Archive - 2015

F1 2015 Gameplay Teaser Trailer

2015/05/22

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

San Jose Calif., (May 22, 2015) – Codemasters® today released the first gameplay teaser trailer for F1 2015, the official videogame of the 2015 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. in the Americas F1 2015 will now release on July 21, 2015 in North and Latin America and on July 24, 2015 in Brazil. This will mark the award-winning series’ debut on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will also be available for Windows PC.

North American gamers who pre-order F1 2015 at GameStop/EB Games will receive a collectable F1 2015 metal case. Latin American gamers can also secure the metal case by pre-ordering the game at participating retailers in their respective countries (check local stores for details).

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Neverwinter: Strongholds Coming this Summer

2015/05/22

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

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – May 21, 2015 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Neverwinter: Strongholds – the seventh expansion for the action MMORPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons’ Forgotten Realms universe from Wizards of the Coast – is coming to PC in summer 2015. In the newest expansion, players join their guild to claim an abandoned keep from the wild and build it back into its former glory on the largest map in Neverwinter.

The announcement trailer for Neverwinter: Strongholds can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz-Arn3GfQE

Reminiscent of early Dungeons & Dragons gameplay, Neverwinter: Strongholds empowers guilds to reclaim a keep and its surrounding wilderness areas from monsters. As the lands are cleared, guilds will build defenses both in and around their strongholds using structures like archer towers to fend off attackers, while building siege structures to increase their ability to wage war against enemy guilds. Once the keep has been secured, guilds will work to solidify their foothold along the ranges of the Sword Coast.

“Over the course of the past two years, Neverwinter has been a way for players to experience Dungeons & Dragons themed storylines including Tyranny of Dragons and Elemental Evil,” said Rob Overmeyer, executive producer for Neverwinter. “Strongholds gives our Neverwinter players the ability to create their own stories of banding together with their guild to forge the tales of their rescuing of lands overrun with Orcs and defending their turf from invading players.”

Assets for Neverwinter: Strongholds can be found here: https://perfectworld.box.com/s/ktsb5forargzi5fdu1gvh8aaigz8qv1u

Neverwinter is a free-to-play action MMORPG that features fast-paced combat and epic dungeons. Players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its surrounding countryside, learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms and battling its many enemies. Neverwinter is currently available on PC and digitally for Xbox One, available free-to-play with Gold* from the Xbox Games Store.

*On Xbox, Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required.

For more information about Neverwinter, and to play now for free, visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/neverwinter

Turtle Beach Launches Elite 800X Xbox One Headset

2015/05/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

San Diego, CA – May 22, 2015 – Gamers holding out for a top-of-the-line, 100% fully wireless headset for Xbox One need not wait any longer. Turtle Beach Corporation(NASDAQ: HEAR), the leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio, announced today that the Turtle Beach Elite 800X is available at retail. Turtle Beach’s Elite 800 series are the most technologically advanced gaming headsets ever launched, and the Elite 800X’s host of premium, flagship features for Xbox One gamers sets it far above the competition. The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is 100% fully wireless for both game audio and chat audio, meaning no wires to the controller or Xbox One. Gamers get crystal clear audio via the latest, cutting-edge wireless technology, and a host of advanced features that create a more immersive and comfortable gaming experience.

“Late last year we were first to market with a fully wireless headset solution for Xbox One with our Ear Force Stealth 500X headset, and we’re thrilled to continue leading this category with the Turtle Beach Elite 800X,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Today’s video games, especially multiplayer titles, require players to have a great headset for the best audio experience. As stellar early consumer reviews demonstrate, our Elite 800X sounds amazing with its 50mm drivers, is extremely comfortable with leather-covered memory foam ear pads, and is packed with so much tech and high-end features that anybody looking for the best Xbox One headset need look no further.”

The full list of features for the Turtle Beach Elite 800X includes:

100% Fully Wireless -The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is completely wireless for game and chat audio, and uses intelligent channel-hopping for an interference-free wireless experience.

DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound & Sound Presets – Experience DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound with incredibly accurate, unmatched spatialization. Additionally, the Elite 800X offers custom DTS Surround Sound modes combined with Turtle Beach genre-specific presets to further immerse fans in their favorite games, movies and music.

Superhuman Hearing™ – From the faintest of enemy footsteps to weapon reloads off in the distance, Superhuman Hearing ensures gamers hear it all by amplifying soft sounds when switched on. This exclusive Turtle Beach audio processing gives players the competitive advantage of hearing enemies before they come into view.

