July 12, 2016 – Today, EA SPORTS NHL 17 released a trailer that deep dives on the new features and improvements coming to On-Ice gameplay in the game, including authentic goalies, reactionary save intelligence, all-new net battles and dozens of new goal celebrations. Watch the Gameplay Series: Control the Ice Trailer here and visit the NHL blog to learn more about what’s new and what the Vancouver team has improved in NHL 17 with hitting passing, puck pick-ups and more.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 12, 2016 – In anticipation of the release of Ghostbusters, in theaters this Friday, Activision Publishing, Inc., in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, is unleashing a pair of exciting new Ghostbusters video games.
Ghostbusters is a third-person action role-playing game featuring single-player and local couch co-op multiplayer for up to four players. Taking place after the events of the film, players command a squad of rookie ghostbusters through Manhattan’s most haunted environments, discovering hidden collectibles and ridding the city of rogue spirits. There are four distinct heroes to choose from, and each character can be upgraded with new gear and abilities throughout the adventure. Ghostbusters is available today on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam for $49.99. It is rated E10+ by the ESRB.
Fans can also pick up the Ghostbusters Ultimate Bundle, a collection containing the standaloneGhostbusters video game, DLC featuring four classic Ghostbusters outfits and a bonus trap, a digital copy of the new Ghostbusters film when it officially releases on home video, and two dashboard themes inspired by the film and game. The Ghostbusters Ultimate Bundle is out today for $64.99 on the PlayStation®4 system through the PlayStation®Network in North America, as well as worldwide on Xbox One via the Xbox Games Store.
Ghostbusters: Slime City is a new mobile game that lets players take on the role of a ghostbusting recruit and save the city from a new paranormal threat. Craft unique proton pack loadouts for performance and cosmetic improvements while upgrading the headquarters and completing jobs for new and more powerful weapons and rewards. Then join up with others to create squads and compete in community challenges, timed events and PvP competitions to rise to the top of the leaderboards. Ghostbusters: Slime City is available now as a free download with in-app purchases on select iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices via the App Store, select Android devices via Google Play and select Kindle devices through the Amazon Appstore.
July 12, 2016 – 2K and Firaxis Games today released a new video introducing the team behind Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on Oct 21st for Windows PC.
Civilization VI reunites renowned developers behind the Gods & Kings and Brave New World expansion packs for Civilization V.
Lead Designer Ed Beach and Lead Producer Dennis Shirk, along with Art Director Brian Busatti, collectively have over 30 years of experience at Firaxis Games and have been crucial in helping Civilization V achieve its current standing as the most-played strategy game on Steam. Now, led by these seasoned veterans, the team at Firaxis is poised to create the most comprehensive Civilization experience to date in Civilization VI.
For more information and a Q&A with the team, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://civilization.com/#news/
July 12, 2016 – Paradox Development Studio will soon release the first Species Pack for its hit science fiction strategy game, Stellaris. Species Packs will give players new phenotypes to play with as they expand across the galaxy.
This first species pack will be called Plantoids, and, as its name suggests, will introduce sentient plant life to the universe of Stellaris. Instead of becoming salad or animal fodder, these plants have reached for the stars and begun to spread their tendrils across the galaxy, planting the roots of new civilizations on new planets.
Our talented artists have put together fifteen new portraits, an original cityscape backdrop, and stunning new ship models for your new neighbors.
Today we are also releasing for sale the original Stellaris soundtrack, composed by Andreas Waldetoft and the e-book Stellaris: Infinite Frontiers by Steven Savile, an original story about humanity’s first contact with an alien race and the questions this raises.
You can pick-up the e-book and the soundtrack today via the Paradox Interactive store or Steam. Plantoids will be available for sale as of August 4th, 2016.
July 12, 2016 – Created by Xibalba Studios for the PlayStation®4 and PC (Steam™), MilitAnt is a fast twitch side-scrolling blastacular action platformer that launched worldwide today on Steam. Its PlayStation®4 version hits the US today while the European invasion is set for July 14. The PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita launches will be announced at a later date and will support Cross-Buy and Cross-Save with PS4.
“We are proud to launch MilitAnt on PS4 and PC. MilitAnt is the type of shooter armed with nostalgia and advancing difficulty. It should feel both familiar and completely exotic at the same time. Most importantly, MilitAnt brings the fun back into side-scrolling shooters, which has been sorely missed recently,” said Ricardo Villarreal, CEO, Xibalba Studios.
