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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS Cinematic Trailer

LONDON – June 6, 2018 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. today revealed the first in-engine cinematic trailer for Total War™: THREE KINGDOMS, the next historical title in the Total War™ strategy series from Creative Assembly™ launching in Spring 2019. Watch Cao Cao – the first general to be revealed – in action here:

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first Total War game to take inspiration from a romanticised version of History. Influenced by Luo Guanzhong’s 14th century historical epic ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms‘, it follows the dramatic lives and deeds of near-mythical warlords and their retainers in 2nd to 3rd century China as they try to unite the country under their rule and forge the next great dynasty. Revealed in this first in-game cinematic is one such leader with designs on being the one true ruler of China, the cunning strategic mastermind, Cao Cao. Bringing grand speeches, breath-taking siege battles and legendary duels to Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Cao Cao will no doubt be the leader of choice for players who enjoy a “divide and conquer” approach.

In another series first, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS features a romanticised version of the period including generals with preternatural fighting abilities able to tackle scores of enemy troops single-handedly and heavily influence battles. However, true to the series’ legacy, the game will also feature a Classic Mode that offers a more grounded, historically authentic Total War experience. Find out more about this in our blog post: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/three-kingdoms-romanticised-history

You can follow Total war on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, and add Total War™: THREE KINGDOMS to your Steam Wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/

The Crew 2 Release Date Details

SAN FRANCISCO – June 6, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft revealed the post-launch plan for its upcoming open-world racing game The Crew® 2. The release of the game on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. on June 29 is only the beginning of the journey for all motorsports addicts, as the development team will introduce ample new content through regular updates. Ubisoft also unveiled The Crew 2 Season Pass, which will be available to purchase from June 29 at the price of $39.99 and will be included in the game’s Gold Edition and Motor Edition.

Major free updates will occur every three months to expand the game’s experience, enrich its world and bring new disciplines, modes and features. The game’s first update, Gator Rush, will be released September 2018 and will let players enjoy a tropical cocktail of bouncy fun and wacky races on all kinds of surfaces and playgrounds, mastering a new and exotic discipline: the Hovercraft. This free update will also introduce five completely new vehicles to the line-up, as well as the new “Legendary” rarity level on performance parts that players will be able to collect in game. In addition to major updates, two new vehicles will be added to the existing line up each month.

More exciting new vehicles and game modes are being announced, including a brand new PvP mode planned for  the second major free update, to be released this December.

“Continuous expansion and renewal has always been at the core of our vision for the franchise,” said Ahmed Boukhelifa, Ivory Tower Managing Director. “For players, this means they will always find new activities and things to discover – or re-discover from another perspective.”

Players looking for the ultimate The Crew 2 experience will be able to do so with the Season Pass including:

  • Three exclusive vehicles on day one, the Porsche 911 TURBO 3.6, the SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK IX and the ICE Marine BLADERUNNER 35.
  • Seven days early access to the monthly added vehicles, totaling 22 vehicles
  • One exclusive house location as well as two exclusive outfits
  • VIP 20 percent discount off of the game store

For more information about The Crew 2 Season Pass, please go to www.thecrewgame.com/seasonpass

For the latest news on The Crew and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

GRAVEL Colorado River DLC Launch Trailer

Milan, Italy – June 6, 2018 – Milestone is proud to present its final piece of GRAVEL DLC with the “Colorado River” expansion. Perfect for a new Off-Road Masters episode, Gravel Channel makes its return to the U.S.A.

The hot, sizzling Arizona desert and stunning Colorado River serve as the marvelous backdrop for four new tracks and spectacular Wild Rush races.

The “Colorado River” DLC, which is included in the Season Pass, is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM. Players can also purchase the DLC separately for $5.99.

GRAVEL is available now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, and Windows PC®/STEAM.

Milestone 
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 200 strong team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame, as well as its own IPs, Ride and Gravel. Milestone is fully privately owned and self-funded independently.

