Here is our ride video from the amazing LA Ghost Train in Griffith Park. You can find our full review of the event here, but I wanted to post this up separately in case you just wanted to see the ride in action.
Archive - 2017
October 17, 2017 – This weekend, SEGA will be bringing their award-winning fall lineup to TwitchCon, with brand new playable content for the critically acclaimed Total War: WARHAMMER II, as well as the highly anticipated Sonic Forces™.
Total War: WARHAMMER II, the second instalment in Creative Assembly’s epic fantasy-strategy trilogy, has met with rave reviews from press and fans alike. At TwitchCon, visitors will be able to play the upcoming Mortal Empires campaign for the first time. Available soon for free to owners of both Total War: WARHAMMER I and II, This epic new campaign merges content from both games into one gigantic map, with 35 playable factions from both instalments available.
Those at home are at no risk of being left out, with high profile streamers showcasing both Sonic Forces and the new content for Total War: WARHAMMER II throughout the weekend. Kicking off the event will be famous PC-gaming critic TotalBiscuit, taking the stage at the SEGA booth on Friday, October 20th at 1PM PDT. Watch the streams at twitch.tv/totalwarofficial
Also playable is the upcoming Sonic Forces, showcasing four action-packed stages featuring Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic and an all new, series-first, fully customizable Hero character, blazing through enemy laden levels at breakneck speed. Sonic Forces puts players in a world already taken over by Dr. Eggman and his evil group of henchmen, which includes Chaos, Metal Sonic, Shadow, Zavok, and the powerful new villain, Infinite, all ready to create next-level panic and disorder.
Sonic Forces is out November 7 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Pre-order the Digital and Physical Bonus Editions of Sonic Forces now at sonicthehedgehog.com.
Total War: WARHAMMER II is out now for PC at http://store.steampowered.
The free Mortal Empires update will release very soon for owners for Total War: WARHAMMER I & II.
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IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade Stealth laptop featuring Intel’s latest 8th generation quad-core processor and the Razer Core V2 external graphics enclosure.
Razer Blade Stealth
The new Razer Blade Stealth quad-core variant comes equipped with a quad-core 8th Gen Intel® Core® i7-8550U processor. This latest quad-core CPU enables extraordinary performance and responsiveness with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4 GHZ, while improved battery life now provides up to 10 hours of mobility. For extreme multitasking, Razer also includes 16 GB of dual-channel system memory.
The Razer Blade Stealth features the 13.3-inch Quad HD+ (3200 x 1800) IGZO touch-enabled display with 100 percent sRGB color space. Users who need absolute visual clarity will appreciate the machine’s wide viewing angles, high-color saturation, striking clarity and accuracy. This new 13-inch laptop is the mobile powerhouse that allows professionals, students and creative enthusiasts to stay productive anywhere.
The laptop retains its claim as one of the most portable and durable machines on the market, measuring 0.54 inches thin and weighing 2.97 pounds. The chassis is CNC-milled from aircraft grade aluminum, and available in either black or gunmetal gray finish. The black version of the Razer Blade Stealth remains one of the only ultra-portable laptops in the world equipped with the individually backlit Razer Chroma™ laptop keyboard. The gunmetal gray variant features a tone-on-tone Razer logo and responsive white backlit keyboard, offering a sleek, solid and professional design.
“Our engineers have done something truly remarkable with the new Blade Stealth by significantly increasing power while extending battery life,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “The new Blade Stealth is the most well-rounded Windows laptop out there, and it can be further supercharged with the help of the new Razer Core V2.”
Razer Core V2
The Razer Core V2 allows gamers to seamlessly transform highly mobile Thunderbolt 3 laptops like the Razer Blade Stealth into a desktop-class gaming experience. A single Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection is all it takes to connect a laptop with the graphics enclosure.
It now features the world’s first dual Thunderbolt 3 internal controller design that separates lanes for both graphics and connected devices, ensuring fluid gameplay. The external graphics enclosure comes with four USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet for connecting a wide array of peripherals.
