Archive - 2016

Total War: Warhammer Realm of The Wood Elves DLC Trailer

Available December 8, Realm of The Wood Elves introduces the exotic and powerful race of The Wood Elves to the Total War: WARHAMMER Grand Campaign, plus their own narrative mini-campaign, The Season of Revelation.

With a rich suite of lore-inspired campaign and battle mechanics, Total War: WARHAMMER’s first Elven race offers a playstyle unlike any other. Ranging forth from the enchanted forests of Athel Loren, they may capture any settlement in The Old World and set up expansionary outposts.

In battle, they offer a swift, glass-cannon playstyle. By far the most powerful and versatile archers in the game, they can equip a range of magical arrows, fire on the move, and are often joined by their Woodland allies such as Dryads, Great Eagles, Forest Dragons and vast, ancient Treemen.

With epic new Legendary Lords, Heroes, battlefield units, monsters, magic and more, Realm of The Wood Elves is available to preorder now. Complete details and features may be found here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/534331/  

Total War: WARHAMMER is out now, for more details visit www.totalwar.com

D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set Now Available

Hillside, NJ — November 17, 2016 – WizKids, the industry leader in quality pre-painted plastic miniatures, is pleased to announce the release of an updated D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set, featuring some of the most iconic character classes and races from Dungeons & Dragons.

Go on a grand adventure through the Forgotten Realms with this new set of starter miniatures for play with the legendary fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Bring these wonderfully detailed miniatures to your next roleplaying game and enjoy the envy of all your fellow gamers.

The new D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set includes five returning characters from the previous version and one new hero for your game:

  • Gold Dwarf Cleric
  • Human Ranger
  • Sun Elf Wizard
  • Northland Fighter
  • Lightfoot Halfling Rogue
  • Wood Elf Druid (NEW)

All miniatures have new paint designs and will be sure to stand out on your tabletop.

Visit your friendly local game store today and pick up the new D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set now!

For more information, visit: http://wizkids.com/dd-icons-of-the-realms/

Combat Arms Begins Huge Operation Janus Update

Berlin, Germany – 16th November 2016: Nexon Europe today initiated Operation Janus, consisting of Graphics Engine, UI/UX and Matchmaking updates for the online FPS, Combat Arms.

Operation Janus Beta begins with the overhaul of the original LithTech Jupiter engine, which now supports advanced graphical features comparable to modern game engines. Players will eventually have the option of either selecting the original or updated engine, whilst allowing players with different graphics setting to play on the same server.

Early 2017 will see the second part of Operation Janus with the implementation of the UI/UX and Matchmaking updates. The User Interface will be even easier to navigate with the aspect ratio, changing from 4:3 to 16:9, games being accessible in just two clicks, and users being able to customise their own shortcuts to suit their personal taste. To conclude this evolution process, players will then enjoy a brand new matchmaking system, which provides them with a balanced gameplay experience by matching them with players of a similar skill level.

Beta key distribution for the first phase of Operation Janus started today, allowing selected players to test the improved engine. Players can connect with the Combat Arms team through the official website, forums and social media, for a chance to grab one of the most-wanted access keys.

For further information on all updates, visit the official blog posts:

Graphics Engine: http://combatarms.nexon.net/en/Devblog/View/224/1

UI/UX: http://combatarms.nexon.net/en/Devblog/View/227/1

Matchmaking: http://combatarms.nexon.net/en/Devblog/View/230/1

Stay up-to-date by visiting http://en.combatarms.nexoneu.com/intro/ or liking the official Combat Arms Facebook page.

Darksiders Warmastered Edition Trailer and PlayStation 4 Pro Details

Vienna, AUSTRIA – November 16, 2016: Today THQ Nordic announced that Darksiders Warmastered Edition will be their Playstation®4 Pro pioneer. Say hello to THQ Nordic’s first (but surely not last) 4K console game.

On November 22, Darksiders Warmastered Edition will release on Sony’s Playstation®4, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The PC version will be released on November 29, and Nintendo’s Wii U™ version (both retail and digital) will follow at a later stage. Information on the release date will follow soon.

Darksiders Warmastered Edition Features:

  • PS4, Xbox One and Wii U versions of Darksiders (Wrath of War)
  • Native 1080p rendering resolution for console platforms
  • 4k support for PC and PS4 Pro
  • Doubled all the texture resolutions
  • Rendering improvements and rework
  • 60 FPS in moment to moment gameplay (30 for Wii U)

Lincoln Logs Turn 100

Hatfield, PA, – October 2016 – K’NEX Brands, the only US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love®, is excited to celebrate the 100th birthday of LINCOLN LOGS in 2016!

