Archive - 2016

Arktika.1 Announced for Oculus Touch

2016/10/06

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

October 6, 2016 – From 4A Games, the creators of Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux, comes a new vision of the apocalypse. Announced today during the Oculus Connect 3 keynote in San Jose, ARKTIKA.1 is a highly immersive, action-packed, first-person shooter designed exclusively for Oculus Touch. Using the newest version of the 4A Engine and set for release in Q2 2017, ARKTIKA.1 delivers the most impressive visuals ever seen in VR, along with the immersion and world building that 4A Games is known for, in a full AAA package. Experience a post-apocalyptic vision of the future like never before; in full VR.

Nearly a century in the future, the world has fallen into a new ice age in the aftermath of a silent apocalypse. Only the equatorial regions are still habitable, yet pockets of humanity survive in small numbers all over the planet, hanging onto existence in the resource-rich territories to the north and south– resources that everyone wants to control… Protect the colony in the wastelands of old Russia from raiders, marauders, and strange creatures. Be the savior. Give humanity a second chance.

“At 4A Games, we pride ourselves on our ability to make immersive experiences, so creating ARKTIKA.1, a big, atmospheric VR shooter made a lot of sense,” said Andriy Prokhorov, co-founder and creative director at 4A Games. “ARKTIKA.1 is a full-blown ААА title, and we’re employing all of our accumulated experience making high-quality shooters, and also using a lot of new opportunities provided only by VR. Oculus has allowed us to take the immersion to a whole new level, and it would have been a shame to miss such an opportunity.”

“ARKTIKA.1 is everything you’d expect from the team of FPS experts at 4A Games, with a dark and gritty style that only they could achieve,” said Jason Rubin, head of content at Oculus.

For more information on ARKTIKA.1, visit http://www.4a-games.com.mt.

Turtle Beach Announces VR Focused Stealth 350VR Headset

2016/10/06

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San Diego, CA – October 6, 2016 – With the launch of PlayStation®VR just around the corner, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, is set to elevate Virtual Reality (VR) gaming audio from good to amazing with the new STEALTH 350VR gaming headset. The STEALTH 350VRaccurately reproduces 3D surround sound from the PlayStation VR and other VR devices through large 50mm over-ear speakers, and features 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass Boost, and a lightweight, ergonomic “built for VR” design that provides extra clearance for VR headbands and cables. The STEALTH 350VR also includes smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam ear cushions to ensure a comfortable fit, as well as a removable noise-cancelling microphone for crystal clear chat, and Mic Monitoring which lets gamers hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players. The STEALTH 350VR has a MSRP of $79.95 and will be available at participating retail outlets nationwide starting this Sunday, October 9, 2016.

“2016 continues to be a great year for us in gaming, and we’re very proud of the innovations we’ve put into the STEALTH 350VR,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Audio is half the overall VR experience, so we set out to create a headset that improves VR audio. For example, VR devices either don’t come with onboard audio or come with smaller on-ear or in-ear speakers, so we have large 50mm over-ear speakers with amplification and bass boost for better overall sound. We also know gamers are already going to be wearing a VR device on their head, so we developed the STEALTH 350VR to be lightweight, and gave it fabric-wrapped, memory foam ear cushions and designed it to fit comfortably around the VR devices. VR is an exciting new market, and the STEALTH 350VR is another great example of how we leverage our heritage as audio experts to create innovative new products that provide gamers with the best possible experience.”

Full details for Turtle Beach’s Stealth 350VR gaming headset are below:

Battery-Powered Amplification – Louder is better! Turtle Beach’s Stealth 350VR gaming headset delivers amazing amplified game and chat audio for a more immersive experience, and allows gamers to play for over 30 hours on a single charge.

Large 50mm Speakers – High-performance 50mm over-ear speakers deliver crisp highs and thundering lows.

Variable Bass Boost – Variable Bass Boost enhances those thundering lows, adding depth and realism to VR gaming audio.

Ergonomic “Built for VR” Design – The Stealth 350VR is designed to accommodate the PlayStation VR headband without interference. A special channel in the Stealth 350VR’s headband provides clearance for over-head cables on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive™.

Detachable Noise-Cancelling Microphone – Eliminate unwanted background noise in the virtual world created from moving around in the real world. TheStealth 350VR’s noise-cancelling microphone provides crystal clear chat with other players, and can be easily detached when not in use.

Mic Monitoring – Mic Monitoring allows gamers to hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players…unless you want to.

Lightweight and Comfortable – The Stealth 350VR headset features a lightweight and comfortable design, with smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam ear cushions to ensure a breathable, comfortable fit.

