions to the system will now see each F1 team have its own unique technology tree with differing strengths and weaknesses.

The second of the four part series, which is available to watch now at www.youtube.com/formula1game, reveals that F1 2018’s Career will feature significant rule changes between seasons during the Career for the first time. Just like in the real sport, these rule changes can have a great effect on which teams compete for the championship so it is important to react to them as soon as possible.

“We already had an extensive R&D system in last year’s game but wanted to expand this for F1 2018 based both on feedback from our community and where we want to take the Career experience too,” commented Lee Mather, game director, F1 2018. “We have made significant changes to the in-game pricing structure, added ERS upgrades, given each of the Formula 1 Teams their own unique R&D tree, and added a fog of war around the development.

“Probably the most significant addition is the introduction of rule changes, meaning that each season you don’t know where the other teams are going to be performance wise. It makes every year unique and drives you to want to do season after season.” Lee continued. “The player will be notified by their engineer that a rule change could be taking place at the end of the year and they can choose to use R&D points to preserve upgraded items to protect areas that have already been developed. Doing so could see the player starting the following season in a stronger position. However, the other teams will also have to contend with the rules changes, meaning you take to the grid in Melbourne not knowing which teams are the fastest.”

F1 2018 features all the official teams, the drivers and all 21 circuits of the thrilling 2018 season, including Circuit Paul Ricard and the Hockenheimring. As well as the current season’s offerings the game includes 20 iconic cars from the history of the sport allowing you to drive the likes of James Hunt’s legendary 1976 championship winning McLaren M23D and Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312 T2, both of which featured in the hit movie ‘Rush’ (2013). F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC on August 24.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog (http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/) and social channels on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Formula1game) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/formula1game) for future updates.

HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition Announced

2018/07/25

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July 25, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition, an all-new challenge for fans to put their marksman skills to the ultimate test, with top scoring Agents across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam each eligible to win the grand prize of getting their name and likeness included in future HITMAN 2 content. Starting today, players can participate by pre-ordering HITMAN 2 and downloading the new standalone Sniper Assassin mode, which is a free early access bonus that is available to play now. Participants can then officially enter the contest by registering for an IOI account and playing Sniper Assassin in “solo” mode as Agent 47. Throughout the competition period, participants can scope out high scores via in-game leaderboards to track personal improvement or to see where they stand amongst other Agents. Three top scorers, one for each respective gaming platform, will then be determined once the competition concludes on November 6, 2018.

The Official HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition Trailer can be viewed and shared via the following link:

PLEASE NOTE: This competition is only open to players in participating countries, including the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands (excluding the Dutch Caribbean), Belgium, Australia and New Zealand.

To view all terms and conditions for this competition, visit: https://hitman.com/competition

Developed by IO Interactive, HITMAN 2 introduces new ways to play with Sniper Assassin – a standalone mode that brings all the depth one would expect from a Hitman game, through a scope, with incredible replayability, numerous challenges to complete, weapon upgrades, interesting targets, creative opportunities, intelligent A.I. and a beautiful setting in the form of a lush chateau with surrounding gardens in Himmelstein, Austria.

HITMAN 2 is the follow-up to the acclaimed international video game, HITMAN. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandbox locations full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN 2 offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilizing an assortment of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger their own unique chain of events. HITMAN 2 will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC beginning November 13, 2018.

For the latest information or to join the HITMAN 2 conversation, visit us on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman.US), Instagram (@Hitman_Official), YouTube (Hitman), Twitch (Hitman) or the official website (www.hitman.com).

Detached Now Available for PSVR and Steam Non-VR

2018/07/25

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July 24th, Katowice, Poland — Have you ever wondered what NASA’s requirements are for becoming an astronaut? They’re simple really. You need to have a bachelor’s degree in biology, physics, or math. Three years of experience in the field, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft. Oh, and excellent vision, obviously. Now, we’re pretty sure neither the first or the second would be a problem for you, but this eagle eye thing… thaaat might be a tiny bit of a problem. Too many night hours spent playing video games had to take its toll on you eventually, eh?

But don’t give up on your dreams just because your eyesight’s not as sharp as it used to be. Simply grab your copy of Detached on PS VR for $24.99 / 24.99 EUR (https://store.playstation.com/pl-pl/product/EP4918-CUSA11492_00-DETACHED000000EU), or the Steam non-VR version for $14.99 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/848410/Detached_NonVR_Edition/), and show those NASA brainiacs it’s not about good eyes in space, but guts of iron. And YOU have those!

Still not sure if the game is for you? Download the free demo available under the above Steam link, to go through several astronaut tests before you make your decision.

Detached, which was first released on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, now comes to new platforms, and with an action packed cross-platform PvP mode available in two variants:

Package Extraction – An exciting battle for cargo in the middle of nowhere. Use all possible means to attack your opponent and gain an advantage. Avoid attacks to get back to the base in one piece.
Race – It’s a real roller-coaster ride! Racing between pieces of broken shuttle and large asteroids not only requires agility, but above all the ability to anticipate. One thoughtless move and you’ll crash when you least expect it.

All versions of Detached, on all available platforms, have also been enriched with a content update that expands the gameplay by an additional 30 minutes, adding a brand-new ending.

