Archive - 2015

Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition Revealed

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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February 3, 2015 — Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed details of the premium product lineup for Mortal Kombat X, which includes Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition by Coarse, Kollector’s Edition, Premium Edition and Limited Edition. All premium products including the base game are available now for pre-order from participating retailers in North America.  In addition, all who pre-order the game will receive legendary fighter, Goro as a playable character. Mortal Kombat X will release worldwide on April 14, 2015.

The Mortal Kombat X: Kollector’s Edition by Coarse will include:

  • Exclusive Scorpion figurine and Certificate of Authenticity, designed by Coarse. Coarse has been recognized in Collector and Designer figure communities for their artistic approach, dedication to detail, and unique storytelling through sculpture.

  • In-game Gold Scorpion Skin, inspired by the Coarse figurine

  • The Kombat Pack, which includes access to four add-on playable characters from Klassic Kombatants to Iconic guest characters

  • Available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft

  • MSRP: $149.99

The Mortal Kombat X Kollector’s Edition, imported from Europe and available for pre-order on Amazon.com exclusively, will include:

  • Scorpion Statue

  • Exclusive Steel Pack and Steel Card

  • Mortal Kombat X: Blood Ties Comic Book Volume 1

  • In-game Gold Scorpion Skin

  • The Kombat Pack

  • Available for PS4 and Xbox One

  • MSRP: $179.99

The Mortal Kombat X Premium Edition will be available via download only and includes the following:

  • The Kombat Pack

  • Available for PS4, Xbox One, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and, Windows PC

  • MSRP: $89.99

The Mortal Kombat X Limited Edition, available for pre-order exclusively at GameStop, will feature the following:

  • Exclusive Scorpion Skin – this skin design, inspired by the Cold War, is a collaboration between NetherRealm Studios and a fan artist from the MKKollective.com, a crowd-sourced destination where Mortal Kombat enthusiasts can upload, submit and share their MK-related art, images, cosplay, music and videos.

  • The Kombat Pack

  • Available for PS4 and Xbox One

  • MSRP: $94.99

For more information and to pre-order the various game editions, please visit Mortalkombat.com

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ next highly anticipated installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation.  Mortal Kombat X is scheduled for release on  the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

For more information about Mortal Kombat X, please visit www.mortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/MortalKombat.

WildStar Introduces The Protogames Initiative

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (February 3, 2015) – NCSOFT® and Carbine Studios are excited to announce the release of WildStar’s fourth content update – The Protogames Initiative – delivering on the studio’s promise to address player feedback in the first half of 2015. As Mike Donatelli, Product Director at Carbine Studios, outlined in January, “The Protogames Initiative” introduces a range of content for players to enjoy, including a new Shiphand mission and two exciting dungeons. The update also includes veteran versions of all existing Shiphands, enhanced customization options, and quality-of-life improvements to everything from quest flow to itemization.

Here are some content highlights for the update:

  • New Shiphand Experiences

“They Came From Fragment Zero!” is the newest Shiphand, designed for level six players (don’t worry level 50s, there’s a Veteran mode included). Players can blast off to an asteroid near the moon of Halon to uncover a spooky Eldan facility and investigate the unnerving experiments going on there.  Additionally, WildStar’s existing Shiphands now also feature Veteran modes for level-50 fans looking for challenging encounters and matching completion rewards.

  • Protogames Academy

To help the newest players out, WildStar brings the best tutorial on this side of Nexus in the form of Protogames Academy. This level-10 dungeon will teach less-experienced dungeon-goers the tricks of the trade by introducing them to WildStar’s more complex group content mechanics, while also providing a fun experience and access to more support-role gear much earlier in the leveling process.

  • The Ultimate Protogames

A challenging new level-50 veteran dungeon, The Ultimate Protogames gives player-contestants the opportunity to battle through Protostar’s most diabolical and deviously devised diversions. In this maniacal game show, players will fight through randomly-ordered rooms making every run of the dungeon unique. The prize for emerging victorious? Eternal glory (and sweet loot).

  • New Customization Options

A new customization system called the “Character Chop Shop” enables players to make all kinds of changes to their characters’ hair, face, and body, and a new housing option give players the tools to change the terrain style of their property. From the dusty dunes of Malgrave to the ice floes of Whitevale, players have more control over the look of their plot than ever before. And the new Underground Bunker House will let you get the most out of your available space by putting your living quarters deep beneath the surface.

To learn more about all of the updates that went into “The Protogames Initiative,” including changes to the Datascape raid, renown vendor itemization, and more, visit: http://wildstar-online.com/en/news/2015-02-03-initiate-fun-with-the-protogames-initiative

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Launch Trailer, PC Version Delayed

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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February 3, 2015 — Today Team NINJA released the official launch trailer for the upcoming DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round. On track to launch in North America on February 17, 2015, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be available at the price of $39.99 MSRP for PlayStation 4, Xbox One (physical and digital) and $29.99 MSRP for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (digital only). KOEI TECMO America has also confirmed today that the Steam PC version has been pushed back, and is now scheduled to launch in North America on March 30, 2015.