Swappable Cable System – Comes with easily interchangeable cables to swap between the PlayStation VR, PS4™ Pro and PS4™, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sinister Pointe Haunted Attraction Opens Tomorrow

2016/10/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

October 6, 2016 – Completely new for 2016, Sinister Pointe is fully immersive, interactive maze offering a “choose your own adventure” style walkthrough. The large-scale single maze breaks off at various points leading guests through one of four different experiences, where they will be branded with that dimension’s mark of the damned.

Sinister Pointe has opened a portal between our world and the next. Upon multiple experimentations we have discovered four separate dimensions within this dark and vast oblivion. Enter this world cautiously for the BRANDER lurks beyond the walls. If you are caught in his grasp, you WILL BE MARKED. Once marked, there is no escape! Your path through this dark and decrepit world has been chosen for you. Stray from your chosen path and you will be banished from the world we know for eternity.

Sinister Pointe Haunted Attraction contains interactive elements that may include contact with Ouija Boards, Tarot Cards, Crawling, Total Darkness, Tight Spaces & Possible Moments of Being ALONE!

Dates and Times:

Sinister Pointe will be open on the following dates in October and November. Hours are 7:00 pm to 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm on all other days of the week.

October: 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
November: 4, 5, 11, 12

Tickets are limited and sold in one-hour time slots.

Ticket Prices:

Tickets range from $18 – $44 based on ticket option and date.

Attendees can purchase a general ticket to go through the maze once, or an all night pass which will allow multiple walkthroughs to experience each of the four realms. There are also Scream (front of the line) passes available.

Purchase Link: http://wl.flavorus.com/SinisterPointe

Location:

1851 West Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton CA 92833

Parking:

Free general parking in the front and the back of the building.

Website/Socials:

www.SinisterPointe.com
www.Facebook.com/SinisterPointe
www.Twitter.com/SinisterPointe
www.Instagram.com/SinisterPointe

Fallout Shelter Update 1.8 Brings Halloween and More

2016/10/06

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October 6, 2016 – Today Bethesda Game Studios released Update 1.8 for the award-winning mobile and PC game, Fallout Shelter, allowing Overseers to craft themes for their Vault rooms based on their favorite Fallout 4 factions, introducing Holiday celebrations, and bringing even more new Quests to the free-to-play game.

Update 1.8 Content Includes:

Room Themes: Players can show off their Fallout 4 allegiances by building the new room, the Theme Workshop, which enables the crafting of room themes based on the four Fallout 4 factions – the Minutemen, the Railroad, the Brotherhood of Steel, and the Institute. Crafting recipes for these themes will be found on Quests, and players can turn themes on and off at will.

New Quests: Update 1.8 brings a fresh batch of Quests – including upcoming special event Holiday Quests — to keep Dwellers busy finding upgrades and gathering resources from the Wasteland.

Holiday Festivities Coming to the Vault: For the second year in a row, holiday celebrations will return to the Vault for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Starting in October, Halloween-themed outfits will appear as Quest rewards and spooky room themes will become available for a limited time.

iMessage Stickers: Since their release in September, Fallout Shelter players on iOS10 have been sharing exclusive Fallout Shelter stickers to dress up their messages with friends. Update 1.8 brings a new batch of stickers, including a set of Halloween-themed stickers just in time for the holiday.

Fallout Shelter is available for free on Android and iOS devices as well as PC. To download the game, players should visit Google Play, the App Store, or, on PC, by downloading the Bethesda.net Launcher at the following link: http://download.cdp.bethesda.net/BethesdaNetLauncher_Setup.exe.

For more information on Fallout Shelter, please visit www.FalloutShelter.com.

Dishonored 2 – ‘Daring Escapes’ Gameplay Trailer

2016/10/06

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October 6, 2016 – We’ve just released a new gameplay video for Dishonored 2 titled, ‘Daring Escapes’. Watch as both Emily Kaldwin and Corvo Attanoshowcase a few of the seemingly limitless creative combinations of their supernatural abilities, weapons and gadgets to escape from the Royal Conservatory.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning Dishonored saga by ArkaneStudios, set to launch worldwide on November 11, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Delilah, a mad witch armed with powerful black magic, has seized the throne from Empress Emily Kaldwin, leaving the fate of the Isles hanging in the balance. As either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca– a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power. Armed with the mark of the Outsider and powerful new supernatural abilities, hunt down your enemies and forever alter the fate of the Empire.

Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or her father, the royal protector Corvo Attano? Will you make your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system, or use a blend of both? How will you combine your character’s unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies?

Anyone who pre-orders Dishonored 2 will be able to play the game a day early before the official worldwide release, and will receive a copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

For more information about the game please visit dishonored.bethesda.net.