ROCCAT Unveils Vulcan Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

TAIPEI – June 6, 2018 – ROCCAT introduces a brand-new design story with its new Vulcan mechanical keyboard, combining striking aesthetics and powerful mechanics. Featuring the self-developed Titan Switch Tactile, the addition to ROCCAT’s portfolio not only stands out by its appearance, it also offers the most swift and responsive keyboard in ROCCAT’s line-up. Three different models are available: the Vulcan 80 at $129.99, Vulcan 100 AIMO at $149.99 and the Vulcan 120 AIMO at $159.99. The keyboard currently available for pre-order on Amazon and on ROCCAT.org and will be available in participating retail partners later this year.

“The most important thing about a mechanical keyboard are its switches, ” says Andreas Jost, Head of Industrial Design at ROCCAT Studios. “We wanted to showcase them.”

Design played a decisive role in the development of the switch, with a transparent housing offering insight on its mechanism in combination with ultra-light keycaps. The Titan Switch Tactile is also the perfect companion for ROCCAT’s latest RGB lighting eco-system the AIMO.Developing the switch meant ROCCAT could also improve its performance. ROCCAT debounced the switch by reducing the mechanical shattering during actuation thanks to high quality materials and componentry. This allows the firmware to reliably identify key stroke signals 20% faster than competing keyboards.

The materials chosen for the Vulcan also reflect this desire for the most premium product. Its anodized aluminum top plate offers a robust and durable structure, while the professional grade mechanical media controls add to the authenticity of the overall design. The Vulcan also boasts a magnetic removable wrist rest and adjustable rubberized feet offering comfort for any gamers’ gaming sessions. Developing the Vulcan was the opportunity for ROCCAT to create a pure performance driven keyboard focusing on the core gamers’ necessities, sleek design, and competition-ready engineering.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Voice Cast and Trailer

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 6, 2018 – Sony Pictures Animation today launched the first full trailer for Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse and confirmed the vocal cast joining Shameik Moore as he takes on the role of Miles Morales.

Jake Johnson is joining the cast as Miles’ reluctant mentor, Peter Parker, with Liev Schreiber playing the larger-than-life crime lord Kingpin, Hailee Steinfeld playing the spunky, free-spirited Spider-Gwen, Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali as Miles’ influential uncle Aaron, Brian Tyree Henry playing Miles’ father Jefferson, Luna Lauren Velez as Miles’ mother Rio, and Lily Tomlin as Aunt May.

Commenting on the announcement, producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller said, “We are lucky to have such an amazing cast of funny, genuine creative souls to populate the Spider-verse. They have generous minds and great big hearts. And they have very talented throats. Which is where their delightful voices come from.”

Lord and Miller continued: “We can’t wait for the world to see Miles Morales on the big screen. He’s such a fun and exciting new character, and telling his story through a revolutionary visual style makes for a totally fresh cinematic experience that, if we may say so, is freaking amazing.”

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, the screenplay is by Phil Lord. The film is produced, in association with Marvel, by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Christina Steinberg.

©2018 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MARVEL and all related character names: © & ™ 2018 MARVEL

ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile Launch Date

Gainesville, FL – June 6, 2018 – War Drum Studios, along with franchise creators Studio Wildcard, announced today that ARK: Survival Evolved will launch onto both iOS and Android on June 14, 2018. On phones and tablets, ARK: Survival Evolved is the same multiplayer game loved on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux with the entire mysterious island to explore, 80+ dinosaurs and primeval creatures to tame and train, crafting, building, and more! The major difference is ARK: Survival Evolved on mobile is free-to-play with more accessible gameplay developed specifically for on-the-go dinosaur fun!

ARK: Survival Evolved mobile includes a unique user interface and a specialized control setup. A new subscription service, called Primal Pass, gives survivors access to an ad-free experience with reserved server slots, free gifts, and more. Additionally, survivors can acquire optional upgrades using Ancient Amber, a new material found throughout the island that allows players to obtain certain buffs for extended periods of time, build unique crafting structures and even resurrect your favorite pet dinosaur back from the dead!

ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile Features:

  • 80+ Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground.
  • Discover: Unearth rare blueprints and Explorer Notes written by previous human denizens of the ARK from across the millennia, detailing the mysterious island’s creatures and backstory.
  • Explore, Craft and Build: Survive –  using any means necessary –  craft weapons, clothes, and items, and build shelters, villages, or even large cities! Plant, Harvest, Build, Level-Up, and Customize everything visually and functionally, including procedurally-generated RPG statistics for creatures, characters, resources, clothing, gear, and weapons, both primitive and modern.
  • Play Alone or Team Up to Survive: Team up with, or prey on, up to 60 other players in a large-scale, multiplayer online first-person environment, or choose single player mode to test  your mettle against the dinos alone.
  • Join a Tribe: The ‘Tribe’ system encourages cooperation, by supporting dynamic parties to share resources, XP, and key re-spawn points.