Starting from a block of durable raw aluminum, the Razer Core V2’s chassis is CNC precision milled for an incredibly rigid and compact form-factor. This compact design encloses a 500W power supply to provide adequate power for graphics and connected devices. The machine-crafted enclosure and additional cooling fans are designed to work with the graphics card to quickly dispense heat and provide optimal performance.
The Razer Core v2 external graphics enclosure sports a redesigned internal layout that fits an expanded range of taller graphics cards. It now supports the most popular gaming graphics cards, including NVIDIA® GeForce® 10 series and AMD Radeon™ 500 series with XConnect™ technology.
For professional use, the Razer Core v2 now allows users to connect an external high-end desktop NVIDIA Quadro® GPU to Thunderbolt™ 3 eGPU-enabled laptops, harnessing the power of high-performance, professional graphics to dramatically accelerate the workflow and create a truly compact workstation.
Physical installation of GPUs takes seconds with the Razer Core. Its durable aluminum housing slides open with minimal effort, with a single screw that secures the graphics card in place. Razer’s solution helps future-proof laptops, as graphics cards are easily swappable with new components as they become available.
Availability
Razer Blade Stealth
The new quad-core Razer Blade Stealth is available at $1,699 and is equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 512 GB PCIe SSD. It is shipping today from RazerStore.com in the United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom, and Germany.
Razer Core V2
The Razer Core V2 will be available at $499 and will be shipping soon in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
For more information, visit razerzone.com/blade-stealth and razerzone.com/core-v2
About the new quad-core Razer Blade Stealth
Specifications:
- Available in Black or Gunmetal
- Quad-core 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8550U Processor (1.8 GHz / 4.0 GHz)
- 16GB Dual-Channel system memory (LPDDR3-2133 MHz)
- 13.3 in. IGZO 16:9 aspect ratio, capacitive multi-touch display
- QHD+ (3200 x 1800) touch IGZO display
- Intel® HD Graphics 620
- Windows 10 Home
- 512 GB PCIe SSD
- Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- Killer Wireless-AC 1535 (902.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
- Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C)
- USB 3.0 port x 2 (SuperSpeed)
- Anti-ghosting keyboard
- Black: Powered by Razer Chroma™
- Gunmetal: White keyboard backlighting
- HDMI 2.0 audio and video output
- Built-in stereo speakers
- 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
- Built-in array microphone
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
- Compact 65 W USB-C power adapter
- Built-in 53.6 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
- 0.54 in. / 13.8 mm (Height) x 12.6 in. / 321 mm (Width) x 8.1 in. / 206 mm (Depth)
- 2.98 lbs. / 1.35 kg
Price: $1,699 – 512 GB SSD
About the Razer Core V2
Specifications:
- Connection to PC via Thunderbolt™ 3 using included 40 Gbps cable
- Supports single double-wide, full-length, PCI-Express x16 graphics card
- Razer Core inner dimensions – 5.71 in. / 145 mm (Height) x 1.69 in. / 43 mm (Width) x 11.81 in. / 300 mm (Length)
- USB 3.0 port x 4 (SuperSpeed)
- Gigabyte Ethernet
- Chroma lighting (2 zones)
- Built-in 500 W power supply
o GPU max power support – 375 W
- Compatible Laptops:
o Razer Blade Stealth, Razer Blade, and Razer Blade Pro with Thunderbolt™ 3.
o Additional laptops require a Thunderbolt™ 3 port with external graphics support. Please check with your laptop manufacture to confirm if the laptop supports external graphics.
- 8.6 in. / 218.4 mm (Height) x 4.13 in. / 104.9 mm (Width) x 13.38 in. / 339.9 mm (Length)
Price: $499
Fremont, CA – October 17, 2017 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components, and high-performance gaming hardware today announced a new accessory for its industry-leading line of mechanical keyboards – a full set of performance PBT double-shot keycaps. Created using a special two-shot molding process, CORSAIR Gaming PBT Double-shot keycaps use a redesigned legend that always remains clear and legible, while still allowing LED backlighting to shine through brightly. Available in black or white and made from ultra-durable, shine resistant PBT, CORSAIR Double-Shot keycaps will never fade and boast a premium feel to complement even the most refined setup. Compatible with a wide range of CORSAIR mechanical keyboards, CORSAIR Double-Shot Keycaps are the ultimate upgrade for your CORSAIR mechanical keyboard.
CORSAIR knows that when it comes to PC gaming, standard just isn’t enough. Now you can take your CORSAIR mechanical keyboard even further with CORSAIR Double-Shot Keycaps, replacing traditional laser etched keys with precision double-shot molded keys for the most premium of keyboard experiences.
CORSAIR Double-Shot Keycaps are formed in a special two-shot mold process to ensure long-lasting durability and performance. Unlike traditional keycaps which are painted and then etched, the lettering on double-shot keycaps is physically molded into the body of each keycap, with two interlocking pieces combining to ensure that they will never fade or become illegible overtime. Available in either black and white, mechanical keyboards have never looked or felt this good.
CORSAIR Double-Shot Keycaps are RGB backlight compatible and made from ultra-durable shine resistant PBT, so keys will always stay clean and matte while allowing RGB backlighting to shine through and illuminate your setup, creating the ultimate professional looking gaming keyboard.
When it comes to gaming, every keystroke can mean the difference between a loss or a win. With key walls that are twice as thick as standard keycaps, CORSAIR Double-Shot Keycaps reduce key wobble, providing confidence and stability with every keypress. What’s more, with a full 104/105 set of keys specifically made for CORSAIR keyboards in North American, British and International English layouts, you’ll be able to fully upgrade almost any CORSAIR mechanical keyboard*.
Made with gamers in mind, CORSAIR Gaming Gaming PBT Double-Shot Keycaps have an unmatched level of durability and performance in every key press; because true legends never fade.
Availability, Warranty and Pricing:
CORSAIR Gaming PBT Double-Shot Keycaps are available immediately from the CORSAIR network of authorized retailers and distributors. CORSAIR Gaming PBT Double-Shot Keycaps are backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network.
For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the links below or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
For more information on CORSAIR Gaming PBT Double-Shot Keycaps, please visit:
http://corsair.com/corsair-
http://corsair.com/corsair-
*CORSAIR K68 not supported, CORSAIR K95, K95 RGB & K95 RGB PLATINUM Macro keys not included.
October 16, 2017 – Destiny 2 will launch for the first time on PC at 10 a.m. PDT, October 24, via the Blizzard Battle.net app.
A wide variety of activities awaits from story content and incredible cinematics, to exploration of new worlds, competitive PvP multiplayer, and more ways to play with other Guardians through Guided Games, and Clans.
Destiny 2 on PC will support feature sets including: 4K Resolution Support (3840×2160), uncapped framerate, full mouse and keyboard support with custom key mapping, text chat, adjustable Field of View, detailed PC settings screen, 21:9 and triple monitor support, and HDR.
View the ‘Official Destiny 2 PC Launch Trailer’ here:
Here’s the official trailer for Ubisoft’s South Park: The Fractured But Whole, which is set to be in stores tomorrow!
Sweden, October 16, 2017 — ACE MADDOX today confirmed that its air-combat action game, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China (FTSOC), which is based on the historical events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that helped defend China in WW2, is scheduled for an exclusive Xbox One digital download release.
Published and developed by ACE MADDOX, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China will be available on the Xbox Store in 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, Polish, German, Portuguese-Brazil, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Russian, Italian, Czech, Turkish, and Japanese.
An Xbox One release date will be announced in the near future.
Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China is rated M for Mature by the ESRB (Violence, Blood, Strong Language), PEGI 16 in Europe, MA15+ (Strong coarse language) in Australia, and CERO B (12+) in Japan.
FLYING TIGERS HISTORICAL TRIVIA:
- Officially known as the 1st American Volunteer Group (the “AVG”), the Flying Tigers were paid by the Chinese government with the discreet consent and financial support of Roosevelt’s administration.
- Assuming fake identities, AVG recruits travelled by ship (from the US) half-way around the world to get to Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar).
- The Flying Tigers insignia depicted a Bengal tiger and was designed by Disney artists Roy Williams and Henry Porter. It was worn on flight jackets and painted on the fuselage of most AVG P-40 fighter planes.