The Next Generation Comes to Star Trek: Bridge Crew

2018/07/24

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SAN FRANCISCO — July 24, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced that Star Trek™: Bridge Crew – The Next Generation expansion is now available on PC for VR players with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality support. The DLC is also available on PlayStation^®VR and PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, including support for non-VR players on these platforms. The expansion is playable cross-platform across all devices and is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft Studio, under license by CBS Consumer Products, the Star Trek: The Next Generation expansion allows players to continue their voyage in the Star Trek universe as they crew the iconic Galaxy Class starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.

The expansion introduces two new modes to Ongoing Voyages, Patrol and Resistance. Patrol mode provides players with opportunity to travel openly through space while experiencing unpredictable battles and objectives for endless hours of adventure. In Resistance mode, crews will complete a series of challenging objectives in preparation for a final showdown against the formidable Borg cube.

Additionally, the Star Trek: The Next Generation expansion introduces the new Operations command role. The Operations officer is tasked with assigning NPC crew members to certain stations throughout the ship to modify the ships’ capabilities, activating features like Shield Modulation, Precision Targeting and the ability to detect cloaked ships.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew is under license by CBS Consumer Products. For more information about Star Trek: Bridge Crew, please visit startrekbridgecrew.com.

War Thunder Operation S.U.M.M.E.R 2018 Now Underway

2018/07/24

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July 23, 2018 — Gaijin Entertainment today announced the start of Operation S.U.M.M.E.R 2018 for the vehicular combat MMO War Thunder. During the two-week event, which lasts until August 5, players can unlock two rare premium tanks simply by playing the game. This year, players can obtain both the up-armored medium T-34E and the super-heavy IS-7 tank, as well as plenty of other prizes like boosters, skins, decorators, decals and more. To get the rare tanks, players will have to show some real craftsmanship, given that they’ll have to construct them themselves.

By completing special tasks and through participation in battles, players will receive blueprints and resources useful for tank construction. Out of those resources, players craft the various components of the tank they want to build, such as the main cannon, chassis, turret and more. During crafting, knowledge of the vehicle in questions is key, from the multiple options available to combine parts to components, only one will lead to success.

But players don’t have to worry: If the chosen option turns out to be wrong, all parts are returned to try again.

Sometimes, finding the right option to go with can be pretty obvious – a tank gun certainly doesn’t need two muzzle brakes for one barrel, for example. While constructing other parts, however, players will have to delve a bit deeper into their knowledge about the tanks they wish to build. What shapes do the hatches on the IS-7’s turret have? How many shock absorbers are there for each track? To answer these questions, War Thunder’s virtual engineers can take a look at the War Thunder website or ask some of the experts in the community on the official forum or our social media channels.

Those players not interested in the T-34E can exchange the vehicle voucher they receive for completing the crafting process for a voucher granting one of the following three premium vehicles – the German Sd.Kfz. 234/4, the U.S. M8 Greyhound or the British AEC Mk.II.

More information about Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. is available here: https://warthunder.com/en/news/5650-marathon-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-assemble-a-tank-updated-en

Elgato Unveils Stream Deck Mini

2018/07/24

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FREMONT, CA, July 24, 2018 – Elgato, a leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced Stream Deck Mini, a brand-new addition to its line-up of streaming and video production tools. A miniaturized version of the ground-breaking Elgato Stream Deck live content tool, Stream Deck Mini offers six fully-customizable LCD keys, allowing creators to easily switch scenes, launch media, control chat, configure an unlimited number of actions, and more. The ideal addition for streamers and video producers who want to get serious about their content and community, Stream Deck Mini makes it simple to create quality content at the push of a button.

“When Stream Deck launched just over a year ago, it gave content creators access to a level of tactile control that was traditionally exclusive to mainstream entertainment broadcasters” said Julian Fest, VP & General Manager of Elgato. “Stream Deck Mini is every inch a Stream Deck. It keeps all the same functionality, in a smaller form factor, and at a more attainable price.”

Stream Deck Mini features six fully-customizable LCD keys and easy-to-use software that gives creators a level of control previously only available to professional broadcasters. From automatically detecting scenes and sources, to posting on social media channels, Stream Deck Mini is seamlessly integrated into all the leading tools and platforms used by content creators including OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more.

Stream Deck Mini’s Key Features:

Six Fully-Customizable LCD Keys:
One-touch tactile operation. Instant visual feedback.
Drag and Drop Setup:
Simply drag and drop actions onto keys. Assign ready-made icons or create original images.
Native Integrations:
OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more – Stream Deck Mini seamlessly integrates into a creator’s favorite tools and platforms.
Creativity Unleashed:
Creators can use Stream Deck Mini to enhance their on-screen antics with GIFs, images, videos, and soundbites.
Multitasking Made Easy:
Assign several actions to a single key and launch them all with a tap. One by one separated by intervals, or together, simultaneously.

The Elgato Stream Deck launched in May 2017 as the first affordable broadcast controller for content creators to elevate the production value of their broadcasts without having to take focus away from audience engagement. Since launch, Elgato has continued support and has expanded Stream Deck’s functionality with new features, including a soundboard, GIF support, Streamlabs integration, smart profiles, and much more — all of which will also be available for Stream Deck Mini.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing
Stream Deck Mini is available immediately for $99.95 (Exc. Tax) at Elgato.com, Amazon, and GameStop.

The Stream Deck Mini is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR & Elgato worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the Stream Deck Mini, please refer to the Elgato website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages
For more information on the new Stream Deck Mini please visit:
http://elgato.com/gaming/stream-deck-mini