Archive - 2014

Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 Announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC

2014/12/15

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 15, 2015) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc., today announced NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja STORM® 4for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and STEAM.

World renowned Japanese developer and anime aficionados, CyberConnect2 , are creating the most comprehensive and electric Naruto game ever. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is currently being developed exclusively for the new generation of video game consoles and PC hardware, and promises to deliver unbelievable graphics that go beyond anime-quality with blisteringly fast gameplay.

“The Ultimate Ninja STORM series continues to be one of our most popular franchises and its leap to the new generation of hardware ensures that it won’t stop now,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “CyberConnect2 has always poured their hearts into the NARUTO franchise and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 promises to be the ultimate realization of the series so far.”

The series’ trademark one-on-one multiplayer modes return for offline and online play. Challenge players from across the world or across the couch in heated single match battles to determine the ultimate ninja. With easy-to-learn controls anyone can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

For more information about NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 please visit: http://www.bandainamcogames.com or http://www.facebook.com/bandainamcous. To view free streaming episodes of NARUTO and the uncut NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (both rated TV-14), please visit: http://www.naruto.com or http://www.VIZanime.com.

Devil May Cry: DE and Devil May Cry 4 Coming to Next-Gen Consoles

2014/12/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Xbox One News

SAN MATEO, Calif. — December 15, 2014 — Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that DmC Devil May Cry™: Definitive Edition will be available to purchase as a digital download and at retail across Europe and North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, starting March 17, 2015 for an MSRP of $39.99 / €39.99. Devil May Cry® 4 Special Edition will be available for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in Summer 2015.

Developed by Ninja Theory, DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition will include the original stylish action game, all previously released downloadable content, including the “Vergil’s Downfall” campaign as well as brand new modes and additional gameplay features, making this the ultimate offering forDevil May Cry® fans.

New to DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition, players will be able to play as Dante’s twin brother himself in Vergil’s Bloody Palace Mode. For an extra depth of challenge, players will be able to try out the added Gods Must Die difficulty level and Must Style Mode as well as Hardcore Mode, which has been designed to play more like the classic Devil May Cry series. DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition players will also receive new Dante and Vergil costumes inspired by classic Devil May Cry character designs. The game’s high quality production values will run at a stunning 1080p and smooth 60 fps across both next-gen consoles.

Balancing and improvements based on fan feedback from DmC Devil May Cry™ are being implemented into DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition, as well as modifiers that can be turned on at various stages, including Turbo Mode which allows players to increase the speed of play for even faster, more intense combat. Additional leaderboards, trophies and achievements will be included, as well as social features, taking advantage of both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One functionality.

DmC Devil May Cry sees Dante’s origin story being retold against a contemporary backdrop. Dante is a young man with no respect for authority or society in general. He knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. Thanks to his twin brother Vergil, leader of the anti-establishment group “The Order”, Dante is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. Combat and movement throughout the game are influenced by Dante’s ability to call upon both angel and demon abilities, dramatically affecting the gameplay style.

For all the latest details on DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition, including a deeper look at the new content and gameplay improvements, stay tuned to Capcom’s social channels. Further information on Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition will be shared in the coming months.

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Gunnar Optiks Files Suit Against NoScope Gaming Glasses

2014/12/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Peripherals News

It looks like long-time gaming glasses company Gunnar Optiks has filed suit against NoScope Glasses, a newer gaming glasses company, according to a NoScope press release this morning…

RALEIGH, NC – NoScope Glasses’ rise to market has been met with phenomenal reception by its growing fan base and customers, but that reception has not gone without attracting attention from incumbent players in the gaming glasses space. That said, we wish to publically state that Gunnar Optiks has filed a lawsuit against us that we feel is without merit.

We hold the position that tinted lenses, as marketed for computer or gaming use, cannot be patented, and that it is within our right to offer our products alongside Gunnar. Competition in the marketplace creates a healthier environment for consumers. Ultimately this fuels price drops and innovation that result in better products at more affordable prices. We feel that we are being targeted because of our ability to offer high-quality gaming glasses for the lowest prices on the market.

It is our belief that Gunnar is primarily attempting to drive us – their new, thriving competition – out of business before we even have our first “birthday.” It is our understanding that we’re not the first of Gunnar’s competitors to be sued by the industry incumbent. In the business world, just like the gaming industry, fair competition is critical and should not be discouraged.

We believe it is well within our rights to manufacture, design, and sell gaming glasses at a fraction of the cost of Gunnar, with or without their approval.