Spawned from an incubation program, MilitAnt has earned numerous awards, such as the “Best Shooter” award from the Intel Level Up Game Demo Contest. The game was also selected as a nominee for Game Connection America’s “Best Project” award. Xibalba won ESA’s (Entertainment Software Association) Professional Developer category at Video Juegos MX for MilitAnt.
In MilitAnt, you play as an Ant. Deep underground, the Ants guard Crystalite which is the most precious resource. It is the chief fuel behind most modern Insect technology, from day-to-day tools to advanced weaponry. Fair trade among the many kingdoms has brought about long years of peace and prosperity, but there grows tension over the resource with some factions wanting to control it. The more envious factions have been gaining influence. War looms on the horizon.
MilitAnt opens with a sudden invasion. Termites have overrun the Ants’ colony! All seems lost. And yet, one brave Ant warrior (you) rises to the challenge. From the familiar depths of the colony’s mines, you must venture into the strange world above. When not soaring through the sky or visiting the Beetles’ mysterious realm, you’ll find yourself escaping from the jungle or being stalked in a bleak wasteland: each stage of the journey is beautiful yet dangerous, exotic and unique. Massive bosses stand in your way, each with an amazing battle theme composed by award-winner Gerard K. Marino.
In MilitAnt, players can gather quite an arsenal, from flamethrowers and sentry guns to electric beam rifles and more! And as an Ant, the warrior can carry weapons in all four hands. Preparation is key: only by unlocking and equipping the best combinations in each situation can he win victory and save the colony.
July 11, 2016 – Celebrated with a launch trailer, Bohemia Interactive today released the much-anticipated Apex expansion for their tactical military shooter game, Arma 3. For the first time ever in the series, players are deployed to a South Pacific warzone, reinforced with new vehicles, weapons, and gear to overcome the challenges of a hostile foreign terrain.
As reflected by the expansion’s name, Arma 3 Apex represents the pinnacle of over 15 years of Arma development. It builds upon the series’ signature large-scale authentic combat gameplay, where movement, shooting, and teamwork truly matter – and introduces fresh opportunities for all types of combat operations.
The key features of the Arma 3 Apex expansion are:
On the road to Apex, Bohemia Interactive released several free platform updates for Arma 3. The highlights of these updates include a major audio-visual upgrade, a 3D scenario editor, a new server browser and enhanced mod handling in the Launcher, Quick Play, vehicle-in-vehicle transport, weapon switching, spectator mode, and many user experience enhancements, such as a new main menu, a new default control preset, and more.
Jay Crowe, Creative Director on Arma 3:
“With Arma 3 Apex, there’s never been a better time to get into the series. Built upon a diverse, open platform, the expansion offers up a multiplayer-focused set of content, complimented by some great new additions to our arsenal, all set in the truly splendid backdrop of Tanoa – a fresh experience of combat, and an exicting new sandbox for our dedicated community.”
Arma 3’s Project Lead, Petr Kolář:
“We’ve been focused on Arma 3 Apex for over two years, and it’s incredibly satisfying to finally see all of that hard work come together. Tanoa is without doubt one of the best terrains in the Arma series, providing an experience that we can only refer to as a “green hell”. Together with the new vehicles, weapons, uniforms, accessories, and of course the co-op campaign, we are certain this will keep players engaged in combat for a long time. I’m extremely proud of what the team has achieved. This really is the Apex in Arma 3’s development journey.”
Arma 3 Apex is now available for purchase on Steam and the Bohemia Store (29.99 EUR / 24.99 GBP / 34.99 USD). Those who are new to Arma 3, but want to enlist for the complete experience at the best price, can choose to pick up the Arma 3 Apex Edition on Steam or the Bohemia Store for 59.99 EUR / 44.99 GBP / 69.99 USD.
For more intel on the Apex expansion, please visit the official web page at www.arma3.com/apex – where you can find a complete overview of its content and features. To keep track of all the latest news and updates, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Steam.
Prague/Uppsala – 11th July 2016 – Publisher Grip Digital and developer Teotl Studios are excited to announce today that their ever-evolving exploration-adventure game The Solus Project, already a hit on Steam, will touch down on Xbox One on Friday 15 July. The totally updated final version of The Solus Project offers every player a rich single-player story, packed with deep exploration and adventure, and an exciting and harsh extra terrestrial environment that challenges every player’s survival skills from beginning to end.
