April 22 – 2016 — Developer Battlestate Games has released a new batch of screens for Escape from Tarkov, their upcoming FPS/MMO. The new screens feature elements of the game’s interface, including the User Interface for the main menu, raid selection, character data, inventory and more.
Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore story-driven MMO featuring elements of FPS and RPGs. The events take place in the Russian city of Tarkov, which has been sealed off by roadblocks and sunk into the chaos of local warfare between private military companies. Escape from Tarkov‘s Hazardous Environment Combat Simulator employs a number of custom system modules to create incredibly immersive gameplay and make players feel the reality of what is happening in the game.
More info on Escape from Tarkov can be found at the game’s official page: www.escapefromtarkov.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @bstategames for all the latest developer updates and news.
April 22nd, Bielsko-Biała, Poland – Welcome to Shivercliff! A place you’ll never want to leave! We aspire to show our lovely town to every newcomer who stumbles upon its gates. Breathe in the fresh air of our evergeen forests, stroll on the shore, swim in the warm light of a beautiful sunset and explore the infinite maze of karst caves. Get to know your neighbors, as they will be excited to spend time with you. You are most welcomed to become the next citizen of Shivercliff. A place you will not be able to leave…
Husk will take you to a typical, American small town where, along with Matthew Palmer – a father and husband searching for his family after a train crash, you will get to know its everyday life. Shivercliff though is not a perfect picture postcard town. It is a point, in which two worlds, reality and nightmare, collide. On many occasions the hero, will have to fight the evil lingering in the dark corners of the streets for the sake of his survival.
Shivercliff is a place hiding secrets you wish you’d never uncovered. Each step further into the town is also a step further into yourself. Deep down, where demons have been lurking and waiting patiently for far too long.
Husk is IMGN.PRO and UndeadScout co-production and here’s what Łukasz Kubiak, IMGN.PRO co-founder, has to say about the start of this cooperation:
Husk is mostly UndeadScout team’s amazing concept. When they approached us with a co-op proposal, we were over the moon. We offered them full support. Now, we are working together and IMGN.PRO is present in the process of the game development on many different levels, including my favorite – the story. In my opinion, after Kholat players can expect the storytelling in Husk to be intriguing and rich in detail, but also more coherent and clear than in the case of our debut game.
Husk is a purebred FPP horror inspired by titles like Silent Hill or Alan Wake. The game will not lack fighting, solving mysteries and uncovering the dark and tantalizing plot. Developed by two teams (IMGN.PRO – the developer of Kholat and a publisher) and UndeadScout (for whom Husk is their first, debut title) and with a music score written by Arkadiusz Reikowski.
Hauppauge, NY (April, 2016) — Having grossed over 10,000 visitors with last year’s attractions that saw fear take on a whole new meaning, Hauppauge’s Chamber of Horrors NY is gearing up for another fright filled season in 2016! With an Opening Weekend scheduled for September 23rd-24th, dates are set for September 30th-October 2nd, 7th-9th, 14th-16th, 21st-23rd, and 26th straight through Halloween night with additional dates and special events coming in November at 1745 Express Drive North, in Hauppauge!
Chamber of Horrors NY is Long Island’s Premier Haunted Attraction. In a dark collection of mazes and rooms, the attraction combines lights and sound with a cast unequaled in imagination and talent, not to mention bloodlust. Owned, built and staffed by industry veterans, they can proudly say that they are “Where fear lives…”!
During the Trilogy of Fear taking place Fridays and Saturdays, brave visitors will have an incredible experience exploring three live scare attractions. Fright fans get three haunts for the price of one! Visitors can wander the chilling labyrinth of Maniac Manor, navigate the terrifying lunacy of Ward 9 and finally, stagger through the horror of Murderers’ Row.
On Sundays, the lights go out for one of the Chamber’s most terrifying events- “Kill the Light”. After turning off every light source in the haunt, visitors are sent through in groups of five in complete darkness with only a single glow stick to light their way- backwards. Remember when you used to be scared of the dark? You will be again! Returning this year as well (Dates TBA) will also be the “Nightmare Gallery”- an interactive art show/haunt in which local artists exhibit their work amidst the chaos. Watch out…while you’re critiquing some of the spooky works of art, there’s a scare waiting for you around every corner! And for our smaller fans, Kids Day (Dates TBA) will bring family friendly fun for all as a few select ghouls guide the whole gang on a Trick or Treat through The Chamber, teaching the kids how to scare their parents along the way.