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will take to the ring to deliver the signature DOA fighting style, wrapped up in the most graphically impressive version of a DEAD OR ALIVE game ever seen. Combatants will present an unparalleled level of life-like detail, and smooth striking animations that will firmly place every fighter in the heat of the moment. The game’s dynamic interactive stages once again boast a range of visually striking locations from around the world, while offering even more destruction, deadly new danger zones and a higher level of strategic choices for players to utilize in the quest for victory. Character customization options get even deeper, as DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will offer over 400 open and unlockable costumes, including 31 brand new costumes consisting of winning designs created by actual Dead or Alive players. Brand new hairstyle and accessory options round out nearly endless possibilities to adorn the fighters for any occasion. Players can bring their run of rosters, costumes and  save data from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Ultimate, as previously purchased DLC content will be transferable from last gen consoles to the PS4 and Xbox One (PS3 to PS4, Xbox 360 to Xbox One).

Players wanting a taste of what DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round has to offer can play the main game content in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: CORE FIGHTERS free of charge. PlayStation 4 players will have access to the free-to-download version via the PlayStation® Network which includes four fighters -Ayane, Hayate, Kasumi and Ryu Hayabusa – and almost every game mode will be available. Xbox One players will have access to a free trial version of Last Round via the Xbox Games Store consisting of the same free-to-download fighters and features as noted above, but is not expandable via additional purchases. Xbox One users wanting an extended experience can purchase DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: CORE FIGHTERS at a launch discount of $4.99 MSRP for the first two weeks after the games release, from that point on the price will raise to $9.99 MSRP. The purchased Xbox One version of Core Fighters includes all of the contents as the free trial, but adds four more fighters to the mix in Hitomi, Tina, Jann Lee and Bass, and is expandable from there via additional purchases. All console users can transfer unlocked titles, costumes and Story Mode progress from the last-gen versions of DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Ultimate to the current gen version of DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round (PS3 to PS4 and Xbox 360 to Xbox One), as well as compete with combatants from both the free and full retail versions. Additional characters, Story Mode and other features can be accessed for a fee. For additional information regarding DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round: CORE FIGHTERS visit: http://teamninja-studio.com/doa5/lastround/us/ftp.html

Currently in development by Team NINJA, more details about DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be revealed in the coming weeks. This title has been rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.

For more news about Team NINJA, visit https://www.facebook.com/teamninjastudio, and the DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round Official page: http://teamninja-studio.com/doa5/lastround/. Don’t forget to “Like” us on the Dead or Alive Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deadoralivegame and follow us on Twitter @TeamNINJAStudio.

Launch Trailer

Nosgoth Passes 1 Million Downloads, Adds New Class

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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February 3, 2015 — Nosgoth has now passed the one million downloads* mark, one week after the launch of Open Beta, and to coincide with the news, a brand new Vampire class known as the Summoner, is available in game today. Nosgoth is the team-based multiplayer game set in the Legacy of Kain universe.

“It’s great that everyone can now experience Nosgoth with the launch of Open Beta. We’re grateful for the continued support from the players, some of whom have been with the game since the very beginning of Closed Alpha over a year ago,” said Phil Rogers, CEO of Square Enix in the West. “We’ll continue to add new content and features to the game and with the help of the community we’ll keep improving what Nosgoth has to offer.”

NEW – Summoner class
The Summoners of Clan Melchahim have supernatural projectile-absorbing shields, large and long range sorcerous barrage attacks, and an ability to summon and command ghouls called from the underworld – the Summoner class offers a unique and different gameplay experience to existing Vampire classes in Nosgoth.

(* one million downloads of Nosgoth refers to the number of lifetime downloads of the game)

For more information on Nosgoth, please visit the official Nosgoth Blog: http://www.nosgoth.com/blog

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Sceptre Unveils 55-inch 4K UHD TV

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

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City of Industry, Calif. – February 3, 2015 – Sceptre unveils the U550CV-UMR+, a 55-inch 4K UHD TV packed with cutting-edge technologies for amazing image quality and theater-like surround sound.  Part of Sceptre’s line of 4K UHD TVs, the U550CV-UMR+ delivers an outstanding visual experience through a screen that is 4 times sharper and clearer than traditional Full HD units, sharp and clear enough to spot the edges of a snowflake or see a single leaf move in the forest.