The Solus Project strands players on an alien planet and challenges them to get to grips with changing, hostile environment while struggling to find a way to send a signal home – and save the human race in the process. Planet Earth has been destroyed and what remains of mankind lingers on in a small fleet of ships near Pluto. As the last hope for our species, players are sent to scout a distant planet as a potential location for a colony.
After years of drifting through space, when the right new home seems to have been found, disaster strikes, and your ship is destroyed on entering the mysterious planet’s orbit – only you survive. With team members dead and all your equipment gone, you must cope with the stark reality that you are completely alone and must learn survival tactics to explore, gain vital information in secret locations, and send a message for help.
Key Features in The Solus Project include:
· EXPLORATION: Unlock the depths of the uncharted planet, and discover the secrets buried deep below. Delve into huge cave systems and tombs and uncover more than 200 secrets.
· ADVENTURE: Spelunk through 10 large, entirely handcrafted levels including five islands and five large tombs/caves.
· ROLE-PLAYING: Be a pioneer, an archaeologist, and an astronaut to explore a mysterious alien planet. The adventure has a beginning and an end, but it is a harsh world. Your death means the end of mankind. Save humanity and rebuild a communication device to phone home, by scavenging useful items.
· ATMOSPHERE: Soak in the rich, fully dynamic environment. An alien day and night cycle and a dynamic weather system are synchronized to calculate everything from temperature, wind, humidity, cloud coverage impact on the climate, and more. It handles ocean tides. Plants respond to the climate. Storms form. Earthquakes happen. Watch out!
· SURVIVAL ELEMENTS: Survive the extreme climate, tornadoes, storms, meteors, lightning, and the dark secrets buried beneath the surface.
· GEOLOGICAL DEPTH: Plants grow and rot. Ocean tide rises and recedes based on the moon. Your body responds to everything from getting wet to lack of sleep or the humidity, or even walking uphill. There are secret areas within secret areas within secret areas, and hundreds of upgrades to be found and used to complete your quest.
The Solus Project is a single-player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball, which was voted as the 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game of the Year.
For more on information on The Solus Project, check it out on Steam, follow on Twitter, like on Facebook, and visit www.thesolusproject.com.
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 11, 2016) – Paramount Television and Anonymous Content have optioned the rights to one of the most successful and dynamic videogames, Battlefield™, from DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio. Michael Sugar, 2016 Academy Award winner, and Ashley Zalta from Anonymous Content will serve as executive producers.
The Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay, and is recognized for delivering the premier all-out war experience across land, sea and air. The award-winning Battlefield franchise has amassed more than 60 million players worldwide since debuting in 2002, and the franchise continues to boast highly-engaged audiences across its catalogue titles.
“Paramount TV actively seeks smart content from all sectors that will resonate with audiences and translate to compelling programming,” said Amy Powell, President, Paramount TV. “EA’s Battlefield has an incredibly dynamic narrative, coupled with a loyal fan base, which will allow us to bring this exciting and unique property to the small screen. We look forward to working with EA and Anonymous Content and thank Michael Sugar for his tenacity in bringing us this exciting project.”
“Battlefield has a tremendous built-in, engaged fan base, making it a highly coveted piece of IP primed for long-form adaptation,” said Michael Sugar, partner, Anonymous Content. “Together with EA and Paramount TV, we’ll develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly fifteen years.”
“Battlefield is one of the most loved properties among our players,” said Patrick Söderlund, Executive Vice President, EA. “We are thrilled that Anonymous Content and Paramount TV will look to introduce fans to Battlefield through a new medium.”
Battlefield continues the partnership between Anonymous Content and Paramount TV, which have a first-look production deal for scripted television programming across broadcast, premium cable, cable and online audiences. This marks the organizations’ entrée into content based on a videogame franchise.
“Michael’s track record speaks for itself,” added Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of EA Entertainment. “Combined with his passion for Battlefield, we cannot imagine a better team than Anonymous Content and Paramount for this project.”
Watch the Battlefield 1 Official Reveal Trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nRTF2SowQ
NEW YORK, NY (July 11, 2016) – MTV today announced the nominees for “Fandom of the Year,” presented by JOLLY RANCHER Candy, which will feature 32 nominees going head-to-head across multiple platforms in a special social tournament spanning movies, TV dramas, TV comedies and, for the first time ever, video games. MTV also announced nominees for “Ship of the Year,” presented by FDA, celebrating the relationships that fandoms are dying to see. The awards will be handed out at the third annual “MTV Fandom Awards,” which will take place alongside the “MTV Fandom Fest” at Petco Park on Thursday, July 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. PT, leading into the 8:00 p.m. PT taping of the awards. The show will air on Sunday, July 24, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
The multiplatform, social-first approach to “Fandom of the Year” voting will charge fans from the 32 fandoms across each of the four categories to put their loyalties to the test with tournament-style voting across Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr and Twitter. Voting is now open on Facebook with all 32 nominees. To cast a vote, fans must share their favorite nominee image. On July 13, the 16 nominees with the most shares will move on to the next voting round, which will be announced at 2:00 pm ET that day.