Developed in 1916 by John Lloyd Wright, the son of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, LINCOLN LOGS has been entertaining children for 100 years. Licensed by Hasbro, LINCOLN LOGS, a brand known for quality and durability has become more than just a toy…it’s an authentic piece of Americana! In 2015, in anticipation of the centennial, production of the iconic log building toy was brought back to the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years!

Beloved for generations, playing with LINCOLN LOGS has become a rite of passage. If you haven’t played with a LINCOLN LOGS building set in a while the smell of the real, authentic wood once you open the tin is guaranteed to bring back memories! K’NEX recently brought 2 generations of fans together for a LINCOLN LOGS play date at the Wiley Christian Retirement Community in Marlton, NJ. The residents and children had a blast building together and it was all captured on film! The video can be viewed on the official LINCOLN LOGS Facebook page and has captured nearly 200,000 views on YouTube in less than 2 weeks!

The 2016 made in the USA LINCOLN LOGS line includes the 100th Anniversary Tin, Collector’s Edition Village, Country Meadow Cottage, Forge Mill Cabin and more!

LINCOLN LOGS Building Sets are available NOW on knex.com and at all major toy retailers.

HASBRO and its logo, and LINCOLN LOGS are registered trademarks of Hasbro, and are used with permission. Developed and distributed by K’NEX. © 2016 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Wargaming Labs Launches First Mobile Title – Gods & Glory

November 15, 2016 — If you’ve ever dreamt of becoming a wise and powerful leader, of forging an empire and raising an unstoppable army, WG Labs has just the game for you. Gods & Glory, the mobile strategy MMO, developed by Friday’s Games and published under WG Labs, is now available for download globally.

“We’re extremely excited to be launching WG Labs’ first mobile title,” said Andrey Zimenko, Head of Publishing at WG Labs. “We soft-launched Gods & Glory in the CIS and a handful of EU countries and had more than 300,000 downloads during that period. The feedback we collected was invaluable in creating a finished product and lining up exciting content for the future.”

“Working with WG Labs to publish Gods & Glory was a great experience for everyone on the team,” said Stanislav Savvinykh, CEO of Friday’s Games. “Their global publishing expertise and knowledge of the industry let us fully concentrate on developing our game. We had the freedom to work on Gods & Glory, take on feedback, and put it towards creating an awesome experience.”

You can put your wits to the test in real-time fantasy PvP strategy and challenge warriors across the world as you build the ultimate empire. To help in your quest, you can call on the power of six diverse gods. While you level up and enhance your ultimate hero, create powerful magical items to dispose of your enemies, you can team up with players in the Alliance to show the world that you are the empire’s rightful leader.

The game is available for all iOS and Android devices.

Visit the official Gods & Glory portal to get your campaign started:

To download the game:

ROCCAT Announces Cross Gaming Headset

Hamburg, November 15th 2016 – Gaming has gone multi-platform and become ubiquitous. Todays’ gamer demands a perfect gaming experience, no matter which platform is used. The ROCCAT Cross replaces the need for separate headsets on PC, console or mobile devices. The Cross is the multi-platform over-ear stereo gaming headset that is with you everywhere.

The ROCCAT Cross features large 50mm neodymium magnet driver units, which ensure studio-grade sound. The earcups as well as the drivers are perfectly aligned to the ear, providing maximum comfort and top notch immersive sound experiences everywhere you go. Cross delivers superior audio quality, not only in games, but also in music, film and voice communications.

The ROCCAT Cross sets a new standard in terms of style and comfort for gaming audio. It is an on-trend headset with an understated black design. It provides a snug fit thanks to memory foam earpads that adapt uniquely to each wearer, which provides a new level of comfort. Measuring just 7 oz (200g) in weight, it is more than 2 oz (55g) lighter than competing headsets in the same class.

In order to provide a fluid multi-platform experience, the ROCCAT Cross comes complete with dual microphones, one designed for PC and one designed for mobile use. Each of the two mics is built into an anti-tangle cable, both of which are provided with the Cross. The mics are detachable and plug into a neatly-placed port on the underside of the left earcup. While gaming on PC or console, choose the boom-arm mic for superior voice communication quality. While out and about, use the discreet and unobtrusive in-line mic. The ROCCAT Cross is with gamers everywhere they go.