For the latest updates on ARK for mobile follow us @PlayARKmobile and like us on Facebook.

HyperX Ships Over 5 Million Gaming Headsets

COMPUTEX TAIPEI, Taiwan 2018 – June 4, 2018 – HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced it has shipped 5 million award-winning gaming headsets. With the popularity of video games Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), the gaming headset market continues to grow at a rapid pace and HyperX continues to gain new fans. HyperX gaming headsets are worn by gamers globally, including first-time players and professional gamers.

“With the explosive growth of Fortnite, NBA 2K and esports, HyperX is seeing an exciting expansion in the global gaming headset market,” said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “HyperX has been supplying hardcore gamers with gear for over 10 years and we are now seeing our HyperX headsets becoming more popular with casual gamers. Shipping 5 million headsets is a major milestone as we continue to grow.”

HyperX has been expanding to new audiences including fans of the popular game Fortnite Battle Royale, esports and the NBA. HyperX is the official gaming headset partner of the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, as well as, the NBA 2K League and its teams Mavs Gaming, Pacers Gaming, Grizz Gaming, Bucks Gaming and Jazz Gaming. Brand ambassadors from the NBA include Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings.

With Battle Royale going mainstream and the convergence of sports and esports, players at all levels need quality, comfortable gaming headsets. HyperX gaming headsets fill this demand with hours of comfortable gaming for pro gamers and enthusiasts alike. HyperX headsets are now available in 15,000 stores, in over 100 countries and across six continents.

Destiny 2: Forsaken – Official Reveal

Santa Monica, CA – June 5, 2018 – Bungie, High Moon Studios and Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), revealed today that Destiny 2: Forsaken, the first major expansion of the award-winning Destiny 2 video game, will release worldwide on September 4, 2018. Destiny 2: Forsaken will be available for download on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC. The PC version of the expansion will be available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform.

With two brand-new destinations to explore, and new weapons, armor and Supers to acquire, Forsaken takes players on an epic journey into the wild frontiers of our solar system where the lines between justice and revenge are blurred. Forsaken also features an all-new competitive and collaborative endgame activity, called Gambit. A first-of-its kind for Destiny, Gambit is a new, hybrid 4v4 mode that merges both PvE and PvP experiences into an epic battle. This entirely new way to play Destiny 2 offers something for all types of gamers to enjoy, appealing to those who thrive on the competitive challenge of PvP gameplay, while seamlessly blending the collaborative and unpredictable elements of PvE. This new mode will be playable at the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) held from June 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

“Since the launch of the Destiny franchise, we have always strived to create innovative experiences that will challenge and reward different kinds of players and ensure their beloved pastime is rewarding,” said Scott Taylor, Project Lead at Bungie. He added, “We can’t wait to share Forsaken’s new Gambit mode with our fans and offer them a new way to play that can be enjoyed competitively and cooperatively.”

“With an absorbing new story, created by High Moon Studios in partnership with Bungie, Destiny 2: Forsaken offers core players an epic experience, and offers a compelling entry point for new players,” said Byron Beede, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Destiny at Activision. “I’m looking forward to watching players get their hands on some of the most requested features requested by the dedicated Destiny 2 community.”

Following years of strife, what remains of the Reef has fallen to lawlessness. Players investigate the recent unrest and will explore new regions, awaken new powers, and earn powerful weapons. Building on the most requested desire for a deep and rewarding endgame experience, Destiny 2: Forsaken features The Dreaming City destination. Full of secrets to discover and bosses to defeat, this destination also houses the brand-new raid and is the first space designed from the ground up to support endgame content. Available to all Destiny 2 players around Forsaken’s launch comes highly anticipated changes and features such as a new weapon slot system, Random Rolls, improvements to the mods system, and numerous other quality-of-life improvements.

Destiny 2: Forsaken will be available at a suggested retail price of $39.99. The product line-up will also feature the Destiny 2: Forsaken + Annual Pass Bundle at $69.99 SRP, and the Destiny 2: Forsaken – Digital Deluxe Edition featuring premium digital content at $79.99 SRP on PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC, exclusively on Battle.net®. At launch, PlayStation® gamers will get access to the following timed exclusive content*: a strike, one gear set per class, a new ship and an exotic weapon. At Destiny 2: Forsaken’s launch, the previously released Destiny 2 launch timed exclusives will be made available for all platforms.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi – Launch Trailer

Burlingame Calif. – June 5, 2018 – KOEI TECMO America is proud to announce today’s release of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi – now available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally for Windows PC via Steam®. Players can create their own legend through their own custom character or lead a notable warlord from the pivotal time in Japanese history to serve under, and eventually succeed, their favorite figures of Japan’s history!

With Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi’s Resolve System, each move will have to be considered by the player. The system introduces a set of aspirations, all of which decide how an officer will act in a given situation – accomplishing an officer’s ambitions will prove worthwhile as it will unlock bonuses that will improve the player’s playthrough situation.

Strategist will experience the Sengoku Era of Japan – a period where regional lords fiercely fought for supremacy, leading with a variety of their own ambitions. Players will have to exploit a wide breadth of tactical options to create fresh strategies that allow new ways to gain an advantage over the opponent. Utilize the introduced two-part turn-based battle system: The Planning Phase pauses the action so that players can strategize their next move and, when ready, the Execution Phase commences and the battle unfolds in real-time. Before the actual battle starts players will be able to utilize different formations and tactics while guessing which ones the enemy will use – initiating the best mix to unleash a devastating blow to the opposing army.

Those who purchase Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi during the first four weeks of launch can get an extra scenario, “Nobunaga Besieged”; an alternative character profile design for a selection of characters; a character profile set called “Princess Warriors”; and a new character design for Megohime: “Megohime Officer Facial Graphic”.

To discover more of the key historical figures that shaped Sengoku era Japan, and stay in touch with the latest Nobunaga’s Ambition Taishi news, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/taishi, like www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and follow us on twitter @koeitecmous

LucidSound Unveils LS31 and LS41 Headphones at E3

San Diego, CA – June 5th, 2018 – LucidSound®, gaming’s fastest growing premium headset brand, announced today two new headsets which will take CenterStage at the E3 Electronics Entertainment Expo, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 12th through June 14th, 2018.

The new LS31 and LS41 will launch into a strong headset market with U.S. gaming headset sales up over 90% in March and over 75% during the first three months of 2018 according to leading market research companies. The LS31 Wireless Gaming Headsetand LS41 Wireless Surround Headset replace the top-selling LS30 and critically-acclaimed LS40 headsets adding a host of enhancements designed to deliver an outstanding audio experience for gamers.

“The mission of LucidSound is to disrupt the gaming headset category with headsets created for this generation of PC and Console gamers,” said Chris Von Huben, CEO of LucidSound.

“The LS31 and LS41 are designed for today’s players with all the features needed to support new games and new genres like Battle-Royale.”

LS31 Wireless Headset:

  • A premium wireless headset for gamers at all skill levels.
  • Delivers clear chat on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
  • Upgraded drivers and amplification deliver accurate audio without distortion.
  • New oval earcup design delivers a more comfortable experience and noise isolation.
  • Replaceable ear cushions.
  • Boom-mic features improved pick up accuracy and durable connectors.
  • Flexible headband provides extra comfortable to wear for extended gaming sessions.
  • Optional EVA Carry Case designed exclusively for the headset.

LS41 Wireless Surround Sound Headset:

  • A premium wireless headset for advanced gamers.
  • Delivering rich DTS® Headphone:X®1 Surround Sound across a all current gen consoles.
  • High-capacity rechargeable battery significantly increasing its running time for sustained gaming sessions to over 20 hours.
  • New improved USB transmitter design allowing for much improved placement when connecting to the host console.
  • Delivers clear chat on Xbox, PlayStation® and PC.
  • Upgraded drivers and amplification deliver accurate audio without distortion.
  • New oval earcup design delivers a more comfortable experience and noise isolation

The new LS31 and LS41 will be appearing via invite only at the LucidSound suite at E3 2018.