Wasteland 3 Crowdfunding Now Underway

2016/10/06

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(Newport Beach, CA – October 5, 2016) – inXile Entertainment announces Wasteland 3, sequel to 2014’s Wasteland 2, which stands as one of the most successful videogame crowdfunding projects, and delivering with an 87 Metacritic score. The Wasteland 3 crowdfunding campaign on Fig (fig.co/w3) offers both equity and rewards options, with an overall goal of raising $2.75M USD, $2.25M coming from equity.

“If a platform like Fig had existed back when we kickstarted the Wasteland 2 campaign, investors would have been very happy,” said Brian Fargo, CEO, inXile Entertainment. “We want to take our Wasteland franchise to a darker and brutal post-apocalyptic setting that builds on the foundation of Wasteland 2. A game that is ambitious in reactivity and with new features like multi-player and the integration of vehicles into the world.”

In Wasteland 3, inXile builds upon its award-winning franchise, beginning shortly after the end of Wasteland, with the player starting the game as the sole survivor of Team November, a Ranger squad dispatched to the icy Colorado wastes. Colorado is a land of buried secrets, lost technology, fearsome lunatics, and deadly factions, most of which have never heard of the Desert Rangers.

About Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is party-based roleplaying game, playable in single-player or multiplayer, with a renewed focus on reactivity and strategic combat.

MULTI-PLAYER: Playable in single- and multiplayer experiences.
COMBAT: Deep turn-based combat, evolving on Wasteland 2‘s strategic options and unique encounter design
By including vehicles, environmental dangers, and a revamped, more fluid action system, Wasteland 3 evolves from Wasteland 2’s deep tactical turn-based combat and unique encounter design.
GAMEPLAY: For the first time, players can play by themselves or with friends in a story-driven synchronous or asynchronous multiplayer experience. Choices open up mission opportunities, areas to explore, story arcs, and tons of other content.
RANGER BASE: Your Ranger Base is a core part of the experience. As you help the local people and establish a reputation in Colorado, quests and narrative will force you to make decisions on how to lead.
ENVIRONMENT: The game will be set in the savage lands of frozen Colorado, where survival is difficult and a happy outcome is never guaranteed. Players will face difficult moral choices and make sacrifices that will change the game world.
STORYLINE: Wasteland 3 will feature a deep and engaging story utilizing a newly-revamped dialog tree system from the celebrated writers of Torment: Tides of Numenera.
PLATFORMS: Simultaneously releasing to Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Backer – Deals

DEALS for FIG: Returning backers of all inXile projects will receive a $5 discount on rewards backing.
FREE GAME: All fans backing within the first 48 hours will receive a free game, either the horror adventure game STASIS or the old school turn-based post-apocalyptic RPG UnderRail.

UPLAY Store Relaunched and Watch Dogs 2 CE Pre-Order

2016/10/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

SAN FRANCISCO — October 5, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced the relaunch of the UPLAY STORE. Complete with a new design and shopping features, the UPLAY STORE is a one stop shop for all things Ubisoft, including games, exclusive collectibles and Ubi Workshop products. To celebrate the relaunch, shoppers will receive a one-time 20% off their purchase (excluding game preorders) with the NEW20 promo code from October 5-9.

Visit store.ubi.com for additional information and product availability, including the latest Watch_Dogs 2 additions:

Watch_Dogs 2 Collector’s Edition
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition – with either the Standard, Deluxe or Gold Edition of Watch_Dogs 2 – and receive the Wrench Jr robot, a motorized and endearing companion, controlled by an app available on smartphones or tablets. It moves, emotes, interacts with pre-recorded sentences, and gives its owner the ability to relay their own messages through its voice.

Key Features

Controlled with smartphone App (iOS and Android) via Bluetooth.
Customizable with stickers and removable parts.
Two modes: Watcher Bot and Wrench Jr.
LED Screen displaying 10 different emotions.
Library of 17 pre-recorded sentences.
Record your own voice through your device, and Wrench Jr. will relay your message through its speaker in a robotic voice

Customers who pre-order any edition will also receive an extra mission named Zodiac Killer: An unwanted ghost of San Francisco’s past has resurfaced after fifty years. While completing the mission, the player unlocks an additional exclusive outfit.

The Watch_Dogs 2 Collection from Ubi Workshop
Whether you want to dress like Marcus Holloway or simply boast signs of your allegiance to DedSec, discover the Watch_Dogs 2 line of clothes and accessories including: hoodies, shirts, bags and more. This 10-piece collection is a fashionable, stylized extension of the game’s narrative themes.

Monster Jam: Crush It Coming to Consoles

2016/10/05

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MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 5, 2016 – GameMill Entertainment and Feld Entertainment® have announced they will bring the thrill of monster truck speed and action to gaming consoles with their new arcade racer, Monster Jam: Crush It!