Noise-Cancelling -Eliminate unwanted background distractions with active noise-cancellation when connected to the Xbox One game console and mobile/tablet devices.

Volume Control, Mic Monitoring & Dynamic Chat Boost™ – Gamers can set their preferred mix of game and chat audio levels right on the Elite 800X headset. Additionally, Mic Monitoring allows players to hear their own voice in the headset in order to avoid the need to shout, and the Elite 800X’s Dynamic Chat Boost feature automatically adjusts chat volume during loud gameplay audio spikes to ensure players never miss a command.

High Quality Hidden Microphones – The Elite 800X features dual hidden, high-quality noise-cancelling microphones, with environmental presets to ensure players are always heard, regardless of their surroundings.

Magnetic Charging Stand & Rechargeable Battery – Whether gamers need a break from dominating other players in their favorite multiplayer game, or it’s simply time to retire for the evening, just place the Elite 800X into its low profile, magnetic charging stand to store it and keep the headset powered-up without any cables. The Elite 800X features a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10 hours of functionality.

Bluetooth Wireless Versatility – Enjoy wireless Bluetooth connectivity with compatible mobile/tablet devices. And gamers never need miss a call or text again, as they can pair the Elite 800X to their mobile phone to listen to music, hear text notifications and take calls while playing.

Swappable Speaker Plates – Fans can customize their Elite 800X headset to their liking with easily swappable speaker plates that can be changed-out with new designs from www.turtlebeach.com/plates.

Easy Setup – The Turtle Beach Elite 800X setup is made easy through its magnetic charging stand, which doubles as the wireless transmitter to the headset. Simply connect the charging stand to the Xbox One game console using the provided USB and optical cables, and start playing.

Companion App – Gamers can download the Ear Force Audio Hub app to wirelessly change presets on the fly using their compatible PC, Mac and Android mobile/tablet device.

Elite Membership with Purchase – Gamers demand the ultimate in performance, and should get the ultimate in benefits. With the purchase theTurtle Beach Elite 800X headset, gamers also receive:
- Turtle Beach Elite T-Shirt or Hooded Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Two additional sets of speaker plates
- Free Twitch Turbo trial membership
- 2-year extended warranty
- Concierge product support service (for U.S. and Canada)
- Early access to the latest Turtle Beach news and product info
- Exclusive offers from the Turtle Beach online store and partners

The Turtle Beach Elite 800X is available today at participating retailers for an MSRP of $299.95. Gamers looking for more information on the Elite 800X can visit the official Turtle Beach Elite website. Additionally, for more info on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jurassic World: Asset Containment Unit Fan Film Released #JurassicWorld

2015/05/21

Jennifer Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Articles, Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

If you keep up with the world of airsoft, chances are you are familiar with the exploits of US Army veteran Gregory Wong, also known as “Spartan117GW”. He has posted up a new Jurassic World fan film on his YouTube channel – a film he and a few others made on virtually no budget whatsoever. The results? Pretty good!

Jurassic World: Active Containment Unit

Need for Speed Announced with Teaser Trailer

2015/05/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – May 21, 2015 – Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, announced today the return of Need for Speed™ in a full reboot of this storied franchise. The game delivers on what the fans want, and what Need for Speed stands for – deep customisation, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that pulls you through the game.

“Need for Speed is one of the most iconic names in gaming, and we’re returning it to greatness in this reboot,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer at Ghost Games. “Pulling on our 20 years of history, and then taking a year out from releasing a game, we are making the game we’ve always wanted to. We’re listening to the fans and delivering an experience that will capture their imagination and unleash their passion for cars and speed.”

Fuelled by EA’s own car culture community, Speedhunters (www.speedhunters.com), Need for Speed will deliver an experience that’s grounded in authentic car culture by diving into the rich world of past, present and emergent trends of the urban car scene. This collaboration with Speedhunters in the research and development of the game means the level of detail and real-world authenticity will envelop gamers in an exciting world to discover and enjoy in a way that only Need for Speed can deliver.

See the Need for Speed announce teaser trailer here, and subscribe to see the first full trailer on June 15, 2015.

Need for Speed will launch worldwide in Fall 2015 on Origin™ for PC , PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.. To join the Need for Speed conversation please visit https://www.facebook.com/NeedforSpeed, follow us on Twitter® at https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed.