For the third year in a row, Chamber of Horrors NY will also present its Holiday Haunt,
A Very Scary X-Mas, in December. Naughty or Nice no longer matters as Santa has had just about enough! The lists have gotten longer, the kids are ungrateful and somewhere along the way they took the sugar out of the cookies and put almonds in the milk! Its enough to drive an elf crazy…matter of fact, drive ALL the elves crazy!
With all of these events taking your breath away with every scare, Chamber of Horrors NY also plans to give back- supporting charitable organizations with special events including a Military Service night TBA.
There will be plenty of fear to go around this fall in Hauppauge, as well as plenty of Holiday Chills and Thrills, so you won’t want to miss what Chamber of Horrors NY has in store for 2016!
April 22, 2016 – CD PROJEKT RED, creator of The Witcher games series, announces the release of new screenshots from the upcoming expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine.
“I can already tell you Blood and Wine is a fascinating story, with every sort of twist and turn you’d expect from our writers,” said Marcin Momot, Senior Social Media and Community Coordinator, CD PROJEKT RED. “Toussaint, the new realm we’re creating for the expansion, is unlike anything you’ve seen in Wild Hunt – carefree and colorful, but your gut never stops telling you that there’s some real dark stuff happening underneath all that,” Momot adds. “We’ll be revealing more information in May however, to sweeten the wait, here are some fresh screenshots from the expansion!”
Additionally, the studio would like to inform that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt development team members will participate in a PAX East 2016 panel entitled: GWENT-Ception: Does a Game Within a Game, Make a Game a Better Game. The panel can be watched live on Saturday, 2PM EST, on Twitch.
HOLLYWOOD, CA (April 21, 2016) – Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. today unveiled its top talent writers room which will have responsibility for developing Hasbro’s cross-property interconnected onscreen universe featuring the brands G.I. Joe, Micronauts, Visionaries, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) and ROM. This group includes some of the most notable creative talent in Hollywood, including Academy Award Winner Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), who will have responsibility for overseeing the writers room on behalf of Hasbro and Paramount as well as serving as Executive Producer for all of the films. Joining Goldsman will be Lindsey Beer (Wizard of Oz, Kingkiller Chronicle), Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay), Cheo Coker (Luke Cage, Ray Donovan), Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther, People vs. OJ), Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel), Jeff Pinkner (Lost, The Dark Tower), Nicole Riegel (Soldier Girls), Geneva Robertson (Atlantis, Tomb Raider) and Brian K Vaughan (Under the Dome, Lost).
Allspark Pictures, Hasbro’s film label, plans to produce films based on this cross-property universe, with Brian Goldner (Chairman, President and CEO, Hasbro) and Stephen Davis (Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Hasbro) serving as Producers, and Josh Feldman (Co-Head of Storytelling, Hasbro) as Co-Executive Producer. Hasbro will also deploy in the room an unprecedented team of its top artists and designers to assist Goldsman and the writers to visualize this all-new cinematic universe.
“Paramount and Hasbro have partnered on many successful films in the past, including the ‘TRANSFORMERS’ and ‘G.I. JOE,’ franchises,” said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. “Bringing together a writers room of this caliber is a bold step for our partnership, and one that we believe is critical for building these brands into new, successful franchises for the future.”
“Together with Paramount, we have assembled a team of incredibly talented creative minds and storytellers to continue to help tell the rich history and narrative behind this interconnected cinematic universe, and we are thrilled to be working with Akiva Goldsman again to guide this process,” said Brian Goldner. “We are also excited to partner with Paramount to produce the films, as we’ve had a strong and collaborative partnership since our first Transformers movie in 2007.”
The Paramount and Hasbro partnership is responsible for the worldwide blockbuster success of the “TRANSFORMERS” franchise, which has earned $3.8 billion to-date, and whose films, directed by Michael Bay, are amongst the highest grossing movies of all time; and the “G.I. JOE” franchise, which have earned more than $675 million worldwide.
April 20, 2016 – Ubisoft is rewarding the commitment of its biggest fans by giving them opportunities to take part in E3, the world’s premier show for video games. For the fourth year in a row, more than 1,700 fans are expected to attend the Ubisoft Lounge, a pop-up event being held in a location near the Los Angeles Convention Center. At the Ubisoft Lounge, fans will have hands-on time with games from Ubisoft’s E3 lineup, as well as time to discuss their favorite titles with Ubisoft’s teams, attend master classes, compete against other fans and win prizes.
