Archive - 2016

Conan Exiles Gets New 360 Degree Screenshots

2016/11/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Oslo, Norway – November 15th, 2016 – In less than three months, gamers everywhere will get to follow in the bloodstained footsteps of the world’s greatest fantasy hero as Conan Exiles, Funcom’s upcoming open-world survival game, hacks and slashes its way into Early Access. The development team is currently hard at work bringing the world of Conan to life, and today Funcom released a collection of new screenshots which captures just how far the game has progressed visually the past few months.

Funcom is also thrilled to announce it has teamed up with NVIDIA to implement their cutting-edge Ansel® technology which lets players take breathtaking 360 degree screenshots of the game. These screenshots can even be viewed in VR with devices such as Vive, Oculus Rift, and mobile VR. Funcom has today released several new 360 degree screenshots of Conan Exiles available on the link above.

Funcom today also announced that Conan Exiles will be available in 11 languages when it enters Early Access in January 2017: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

“We want to make sure the game is available to as many people as possible from the very start of Early Access,” says Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “Releasing a game into Early Access means building a community of players around it that helps us as developers realize the full potential of the game. The more people we can include in that process, the better it will be for the game and for the players.”

About Conan Exiles
‘CONAN EXILES’ is an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian, the world’s greatest fantasy hero. The game can be played on private and public servers, either in multiplayer or local single-player. Journey through a vast, seamless world filled with the ruins of ancient civilizations and uncover its dark history and buried secrets as you seek to conquer and dominate the exiled lands yourself. Start with nothing but your bare hands and forge the legacy of your clan, from simple tools and weapons to gigantic fortresses and entire cities. Enslave the bandits of the exiled lands to do your bidding by breaking them on the grueling Wheel of Pain. Sacrifice the beating hearts of your enemies on the blood-soiled altars of your god to seize true power and glory. Summon the colossal avatar of your god and see them lay waste to your enemies and their homes.

You can learn more about ‘CONAN EXILES’ on www.conanexiles.com. Follow the game on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates.

J!NX Launches J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro Apparel Lines

2016/11/14
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SAN DIEGO — Nov. 14, 2016 — Jinx Inc. (stylized J!NX) has launched two new lines of apparel for gamers: the J!NX Brand, a collection of core clothing featuring comfortable fits and soft fabrics inspired by the upbeat and relaxed attitude of gaming, and J!NX Pro, an original label catering specifically to professional gamers and esports enthusiasts. Both lines build upon J!NX’s standing as a leading designer and provider of high-quality gaming lifestyle goods online and at retail. Drawing from this experience, both the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines offer consumers a means of paying tribute to not just one particular video game license, but gaming culture as a whole.

“J!NX was created to celebrate gaming culture and lifestyle. Video games are not just something we do, they are woven into who we are,” said Sean Gailey, J!NX co-founder and CEO. “That passion and expertise uniquely position us to establish the J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro lines as the gold standard for core and competitive gaming apparel at an unprecedented scale.”

The new J!NX Pro line combines high-performance fits and fabrics with the utmost regard for form and feel to convey the dedicated look of professionalism that competitive teams expect. Maintaining focus while playing to win requires comfort and confidence, and so J!NX’s designs utilize true-to-size fits, top-grade moisture-wicking materials and fashion-forward styles on par with those of mainstream sports.

“It’s striking how underserviced professional esports players are compared to their counterparts in the NBA or NFL in terms of professional-grade performance wear,” said John Nite, J!NX’s new vice president of creative/product and a former design director at Under Armour. “The J!NX Pro line is a direct response to that, with high-quality styles designed with pro gamers’ unique needs and tastes at heart.”

The first official J!NX Brand and J!NX Pro offerings of t-shirts, jerseys, joggers, hoodies and hats are now available online at JINX.com, with plans to expand to brick-and-mortar retail by fall 2017.