Official Batman: Arkham Knight – Be the Batman Trailer

2015/05/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 21, 2015 — Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a live action video from the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight game. Directed by Tim Cronenweth and Jeff Cronenweth (director of photography for Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Fight Club), with Trent Reznor serving as music consultant, the Official Batman: Arkham Knight Trailer – “Be The Batman” features “The Wretched” by Nine Inch Nails and showcases everyday people being determined, courageous and fearless as they rise to become the Batman.

Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available on June 23, 2015 exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

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AT&T Again Once Again to Sponsor QuakeCon

2015/05/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, QuakeCon

May 21, 2015 (Rockville, MD) — id® Software and Bethesda Softworks® are pleased to announce that AT&T is returning for the fifth consecutive year as the premier communications sponsor of QuakeCon® 2015, North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party and gaming festival celebrating its 20^th year. AT&T’s powerful network and U-verse® High Speed Internet will once again provide optimal bandwidth speed and connectivity to bring together thousands of gamers for an amazing gaming experience.

In addition to providing attendees with an excellent networked gaming experience in QuakeCon’s BYOC, AT&T’s presence helps open up the event to gamers around the world by providing the opportunity for Quakecon to present live and on-demand video streams of tournaments and presentations.

“AT&T has been an instrumental partner in QuakeCon’s success throughout the years thanks to the speed and accessibility their network resources provide attendees and fans watching the action from home,” said Tim Willits, studio director of id Software. “Thanks to their continued support and enthusiasm, we’re excited for QuakeCon’s 20^th year to be the best and most connected yet.”

“Gaming is all about the highs and lows – high speed and low latency. We developed U-verse with AT&T GigaPower with that in mind,” said Bob Bickerstaff, vice president of voice and data products, AT&T Home Solutions. “We’re thrilled to show gamers from all over the globe everything our network is capable of providing during the festival.”

QuakeCon 2015, the ultimate video game festival, will take place on-site at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX on Thursday, July 23^rd through Sunday, July 26^th. Doors to QuakeCon will open on Thursday, July 23^rd at 10:00am and will remain open through 12:00pm on Sunday, July 26^th.

QuakeCon Exhibit Hall Hours are:

Thursday, July 23^rd: 10am – 6pm
Friday, July 24^th: 10am – 6pm
Saturday, July 25^th: 10am – 6pm

The free event is open to general admission attendees thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the QuakeCon volunteer staff and the 2015 event sponsors and exhibitors.

To pre-register for QuakeCon today go to: registration.quakecon.org. For more information on QuakeCon 2015 visit www.quakecon.org.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

Razer Announces Firefly Chroma Mouse Mat

2015/05/21

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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the release of the Razer Firefly, the first hard gaming mouse mat with Razer’s Chroma lighting feature. The Chroma feature adds 16.8 million color options and numerous customizable lighting effects to the mouse mat, including reactive, wave and spectrum cycling.

Razer Firefly has lighting along its left, right and bottom borders and can sync up with other Chroma enabled Razer devices for virtually limitless color combinations.

Engineered with all the trusted Razer gaming-grade performance features, the Razer Firefly has a micro-textured finish for the balance between control and speed. The optimized reflective surface ensures mouse movements translate to precise cursor movements and rapid in-game responsiveness.

“The Razer Firefly opens up a new category for the Chroma family,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We’ve designed the Razer Firefly with the best components for a gaming mouse mat, along with the new, fully-customizable Chroma lighting. No one said you can’t win with style.”

The Razer Firefly joins other Chroma-enabled Razer devices, including the award-winning Razer DeathAdder Chroma and Razer Naga Epic Chroma gaming mice, the Razer BlackWidow Chroma gaming keyboard and Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma headset. All Chroma products feature the option of 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of effects enabled through Razer’s Synapse software. Synapse allows the devices to sync lighting colors and patterns between Chroma devices with the click of a button.

Razer Firefly will also be included in the Chroma SDK, with which game developers can integrate advanced lighting effects into their games for a more immersive experience.

Product Features:

Micro-textured finish for balanced gameplay
Optimized surface coating for highly responsive tracking
Chroma customizable lighting
Non-slip rubber base
Razer Synapse enabled (for Chroma customizable lighting)
Gold-plated, USB connector (to power the Chroma customizable lighting)
Seven-foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
Approximate size: 355 mm / 13.98-in. (Length) x 255 mm / 10.04-in. (Width) x 4 mm / 0.16-in. (Height)
Approximate weight: 380 g / 0.84 lbs

System Requirements:

PC or Mac with a free USB port
Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit) / Mac OS X (v10.8-10.10)
Internet connection
100MB of hard disk space
Razer Synapse registration (requiring a valid e-mail), software download, license acceptance, and internet connection needed to activate full features of product and for software updates. After activation, full features are available in optional offline mode.