In addition to the Ubisoft lounge, fifty creative and dedicated fans from around the world will be chosen to join Ubisoft in Los Angeles for this year’s show. As “Star Players”, they will receive the VIP treatment, including all-expenses paid travel, access to the E3 show floor, a ticket to the Ubisoft conference and meetings with Ubisoft’s development teams. For more information about Star Players, follow @UbisoftClub on Twitter.
Ubisoft will select fans to attend the Ubisoft Lounge from among those who pre-register at http://www.ubisoftlounge.com/
Anyone who is not selected or is unable to make it to Los Angeles still will be able to watch live streamed master classes and access video-on-demand content on Ubisoft Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/ubisoft. For more information on the agenda, visit http://www.ubisoftlounge.com/
WHEN: Pre-registrations for the Ubisoft Lounge opened Wednesday, April 20. The Ubisoft Lounge will open its doors June 14 and close June 15
WHERE: The Ubisoft Lounge will be located close to downtown Los Angeles in the Arts District. Exact location will be revealed at a later date to those selected to attend. More information available at http://www.ubisoftlounge.com/
April 21, 2016 – As you know, we are about to open the gates to the City of Glass for participants of the Closed Beta on April 22. We want to make sure we have the opportunity and time to address player feedback from the beta, which is why we’ll give ourselves a bit more time to perfect the game, with a new release date for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst of June 7th in North America and June 9th in Europe. We’re confident that these extra two weeks will ensure that the game is as amazing as possible.
FREMONT, CA –April 21st 2016 – Corsair®, a leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the newest entries to its celebrated line-up of mechanical keyboards, the K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE, K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE and K70 RAPIDFIRE. The first keyboards in the world to feature the all-new Cherry MX Speed switch, the Corsair RAPIDFIRE family’s linear mechanical key switches actuate at a distance of just 1.2mm. 40% Faster than a standard Cherry MX key switch, the Corsair RAPIDFIRE range gives gamers the edge when every millisecond counts and the outcome of a match rests on a single key press.
The RAPIDFIRE family of gaming keyboards build on Corsair’s legendary legacy of quality and innovation, retaining the aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminium construction and German-made Cherry MX key switches that has helped make the Corsair K70, K70 RGB and K65 best-sellers among gamers, PC enthusiasts, or anyone who simply demanded more from their keyboard.
With the new Cherry MX Speed key switch, the K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE, K65 RAPIDFIRE and K70 RAPIDFIRE offer a new choice for those who demand the fastest key switches available. An ultrafast 1.2mm actuation point and light 45g actuation force make them ideal for split-second key presses or clutch gaming moments where every millisecond counts. With the speed you need to stay ahead and the accuracy you need to win, Cherry MX Speed is the standout choice for gamers who demand the shortest path to victory and is exclusive to Corsair.
Beneath the brushed aluminium and exclusive key switches, the RAPIDFIRE range is just as smart as it is fast. The K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE and K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE feature upgraded per-key multi-color dynamic vibrant back-lighting, allowing users to customize the color, pattern or lighting effect of every single key, while the K70 RAPIDFIRE offers the same effects in single-color red LED lighting. Whichever gamers chose, they’ll benefit from a host of easily downloadable profiles online to instantly light up their keyboard, or a host of pre-sets built into Corsair’s powerful software, Corsair Utility Engine (CUE).
What’s more, the RAPIDFIRE range of keyboards can be paired with the rest of the Corsair Peripheral range to unlock the full lighting potential of CUE. Synchronize the lighting effects of both your mouse and keyboard with CUE LINK, compatible with any Corsair RGB mouse, or see your sound by turning your keyboard into a dazzling graphic equalizer with VOID Visualizer, compatible with any Corsair VOID USB Headset.
All three RAPIDFIRE keyboards are also packed with features to give owners the edge, whatever game they play. The entire RAPIDFIRE family use 100% anti-ghosting gaming-grade circuitry and full key rollover over USB to ensure every key press counts. Replacement textured and contoured key caps are included for FPS (WASD) and MOBA (QWERDF) layouts, alongside a key-puller to make removing keys for replacement or maintenance simple. A USB 2.0 pass-through port allows you to easily connect a mouse, headset or any other USB device to your PC, while a full array of dedicated media controls and volume scroller means your game doesn’t have to stop to skip a track or pause the music. Finally, the included detachable soft-touch wrist rest provides the comfort to game for long as your fingers can keep up.
Corsair RAPIDFIRE – Play faster, Win More.
Specifications
Ultrafast mechanical gaming keyboard: Ultrafast 1.2mm actuation and light 45g switch force for truly unrivaled response time.