Wargaming and SEGA Enter Partnership for Total War: ARENA

2016/11/14
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November 14, 2016 — Wargaming, SEGA and Creative Assembly announced today a new strategic partnership that will see Total War: ARENA published worldwide¹ as the first title released by the newly created publishing label, Wargaming Alliance. Wargaming Alliance is dedicated to providing third-party publishers and developers the tools, resources and platform to enter the highly competitive free-to-play gaming market along with access to Wargaming’s substantial subscriber base of over 100 million gamers.

Total War, one of the key pillars of the SEGA business, is one of the most successful and influential strategy franchises of all time, mixing massive battles with deep tactical and strategic elements. Total War: ARENA, developed by Creative Assembly, brings those franchise tenets into the world of free-to-play gaming by blending the series’ trademark strategic experiences with intense 10-vs-10 player battles. Creative Assembly’s expertise, combined with Wargaming’s proven track-record in the free-to-play market, makes Total War: ARENA the perfect fit for Wargaming Alliance.

“SEGA is constantly exploring ways in which its diverse range of IPs can be brought to a wider gaming audience,” said Jurgen Post, President and COO at SEGA Europe. “This strategic partnership with Wargaming, to release Total War: ARENA as the first game on the Wargaming Alliance platform, presents a unique opportunity for Creative Assembly’s eagerly anticipated creation to realize its full potential. Working with Wargaming, a market leader in the free-to-play space, and by utilizing their extensive experience and expertise in this area, SEGA is confident that Total War: ARENA will become the worldwide hit it deserves to be.”

“For more than a decade, the Total War franchise has been the standard-bearer of strategy gaming thanks to its trademark gameplay and a focus on authenticity. The free-to-play market is an exciting new opportunity for the franchise and in the last year we have seen great potential with Total War: ARENA,” said Tim Heaton, Studio Director at Creative Assembly. “The partnership with Wargaming Alliance is a perfect match of proven strategy gaming brands. We are excited to collaborate with the creators of the globally successful World of Tanks in bringing Total War: ARENA to gamers.”

“For the past seven years, Wargaming has worked hard to establish itself as an industry leader in publishing games within the free-to-play area,” said Vladimir Makarychev, Head of Wargaming Alliance. “Through the Wargaming Alliance label we hope to share our knowledge with other companies entering this highly competitive landscape and are extremely excited to partner with SEGA and Creative Assembly to ensure Total War: ARENA is a resounding success.”

Wargaming Alliance gives third-party companies access to the unique expertise and knowledge of the online free-to-play market that Wargaming has amassed over the years, the company’s multimillion loyal player community, and the best practices in free-to-play game promotion and operation. Partners will benefit from a global team of seasoned specialists covering all areas of game publishing from customer support through to marketing and community management. The platform also has a physical presence in all key markets and delivers a unique approach to regional publishing activities, tailored to local audiences.

¹With the exception of China.

Meet The Dwarves video series begins with Boindil Twoblade

2016/11/10
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Vienna/Bremen, November 10th: The Dwarves is getting ready for release on December 1, 2016 – so it’s time to meet some of the heroes. In today’s hero spotlight, THQ Nordic presents Boindil Twoblade, one of Tungdil’s most loyal companions and friends. The quick and ferocious fighter is extremely agile and outpaces both his allies and his opponents in battle. With his two axes, Boindil is a killing machine, who is brave and wild and loves a good fight.

Boindil is one of 15 playable characters in The Dwarves. In this new fantasy RPG, players will have to fight in real-time against overwhelming superior forces with just a handful of heroes.

The Dwarves will be available for PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 1, 2016 at a retailer near you or for digital download.

Next week, we will continue with Rodario, a famous actor and tricky fighter.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Operation Red Crow Release Date

2016/11/10
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SAN FRANCISCO – November 10, 2016 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that Operation Red Crow, the fourth major update for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available on November 17 for Xbox One, Sony Playstation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. In line with the studio’s commitment to provide new post-launch content for the game and complete the Year One road map, this content update introduces a free new map and new gameplay features. Once again two new Operators will be available for Season Pass holders on November 17 and for all players on November 24.

Celebrate Red Crow’s Launch with a Free Weekend

Ubisoft also announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available for free from November 11 to 13, for the first time on PlayStation®4 system, as well as on Windows PC via Uplay and Steam.

In the lead up to the fourth major update, the Rainbow Six community remains strong and continues to increase with more people playing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege than there were at launch. There is no better time to join the strong community of more than 10 million players and discover Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege firsthand.

The New Skyscraper Map and Two New Japanese S.A.T. Operators

In Operation Red Crow, the Skyscraper map is perched high above the streets of Nagoya, Japan, where Operators have to neutralize an organized crime threat within a Yakuza-filled mansion. Two Japanese Special Assault Team (S.A.T.) Operators, Hibana and Echo, have been enlisted to suppress this menace:

  • Hibana is an expert at gaining entry in high risk areas thanks to her explosive leadership on the field. She is equipped with the SuperNova and Type-89 as primary weapons, allowing for rapid motions and providing precise room-to-room clearings.
  • Echo, a tactical and technology-driven Operator, is also equipped with the SuperNova, along with the MP5SD4 as primary weapons, allowing him to proceed rapidly and precisely in Close Quarter Battle contexts.

Season Pass owners will benefit from seven days of exclusive access to these new Operators, while all other players will be able to unlock them with their Renown or R6 Credits after the exclusive period.

Further details on the content of Operation Red Crow will be unveiled during the Rainbow Six Pro League Season 3 Finals livestream, which will include the first live demo of the new DLC. To get an exclusive first look at Operation Red Crow, tune in to the livestream at 9:45am PT on Sunday, November 13, here: https://www.twitch.tv/rainbow6

The Rainbow Six Pro League Season 3 Finals will be held on November 12 and 13 at the ESL Studios in Katowice, Poland where the top Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege players will gather and compete for a $150.000 total prize-pool.

To learn more about Red Crow please visit www.rainbow6.com/redcrow

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is currently available worldwide for Microsoft Xbox One, Sony Playstation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

For more information about the game and news on the upcoming title update, Operation Red Crow, please visit: www.rainbow6.com

Tyranny Launch Trailer

2016/11/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

STOCKHOLM and IRVINE, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2016 – Paradox Interactive today released Tyranny, a brand-new role-playing game (RPG) from Obsidian Entertainment, for Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs. Tyranny, designed and developed by the award-winning studio behind both modern and classic RPG hits including Pillars of Eternity, Fallout: New Vegas, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, is now available via digital retail outlets worldwide. The game places players within a world where a brutal clash between good and evil has taken place – and evil has emerged triumphant. Players will take on the role of a high-ranking officer in the armies of Kyros the Overlord, make world-altering, morally difficult decisions that guide the fate of thousands, and find their place in a new world order.

“Tyranny is a groundbreaking step for Paradox, establishing us further within the RPG genre,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “Paradox games are, by design, deep, complex, and replayable, allowing gamers to experience very personal stories when they play one of our titles. Who better than Obsidian to create an RPG that fits those qualities? We’re proud to share Tyranny with the world and show what we can achieve with such a creative partner.”

“The tale of Tyranny is a story that Obsidian has been thinking about for years, and today we’re proud to share it with the world,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment. “What started out as a simple premise — ‘what if evil won?’ — has become the next great Obsidian game. As RPG players, we love great stories and tough choices in games. With Tyranny, we made sure these were at the forefront, through the lens that evil has already conquered the world.”

In Tyranny, the grand war between good and evil is over – and the forces of evil, led by Kyros the Overlord, have won. The Overlord’s merciless armies dominate the face of the world, and its denizens must find their new roles within the war-torn realm. Players interact with the populace to inspire loyalty, disgust, or fear as they roam the world as an officer in Kyros’ forces, empowered to act as both judge and executioner.

Tyranny is available now, starting at $44.99. To purchase Tyranny or to learn more about the game, visit https://www.paradoxplaza.com/tyranny

Danger Goat – Launch Trailer

2016/11/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Thursday 10th November, 2016 – nDreams, the UK’s largest developer/publisher solely focused on creating virtual reality (VR) games and experiences, is excited to announce that their new mobile VR game Danger Goat is now available to download on Daydream, priced at $5.99 / € 5.49 / £4.99.