Sceptre’s newest 4K UHD TV provides the best in high-end home entertainment with a flawless Ultra High Definition (UHD) 3840×2160 resolution panel, SRS TruSurround HD for immersive audio, a selection of HDMI ports for maximum connectivity, and MHL technology, which allows consumers to display their MHL enabled smartphone’s content to a larger screen while charging the device.  The U550CV-UMR+ also features UHD Upscaling, a technology that enhances non 4K content to increase image quality.

“4K TVs are becoming more mainstream, but the exorbitant prices still make them unattainable,” says Cathy Chou, vice president of operations, Sceptre. “The industry is obsessed with having the biggest and newest, but we believe that consumers still prefer substance over style, and our newest TV is the perfect balance of quality, performance, technology, and affordability.”

Sceptre’s 55-inch 4K UHD TV showcases a new look highlighted by a ultra-thin brush pattern frame and minimalistic bezel designed to maximize viewing space and eliminate clutter.  The U550CV-UMR+UHD TV comes equipped with 4 HDMI ports, including the latest HDMI 2.0; HDCP 2.2, an ultra-fast refresh rate of 120 Hz, and the next generation 4K copy protection.  It also comes with 2 USB ports that serves as a power source for easy device charging.

Sceptre’s U550CV-UMR+UHD TV is now available at Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target Sears’ Marketplace and Walmart.  For more information about this or the entire line of Sceptre products, please visit www.sceptre.com

Mordheim: City of the Damned Phase 3 Trailer

2015/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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February 3, 2015 — Rogue Factor‘s turn-based tactical-RPG Mordheim: City of the Damned, based on Games Workshop‘s tabletop game, is receiving today its second major content update. On this occasion, players entering Early Access from tonight till Friday 6th of February will enjoy an exclusive -33% discount!

Mordheim: City of the Damned now features a fourth playable Warband – the Cult of the Possessed – and introduces extended warband management and new mission objectives in Skirmish mode.Today’s gameplay video details all these new features:

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With three Warbands previously available to players – the Mercenaries of the Empire, the Skaven of Clan Eshin, and the Sisters of Sigmar – Mordheim: City of the Damned welcomes now the Cult of the Possessed, bringing the total of playable Warbands to four. New content and new features are of course planned for release in the near future, including extended Warband Management. Visit our Steam Page for a detailed road-map!

For a detailed explanation of exactly what’s coming in this second content update, see below:

The Cult of the Possessed: Worshipers of the Dark Gods of Chaos, the Cult of the Possessed is a group of degenerates and mutants gathered together seeking to gain the favour of the Shadowlord by returning the Wyrdstone to the Pit, slaughtering all those they find trespassing on their master’s domain. They of course boast their own skills, such as Terror, a passive skill which has a chance to enforce a leadership test on any unit that passes his threat zone, or Boon of Chaos, which will buff up a squadmate, increasing physical, mental or martial statistics.

Reserves management: Extending the Warcamp, the ‘reserves’ management option allow you to choose which of your units will head in and out of combat, allowing you to strategically place units in the heart of battle depending on the match load out you might need for the fight.

New Skirmish mission objectives: New skirmish objectives are introduced in this new update: Marked for Death have your hunt for a specific enemy unit – Crush their Will is reminiscent of capture the flag, where you have to steal the enemy’s idol while protecting your own, and finally Wyrdstone Rush, where you will have to gather the precious green shards and secure them.

More features will be available in the near future, such as Warband leveling. Be sure to check our Steam Page for more detail about what’s coming next!

Sony Online Entertainment Acquired by Investment Firm

2015/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

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This from Sony Online Entertainment President, John Smedley, on a reddit thread from earlier as well as a post on the official SoE forums – the company, and its IPs (which include EverQuest, PlanetSide, and more), have been acquired by investment firm Columbus Nova. SoE will now be known as Daybreak Game Company.

Letter to the Fans

Dear Players, Partners and Friends,

Today, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm well known for its success with its existing portfolio of technology, media and entertainment focused companies. This means that effective immediately SOE will operate as an independent game development studio where we will continue to focus on creating exceptional online games for players around the world, and now as a multi-platform gaming company. Yes, that means PlayStation and Xbox, mobile and more!

As part of this transition, SOE will now become Daybreak Game Company. This name embodies who we are as an organization, and is a nod to the passion and dedication of our employees and players. It is also representative of our vision to approach each new day as an opportunity to move gaming forward.

So what exactly does this mean for you? It will be business as usual and all SOE games will continue on their current path of development and operation. In fact, we expect to have even more resources available to us as a result of this acquisition. It also means new exciting developments for our existing IP and games as we can now fully embrace the multi-platform world we are living in.

Our games and players are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are committed to maintaining our portfolio of online games and pushing the limits of where we can take online gaming together.

Thank you for your continued support. See you in game!

