Over at Recursor.TV, Abattoir director Darren Bousman is being interviewed on Nina Unlocked! I mention it as we just reviewed his film the other day and dug it quite a lot.
Archive - 2016
December 7, 2016 – Today, Ubisoft released a new trailer for South Park: The Fractured But Whole.
Developed by South Park Digital Studios and Ubisoft San Francisco, The Fractured But Whole has expanded with more places to explore and greater freedom to customize each players’ character. An all-new combat system offers unique opportunities to master space and time while on the battlefield, and a revamped looting and crafting system gives players the freedom to craft their own equipment to aid them in battle.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
December 7, 2016 – Take a tour of Talos I and discover more secrets in the newest gameplay video and when Prey releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. Learn more at https://goo.gl/7QrG8M
Powers. Tools. Weapons. Aliens. And a massive space station. In signature style, Arkane Studios’ sci-fi thriller blends simulation and narration, dropping you into a carefully crafted world, then setting you free to play as you want. Watch almost nine minutes of pure Prey gameplay, with some light narration from Creative Director Raphael Colantonio and Lead Designer Ricardo Bare.
Prey will launch in 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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December 7, 2016 – Fresh from winning Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2016 last week in Los Angeles, 2K and Firaxis Games have released a new video giving a look at the creation of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
In this new video we go behind-the-scenes in the recording booth with the game’s narrator, Sean Bean, as he discusses working on and starring in the trailer for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
For the latest news on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.
San Clemente, CA – Dec 7, 2016 – The Holiday season always brings an influx of new games and games systems, making comfortable playing accommodations essential. RapidX’s recently launched Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs deliver “Best in Class” design and function by combining the comfort of luxurious office chairs with the ergonomic design and flexibility of performance race car seating.
The RapidX gaming chairs’ seating platform can be lowered to as low as 13-inches from the floor to make it a perfect perch for console gamers huddled around the Family Room big-screen TV, while desktop PC gamers can enjoy levels of comfort and adjustability on par with premium-level office furnishings.
“Having the RapidX Finish Line gaming chair, I can now now enjoy my gaming time in a comfortable chair that allows me to game for hours,” said Ahman Green, former NFL Star and avid gamer.
“And the chair has an awesome look and design!”
“RapidX is the culmination of 20 years in the gaming and custom furniture industries, having intimate knowledge of both led to the development of products that sit at the crossroads of two traditionally disconnected market segments,” said Ammar Adra, RapidX founder. “The Ferrino and Finish line chairs were created to express a perfect blend of lifestyle, technology,
and design.”
About Ferrino
RapidX’s Ferrino series chair delivers maximum comfort for extended gaming sessions. The Ferrino features bold, yet tasteful, design accents and is available in six colors: solid black, or black with white, blue, pink, red, or brown stitching and accents. A single 2.5-inch color strip wraps around the perimeter of the chair back and seat for optimal style and durability. When combined with the diamond-pattern color stitching, the striking contrast delivers a sharp, sporty design aesthetic.
About Finish Line
RapidX’s Finish Line series chair melds function and design aesthetics from both the gaming and motorsports worlds. The Finish Line is available in four color options: red on black, white on black, white on blue, or yellow on red. Its hallmark checkerboard-style pattern and double-color stitching hides an orthopedic secret that makes this sporty chair surpass durability and comfort expectations. Physically wider than the Ferrino model, the Finish Line delivers cutting edge style and comfort that appeals to gamers and racers alike.
RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs are available for purchase at Amazon.com, Target.com, and NewEgg.com.
For more information regarding RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs,please go to www.rapidx.io.
SAN FRANCISCO – December 6, 2016 – Today, Ubisoft announced that fans can register at ghostrecon.com/beta for a chance to play the Beta.
Developed by Ubisoft Paris*, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands is a military shooter set in a massive and responsive open world, entirely playable in single-player or up to four-player co-op. Players will discover Bolivia a few years from now, a country turned into a narco-state by the vicious Santa Blanca drug cartel. Sent behind enemy lines, Ghosts will have to cripple the Santa Blanca cartel’s operation, breaking alliances between the drug lords and the corrupted government, and saving the Bolivian population from the cruelty of El Sueño, Santa Blanca’s ruthless leader. To do so, players will have a total freedom of choice to accomplish their missions how they want and watch as the world reacts to their actions.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands will be available March 7, 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
For more information about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, please visit ghostrecon.com.
For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit ubiblog.com
*In collaboration with Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Reflections.
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Portland, OR (DEC 6) – Antlion Audio (www.AntlionAudio.com) is proud to announce the ModMic 5 is now available on their website and will soon be available in retail stores worldwide. The ModMic is an award winning attachable boom mic that can turn any pair of headphones into a headset for gaming, streaming, or VoIP and more. The patented base clasp securely adheres to any surface and the super strong neodymium magnets holds the mic in place. The 5th generation improves on the original design across the board, adding dual mic capsules, a fully modular cable system, and premium grade materials to deliver the pinnacle of custom audio.
One of the most significant innovations in the ModMic 5 is the addition of a dual capsule microphone. With the flick of a switch the ModMic 5 goes from studio quality to noise canceling mode through the innovative dual capsule system built into the mic boom. This means that a single ModMic can go from a quiet home environment where quality is needed for recording or streaming to a noisy office or LAN gaming event where noise cancellation is essential. With the compact carrying case included, bringing along high quality sound has never been easier.
The most common feature request by customers has come to life as well in the form of a fully modular cable system. This allows users to select the right cable length for their needs and quickly swap over to different devices, such as PC, current-gen consoles, or smart phones. Included with the modular cables is a detachable mute switch module and the new cable wrap system, which ensures perfect cable management, keeping the cords from the headphones and the ModMic tightly bound together.