100% Anti-ghosting and full key rollover over USB circuitry: No matter how fast you go your keypresses will always register.
Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame: Light weight and rugged durability you need for a keyboard that’s going to see a lot of action.
100% Cherry MX Speed RGB key switches: Ultrafast performance with the precision and durability of Gold contact Cherry MX mechanical gaming key switches. (K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE and K65 RGB RAPIDFIRE Only.)
Advanced lighting control and large font keycaps: Experience dynamic, vibrant multi-color backlighting.
The power of CUE: Sophisticated macro programming and fast, fluid dynamic multicolor illumination for an enlightened gaming experience.
Detachable soft-touch wrist rest: The comfort you need for marathon gaming sessions.
Dedicated multimedia controls: The control you need to adjust your audio without interrupting your game.
USB Pass-through port: Positioned for uninterrupted game play and ready for your mouse or wireless headset adapter,
FPS and MOBA keycap sets: Textured and contoured keycaps provide maximum grip and enhanced feel,
April 21, 2016 (Rockville, MD) – Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced that worldwide beta registration is now open for The Elder Scrolls®: Legends, the first free-to-play strategy card game based on the award-winning Elder Scrolls series. Beginning today, selected registrants will have the opportunity to begin playing in the game’s first closed PC beta. Additional players will be invited to play over the next few months – allowing more and more registered players the chance to experience The Elder Scrolls: Legends.
Legends will be playable in the Bethesda booth (#8021) at PAX East, taking place in Boston from April 22-24. Demonstrations of the game will also take place in the booth each day of the show at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm. For those not able to attend PAX East, tune into Twitch’s official PAX stream on Saturday, April 23 at Noon to see Bethesda’s Pete Hines show off the first official gameplay and provide a brief overview of the game.
Legends is a strategy card game that explores the series’ characters, creatures, deities, and lore. Whether you have 10 minutes or ten hours, Legends provides a variety of gameplay modes and challenges that are easy-to-learn but difficult to master. Built with all levels of players in mind, Legends offers accessible gameplay for beginners who want to jump in and get started quickly, and the game’s depth keeps expert players engaged. With a wide variety of deck types and strategies, no two games are ever the same.
“As a fan of digital strategy card games, I’m especially excited about having people play Legends,” said Pete Hines, Vice President of PR and Marketing at Bethesda Softworks. “We’re looking forward to hearing their feedback and having them help us shape the future of the game.
Previous chapters in this award-winning franchise include the Best Role-Playing Game at E3 2013 –The Elder Scrolls® Online: Tamriel Unlimited, 2011 Game of the Year – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®, the 2006 Game of the Year – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®, and the 2002 Role-Playing Game of the Year – The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind®.
The Elder Scrolls: Legends is being developed in conjunction with Dire Wolf Digital for PC and iPad – with additional platforms to be announced.
For the latest updates on additional betas and game information, please visit legends.bethesda.net and follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.
April 21, 2016 – Brea, California, USA – KRISS USA announces the release of the KRYTAC Alpha Series, a new line of full metal M4 entry-level AEGs. The Alpha series will start shipping worldwide to authorized KRYTAC resellers by the end of May 2016 with a starting retail price of $255.
“The Alpha series is an exciting new product line – we took a class-leading high performance AEG platform and tailored it into a class-leading mid range AEG. The result is a full metal AEG, with very robust internals, starting in the mid-200’s price range.” states KRISS USA’s Marketing Manager, Tim Seargeant. “The Alpha series features a 3034 MOSFET, 18:1 ratio gears, reinforced piston, padded cylinder head, ball bearing spring guide, and rotary hop up system. With a one joule muzzle energy and high performance components, the Alpha series is the perfect platform for those seeking an AEG with long term reliability, or as the foundation for a custom upgraded AEG.”
The KRYTAC Alpha Series features two models. The KRYTAC Alpha SDP is a compact M4 AEG with a 5.5″ barrel and smooth hand guard. At the rear, a two-position adjustable compact carbine stock with enlarged buffer, which easily accommodates an 11.1v 1000mAh lithium polymer miniature stick battery. The KRYTAC Alpha CRB is a short-barreled rifle M4 with a 10.5″ barrel and 9″ modular rail hand guard. The Alpha hand guard’s modular system utilizes rail sections that are threaded directly to the hand guard. The Alpha SDP will feature a suggested retail price of $255, while the Alpha CRB will be set at $275.
For more information about the KRYTAC Alpha SDP and CRB visit www.krytac.com.