The ROCCAT Cross hits stores on December 8th and will be available for €/$69.99

Fantastic Beasts Coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour

(Burbank, Calif. – November 15, 2016) On December 9, 2016, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will open a reimagined exhibit offering an up-close look at authentic props and costumes from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the beloved Harry Potter films. Highlights of the Fantastic Beasts experience include costumes worn by Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Colin Farrell (Percival Graves), as well as Newt’s case of creatures. Tour guests will now be able to explore how J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has been brought to life on the silver screen over the past 15 years.

“We are excited to let the world peer behind the lens to see how filmmakers develop the entertainment we love,” said Danny Kahn, Executive Director, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “This expansion will transport guests from Harry Potter’s Hogwarts adventures back to 1926 New York, where Newt Scamander’s misplaced magical case has found its home.”

The expansion will take guests on a journey from concept art to final designs used on set. Tour guests will be able to see the detailed costumes of Lord Voldemort, from a young Tom Riddle to his rise as the Dark Lord. Guests will also have the opportunity to be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses by the magical Sorting Hat. This interactive experience will take place in front of a life like image of the Great Hall which will include costumes of iconic Hogwarts professors. As a finale to the exhibit, guests will be able to explore the newest film from the Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Snakebyte Unveils New Range of Zoopa Drones

San Diego, CA – November 15, 2016 snakebyte®, leading innovators of gaming hardware, announced today that the shipping of an all-new range of drones engineered in Germany to be fast, agile and tough. Flying into stores in time for Holiday 2016, the new range of drones is being released under the Company’s Zoopa™ brand of unmanned aerial vehicles and RC products.

A true global success, the popularity of recreational drones continues to grow year-on-year and is expected to be amongst the most popular gifts over the holiday season. The new range includes something for every budget and skill-set and includes four key products:

  • Q55 Zepto Drone – SRP: $49.99

Redefining expectations from an entry level drone, the Q55 features two individual flying modes tailored for speed and agility and making it the ideal product for beginners and experts alike! Color LED’s aid with flight orientation, and starting to fly with the Q55 is simplicity itself. Before long, users will be performing loops and stunts with ease! With its integrated LED lighting and 360° flip, the Q55 is compact in design and extremely manoeuvrable.

  • Q165 Riot Drone – SRP: $69.99

A quadcopter so easy to manoeuvre that it’s safe for living room use, the Q165 features four powerful blades, each protected by the chassis to avoid damage to the drone and environment should a collision occur. Lightweight design and compact dimensions allow for agile flight characteristics and front and rear lights provide easy orientation when in flight. The integrated six-axis gyro 2.0 technology provides extremely stable flight no matter what the skill level and the in-built automatic 360° looping function will drop jaws everywhere it flies!

  • Q420 Cruiser Drone – SRP: $99.99

Capture breath-taking skyward footage in stunning HD video with the super-light Q420 cruiser. Equipped with the FlyCamOne Nano HD camera and a 4GB MicroSD card, photographs and video are triggered via the remote control, effortlessly captured on SD card at the touch of a button. The integrated six-axis gyro 2.0 technology guarantees a silky-smooth flight at any skill level, and with four selectable flight modes, all skill-sets are accounted for. The powerful engines and high-precision components help to stabilise flight and to make complex manoeuvers look easy! The color coded rotors ensure easy orientation when airborne and for night-time flying, the integrated LED lights powerfully illuminate the flight path for a visually stunning display.

  • Prime Q250 Raider FPV Racing Drone – SRP: $149.99

The ultimate in fast-paced racing excitement, the Prime Q250 Raider provides the best view in the house! The classic console style controller will feel familiar to gamers and features a smartphone mount so you can keep on top of the action with ease. Download the free app to your iOS™ or Android™ device and the integrated Wi-Fi technology transmits a live high-quality FPV (First Person View) video feed of the drones’ vision right to your device! Use the screen to expertly navigate your drone into the trickiest of manoeuvres and even save the stream to enjoy later or share with your friends on social media! The Prime Q250 also featuring integrated LED lighting and 360° flip functionality.

Nick Repenning, CEO for snakebyte USA commented, “At snakebyte we have been working diligently to grow our core gaming business while expanding our portfolio of products into adjacent categories. We believe that our new range of Zoopa drones will prove successful in growing our retail presence and are proud to be partnering with Staples® as a key retail destination for this exciting range during the holiday season.”

The new range of Zoopa drones begin shipping globally from November 2016.

For more information, visit http://www.acme-online.de  and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.