Monster Jam: Crush It! features a massive variety of game modes with online and offline leaderboards and a colossal emphasis on stadium events, big stunts and destruction. Enjoy classic competitive stadium racing and freestyle, and perform gravity-defying stunts for huge rewards throughout over 96 different challenges in survivor, stunt and hill climb race modes. Experience all the action in polar, desert, harbor and forest environments, powered by Unreal Engine 4, with main music produced by Somatone Interactive.

There are 24 fully licensed and playable trucks to choose from in Monster Jam: Crush It!, including real-life legends like Grave Digger®, Monster Mutt®, Blue Thunder® and Zombie^TM. The game captures a cinematic, live-event feel across six genuine Monster Jam arenas.

Monster Jam: Crush It! is expected to launch digitally and at select retailers on Oct. 25 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered PlayStation 4 Launch Screenshots

2016/10/05

Jerry Paxton

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

Santa Monica, CA – October 5, 2016 – Capt. Price is back! Starting today, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system fans who pre-purchase the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy or Digital Deluxe editions can begin playing the Modern Warfare Remastered campaign 30-days early and relive one of the most classic and hallowed campaigns in video game history. Originally hailed as one of the greatest games ever made, in the remaster gamers can fight alongside the SAS and USMC leaders in such classic missions as “All Ghillied Up,” “Shock and Awe,” “Charlie Don’t Surf” and more.

The heart-pounding action and epic gameplay has been remastered in breathtaking 1080p, featuring enhanced textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is included in the Legacy and Digital Deluxe editions of Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare slated for release for Nov 4.

“Modern Warfare Remastered is a special game not only to us, but also to our passionate Call of Duty community,” said Rob Kostich, EVP and GM, Call of Duty, Activision. “The original featured a super high-octane, blockbuster thrill ride of a campaign that pioneered action games to where they are today. With Modern Warfare Remastered, fans who played it before will relive their favorite moments in beautiful HD glory, and for those new to Modern Warfare Remastered, get ready to experience a true classic. Together with Infinite Warfare, we’re delivering an incredible content and value offering to Call of Duty fans worldwide.”

Originally developed by Infinity Ward, the award-winning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare set a new standard upon its release for intense, cinematic action, while receiving universal praise as one of the most influential video games of all-time. Winner of numerous Game of the Year honors, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare became an instant classic and global phenomenon that set the bar for first-person shooters, and now returns for a new generation of fans. Game Informer has stated that Modern Warfare Remastered is “faithful in all the right ways,” while Hardcore Gamer has added that the title “never looked so good.”

Developed by Raven Software, and executive produced by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered transports fans around the globe, as they battle a rogue enemy group across hotspots from Eastern Europe and rural Russia, all the way to the Middle East. Through an engaging narrative full of twists and turns, players will call on sophisticated technology and superior firepower as they coordinate land and air strikes where speed and accuracy are essential to victory.

November 4th marks the most highly anticipated launch of the year, with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, along with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered*, releasing worldwide on the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is rated M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes). Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is available in the Digital Deluxe and Legacy Editions of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The title is rated M for Mature (Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language). Check local retailers for availability of all Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Editions.

*At launch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered campaign and multiplayer will be available on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. It will contain only 10 MP maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game. Additional MP maps will be made available by 12/31/2016 at no additional cost. Modern Warfare Remastered is a full game download. Internet connection required. For disc-based Legacy editions of Infinite Warfare on PS4 and Xbox One, Infinite Warfare game disc must be inserted to play Modern Warfare Remastered. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com/MWR_FAQ.

For more information on the Modern Warfare Remastered campaign early access, please visit Modern Warfare Remastered Campaign Early Access FAQ. Fans can also visit www.callofduty.com and follow @CallofDuty and @InfinityWard on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Trailer

2016/10/05

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (October 5, 2016) – Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics® continue to celebrate Lara Croft’s 20-year legacy with the release of the launch trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. The Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Launch Trailer marks the culmination of the Year of Tomb Raider, as well as Rise of the Tomb Raider’s arrival on PlayStation 4. With over 50 hours of gameplay, this is the definitive version of the award-winning action-adventure.

Nominated for over 85 “Best Of” awards, Rise of the Tomb Raider features Lara Croft becoming more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition to the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia. The 20 Year Celebration edition includes the new “Blood Ties” single player story chapter, “Lara’s Nightmare” zombie combat, new Co-op Endurance gameplay, VR support for PlayStation 4 , “Extreme Survivor” difficulty for the main campaign, 20 Year Celebration outfit and gun, 5 classic Lara skins and all previously released Downloadable Content. Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC October 11, 2016.

Related Links
Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page: http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER