Archive - 2017

Corsair Unveils Vengeance RGB White DDR4 Memory

2017/09/26
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Geek News, Hardware News, News

FREMONT, CA September 26th, 2017 — CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC components, high-performance gaming hardware and enthusiast memory, today announced a new addition to its line-up of performance RGB-lit DDR4 memory, VENGEANCE RGB White. Clad in a sleek new white heat spreader, VENGEANCE RGB White’s RGB LED-lit lightbar appears brighter than ever, bringing a vivid burst of customizable color and a distinctive new look. Available in a wide range of speeds and capacities to suit any system and compatible with all current Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboard platforms, VENGEANCE RGB White brings an instant performance and visual upgrade to any PC.

With a legacy of memory performance stretching back more than 20 years, CORSAIR continues to give PC enthusiasts the room to push their systems to the limit, and VENGEANCE RGB White is no exception. The new white headspreader works to actively cool each memory module, maintaining performance and stability even at the highest frequencies. A custom performance PCB and specially designed lighting circuitry ensures there’s zero performance impact when comparing VENGEANCE RGB White to similarly clocked DDR4 kits, while XMP 2.0 support on every kit makes sure running your memory at its rated speed is just a single setting away.

Connecting to your PC via standard DDR4 DIMM slots, VENGEANCE RGB doesn’t require any additional cables or connectors to provide full lighting control from within CORSAIR LINK Software. VENGEANCE RGB White is also compatible with Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light and Asus Aura Sync lighting control software, offering the widest choice available to customize your memory’s RGB lighting. Whichever way you choose, you’ll be able to effortlessly match VENGEANCE RGB White’s lighting to your system’s color scheme or enable a range of customizable patterns and effects to put on a dazzling light show.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

VENGEANCE RGB White is available immediately via the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors, or direct from the www.corsair.com webstore.

Product SKUs

Model

Part number

Timings

Available

VENGEANCE RGB White 16GB (2x8GB), 3,600MHz

CMR16GX4M2C3600C18W

18-19-19-39 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 32GB (4x8GB), 3,200MHz

CMR32GX4M4C3200C16W

16-18-18-36 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 32GB (2x16GB), 3,200MHz

CMR32GX4M2C3200C16W

16-18-18-36 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 16GB (2x8GB), 3,200MHz

CMR16GX4M2C3200C16W

16-18-18-36 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 128GB (8x16GB), 3,000MHz

CMR128GX4M8C3000C16W

16-18-18-36 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 32GB (4x8GB), 3,000MHz

CMR32GX4M4C3000C15W

15-17-17-35 1.35V

Now

VENGEANCE RGB White 16GB (2x8GB), 3,000MHz

CMR16GX4M2C3000C15W

15-17-17-36 1.35V

Now

Web Pages

For more information on the full range of CORSAIR memory please visit:

http://www.corsair.com/vengeancergb

Pathfinder Adventures A Fighter’s Tale: Valeros Out Now

2017/09/26
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IRVINE, California – Sept. 26, 2017 – Asmodee Digital, leaders in digital board game entertainment, and Obsidian Entertainment, masters in narrative storytelling in RPGs, today announced new content for Pathfinder Adventures, the digital version of the award-winning card-based RPG. “A Fighter’s Tale: Valeros” is available now, for a one-week launch discount of $2.99 and then for $4.99 on iOS, Android and Steam.

The Pathfinder Adventures soundtrack is also available today for $1.99. Players can download the game’s iconic tunes from all major digital music providers, including Apple iTunes.

A Fighter’s Tale: Valeros features five new scenarios, including new storyline details on Valeros’ past, now coming back to haunt him. The DLC also features a new character, Tontelizi, 30 new cards (usable in Rise of the Runelords), and five new reward items specifically tailored to be used by Valeros.

Taking feedback from the community as always, in-game pricing has also been revised to the advantage of the players.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pathfinder-adventures-a-roleplaying-card-game/id966333863?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.obsidian.pacg1&hl=en

Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/480640/Pathfinder_Adventures/

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Potential Agreement to End Video Game Strike

2017/09/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

LOS ANGELES (September 25, 2017) – SAG-AFTRA has reached an agreement to end the strike against 11 video game companies that has been waged since October 21, 2016.

The terms of the tentative agreement, which was reached early Saturday morning, include a new bonus structure that provides an additional payment to performers. The bonus payment, which is due no later than the release date of the game, is based on the number of sessions worked on each game, beginning with a $75 payment on the first session and totaling $2,100 after 10 sessions worked.