Game of Thrones – Episode Two: The Lost Lord Launch Trailer

2015/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mac PC News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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February 2, 2015 — Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.

“The Lost Lords,” the second episode in the critically-acclaimed game series, will be available Tuesday, February 3rd on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The episode will be available on Wednesday, February 4th on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The series will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store on Thursday, February 5th and to compatible Android-based devices.

Critics have praised the game since its premiere episode, with Entertainment Weekly commending its “drama as intriguing as some of the HBO series’ most complex stories.” Nerdist.com also claimed that Iron From Ice was a, “deeply compelling, lovingly crafted, and exceedingly fun game tailor-made for Game of Thrones fans,” while Game Informer called it, “…thrilling, crushing, bloody and unpredictable.”

The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in HBO’s TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin’s books (A Song of Ice and Fire). The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players will visit familiar locations such as King’s Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.

House Forrester is a noble house from the Wolfswood in the north of Westeros. Bannermen to House Glover, they have always offered unswerving loyalty to the ruling great house of the North – the Starks. The Forresters are seated at Ironrath, an imposing stronghold surrounded by towering ironwood trees. Built over fifteen hundred years ago by Cedric Forrester and his triplet sons, Ironrath is a testament to the strength and endurance of ironwood. The Forrester house words are ‘Iron from Ice’, which echoes their belief that – like the ironwood itself – the adverse conditions and unforgiving landscape of the North only makes them stronger.

The game will be played from five different points of view. Each is a member of House Forrester; either a direct family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.

Playing as five characters not only reflects the epic scope of Game of Thrones, but is also something that the player needs to be mindful of. This is because the actions of one character can ripple out to affect the rest of House Forrester. Multiply the actions of one character by five, and you’re truly playing the Game of Thrones… where you win, or you die.

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook forGame of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, and follow Telltale Games on twitter @TelltaleGames.

For more information on Game of Thrones, HBO Global Licensing, and all of their titles, visit http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones, facebook.com/GameofThrones,store.hbo.com and twitter @GameOfThrones.

Launch Trailer

Fast & Furious – Supercharged Preview During Super Bowl

2015/01/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

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Universal City, California, January 30, 2015 – Universal Studios HollywoodSM shifts into high gear with the debut of an innovative, national 30-second commercial for its summer 2015 launch of the “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” thrill ride during NBC’s Super Bowl Pre-Game coverage on Sunday, February 1, 2015.

The gripping spot will jump-start Universal Studios Hollywood’s campaign for the eagerly-anticipated opening of “Fast & Furious—Supercharged,” a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled thrill ride and new grand finale to the world-famous Studio Tour.

“What better place is there than the Super Bowl to launch a campaign where millions of viewers huddle for non-stop, edge-of-your-seat suspense,” said Larry Kurzweil, President, Universal Studios Hollywood.  “In just 30, thrilling seconds, our compelling spot resonates with the exhilaration this immersive thrill ride will deliver when it opens at Universal Studios Hollywood this summer.”

“Fast & Furious—Supercharged” will reunite stars from the Fast & Furious series in a groundbreaking mega-attraction, conceived as a new installment to the dynamic film franchise that can only be experienced at The Entertainment Capital of L.A.  Featuring Vin Diesel (Dominic “Dom” Toretto), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty Ortiz), Dwayne Johnson (Luke Hobbs), Tyrese Gibson (Roman Pearce) and Luke Evans (Owen Shaw), “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” will catapult guests into the high-stakes underground world of fast cars in a harrowing escapade to save one of their own from an international crime cartel.

The dynamic hydraulic motion-based ride will tell an original Fast & Furious story that fuses sophisticated hyper-realistic special effects with a state-of-the-art 3D audio system and 3D-HD imagery, projected onto the world’s longest and most expansive 360-degree screen.  Spanning nearly 400 feet in length to encircle Studio Tour guests within a newly constructed 65,000-square-foot structure on the legendary backlot, the sprawling custom-built screen will employ 34, 4K projectors and a sophisticated projection configuration system to fully envelope guests in unprecedented realism.

Coupled with an intense blend of thrilling visceral effects, “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” will take guests on a wild ride that begins the moment they board the Studio Tour.  Exclusive interstitial content, filmed with the cast members, will be featured on the tram monitors highlighting interactions as they engage guests en route to the ride’s climatic scenes.  Along the tram route and featured at the ride, sightings of numerous prop cars from the Fast & Furious series, including Dom’s iconic Dodge Charger, will enhance the story.

The adventure will culminate with spectacular action sequences that send guests careening through the streets of Los Angeles—at perceived speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour—aided by the elite team of unforgettable heroes.

Please click here to see Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” Super Bowl commercial which will be accessible in conjunction with the spot’s national airing.  Join the conversation online using #FastFuriousRide, and for all the latest news, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @UniStudios.