Price: US: $59.99/EUR: 74.99€

Availability: Razer Store – Pre-Order

Worldwide – June 2015

Tour de France 2015 Console Edition Gameplay Trailer

2015/05/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

May 21, 2015 — The official Tour de France 2015 video games are developed by Cyanide Studio to please fans of cycling and simulation lovers more and more every year. While management aficionados will get their dose of strategy with Pro Cycling Manager 2015 on PC, cycling fans will also enjoy all the most thrilling sensations of the Tour de France 2015 on consoles. Today’s gameplay trailer show more about the console versions of the Tour de France 2015 video games on PS4, PS3 and Xbox One!

Take part in Tour de France 2015 packed with new features, and play as one of today’s top champions in your attempt to win the coveted yellow jersey. Experience the rollercoaster of emotions of a professional rider through the 21 official stages of the Tour and, in their first appearance this year, the Critérium International and the Critérium du Dauphiné. Attack, use the most efficient trajectory, adopt the best strategy, issue orders to your teammates and manage your effort effectively! Build your dream team in ProTeam mode and recruit legendary pro cyclists. Discover the new Challenge mode to test your descent skills. Finally, play in cooperative and versus multiplayer with a friend in local play!

WHAT’S NEW IN THE 2015 CONSOLE VERSIONS?

>> Unprecedented immersion
New routes, landmarks, sceneries, improved graphics, crowd full of life and more, will further enhance your sensation of being at the center of the exciting events.
>> Upgraded interface
The in-race interface has been redesigned to provide instant access to any information: effort, energy, feeds, position in the peloton, stage profile, wind direction and more.
>> Pro Team mode upgraded
To prepare the Tour de France, play the Dauphiné and the Critérium International every season. Achieve your race objectives and recruit to build your dream team.
>> New game mode: Challenge
Test your skills as a descender! We challenge you to descend the cols via the technical route to beat the reference times!

The official games of the Tour de France will release on PS4, PS3, Xbox One and PC this June.

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Six Flags Great Adventure El Diablo Media Event and Review

2015/05/21

Kim Manuel

Geek News, Misc Review, News, Reviews, Screenshots / Photos

I recently attended a private press event at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey where the new looped coaster ride, El Diablo, was introduced to a handful of lucky folks. Being a New Jersey native and devoted Six Flags patron throughout my childhood, I was already familiar with the park and wasn’t sure what to expect from the new ride. A fully looped coaster? Now I’m all for speed and huge drops, but the thought of getting constantly spun on what looks to be a giant hamster wheel didn’t seem too appealing. I decided to champ through the doubt anyway and give it a whirl.

The day couldn’t have played out more perfectly. The sun was out and hotter than ever – the perfect setting for a devilish themed ride. Before we got to actually ride El Diablo, there was a quick presentation from a few speakers, including park President John Fitzgerald. Collin White, the former NJ Devils hockey player, was also in the crowd, along with his trusty companion and former mascot, the NJ Devil. The inspiration behind El Diablo stems from the Jersey devil, the legendary cryptic creature believed to inhabit the southern part of New Jersey. Typically portrayed with bat-like wings and sharp claws, reports have claimed that this fire-breathing demon haunted the innocent.

El Diablo is a fiery bright red, looping coaster, located in the Mexican-themed Plaza del Carnaval section of Six Flags. It features ‘face-off’ (face-to-face) style seating, which adds light fun and slightly more fear if the person sitting across from you looks like they’re just about ready to blow chunks. After I strapped in and thumbs up were given all around, the ride began with back and forth pendulum style rocking. Picking up speed with each swing, I eventually found myself almost at the top of the circle, screaming at the top of my lungs. I now know what it feels like to be stuck in a washing machine – minus all the water and suds. After a couple stomach-turning revolutions around the circle, we were briefly suspended mid-air and completely upside down. You could feel everyone’s excited anticipation of the next reversing drop.

Alas, like all rides, it came to an end, but the adrenaline didn’t stop flowing. It didn’t look like much from the outside, but boy was I deceived. Six Flags offers a wide range of attractions. Arguably, this isn’t your average roller coaster with drops and turns, nor is it your regular swinging pendulum ride. El Diablo is the perfect balance between the two, providing the right amount of excitement to park goers of all ages. Throughout the experience, I was filled with excitement and I didn’t want the frenzy to end. It’s a quick adrenaline fix that all thrill-seekers should take a ride on. Cheers all around!

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