“This is an important advance in this critical industry space. We secured a number of gains including for the first time, a secondary payment structure which was one of the members’ key concerns,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “The courage of our members and their fortitude these many months has been admirable and I salute them. We are always stronger together.”

Keythe Farley, chair of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Negotiating Committee, said the strike delivered key victories for member performers in the video game community.

“The bonus payments we have now are significantly larger now than what we had 11 months ago. And the existence of additional payments beyond your session fee is in the video game world for good, both in our high-budget and independent promulgated agreements,” said Farley. “Those are the victories that this strike has brought us.”

Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez, who was the lead negotiator on the new contract, said that the deal includes significant improvements in the area of transparency.

“The new transparency provisions will enhance the bargaining power of our members’ representatives by requiring the companies to disclose the code name of project, its genre, whether the game is based on previously published intellectual property and whether the performer is reprising a prior role,” said Rodriguez. “Members are also protected by the disclosure of whether they will be required to use unusual terminology, profanity or racial slurs, whether there will be content of a sexual or violent nature and whether stunts will be required.”

The deal also contains an employer commitment to continue working with SAG-AFTRA on the issue of vocal stress during the term of the agreement. Moreover, the agreement does not include several proposals sought by management, including a provision that would have fined performers for being late or distracted at session, another that would have required agents to submit performers for low-paying “atmospheric voice” sessions or face fines, and a possible revocation of their union franchise, and another that would have allowed employers to use their permanent staff to do covered work outside of the collective bargaining agreement.

The contract will next be reviewed by the SAG-AFTRA National Board at its October meeting.

WWE 2K18 Coming to PC

2017/09/25
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Marking the first time in WWE 2K series history, 2K today announced that WWE 2K18 is currently in development for Windows PC and will be available on the same launch day as versions for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. On October 17, both the Standard and Deluxe editions of WWE 2K18 will go live on Steam and with various other PC retailers around the globe.

The four-day Early Access Deluxe Edition perk for the PS4™ system and Xbox One will not be an option on Windows PC, but those who pre-order either edition will receive two playable characters of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle on day one. Downloadable content will be available à la carte for those who purchase the Standard Edition.

For additional details on this announcement, visit the 2K blog: https://wwe.2k.com/news/entries/wwe-2k18-coming-to-pc

HyperX Now Shipping Cloud Alpha Headset

2017/09/25
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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Fountain Valley, CA – Sept. 25, 2017– HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., is now shipping its next generation gaming headset – the HyperXTM Cloud Alpha – to casual gamers and pro teams around the world. Building on the comfort and sound DNA of previous award-winning headsets, Cloud Alpha offers a range of new and enhanced features, including HyperX Dual Chamber technology for better sound and less distortion. With 50mm drivers, the dual chamber design allows HyperX to tune the bass frequencies separate from the mids and highs, creating a dynamic sound that makes gaming, music and movies more realistic and immersive.

“Cloud Alpha is the first gaming headset to integrate HyperX dual chamber technology to deliver an unrivaled sound experience,” said Tyler Needles, global audio business manager, HyperX. “Designed and tested in the HyperX labs, Cloud Alpha delivers the best possible audio performance, comfort and build quality for the ultimate competitive advantage for top eSports pros and casual gamers around the world.”

Cloud Alpha is designed to deliver the ultimate comfort for hours of extended gameplay with premium HyperX signature memory foam, pliable leatherette and an expanded headband to fit a wider range of gamers. Its durable, lightweight aluminum frame features a unique accent design easily recognized during major tournaments or at a local gaming event. Cloud Alpha also features a detachable cable with in-line audio control allowing gamers to adjust volume and mute microphone on the cable, with multi-platform compatibility on  PC, PS4™, PS4™ Pro, Xbox One™1, Xbox One S™1, Mac®, Mobile2, Nintendo Switch™,  and other virtual reality systems with 3.5mm ports3.

Availability

Cloud Alpha is now available through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets for $99.99 MSRP. For more information on Cloud Alpha and global availability, please visit the Cloud Alpha webpage.