Fans can keep track of voting through all rounds at fandomoftheyear.mtv.com.
Through an exclusive partnership with Tumblr, votes for “Ship of the Year,” will be cast solely on Tumblr. MTV will launch a unique post for each of the nominees on the MTV Tumblr page, with the winner determined by the post with the largest vote count. This year’s nominees include: “Olicity” (Oliver + Felicity, “Arrow”), “Stucky” (Steve + Bucky, Captain America: Civil War), “Stormpilot” (Finn + Poe, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens ), “Stydia” (Stiles + Lydia, “Teen Wolf”), “Clexa” (Clarke + Lexa, “The 100”), “Westallen” (Iris West + Barry Allen, “The Flash”) and “Malec” (Magnus Bane + Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments).
The complete list of nominees for the 2016 “MTV Fandom Awards” follows:
FANDOM OF THE YEAR – Presented by JOLLY RANCHER Candy
MOVIES
Captain America: Civil War
Deadpool
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Mazerunner: The Scorch Trials
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
X-Men: Apocalypse
TV DRAMAS
“Arrow”
“The Flash”
“Game of Thrones”
“Pretty Little Liars”
“Supernatural”
“Teen Wolf”
“The Walking Dead”
“The 100”
TV COMEDIES
“Broad City”
“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
“New Girl”
“Orange is the New Black”
“Silicon Valley”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Younger”
VIDEO GAMES
Dragon Age – Dragon Age: Inquisition Trespasser DLC
Fallout – Fallout 4
Fire Emblem – Fire Emblem Fates
League of Legends
The Legend of Zelda – The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Pokémon – Pokken Tournament
Undertale
World of Warcraft
SHIP OF THE YEAR
“Arrow” – “Olicity” (Oliver + Felicity)
Captain America: Civil War – “Stucky” (Steve + Bucky)
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens – “Stormpilot” (Finn + Poe)
“Teen Wolf” – “Stydia” (Stiles + Lydia)
“The 100” – “Clexa” (Clarke + Lexa)
“The Flash” – “Westallen” (Iris West + Barry Allen)
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments – “Malec” (Magnus Bane + Alec Lightwood)
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED CATEGORIES
BEST NEW FANDOM OF THE YEAR
Hamilton
Jessica Jones
“Mr. Robot”
“Scream”
Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments
Suicide Squad
FAN FREAK OUT OF THE YEAR
“Game of Thrones” – Resurrection of Jon Snow
“Mr. Robot” – Mr. Robot revealed
“The Walking Dead” – Glenn’s Death Scare
“Pretty Little Liars” – Spencer and Caleb Hook Up
“The 100” – RIP Lexa
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Death Of A Legend
BANDOM OF THE YEAR
5 Seconds of Summer
The 1975
All Time Low
Panic! At the Disco
Pierce the Veil
Twenty One Pilots
ANIMATION FANDOM OF THE YEAR
“Adventure Time”
“Gravity Falls”
Inside Out
“Rick and Morty”
“Steven Universe”
Zootopia
BEST REVIVAL FANDOM OF THE YEAR
“Baywatch” (Series) / Baywatch (Film)
“Gilmore Girls” / “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life”
Harry Potter / Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
“High School Musical” / “High School Musical 4: Wild and Knights”
“Full House” / “Fuller House”
“The X-Files”
For even more, follow the show @MTVFandom check us out on Tumblr or visit FandomAwards.MTV.com.
FREMONT, CA –July 11th 2016 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC hardware and components today announced the launch of its new range of ultimate, high-performance cooling fans, the ML Series. Equipped with a revolutionary new Magnetic Levitation Bearing and custom rotor design, the ML Series redefines fan performance to deliver higher airflow, lower noise and better cooling, whatever the requirement.
When powered, the magnetic levitation bearing completely suspends the fan blades from the motor housing, delivering almost frictionless operation. The huge reduction in friction, in comparison to all conventional physical contact bearings, allows the ML Series to offer lower noise at higher RPMs giving PC Enthusiasts a true no-compromise fan.
Offered in ten different variants, the new ML Series is available in a full range of colors and multiple sizes, letting you customize both your build and your performance. Launching in standard ML, ML PRO and ML PRO LED models and in both 120mm and 140mm sizes, there’s an ML fan to suit almost any performance PC cooling requirement.
All ML fans offer a huge PWM range, giving users total control over how their fans perform. Value silence above all else? At their lowest speed of 400 RPM, the ML Series will push more airflow at near silent 16 dBA (decibel A-weighting). Performance junkie? ML Series fans push up to 97 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of air. Be it a low noise case, high density radiator or anywhere in-between, the ML Series delivers best-in-class performance.
ML Series also provides next-level fan customization. ML PRO fans feature removable color co-coordinated corners fitted to the fan’s vibration dampening rubber grommets, allowing easy color matching to accent your build’s color scheme. ML PRO LED goes even further, mounting four ultra-bright LEDs into the central fan hub to radiate vibrant, even lighting through the fan’s frosted blades.
“We built the ML Series to be the ultimate fan, offering exceptionally low noise levels to those who value silence and insane airflow for those who demand it” said Michael Hooper, Product Manager for Cooling at CORSAIR. “With the use of the Magnetic Levitation Bearing and custom rotor, we’re able to create a single fan that lets the user choose their perfect balance between airflow, static pressure and noise with no compromises.”
Specifications:
Magnetic Levitation Bearing: Harnesses Magnetic Levitation technology to provide lower noise, higher performance, and a longer lifespan.
Custom Rotor Design: Delivers the perfect balance between high static pressure and high airflow, operating flawlessly in the most challenging environments.
Extensive Control Range: A 2,000 RPM control range gives you total control between low noise and absolute performance. At 400 RPM ML Series 120mm fans provide 12 CFM of airflow at just 16 dBA for near silent running. At 2,400 RPM, the same fans offer a huge 75 CFM of airflow, at an un-intrusive 37dBa. You choose the balance between silence and performance, and the ML Series delivers.
Color Customization: Replaceable corners mounted to anti-vibration rubber dampers allow you to match your fans with the rest of your build while delivering quiet operation at higher speeds.
Bold LED’s: ML120 PRO LED and ML140 PRO LED are available in Red, White or Blue, with ultra-bright LEDs mounted to the center rotor, outputting a vivid blast of light and color.
Pricing, Availability, and Warranty
All ML Series fans are backed by a comprehensive five year warranty and are available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers. ML Series fans are available in ten different variants in both 120mm and 140mm sizes. Please refer to the below grid for MSRP. Prices are Exc. Tax.
|
ML120 |
ML120 PRO |
ML120 PRO LED White |
ML120 PRO LED Red |
ML120 PRO LED Blue |
|
| Pack Quantity |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Rubber Corners |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Color |
None |
Black |
White |
Red |
Blue |
| LED Lit |
No |
No |
Yes – White |
Yes – Red |
Yes – Blue |
| RPM |
400 – 2400 |
400 – 2400 |
400 – 2400 |
400 – 2400 |
400 – 2400 |
| CFM |
12 – 75 |
12 – 75 |
12 – 75 |
12 – 75 |
12 – 75 |
| Static Pressure |
0.2 – 4.2 |
0.2 – 4.2 |
0.2 – 4.2 |
0.2 – 4.2 |
0.2 – 4.2 |
| Noise (dBA) |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
| MSRP ($) |
$34.99 |
$24.99 |
$27.99 |
$27.99 |
$27.99 |
|
ML140 |
ML140 PRO |
ML140 PRO LED White |
ML140 PRO LED Red |
ML140 PRO LED Blue |
|
| Pack Quantity |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Rubber Corners |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Color |
None |
Black |
White |
Red |
Blue |
| LED Lit |
No |
No |
Yes – White |
Yes – Red |
Yes – Blue |
| RPM |
400 – 2000 |
400 – 2000 |
400 – 2000 |
400 – 2000 |
400 – 2000 |
| CFM |
17 – 97 |
17 – 97 |
17 – 97 |
17 – 97 |
17 – 97 |
| Static Pressure |
0.2 – 3.0 |
0.2 – 3.0 |
0.2 – 3.0 |
0.2 – 3.0 |
0.2 – 3.0 |
| Noise (dBA) |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
16 – 37 |
| MSRP ($) |
$39.99 |
$28.99 |
$30.99 |
30.99 |
$30.99 |
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