Razer Leviathan 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Bar Review

2014/12/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Reviews, Tech News, Tech Review

Razer was kind enough to let us borrow their new sound bar, the Razer Leviathan 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Bar, for a couple weeks to evaluate its performance. Visually, the Leviathan looks like it could be found in a high-end home audio store. It has a black, sleek design that exudes a high level of class and sophistication. The Razer logo, proudly displayed in the center of the sound bar’s front-facing side, is a light gray that provides attractive reminder of just who this sound bar was made by.

Official Specs

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Sound bar specs

Total power output : 30W (15W x 2RMS)
Full range drivers : 2 x 2.5” / 63.5mm
Tweeter drivers : 2 x 0.74” / 19 mm
Impedance : 8Ω
Frequency response rate : 180Hz – 20KHz
Approximate weight : 4.4lbs / 2Kg

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Subwoofer specs

Type : Passive
Total power output : 30W RMS
Full range drivers : 5.25” / 133mm
Impedance : 8Ω
Frequency response rate : 20Hz – 180Hz
Approximate weight : 5.1lbs / 2.35Kg

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Installing the Razer Leviathan into your home entertainment system (or computer workstation) is fairly straightforward. The soundbar accepts 3.5mm and fiber optic cables from the audio source of your choosing, and the subwoofer unit connects to the sound bar via cable. After plugging it into a wall socket, you are pretty much good to go. If you want to take your audio into the future with wireless technology, you can connect to the Razer Leviathan using its Bluetooth 4.0 AptX technology. They promise that the sound quality is indistinguishable from wired sound and, surprisingly, they were right. Of course, I was using my iPhone 5 to provide the sound, so it could have been that the smartphone’s audio files were simply not of a high enough quality to show any difference, but I digress. The Leviathan also supports NFC if your device is capable of using it – unfortunately, my iPhone is not (Apple, why???).

I was very happy with how my Blu-ray movies sounded and the 5.1 channel surround effect was fairly convincing. The sound bar contains two full-range drivers for the front right and left sound channels and two tweeters, so this is not simply a two-speaker virtual surround solution. Still, it is obviously not as good as having dedicated, separate speakers placed around you, but it is a decent second to that option (and a lot cheaper). Playing Destiny on my PlayStation 4 also yielded great results, and I was blown away (almost literally) by the amount of bass the Razer Leviathan is capable of producing from its subwoofer unit. If you have the Leviathan up near a joining wall in your dorm, house, or apartment, you may need to reduce the bass levels a bit as not to annoy your neighbors.

Overall, the Razer Leviathan is a great sound bar – especially for $199.99. It has multiple connection options, good surround sound effect and audio quality, as well as room-filling amounts of bass. It is the perfect audio solution for you if you want to enjoy your movies or game consoles without having to spend money on a full home theater speaker system. It would also make a great audio system for those of you in a dorm or small apartment – given its inexpensive nature and quality.

The Razer Leviathan is available now for $199.99 at Razer’s official website.

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DCS: MiG-15bis Available for Pre-Order

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

DUXFORD, UK, December 12^th, 2014 – DCS: MiG-15bis is now available for pre-purchase!

Belsimtek in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce thatDCS: MiG-15bis is available for pre-purchase from the DCS e-shop. The pre-purchase provides both a 20% discount off the retail price and access to the Open Beta coming in February 2015.

Pre-purchase: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

In addition to the 20% purchase discount, pre-purchasers will receive a 20% full-price value in bonus points for future purchases!

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/faq/bonus_rules/

Developed in the years immediately following World War II, the MiG-15bis was a first-generation jet fighter designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau of the Soviet Union. The MiG-15bis is a single engine, swept-wing jet that saw over 15,000 copies produced. The MiG-15 gained fame in the skies over Korea where it battled the F-86 Sabre and other allied aircraft. It proved an excellent match to the Sabre, and it often came down to the skill of the pilot that determined who made it home and who was left dangling from a parachute. Having an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio and good climbing characteristics, the MiG-15bis was also armed with two NR-23 23mm cannons and a single, powerful N-37 37mm cannon. Not surprisingly, it is considered by many as one of the deadliest fighters of the era.

Key Features of the DCS: DCS: MiG-15bis:

• Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it’s like to fly this legend of the USSR.
• Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
• Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Accurate MiG-15bis model, country markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modelling the MiG-15bis instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Battle DCS: F-86F Sabre’s in single and multiplayer games.

ABOUT DCS WORLD

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on a military aircraft, ground unit, and naval simulation. It includes a FREE TF-P1D Mustang and a Su-25T attack aircraft. DCS World includes a vast mission area of the Caucasus region that encompasses much of Georgia – the location of the 2008 conflict. Further maps will be available in 2014.

Additionally, DCS World includes:

• Powerful mission and campaign editors
• Multiplayer
• Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons
• Advanced AI
• Fast mission generator
• Dynamic weather and seasons
• Mission replay system
• Pilot log book

This all allows the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true “sandbox” simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units. DCS World allows both realistic game play and more relaxed game play to suit the player.

Download DCS World for free from: www.dcs-world.com

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe’s largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites:http://www.fighter-collection.com/

Grand Ages: Medieval Revealed

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Ridgewood, NJ – Dec 12, 2014 – Witness for yourself the unrivaled scale and majesty of Grand Ages: Medieval as Kalypso Media is excited to reveal its first ever Flythrough Trailer. The debut footage shows off the gigantic in-game environment where players can build, develop and conquer Europe as they see fit. From luscious green woodlands and the crags of mountainous peaks, to river-filled rolling hills, the entirety of Europe is available to explore and utilize. How you begin to develop an empire is completely up to you – whether it is the considered approach of diplomacy or the strength of military arms that forges your path to greatness. Craft useful trade routes (watch out for plundering bandits), develop key relationships with surrounding settlements or intimidate the opposition with the might of your army.

Grand Ages: Medieval is scheduled for release in 2015 for PC. The Flythrough Trailer can be watched below. For more information and game updates please visit www.kalypsomedia.com.

About Grand Ages: Medieval

It is the year 1050 AD. At the beginning of the High Middle Ages development in Europe has seen an unprecedented level of progress and a rapidly growing population spreads across the length and breadth of the continent. New frontiers are explored, settlements founded and vast trading routes established. As the head of one of these small settlements, it falls upon you to lead your people towards greatness. Explore a vast world, gather resources, encounter other societies and use your trading expertise to expand and make your fortune. Found new cities, progress your nation with inventive technology and protect your trade routes against barbarian attacks until you are powerful enough to begin your conquest over Europe and forge a bold new empire.

Grand Ages: Medieval is a real-time strategy game from Gaming Minds. Lead your people and advance through the decades by utilizing construction, research, expansion, and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe. Experience an exciting campaign with elaborately designed cutscenes, play by your own rules in free play or test your skills in multiplayer against up to 8 players!

Features of Grand Ages: Medieval

Explore a gigantic game world of over 20 million square kilometers, plot strategically where to found important cities and defend your kingdom against foreign powers
Raise an army and fight your opponents with knights, archers and cavalry
Produce and trade 20 different goods to meet the demands of your citizens and soldiers: such as coal, fruits and pottery
Research and utilize 50 major technological advancement of the Middle Ages, including the three-field crop rotation, the low warp loom or the longbow
Face devastating natural disasters like storms, fires, volcanoes, droughts, earthquakes… or even the Black Death
Challenging Multiplayer Mode for up to 8 players via network and online

Synthetic Empires Join Galactic Civilizations III Beta

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Plymouth, MI December 11, 2014 Stardock released today the third major beta update for its genre-defining space strategy game, Galactic Civilizations III, further enhancing and altering the strategies that lead to galactic dominance. Available now for a beta-discounted price of $44.99 at http://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/,Beta 3 adds the synthetic Yor race to the struggle for interstellar dominance: aggressive inorganic sentients who offer players a wholly new experience by completely ignoring the rules around farming and population growth.

Galactic Civilizations III is the next installment in one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock. Players expand their space empires across galaxies that range up to enormous maps only possible thanks to Galactic Civilizations III‘s 64-bit engine, which allows both Stardock and modders to put an effectively unlimited amount of content in the game. Unique tech trees for each of the game’s eight races and multiple victory conditions give a huge number of ways to play not even counting custom races, ships, maps, and franchise-first online multiplayer.

Galactic Civilizations III Beta 3 also includes the first pass on ship combat animation, so players can watch their intricate original designs trade flaming death with Stardock-created ships from the main map view. Damage is now reflected, so players may want to consider a trip to the shipyard for that fleet trailing smoke and flame after a pitched battle. This early taste of deep-space combat is only an appetizer for the more detailed combat depictions to come.

The first of many cutscenes have been added to Beta 3 as well, so prepare accordingly. Mark your first capital ship’s launch, planetary invasion commenced, anomaly explored, and more with these gorgeous vignettes hand-crafted by Stardock’s in-house cinematic team.