Finally, the materials in the ModMic have been improved across the board. From Kevlar reinforced cabling to a thicker steel spine and a stronger magnet, there’s never been a better ModMic than the ModMic 5.
“This is the culmination of taking years of feedback from our users and putting every reasonable improvement suggestion into action,” said Elishaya Wisnievitz, CEO of Antlion Audio. “We have never been more proud of and thankful to our many fans, and we believe the ModMic 5 will show our commitment to listening and acting on their feedback.”
Antlion believes all people should have the option to use the headphones they love and still enjoy the superb quality that a ModMic can bring. Find out more at the ModMic website at www.AntlionAudio.com.
Tech Specs:
| Uni-directional (Noise Canceling) | Omni-directional (Studio Mode) |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity: -38 ± 3 dB Response: 100 Hz–10 kHz SNR: >50+ dB Impedance: 2.2 KΩ Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA Max input SPL: 110 dB |
Sensitivity: -26 ± 3 dB Response: 30 Hz–17.5 kHz SNR: 58+ dB Impedance: 2.2 KΩ Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA Max input SPL: 110 dB |
ModMic 5 MSRP: $69.95
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Dec. 6, 2016 — ZOWIE, BenQ’s eSports brand, today announced the introduction of the VITAL Audio System. Sound, just like vision, is one of the most important sources of information when playing any competitive game. ZOWIE VITAL is a solution that achieves clear and consistent sound at home and in any tournament setting. ZOWIE VITAL is finally being released in the U.S. after months of gathering direct product feedback from competitive and professional gamers that attend major eSports events worldwide.
Serious gamers bring their own gaming gear to tournaments, and now it’s possible to conveniently carry the sound settings they’re accustomed to at home to the gaming venue thanks to the compact design of the ZOWIE VITAL Audio System. Since sound quality may need to be adjusted in different environments at varying background noises, the ZOWIE VITAL Audio System includes an intuitive touch panel that allows gamers to adjust the volume, bass, treble and vocal any time – without going back to Windows or the Control Panel. There’s no need for any drivers, ensuring that players can get the same sound quality they’re accustomed to at home easily.
Convenience is important and so is sound fidelity. ZOWIE VITAL upgrades the system’s output to make sure there is enough sound information on every computer, while allowing gamers to choose a wider impendence range of headsets without sacrificing performance.
Communication is key for any team-based eSports game. ZOWIE VITAL has an independent analog-to-digital input for the microphone to ensure that teammates hear voices more clearly.
ZOWIE VITAL allows headsets and speakers to remain connected at the same time providing the highest level of convenience. Players simply click the one-button headset/speaker mode on the touch panel.
ZOWIE VITAL Audio System Key Features:
1. Intuitive touch-panel to easily adjust volume, bass, treble and voice
2. All sound settings can be adjusted while in game
3. Headset and speakers are connected at the same time and selectable by a click of a button
4. Increased performance for sound and voice quality
5. Plug and play; no drivers needed
ZOWIE VITAL Audio System is now available at a retail price of $199.99. More information on the ZOWIE line by BenQ is available at Zowie.BenQ.com.
December 6, 2016 – Zen Studios is thrilled to announce that the Bethesda Pinball pack, an exciting three pack of tables based on based on Bethesda’s epic gaming universes: Fallout®, DOOM®, and The Elder Scrolls®, hits Zen Studios’ pinball platforms today! In celebration, we have released an awesome new trailer showcasing all three action-packed tables in the pack.
Stay alive in the stunning yet hostile environments of three fantastic pinball tables inspired by the most iconic Bethesda franchises. Explore the secrets of the post-nuclear wasteland in a world decimated by atomic war, join Factions, raid Vaults and collect Bobbleheads on the Fallout Pinball table, fight your way through the UAC research facility while taking on hordes of demons to earn the DOOM Slayer name on the DOOM Pinball table, and craft weapons, wield magic, equip armor, buy and sell goods, mine materials, find trainers and complete side quests before defeating Alduin and fulfilling your destiny as the Dragonborn on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Pinball table. Each table features leaderboards, score tracking, exciting social features, and more!
Bethesda Pinball is available now for Pinball FX2 on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows 10, and Steam, Zen Pinball 2 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita, and hitting the Zen Pinball app on iOS, Android, and Amazon mobile platforms this Thursday. Additionally, a free to play standalone Bethesda Pinball app will be available on mobile platforms at a later date.
December 6, 2016 – Fans hungry for more info on SNIPER ELITE 4 can now watch “Italy 1943”, the first in a series of new story trailers for 2017’s first AAA shooter.
Featuring previously unseen concept art, environments, factions and brand new story details, “Italy 1943” recounts the intricate machinations behind the Allied invasion of Italy. In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl Fairburne will help release the country from the shackles of Fascism, fanning the flames of resistance, and in doing so uncover a terrifying Nazi technology threatening the whole of Europe.
In a detailed post for PlayStation Blog, SNIPER ELITE 4 Narrative Designer Colin Harvey sets the scene for the game’s thrilling World War 2 campaign:
“In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl is plunged into a country that’s been under the yoke of Mussolini’s Fascism for over two decades. Political opposition to the regime was either crushed early on or escaped abroad. Now, though, discontent is growing…”
Look out for future intel videos in the coming weeks: Each one will offer choice insights into SNIPER ELITE 4’s dramatic story, revealing the intriguing characters, stunning locations and absorbing subplots you’ll encounter in wartime Italy.
SNIPER ELITE 4 launches across PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 14, 2017.