Features

·        HyperX Dual Chamber Technology for more distinction and less distortion

·        HyperX Signature Memory Foam

·        Durable aluminum frame with expanded headband, and new fork design

·        Detachable braided cable with convenient in-line audio control

·        Detachable noise cancellation microphone

·        Discord and TeamSpeak™ Certified

·        Multi-platform compatibility

Headphone

Driver Custom, dynamic               50mm with neodymium magnets

Type Circumaural,                          Closed back

Frequency response                      13Hz–27,000Hz

Impedance                                       65 Ω

SPL (Sound Pressure Level)          98dBSPL/mW at 1kHz

T.H.D.                                                 < 1%

Weight                                               298g

Weight w/ mic and cable              336g

Cable length and type Detachable headset cable (1.3m) + PC extension cable (2m)

Connection Detachable headset cable – 3.5mm plug

(4 pole) + PC extension cable – 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs

Microphone

Element                             Electret condenser microphone

Polar pattern                    Noise-cancelling

Frequency response       50Hz–18,000 Hz

Sensitivity                          -43dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)

Global Part Numbers

HX-HSCA-RD/AM (Americas)

HX-HSCA-RD/EM (EMEA)

HX-HSCA-RD/EE (E. Europe)

HX-HSCA-RD/AS (Asia)

Turtle Beach Launches Stealth 700 PS4 Headset

2017/09/25
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SAN DIEGO, CA – Sep 25, 2017 – This morning, leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) announced the global retail availability of the Stealth 700 wireless surround sound headset for PlayStation®4. The Stealth 700 for PS4™ is the company’s fourth and final model released this fall as part of its all-new lineup of revolutionary wireless gaming headsets for the latest Xbox One and PlayStation game consoles. The Stealth 700 for PS4, as well as the previously released Stealth 700 and 600 series headsets, are available today at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers around the world.

Beyond groundbreaking wireless connectivity with high-quality game and chat audio, the Stealth 700 gaming headset for PS4 features everything from Active Noise-Cancellation and Bluetooth® connectivity with app-based settings to Turtle Beach’s unique ProSpecs™glasses friendly and comfort-driven design. They also offer the company’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing™ sound setting that gives you a competitive advantage so you can win more. All this and much more for an unprecedented MSRP of $149.95.

Games and gaming technology are advancing fast, and the Stealth 700 is the latest wireless surround sound gaming headset for PS4, offering gamers a wealth of the latest premium features and comfort, including:

  • Immersive Surround Sound – The Stealth 700 for PS4 features DTS: Headphone:X® surround sound technology for amazing 7.1 channel surround sound.
  • Active Noise-Cancellation – The Stealth 700 offers gamers Active Noise-Cancellation to eliminate unwanted background distractions for complete gaming immersion.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity with App-Based Settings – The Stealth 700 also features Bluetooth so you can quickly change audio settings on the fly when connected to the new Turtle Beach Audio Hub app, as well as stream music and take calls from your mobile or tablet device while gaming.
  • Wireless Game & Chat – On PS4, the included USB transmitter connects the headset to the console using the latest smart, channel-hopping technology.
  • Glasses Friendly Comfort – Turtle Beach’s unique ProSpecs comfort-driven design removes pressure on your glasses while you play.
  • Powerful 50mm Speakers – Large, powerful 50mm over-ear speakers produce crisp highs and thundering lows.
  • Flip-up Microphone – Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic picks up your voice loud and clear, flips up out of the way to mute, and blends into the headset’s design when not in use.
  • Superhuman Hearing – From quiet footsteps sneaking-up from behind to enemy weapon reloads just before an ambush, Superhuman Hearing lets you hear it all. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.™
  • Independent Game & Chat Volume Control – Find the perfect balance between game audio and chat audio.
  • Dynamic Chat Boost™ – Activate to automatically increase incoming chat volume over game audio so you hear your teammates clearly.
  • Mic Monitoring – Hear the volume of your voice inside the headset so you never have to shout.
  • Audio Presets, Including Bass Boost – Customize the way your game sounds with four audio presets, including Bass Boost.
  • All-Day Battery Life – The Stealth 700 offers gamers up to 10 hours of gaming per charge, and can go longer depending on how much the Active Noise-Cancellation and Bluetooth features are used.

For more information on the Stealth 700 & Stealth 600 wireless gaming headsets for the Xbox One family of devices and PS4, as well as the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

OverTurn Teaser Trailer and Release Date

2017/09/25
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SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 25, 2017 – OVERTURN, the first-person shooter (FPS) action-puzzle adventure game developed for virtual reality, launches October 17 on PC for Vive and Rift, via digital download on Steam and Oculus Store for $29.99. Developed by Studio HG and published by YJM Games, OVERTURN tells the tale of a daring escape of two subjects from a deadly laboratory that engaged in live genetic experimentation, resulting in frightening psychic power. OVERTURN’s adventure combines immersive puzzle elements with tight action gameplay across multiple hours of in-game levels as players unearth the true narrative behind their capture. With the help of a new companion and fellow lab experiment subject, MAGI, players stand a chance to escape – but can they trust her?