User Tezmagorian was recently voted the winner of the first Galactic Civilizations III Ship Designer Contest by the community, beating out more than 180 high-quality entries and seven other finalists to ultimately win a $1,000 cash prize. All eight finalists’ ships are to be added to the retail game, highlighting Stardock’s commitment to and interaction with its beta community. See more at http://www.galciv3.com/shipdesignercontest.

Galactic Civilizations III Beta 3 is available now via Steam Early Access. The full game is scheduled to release in spring 2015. To learn more, please visit http://www.galciv3.com or view the development team’s weekly livestream, Fridays at 3pm Eastern, at http://www.twitch.tv/stardock.

For more information about Stardock, please go to http://www.stardock.com.

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Tropico 5: Waterborne Announced

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Ridgewood, NJ – Dec 11, 2014 – Explore the full potential of the ocean industry in ‘Waterborne,’ the first major expansion for infamous city-builder/political sim Tropico 5. The future of Tropico lies on its shores – and now renowned leader El Presidente wants to spread his reign out into the sea and take advantage of lucrative new industrial opportunities by constructing waterborne structures across the coast. The expansion features water based game mechanics for the first time in the history of the series and comes with a slew of new features and enhancements, such as water traffic, larger coastal areas and new events to keep even the most seasoned island ruler on their toes.

Build brand new offshore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment and even housing. Organize and coordinate transport to production buildings like the Oyster and Kelp farms, construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power and build luxurious floating apartments. Launch military submarines to bolster your naval forces – or create an exotic bathysphere attraction to compliment your bustling tourist paradise. The ‘Waterborne’ expansion for Tropico 5includes an all-new campaign spanning six epic scenarios, new dialogue and story. Plus, all new content and offshore gameplay works with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.

‘Waterborne’ for Tropico 5 is out to download for PC via Steam on December 17^th for $19.99. Screenshots for the expansion are available to download below – and for more information please visit www.worldoftropico.com

Techland Rewards Dying Light Supporters with Top-Tier Weapons

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

December 11, 2014 – Warsaw, Poland/ Today Techland launched a unique campaign for all existing Dying Light fans. As a way to thank players for their support and trust, Techland is rewarding all current and future pre-orders with access to rare in-game weapons. These weapons will be distributed in the form of special weapon dockets which can be redeemed in-game. The sooner participants register their pre-orders, the more weapons they will receive – with each week before the launch of Dying Light bringing one more weapon docket to their accounts. The full process is explained in this infographic.

To take part in the campaign, players need to sign up at dockets.dyinglightgame.com. The dockets can then be redeemed for top-tier weapons when playing the game.

Dying Light is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC, and is scheduled for release in 2015 on January 27th in the Americas, January 28th in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and January 30th in Europe.

Universal CityWalk New Year’s Eve Movie Night Announced

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Universal City, California, December 11, 2014– The countdown to 2015 begins with Universal CityWalk’s all-new “New Year’s Eve Movie Night” celebration at the CityWalk AMC Theatres, featuring five of Universal Pictures’ most iconic films, including “Jurassic Park,” “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,” “Back to the Future” and a double feature of “Dracula” and “Frankenstein.”

The New Year’s Eve festivities will include a red carpet entry and live DJ dance party with appearances by such favorite Universal Studios Hollywood characters as the Minions, Doc Brown, Dracula, Frankenstein and the quintessential Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe, in honor of the theme park’s 50^th anniversary.

Admission tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child and include a movie ticket to the selected film, the DJ countdown dance party, complimentary soft drink, all you can eat popcorn and a New Year’s Eve goodie bag. The “New Year’s Eve Movie Night” event will take place on the 2^nd level of the AMC Theatres.

In addition to “Movie Night,” revelers can celebrate in style at any one of Universal CityWalk’s many restaurants and nightclubs offering a variety of festive New Year’s Eve private parties, including Howl at the Moon, Infusion Lounge, Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Wolfgang Puck Bistro.

During the construction phase of its epic transformation, Universal CityWalk is modifying its traditional New Year’s Eve celebration and will not include fireworks and outdoor concert performances.

More information about Universal CityWalk is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates also can be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook pageUniversal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

Universal CityWalk is Southern California’s dynamic entertainment, dining and shopping destination that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex provides “Always Unexpected” entertainment options and has served as a prototype for similar destinations. Universal CityWalk includes the high-tech concert venue, “5 Towers,” L.A.’s best movie-going experience at the CityWalk AMC Theatres and unique venues such as Infusion Lounge, iFly indoor skydiving and mechanical bull-riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House.