- All Flying Tigers “volunteers” had to resign from the US military in order to become civilians. If shot down and captured by the Japanese, it is highly likely they would have been executed as spies.
- Because of their rugged and sturdy construction, the AVG’s P-40 fighters could withstand steep high-speed dives. This allowed the AVG to make use of “hit and run” tactics, often catching enemy pilots by surprise (the Japanese didn’t think the “Americans” fought fair).
GAME FEATURES:
- RARELY DEPICTED AIR-BATTLES OF WORLD WAR 2
Action-packed single-player campaign recreates the clandestine operations of the American Volunteer Group in fighter, bomber, gunner, reconnaissance, torpedo, and night missions. - APPROACHABLE TAKE ON AIR-COMBAT
Features TrazerTime™ slow-motion firing, arcade-like combat maneuvers, sim-style pitch & roll controls, moody weathers (including thunderous monsoons, beautiful sunsets, and misty dawns), 20+ Allied and Japanese planes, and more! - MULTIPLAYER FOR 2-16 PLAYERS
Xbox One leaderboards eternalize players’ online rankings across five battle modes! Coordinate devastating air-attacks in TEAM DOGFIGHT while providing cover for your comrades, outdo all enemies using powerful rocket weaponry in ROCKET BATTLE VS, or take to the skies and “Capture the Flag” in the FLAGBUSTERS mode. - FLY IN COCKPIT OR THIRD-PERSON MODE
Soar through the skies of Southeast Asia in third-person or cockpit view in a variety of American, British, Russian/Chinese, and Japanese aircraft. - STRIKING RENDITION OF THE FAR EAST
Faithful environments, beautiful graphics, booming sound effects and an epic-orchestral soundtrack create a lasting impression of the China-Burma-India theatre.
WASHINGTON – October 16, 2017 – Exhibit space at E3, the world’s premiere event for video games, is now available for the 2018 show. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association that represents the US video game industry and owns and produces E3, today announced the opening of exhibit sales.
E3 2017 shattered expectations and ESA expects E3 2018 to do the same June 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 2017 featured 300 exhibitors showcasing 2,000 products and more than 150 never-before-seen products.
Panels at E3 Coliseum 2017 connected gamers with celebrities and entertainment luminaries like Jack Black, Gennifer Hutchison, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chris Hardwick, Kiki Wolfkill, and Hideo Kojima. Approximately 70,000 people attended the show and millions more around the world watched the week’s events online, together viewing 1,480 years’ worth of streaming content and fueling more than two million social media engagements.
Today, ESA also debuted a new E3 logo. For longtime E3 fans, the new logo has a familiar color scheme, but the design is updated for sharper performance on modern digital applications.
Companies interested in exhibiting at E3 2018 should contact Max Roche via email at mroche@irl-events.com or Exhibit Sales via the E3 website at www.E3Expo.com.
October 16, 2017 — Insomnia is never fun, but it can be with Dead by Daylight. Here is the teaser trailer for what is coming next to Dead By Daylight. We hope you enjoyed this sneak peek, try not to lose any sleep over it. For now we will be planning interviews and appointments as more information becomes available.
ESSEN, Germany / VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 16, 2017: Gearing up for its upcoming release on Oct. 17, the sci-fi RPG ELEX has released its official in-game launch trailer. Players can choose to join three completely different factions and shape the fate of the planet of Magalan in all its beauty with their decisions.
You can find the new trailer on YouTube:
Developed by Piranha Bytes, creators of the award winning Gothic series, ELEX is an action role-playing open world game and is set in a brand new, post-apocalyptic, Science-Fantasy universe where magic meets mechs. ELEX is out for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on October 17th as digital and retail version.
ELEX is available for preorder:
Gamestop US: http://n.thq.com/EYqu30fmXv9
Steam: http://n.thq.com/qxEE30exqIy
PlayStation® US http://n.thq.com/rfbd30fmXIq
Xbox Live: http://n.thq.com/ti6930fmXKU
Chose your platform or retailer: http://elexgame.com/#order-
For more information about ELEX visit:
http://elexgame.com/
follow https://twitter.com/Elex_Game
or like the game on https://www.facebook.com/elexgame