Danger Goat is an all new breed of puzzle platformer with a bold, graphic style inspired by classic cartoons and developed exclusively as a launch title for Daydream, Google’s platform for high-quality mobile VR. The game’s colourful art style and instantly accessible gameplay mean that players of all skill levels will be able to pick up and enjoy Danger Goat.

In Danger Goat, players will embark on a chaotic caper and help the intrepid goat through a world of cartoon carnage, from snowy mountains and wild forests all the way to outer space. The path to freedom will not be straightforward as deadly, over-engineered contraptions have been set to dispatch Danger Goat in the most hilariously brutal ways imaginable. Players will need to avoid an arsenal of traps, from missiles and shrink rays to crazy killer robots, all designed to zap, splat and explode the goat in anarchically inventive ways.

nDreams has built Danger Goat from the ground up as a showcase for Google’s Daydream View headset and controller by combining tactile, dynamic puzzles with intuitive motion controls. By tilting the Daydream controller to manipulate the world, players can knock down monoliths, sabotage traps and create new paths to guide, slide and catapult Danger Goat to safety.

nDreams are proud to be one of the first videogame developers making original apps and experiences for Daydream, having first announced their commitment at Google I/O 2016.

To download the latest screenshots and videos for Danger Goat, as well as the game’s factsheet, please follow this link: www.ndreams.com/press/

For more details about the game, please visit Danger Goat’s website, Facebook page and YouTube playlist, or visit nDreams’ blog for a wealth of behind-the-scenes information.

New LEGO Dimensions “Meet That Hero” Episode

2016/11/10
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November 11, 2016 – Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the fourth episode in the “Meet That Hero!” video series, featuring two powerful wizards from very different worlds – Gandalf of Middle-earth and Newt Scamander of New York City.

In the video, the highly respected Gandalf attempts to introduce Newt, but things quickly go awry when no one is able to differentiate Gandalf from his fellow wizard and white-haired doppelganger – Professor Dumbledore. This is a clear case of mistaken identity that Gandalf the Grey shall not let pass! The hilarious video also showcases a number of Dimensions’*ahem* fantastic beasts in action, including Velociraptor and Unikitty, who find themselves among his real fantastic beasts, like Niffler.

Watch Dogs 2 Launch Trailer

2016/11/09
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Ubisoft has released the official launch trailer for their new shooter/action title, Watch Dogs 2!

About Watch Dogs 2

Watch_Dogs 2 is an open world action-adventure game where the San Francisco Bay Area is your living playground and hacking is your weapon to bend the city – and its people – to your will. Step into the shoes of Marcus Holloway, a brilliant hacker, and journey to pull off the Hack of the Century: a crippling shutdown of ctOS 2.0, an invasive technology used by the powerful to silently control everyday citizens. Watch_Dogs 2 will be available on PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, and Windows PC on November 15, 2016.

Industry Giant 2 Console Trailer

2016/11/09
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November 9, 2016 – Winter is coming and so the time is ticking for a GIANTIC period in games business! The Tycoon Reference – Industry Giant 2 will hit consoles and retail stores in a few weeks!

First released in 1997 the Industry Giant brand gained huge success on PC and is still one of the most popular tycoon series ever created. Now console players will get the unique chance to play Industry Giant 2 on consoles!

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, start your career and become the most famous business tycoon ever seen! Millions of Dollar are just waiting to become yours in Industry Giant 2 – SOON AVAILABLE FOR CONSOLES!

Industry Giant 2 – the tycoon reference – features economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, downturns and triumphs… This is your chance to become the greatest power in the industry. Begin the game in the year 1900 with little money, but large ambitions and through skillful decisions, you can build up an enormous empire. You make critical decisions about which products you should manufacture, where to gather the raw materials, where to sell product, and how to transport them effectively. It is your choice whether you start out as a minor fruit-growing framer with a little orchard and retire as the owner of the biggest foodstuff empire around, or end up owning a multinational conglomerate with a vast portfolio of products. Industry Giant II was a classic when it originally released, and has stood the test of time as a great gameplay experience with a host of cool features.