Watch the OVERTURN Cinematic Teaser trailer, available now on YouTube:

Visit the OVERTURN Coming Soon page on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/650070/OVERTURN/

While OVERTURN will release in-depth multiplayer functionality following the initial launch on October 17, the central story and core gameplay necessitates quick reactions to dodge incoming projectiles and mastery of your in-game arsenal. To destroy and surpass the onslaught of robotic enemies that players face, OVERTURN supplies players with beam rifles, energy swords, grenades, mechanical robots and even bare fists! Witness the destruction with the OVERTURN Gameplay trailer, available now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-WkHDbPdRg&feature=youtu.be

To complete this arduous journey, players may need some help. MAGI, a fellow surviving lab experiment, still suffers the effects of the lab experiments she was subjected to, but stands to help you immensely with use of her psychic powers. With offensive powerups like Infinite Charge, Grenade, and Battle MAGI, and defensive abilities such as Time Slow, Shield, and HP, MAGI has the power to save your life, and end others – but can she control her newfound abilities?

OVERTURN includes features to support content creation, including built-in Twitch chat support as well as third-person camera systems that can be manipulated to provide an alternate perspective on the action.

Planet Coaster Spooky Pack Launch Trailer

2017/09/25
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September 25, 2017 – A theme so dark it rose from the grave! The new Spooky pack is out now for £7.99 ($10.99/€10.99) on Steam & the Frontier Store.

Embrace the spook-tacular new supernatural content in Planet Coaster, and thrill your guests with surprises lurking around every dark corner! New rides, spooky scenery pieces and more! Transform your park into a gothic masterpiece.

SteelSeries Rival 310 Gaming Mouse Review

2017/09/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripheral Review, Peripherals News, Reviews

SteelSeries has released a new version of its Rival gaming mouse series, the Rival 310, at a more budget-minded $59.99 price point. Does this latest version of the Rival hold up to its predecessors and give gamers a good value for their dollar? Read on to find out!

In terms of its design and layout, the SteelSeries Rival 310 is similar to the older Rival 300 gaming mouse. However, the Rival 310 features some refined ergonomics and futuristic styling that make the mouse a bit more streamlined. This means that the height curve of the Rival 310 is not as acute as was the Rival 300’s. Being a “palm gamer”, meaning I rest the palm of my hand on the mouse when gaming, it is not quite as comfortable as the Rival 300 was. However, it is by no means uncomfortable and I found the enhanced optical sensor to be extremely responsive to my input. Additionally, the SteelSeries Rival 310 is lighter than its predecessor by about 42 grams, meaning that it is a lot easier to move around if you are a twitch-gamer using it for tournament play.

What’s so special about the sensor? Well, the Rival 310 features a SteelSeries TrueMove3 optical sensor, with 100-12000 CPI sensitivity in 100 CPI increments. The sensor claims to feature no hardware acceleration or movement prediction allowing gamers to have true 1 : 1 movement. Does it do this? Well, I think so! It’s a hard metric to test but, in my gaming experiences with the Rival 310 I was not disappointed in the least as far as its performance goes.

The Rival 310 does make use of SteelSeries’ Prism lighting system, which allows the mouse to display colors in two different RGB zones for more customization. Additionally, the mouse is fully-compatible with the SteelSeries Engine 3 software, which allows the user to configure the mouse options. The build-quality of the Rival 310 is also improved over its predecessor by way of SteelSeries providing it with mechnical Omron switches in its buttons rated at 50 MILLION clicks! This is a huge upgrade over the Rival 300, which was outfitted with proprietary switches rated at 30 million clicks. Unfortunately, if you are a left-handed gamer, you better look elsewhere for your gaming mouse needs as the Rival 310 is right-handed only. SteelSeries does make the Sensei 310, which is an ambidextrous mouse and uses similar features under the hood.

I used the SteelSeries Rival 310 through numerous click-heavy rounds of Battlefield 1 and loved it. The biggest issue I had was that the mouse felt a bit too light for my own personal tastes. Even though it might bump the cost of the mouse up slightly, I would like to see some removable weights for the Rival 310. Thanks to the ergonomic design and rubberized grip areas on the sides of the mouse, I never lost my grip on it during even the most furious rounds of combat. I also played several hours of isometric RPG, Divinity: Original Sin 2 with the Rival 310 and it performed flawlessly and comfortably.

Overall, the SteelSeries Rival 310 is an outstanding gaming mouse with a budget-friendly price point. You can find them now at the SteelSeries website as well as other retailers.

SteelSeries Rival 310 Review Score

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